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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26th /27th JANUARY 2019

3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,

Our first reading from the Book of

Nehemiah tells of the return of the people of
Israel from exile in Babylon. Ezra had the
task of re-establishing the Jewish religion.
They were delighted to be back in Jerusalem
to set the downtrodden free, TO PROCLAIM
and were longing to hear the Book of the
THE LORD’S YEAR OF FAVOUR”.
Law proclaimed over again. It was a special
day – “This day is sacred to the Lord your God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus. He
God”. The people were in tears as the is the saviour of the poor and oppressed.
listened to the words of the Law. They were This is his ‘MISSION STATEMENT’ – the
then to eat, drink, celebrate and not forget poor means ALL OF US – we are in the need
those who had no food. of God’s mercy, graciousness, and new and
eternal life. This is what is special; this is the
St Paul continues the section we heard
day and the ‘Lord’s year of favour’. Today
last Sunday. Just as our body is made up of
we receive once again the free gift of God’s
many parts, so too the Body of Christ. He
love, forgiveness and power to proclaim the
spoke of the gifts of the followers of Jesus:
Good News in our day, this year 2019! The
some can proclaim his word; some heal,
‘favour’ of the Lord is the gift of salvation – a
some the gift of faith, some the gift of service
gift we could never earn for or by ourselves.
..all inspired by the same Holy Spirit to build
This gift of God’s goodness, as shown in
up the Christian Community. We need to
Jesus Christ, is what we are given againa nd
value our efforts and contributions, even if
again. Let us treasure this gift and explore it
they seem small.
as a truth of our Christian faith.
And so to Nazareth, Jesus’ home town;
THANKS to all who donated gifts to be
his own town folks are very happy to
taken to those in need in Calais. Br. Johannes
welcome him home. They had heard about
is very thankful for your generosity as we
his ministry in other towns: how he healed
support his work with refugees. We had a
people; cast out devils; changed water into
business meeting too with Secours
wine; cleared the Temple of money-chargers
Catholique and other agencies involved in
etc.
helping refugees. We try to build bridges
Jesus takes up the passage of Isaiah; here instead of walls!!
he declares his ministry: “The spirit of the
I am looking forward to a ‘Christmas’
Lord has been given to me; he has sent me to
break later in the week.
bring the good news to the poor; to proclaim
liberty to captives, and to the blind new sight, That’s all for now, God bless! Fr Joe
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
IN LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 9th February or later, the next
ADORATION OF session will be on Monday, 4th and 18th
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT February at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
The 1st Sunday after 11am Mass Please contact the Parish Office to book your
and on Tuesdays after 9:15am Mass place on the course.

ROSARY We pray for the repose of the souls of:

Please join us in praying the Rosary at
MICHELE LAROTONDA, RIP
8.45am on weekdays, before 9.15am Mass.
who died on 7th January 2019
His body will be received into the church on
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE Tuesday 29th January at 5:00pm.
In the Parish Hall on Sunday, His Requiem Mass will be held here on
after 9am and 11am Masses. Wednesday 30th January 2019 at 10am
We also welcome parishioners and
newcomers on Thursday mornings MAUREEN DOWLING, RIP
after the 9:15am Mass. Her Requiem Mass will be held at St Ignatius
on Friday 1st February 2019 at 10am
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES We remember their families and friends in our
FOR 2018 - 2019 prayers. May they rest in peace.
If you have any enquiries, please contact
Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or SURPLUS CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518 and CAKE SALE TODAY
We hold a sale of Surplus Gifts and Cake Sales
to help us raise fund for the
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
London Catholic Worker
Next session:
The sale will be this weekend after all the
Saturday, 2 February 12pm-1:15pm
nd
Masses.
Parents of the 1 Communion Candidates are
st

bringing in cakes; Parishioners are also

SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
invited to help and support the event. It
First Communion Programme for children in would be much appreciated. All are
state school. welcome!
Next session: Sunday 3rd February, 10am
+ Mass 11am INSIGHT II: WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
This course offers an insight into the lives of
various women and men in the Bible,
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME specifically from the Old Testament.
Next session: Sat, 9th February at 10am Next session: Tuesday, 29th Jan (7.30pm)
or Wednesday, 30th Jan (10am)
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 9th February at 3:30pm. PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR In the Parish hall on Friday 25th after Mass.
ADULTS (RCIA) The next SOUP RUN is at 4.30pm on
Next session: Sat, 2nd Feb at 4pm plus Sat. 2nd February 2019: Group D
Mass 6pm
 THANK YOU FROM PAX CHRISTI ST. JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
PEACE SUNDAY, 20th JANUARY 2019 APPLICATIONS ~ SEPTEMBER 2019
Thank you for your generosity last Sunday If your child was born between 1st
which raised £492.52 which will enable September 2015 and 31st August 2016 and
PAX Christi to work for peace. you wish to apply for a Nursery place in
“Good politics serves peace” September 2019 at St John Vianney School,
One thing is certain: good please come and collect an application pack
politics is at the service of from the school office. We offer FREE 15 or
peace. It respects and promotes 30hour (if eligible) spaces. Address: St. John
fundamental human rights, which Vianney Catholic School, Stanley Road,
are at the same time mutual Tottenham N15 3HD Telephone: 020 8889
obligations… Today more than ever, our 8421
societies need “artisans of peace” who can be
messengers and authentic witnesses of God the LITURGY GROUP DAY
Father, who wills the good and the happiness of There will be a special day organised on
the human family. Saturday, 3rd March 2019
for all who are involved in our liturgical
THANK GOD ON FRIDAY! celebration:
Friday, 1st February, 7:30-9:00pm. ...the church cleaning team ...the PowerPoint
Make time to spend a moment alone with God creator & operator ...the welcomers
in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration. The ...the altar servers & supporting families
short talk, adoration and music will be led by ...all the musicians and choir ...the readers
the Verbum Dei Missionaries. ...the collectors ...the Eucharistic ministers
All are welcome! ...those who bring up the offertory gifts Please
mark this date on your calendars and we
ICON-COLOURING ART RETREAT look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, 2nd February, 10am-4pm
A day for quiet reflection and meditation CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING
through the exercise of icon-colouring. FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
The session will be led by Maria Hall, an The Cardinal invites all couples celebrating
iconographer who has worked extensively their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th 60th (and
with various groups in praying with icons. every year after 60) wedding anniversary to
Suggested donation: £15 Westminster Cathedral
(includes lunch and materials) Saturday 6th June 2019 at 3pm.
If you are interested, please sign up on the list To celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony.
at the back of the church. Please give your parish clergy/parish office
CAFOD TALK AND Q&A the following details:
Wed 6th Feb 2.30pm at husband and wife’s names, wedding date,
CAFOD’s Volunteer Centre at Catholic full postal address and email (or
Church of Christ the King, telephone number, if no email) by the 23rd
1 Floor, 29 Bramley Road, Oakwood,
st March 2019 so a personal invitation can be
London N14 4HE. issued.
This volunteer meeting from 2.30-4pm will
AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY: Westminster 2019
include an opportunity to hear a first-hand Yearbook; St. Paul Sunday Missal:
account of our work to defend indigenous Justice & Peace Commission 2019 Calendars
rights and the Amazon in Brazil.
Please contact Tony Sheen VACANCIES: ‘If you or your friends and family
[email protected] for further details or to are looking for a new opportunity in the Diocese
book a place. of Westminster, please visit our website
https://jobs.rcdow.org.uk/
 MASS & SERVICE TIMES THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Monday 9:15am The repose of the soul:
Tuesday 9:15am
Sr Anne Bradshaw,
Efi Athnasiou
Wednesday 10am [Funeral Mass for the James Gavagan
late Michele Larotonda, RIP] Lucy Wong’s father
Fr Seamus Noctor
Thursday 9:1 5am Fr Seamus’ sister, Maura
Friday 9:15am Daniel Rahilly
Michele Larotonda
Saturday 9:15am [Communion RIP
Service]
RIP Anniversary
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass] Patricia Shovlin
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Tony Rowley
Eustace Perreira
Saturday: Sacrament of Reconciliation Special Intentions:
from 9:45am – 10:15am Luke & Elinor Bonnar
The Rowley Family
NEXT SUNDAY 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY The Rahilly Family
TIME: The Larotonda Family
1 Reading: Jeremiah 1: 4-5, 17-19
st Gio an Nguyen
Psalm 70: 1-6, 15, 17 Gio an Long
2 Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 31-13:13 or
nd Gio an Auc
1 Corinthians 13: 4-13 An Na Suy
Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30 Cac Linh Hon Mor Coi
TO THE PARISHIONERS OF ST JOHN
And for the sick and those in our parish
VIANNEY'S PARISH:
I would like to extend a big thank you to all
the parishioners who have supported and Birthday
worked for justice and peace over the last Fr Eddie Deeney
12 years. You have all been so inspiring in
your generosity with time, gifts and ideas. NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE
The fact that you are a ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
Fairtrade and LiveSimply parish has
proved that it can be done in other places, PARISH TEAM
and you have shown that outreach to
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
migrants and refugees is a deep part of our
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Christian faith. I shall be continuing to
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary
support Justice and Peace in the future so
our paths will cross again! God bless all of
you. PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Barbara Kentish Tues. to Fri. 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
To make an appointment
Please check the notice board at the back of the Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
church for other events we are unable to
email [email protected]
publish in the newsletter We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside of
these hours.