ST.

JOHN VIANNEY 4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH

Parish Office: 020 8888 5518
CHURCH E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
Website: stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk
WEST GREEN

26th /27th October 2019 prayer as

31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME the criteria
to judge …
Dear Parishioners, it reveals their
relationship
The theme of PRAYER is clear in today’s
with God.
readings. In a world and society where
One full of
money and power are everything, it gives
pride, the
‘poor’ people little chance. Yet, our first
other full of
reading tells us that God treats all people
sorrow.
fairly. He shows no partiality to the rich and
powerful. He listens to the humble prayer As we reflect on these two attitudes, we
of the just and the lowly. can see ourselves. We so often judge
others, write them off and dismiss them.
The parable of Jesus in the Gospel tells of
We need to be careful how we categorise;
the Pharisee and the tax-collector. The
we need to be slow to throw stones … our
Pharisee is proud and arrogant. Yes, he is
best prayer is: “God be merciful to me a
good, honest and keeps God’s
sinner”.
commandments, but goes and spoils it all
by his pride, selfishness and judgements on We must not forget the other readings! God
others. Yes, he is so, so good, that he shows no favouritism to the rich or
thinks that God owes him salvation. We powerful, but listens to the prayer of the
saw this a few weeks ago, Jesus reminding just and lowly.
us that we are servants. The tax- collector
St Paul, now a prisoner in Rome, feels that
on the other hand was seen as the scum of
his death is drawing near. He feels: “I have
the earth! He was a collaborator with the
fought the good fight to the end; I have
Romans who occupied Israel; he handles
run the race to the finish; I have kept the
‘pagan’ money and possibly uses his
faith. He now looks forward in hope to the
position to get even more money! But he is
“crown of glory that awaits him”.
also aware and admits he is a sinner and
asks for God’s mercy. “God be merciful to MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS:
me a sinner”, indicates his humble This Friday, 1st November is the feast day
relationship with God. of All Saints which marks the month where
we remember to pray for all who have died
On the other hand, the Pharisee ‘said the
and especially our own family and friends.
prayer to himself’! It is ALL about himself …
Please write the names that will go in our
he uses the word ‘I’ six times in his prayer
Remembrance Book, then try to attend
… he is reminding God how good he is and
Masses as often as possible to pray for
especially that he is so superior to the tax-
them. Thanks.
collector! What arrogance!
That’s all for now, God bless. Fr Joe
When Jesus gives his judgement about who
goes home at rights with God, he uses their
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
LAST SUNDAY!
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
2019-2020
For more information, contact the
office or Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Next session: Sun, 3rd Nov. 2019, 10am
plus Mass 11:00am
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 9th Nov. 2019, 10:00am
plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 9th Nov. 2019, 3:30pm
plus Mass 6:00pm.
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 9th November or later,
please collect an application form from the
back of the church, read the info sheet and
contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy to
make the necessary arrangements.
Next session: Monday, 4th Nov, 7:30pm.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
A programme for adults who are interested
in receiving the Sacrament of Baptism,
First Communion or Confirmation in the
Catholic Church. It is also open for anyone
who would like to explore their faith more.
Next session: Sat, 2nd Nov. 2019, 4:00pm
plus Mass 6:00pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To help serve Teas and Coffee after
Sunday Masses, 9:00am & 11:00am.
If you are interested in joining the team
and helping out once a month, please
contact Mariantha on 020 8352 3406.
Your support would be greatly appreciated!
MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
REMEMBRANCE BOOK
During the month of November, we will
place the names of our loved ones in the
Remembrance Book.
Please write in the names of the deceased
on the white forms and place it in the
Remembrance Book, and place your
donation for Masses for the Holy Soul in the
envelope provided in the box next to the
table. They will be prayed for during all the
Masses in the coming month.
Part of the plan is that you would attend
Mass as much as possible also, it’s unfair to
leave all the praying to others!!
THANK GOD ON FRIDAY
Make time to spend a moment alone with
God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
The short talk, adoration and music will be
led by the Verbum Dei Missionaries.
Next session: Friday, 1st Nov, 8:00pm
(after Mass of All Saint’s Day at 7:30pm)
DAY OF RETREAT:
ALL SOULS AND ALL SAINTS
You are most welcome to join a day of
prayer and reflection at the Verbum Dei
Spirituality Centre on Saturday,
2nd November, 10am-5pm.
Suggested donation: £15 (lunch included)
To register or for more info, contact
Verbum Dei: 07925 954 899.
PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
on Fri. 1st November after 9:15am Mass.
Next SOUP RUN: Group C
at 4.30pm on Sat, 2th November 2019
Volunteers are urgently needed on
Saturday mornings at 7:00am to help with
preparing the sandwiches, soups, tea and
coffee. Drivers also needed.
 INSIGHT III:
WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
This course offers an insight into the lives
of various women and men in the Bible,
specifically from the New Testament.
If you are interested, please register on the
sign-up list the notice board at the back of
the church.
th
Next session: Tuesday, 5 Nov (7.30pm)
or Wednesday, 6th Nov. (10am)
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Takes place on
Saturday, 16th November at 12noon,
here at St John Vianney Church;
Followed by reception in the parish hall.
If you know of someone who is sick and
housebound and would like to attend:
please contact Germaine on 020 8888 5518
during office hours. Drivers are urgently
required to help with transportation
PARISH BAZAAR WITH ‘GRAND DRAW’
As part of our Parish fundraising effort,
we will hold a Parish Bazaar on
Sunday, 24th November 2019 9am-1pm.
A basket for items/goods for the ‘Parish
Bazaar Tombola’ is available by the pillar in
front by the Altar. We would need bottles,
toiletries and items such as unwanted gifts
suitable for the Tombola.
(Due to health and safety regulations, we
can’t accent used electrical equipments,
clothing or shoes for the tombola)
We will also need cakes for our stall.
Raffle Tickets: £1 for a strip of 5 tickets
or £5 for 6 strips of 5 tickets each.
Everybody is welcome and we look
forward to seeing you there.
Let us support our Parish!
LONDON CATHOLIC WORKERS
Are seeking donations of Food Items and
Toiletries for their centre.
If you can avoid baked beans, tinned
spaghetti, and tinned soup please do.
See list next to the lectern.
WORKSHOP FOR READERS/LECTORS
As we celebrate “The God who Speaks:
Celebrating, Living and Sharing God’s
Word”, we invite all readers/lectors to
participate in a short workshop after
Masses on the weekend of Sat, 30th Nov
and Sun, 1st Dec. Please save the date!
THE GOD WHO SPEAKS:
Celebrating, living and sharing God's word
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of
England and Wales have designated 2020
as a “Year of the Word” to celebrate the
10th anniversary of Verbum Domini (Pope
Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Exhortation on
‘The Word of the Lord’) and the 1600th
anniversary of death of St Jerome, who
translated the Bible into Latin.
The Year of the Word 2020 was launched
on 30th September 2019 (Feast of St
Jerome). For more info: cbcew.org.uk/
home/events/the-god-who-speaks/
BAPTISED AND SENT
Extraordinary Missionary Month: Oct 2019
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pope
Benedict XV's Apostolic Letter Maximum
Illud, The Holy Father has chosen the
theme: ‘Baptised and Sent: The Church of
Christ on a Mission in the World’ for
Missionary Month 2019. Faith-sharing
booklets “Baptised and Sent” are now
available in the Piety Stall (£3 each)
Handout available at the back of the
church. For more info: rcdow.org.uk/faith
ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE
warmly invites you to attend our annual
Remembrance Sunday Service, which will
take place at the school on Sunday 10th
November 2018 at 10.00am. Mass will be
followed by a procession to the War
Memorial in Hornsey Lane where wreaths
will be laid on behalf of the community.
 MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Monday 9:15am THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Tuesday 9:15am
Wednesday 9:15am The repose of the soul
Thursday 9:15am Geraldine Brehony
(Communion Service) Stephen Jennings
John Danaher
Friday 9:15am
Kieran Mulkere
7:30pm (All Saints) Joan O’Callaghan
Saturday 9:15am Willie & Hanna Aherne
6pm (Vigil Mass) Maura Fox
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am

RIP Anniversary
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Elsie Nozarick
Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am Sheila Hunter

Special Intentions
ADORATION
Rita Fernandes
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Maria Oliveira
Tuesdays – after 9:15am Mass Daniel & Marian St Guillaume
First Friday of the month – 7:30pm Stephanie Mooney
First Sunday of the month – after 11am
Mass

And for all the sick and

ROSARY
those in our parish
Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass)
First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm

MORNING TEAS /COFFEE

NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE
(in the Parish Hall) LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS
Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses
and Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass

PARISH TEAM

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest

Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

NEXT SUNDAY:
Tues. to Fri. 10am-12noon & 1pm-4pm 31stth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
To make an appointment,
1st Reading : Wisdom 3: 1-9
phone: 0208 888 5518 or
Psalm : Psalm 22: 1-6
email: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
2nd Reading : Romans 5: 5-11
We cannot guarantee to have anyone Gospel : Luke 7: 11-17
available outside of these hours.