ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
10th /11th NOVEMBER 2018
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Traditionally on this weekend, we
remember all who have died in the two
world wars. In recent years, those who have casualties of war today are civilians,
died in recent and current conflicts are children, women and men. How war has
remembered. Increasingly there are other changed.
aspects of the result of war considered. The And so to, today’s Gospel: Jesus sits down
Red Poppy signifies those who have died. opposite the treasury in the Temple in
The White Poppy is a peace focused emblem Jerusalem. Some rich people put in large
which has been about some 85 years, but amounts; a poor widow put in two small
over-shadowed by the Red Poppy. coins, “all she had to live on”!
The best way we can honour the dead is to Sometimes we feel that our small
work for peace in our world. A tremendous contribution in LIFE is insignificant, is of no
task in a world where war is glorified and consequence! This may be in any aspect of
non-violent-peace-activists are sometimes life – offertory collections, or Retired Clergy
considered traitors or even cowards! We Support – all adds up to a major sum.
owe it to the dead, to change attitudes and
opinions. The many thousands who are In the same way on this Remembrance
injured in war are sometimes forgotten; Sunday our work for Peace and
there is an attempt this year to consider the Reconciliation is vital even in the face of an
animals that died in the Calvary divisions. enormous task in a troubled world. Our
The drama film, War Horse, based on positive attitude for peace work; our
Michael Morpurgo’s novel is an example. support for those for those in peace
movements; our non-violent reactions; our
Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus White Poppy support – all of these supports
consistently spoke against violence and in are so vital. Our desire to support peaceful
favour of peace. He rejected the claim of ‘an organisations e.g. Veterans for Peace etc. so
eye for an eye’; he called us to love our many ways we can make a difference. (Have
enemy; he refused the efforts to take him by a look at: www.whitepoppy.org.uk – more
force and make him King; he refused info available).
violence to save his own life (he told Peter –
‘put down your sword’) and he reminded us PRAYING FOR THE DEAD AND SUICIDE
in a case of conflict to sue for peace while AND THE SOUL: Fr Ron Rolheiser has two
there was the chance. very good presentations on, praying for the
dead. (Please take a copy).
In remembering the two World Wars, we
now need to be aware that 90% of the Have a peaceful and blessed week.
Fr. Joe
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN Next session for candidates:
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS 24th November at 3.30pm.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME

The first Sunday after the 11am Mass 2018/2019
and Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass Next session: 8th December at 10am
followed by Mass on Sunday 9th December
at 11am
ROSARY
Please join us in praying the Rosary THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
at 8.45am every weekday, If you would like to have your child baptised
before the 9.15am Mass. on the 8th December or later,
the next session will be on
Monday, 3rd & 17th December ’18 at
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE
7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
In the Parish Hall on Sunday,
Please contact the Parish Office to book your
after 9am and 11am Masses.
place on the course.
We also welcome parishioners and
newcomers on Thursday mornings
MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
after the 9:15am Mass.
REMEMBRANCE BOOK
During the month of November, we place the
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN names of our loved ones in the Remembrance
The next Soup Run is on Book. Please write in the names of the
Sat. 17th November 2018: Group C deceased on the white forms and place it in
the Remembrance Book, and place your
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES donation for Masses for the Holy Soul in the
REGISTRATION FOR 2018 - 2019 envelope provided in the box next to the
table. They will be prayed for during all the
If you have any enquiries, please contact
Masses in the coming month. Part of the plan
Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or
is that you would attend Mass as much as
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
possible.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
PARISH BAZAAR WITH ‘GRAND DRAW’
ADULTS (RCIA)
SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2016
Saturdays, 4:00pm-5:45pm + Mass 6pm
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT
Next session: 17th November 2018
A basket for items/goods for the ‘Parish
If you are interested in preparing for your
Bazaar Tombola’ is available by the pillar in
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
front by the Altar. We would need bottles,
your faith, please complete a registration
toiletries and items such as unwanted gifts
form and contact the Parish Office.
suitable for the Tombola. Also we will need
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION cakes for our stall. Everybody is welcome and
First Communion Programme and we look forward to seeing you there.
First Reconciliation Programme for the Let us support our Parish!
children in state school who received their (NO USED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS,
First Communion in May 2018. CLOTHING AND SHOES DUE TO HEALTH AND
Sundays, 10am-10:55am + Mass 11am SAFETY REGULATIONS)
First Communion Session: 18th November Raffle Tickets available: £1 for 1 strip of 5
First Reconciliation Session: 18th November tickets or £5 for 6 strips of 5 tickets each.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME 2018/2019 JOB VACANCIES PLEASE CHECK FOLDER AT THE

Saturdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm + Mass 6pm. BACK OF THE CHURCH
 SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS’ Next session: Tuesday, 13th Nov. (7.30pm)
Today’s Retiring Collection is for the Sick or Wednesday, 14th Nov. (10am)
& Retired Priests’ Fund.
This ensures our elderly and sick priests are THE ALPHA COURSE
financially supported in their senior years, Is a chance to explore the
after a lifetime of service. Our priests baptised Christian faith, ask questions
us, counselled us in times of sorrow, and and share points of view. We are holding a
celebrated with us in times of joy. Since we meeting on Monday 19th November at
have received so much from their generosity, 7.30pm to plan starting an Alpha course in
it is now our turn to assist them in their old St John Vianney next year. If you are
age. The fund ensures that their housing, interested or would like to find out more
medical, convalescence, companionship and about what’s involved, please come and join
spiritual support needs are met. us in the Hall- or you can contact Joe and Phil
Please be generous. Most priests retire with Di Leo on 0208 889 4979.
modest means. In later years their ability to
live independently can be adversely impacted THANK GOD ON FRIDAY!
by their declining health, mobility or frailty. Friday, 7th December, 7:30-9:00pm.
You can also donate online at Make time to spend a moment alone with God
www.rcdow.org.uk/donations. Thank you for in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration. The
your generosity. short talk, adoration and music will be led by
the Verbum Dei Missionaries. All are welcome
INTERNATIONAL EVENING
We thank all our performing artistes, for their PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO
wonderful performance; all who attended our If you would like to join us to go to Santiago
International Evening last Sunday and brought de Compostela for a 7 days walking
along their delicious national dishes. It was an pilgrimage at the end of May 2019, we need to
evening of true community spirit, which helped have your registration and deposit as soon as
us to raise £588.00. possible. Please contact the office for more
information or to sign up.
THANK YOU
To the drivers and helpers who brought the APPLYING FOR A PLACE IN RECEPTION
sick and housebound to the Mass of the CLASS FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 AT ST. JOHN
Anointing yesterday. Thanks to our catering VIANNEY SCHOOL
group for supplying the refreshments. Stanley Road, Tottenham, London, N15
On behalf of the sick and housebound ‘Thank 3HD.
you’ for your support. The deadline for ALL applications is
TUESDAY, 15th January 2019. Application
BEREAVEMENT RETREAT packs are now available from the school
Saturday, 17th November, 10am–5pm office. (See Noticeboard for full details)
For those who have experienced the loss
of a love one and would like some time ENTRANCE/EXIT TO CAR PARK
for prayer, silence and sharing. We will try an experiment in using the
Suggested donation: £15 (lunch included). center gates as entrance and exit.
Please register on clipboard at the back of the On exiting the center gate gives a better
church or contact Sr. Devy for more info. view of traffic and also you can be seen by
the oncoming traffic.
INSIGHT II: WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE The gates you normally use will be closed.
This course offers an insight into the lives of Let’s give it a try!!
various women and men in the Bible,
specifically from the Old Testament. ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH HALL
SEE NOTICEBOARD FOR FULL INFORMATION.
 Entrance Antiphon
Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline
your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
First reading Marcelo Antonia Dos Santos
1 Kings 17: 10-16 Noreen Chaplin
Gladys Keating
Psalm 145
Celine Eschem
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
James McLean Millington
Second reading John Riley
Hebrews 9: 24-28 RIP

Gospel Acclamation RIP Anniversaries

Alleluia, alleluia! John Lyons
Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep Patrick Nyland
faithful, and I will give you the crown of Rosamund Felicia Idowu Pelham
life.
Alleluia!
Special Intentions:
Gospel Myra Scully
Mark 12: 38-44 Mary Masters
Nancy Mulroy
Communion Antiphon
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall
want. Fresh and green are the pastures And for the sick and those in our parish
where he give me repose, near restful
waters he leads me.
Birthday
Mildred Thomson (Remembrance)
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Monday 9:15am NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE
Tuesday 9:15am ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

Wednesday 9:15am
Thursday 9:15am
Friday 9:15am
Saturday 9:15am
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass]
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am
Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation
from 9:45am – 10:15am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
PARISH TEAM To make an appointment
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister email [email protected]
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
outside of these hours.