ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
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23RD /24TH DECEMBER 2017

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dear Parishioners,

The Lord is near, we are at the end of the Advent season

which has been very short this year. In our first reading today
from the Book of Samuel we see King David is of a mind to
build a great house for God, but is reminded that this is not
how it should be. David’s descendent, Jesus will be born in a
humble stable.
The gospel is that of the Annunciation to Mary that she is to become the Mother of
God. Mary’s ‘yes’ is so important to ensure God’s plan of salvation. We too say ‘yes’ to
God today.
Today is a busy one, since it is the 4th Sunday of Advent and also Christmas Eve.
We have to make a quick change over from looking forward to welcoming our Saviour.
This evening we will sing Christmas carols and listen to the Christmas story once
more. The infant will be placed in the crib and we will sing words of praise like the
Angels on that first Christmas night. We will gaze in wonder and awe into that crib
which tells a story of God’s love, humility, vulnerable humanity in most humble
surroundings. We are caught up in the mystery of God’s love for us. the word,
Emmanuel , God-is-with-us, resounds in our ears; the vocie of angels bringing glad
tidings of great joy can also be heard; this night is holy and special because “the Lord has
visited his people”.
We are reminded that “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light”.
This light is Christ our Saviour born to us. God came down from heaven, so that we can
be raised up to God’s level. This is the wonder and mystery of Christmas. Let us rejoice
once more at the birth of our Savious.
Let us remember too, that Jesus was born into a world where strife and poverty
was the norm. In many ways things haven’t change all that much. While many things
have improved, we as a humanity are still needing salvation as ever and we still need to
build a world of justice, love and peace.
I wish you a blessed Christmas and the same for the New Yer ahead.
God bless, Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
MASS TIMES
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
24 Dec. Masses: 9:00 and 11:00am
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Also
CHRISTMAS EVE
Family/Children’s Mass 7:00pm
Carol Service 10:00pm
Mass of Christmas 10.30pm
CHRISTMAS DAY – MONDAY 25th
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
9:00 and 11:00am
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WEEKDAYS
Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th—9:15am
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Sunday 31st
(Sat. 6pm); Sun. 9:00 and 11:00am
NEW YEAR’S DAY
(Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
Monday, 1st January 2018—9:15am
REMEMBRANCE TREE
Our Remembrance Tree is up and we
encourage parishioners to write the names
of their loved ones and hang it on the tree.
ANNUAL REVIEW /CHRISTMAS
NEWSLETTER
Now available, please take a copy.
PARISH ACTIVITY –TEAS /COFFEE
There will be no Teas/Coffee today.
Our catering staffs have taken the day off!
Merry Christmas to all!
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
2017-2018
Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
1st Session on Saturday 6th January at
12noon, for children who received their
First Holy Communion in May 2017,
Parents’ Meeting – Saturday 6th January
2018 at 12noon in the Jubilee Hall
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session – Saturday 13th January 2018
at 10am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next Session – Saturday 6th January 2018 at
3.30pm
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For children attending State Schools
Next session:
Sunday 7th January 2018 at 10am in the
Parish Centre
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
Next session: Saturday 13th January 2018
3.00-5:45pm in the Parish Centre.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 13th January2018 or later,
the next session will be on Monday
8 & 22nd Jan at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
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Please contact the Parish Office to book
your place on the course.
CLEANING THE CHURCH
We take this opportunity to thank all those
who helped to clean the church all during
the year and at Christmas. This is very
much appreciated.
STREET CAROL SINGING
We would like to THANK all who have
joined us Carol Singing at Wood Green
Shopping Mall last Wednesday evening.
And Fr Joe, thank you for the delicious soup
served on a cold winter’s evening.
Well done Singers!
 PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
Betty O’Dwyer, RIP
(widow of John O’Dwyer) who recently
died in Ireland May she rest in peace.
We will remember her family and friends in
our prayers.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul of:
William Wadhams, RIP
(Husband of Ana Wadhams).
His Funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th
January at 9:15am here at St John Vianney
Church, followed by cremation.
May he rest in peace. We will remember his
family and friends in our prayers.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 6th January 2018: Group B
Volunteer Driver/Helpers urgently needed.
FILM NIGHT
The next film night showing: “Twelve
Angry Men”. Starring: Henry Fonda is on
the Sunday 7th January at 5.00pm, in the
Parish Hall Entrance £3.00
PARISH MAGAZINE 2017
Our new parish magazine,
‘THE LAST TEN YEARS, including
MY JOURNEY TO ST JOHN VIANNEY’
compiled by Barbara O’Driscoll, will be
available at the back of the church for £5
per copy. Copies of our 2007 magazine are
still
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
There will be a pilgrimage to Fatima for
youths aged 16-20 years, on 23rd-28th
March 2018. If you are interested to join
this pilgrimage or know someone who
might like to, please contact Sr. Devy.
ST MARY’S PRIORY CATHOLIC INFANT
AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS
We have places for three year olds in our
Nursery (three from January). Please come
and complete an application form
AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY
SUNDAY MISSAL 2018: £5.95 per copy.
WESTMINSTER YEAR BOOK 2018:
£4.50 per copy.
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL RECEPTION
CLASS 2018
If your child was born between 1st
September 2013 and 31st August 2014 and
you wish to make an application for
admission. Application packs are now
available from the school office, Stanley
Road London N15 3HD.
The deadline for ALL applications is
MONDAY 15th Jan 2018.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
The Government is making a critical
decision on whether to overturn the
admissions cap which prevents Catholic
schools from allowing all Catholic pupils to
attend. They have acknowledged that this
policy discriminates against Catholics and
promised to abandon it; now we need you
to tell them not to U-turn on their promise
to Catholics. Visit
http://catholicnews.org.uk or search for
‘Catholic Education’ in your search engine
to write to the Government and urge them
to drop their policy which bans new
Catholic schools.
WESTMINSTER JUSTICE & PEACE
INTERGENERATIONAL EUROPEAN
PILGRIMAGE
2 – 11TH APRIL 2018
ND
By coach leaving from St John Vianney
Church to
Calais – EU Borders and Refugees; Brussels
– Trade and Economics; Strasbourg – EU
and Human Rights; Taize – Reconciliation
Assisi – Care of Creation
Rome – Inspiration of Pope Francis
and Geneva – the UN and Human Rights
Price: £695 per person
For further details and application forms
please contact justice@rcdow.org.uk
To You and Your
Family
 Entrance Antiphon
Drop down dew from above, you heavens, THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
and let the clouds rain down the Just One;
let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour. The repose of the soul:
Betty O’Dwyer (widow of John O’Dwyer)
First reading Joan O’Callaghan (sister of Christina Danaher)
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14. 16 Philomena Evelyn D’Souza (mother of Sr. Ann
Marie D’Souza)
Psalm 88:
William Wadhams (husband of Ana)
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord. Eoin Miller
Gerald Clarke
Second reading: Romans 16:25-27 Nancy Boulett
Gospel Acclamation Felix Gray
Alleluia, alleluia! Myra Killian
I am the handmaid of the Lord: Sr Celine
let what you have said be done to me. Tom Martin
Alleluia! RIP
Special Intentions:
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Sr Syra
Communion Antiphon Sr Agnes
Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; Kathleen & Peter Nash
and his name will be called Emmanuel. Melwira & John Priest
The St Guillaume Family
The Corry Family
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Christmas
CHRISTMAS EVE
Ariane Delany
Family/Children’s Mass 7:00pm
Marie France Cavaloh
Carol Service 10:00pm
Sylvie Bhavan
Mass of Christmas 10.30pm
Sherry Arul
Monday (Christmas Day): Birthday
9:00am and 11:00am Evrol Ng Ying
Mass – 9:15am Anniversary of Ordination
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Fr Tony Fernandes
Saturday For all the sick and those in our parish

(Sat.) 6pm; NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,

ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am – 10:15am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

PARISH TEAM Wed to Fri 10am-12noon
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
In Residence: Fr Samuel Danso We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.