West Green - ST John Vianney Church

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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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)
17th /18th SEPTEMBER 2016
25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners,
Our first reading today introduces the Prophet Amos, the Prophet
of Social Justice, as he is often called. He is the champion of the poor, the
oppressed and the downtrodden. He condemns the exploitation of the
poor in his day he gives a warning to those who buy up the poor for money and those who
swindle the weigh in scales. Little has changed in our society.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us we cannot serve God and money. His parable seems almost
to support dishonesty. The steward, in the parable, wastes his maters goods. He is dismissed
from his job but given time to submit his final accounts. He acts swiftly, to win himself friends
for the future. It is this aspect that Jesus compliments him on the fact that he is resourceful
in coping with the impending emergency of being out of a job.
THANKS: How can I thank everyone enough for the wonderful 70th birthday
celebration last Sunday your cards, gifts, good wishes and the reception after Mass. It was
just a magnificent occasion. THANK YOU ALL!!
PLANNED GIVING DRIVE: As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, we start a Planned
Giving Drive today. On your way into church you will be handed a leaflet for Week 1: OUR
CALL TO STEWARDSHIP. In the Gospel, Jesus tells of wise and faithful stewards (unlike the
one in todays Gospel). The wise steward is FAITHFUL, GENEROUS, RESPONSIBLE etc. we
are made stewards of Gods generous gifts to u. we are blessed in this parish of St John
Vianney: a beautiful church; Parish Halls, a Verbum Dei Community; a brand new priest, Fr
Damian; a large Parish Community of generous people; parishioners willing to be active in
our Liturgy, Sacramental life of the parish, outreach to the poor and needy to mention just a
few items. Because of our generosity we have been able to accommodate the Verbum Dei
Community and purchased a new Presbytery at No 10.
The maintenance of all our Parish activities demands money. You have been very
generous but we need to keep abreast of inflation and increased cost of living. This is why
we are asking you to think about what you are giving over the last few years and consider
giving a little more each week. Thats it in a nutshell!!
Fr Damian and I will speak about this at our Masses this week and three members of
our Pastoral Council will speak next weekend.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: I cant emphasise enough the importance that those
possible candidates in Year10 should now register for Confirmation. (See details overleaf).
WELCOME: We formally welcome the new Verbum Dei Sisters, Sr Catherine, Sr
Emilana, Sr. Devy (who replaces Sr. Clara) who have joined Sr Monica. We intend having a
farewell function for Sr Clara on Sunday 16th October after the 11am Mass.
Thats all for now, God bless.
Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTION
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 3rd October 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 3rd & 24th
October 16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
REGISTRATION FOR
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
2016/2017:
Parents Meeting - Sat. 24th September
2016, 10am Jubilee Hall
Theme One - Sat. 24th September 2016,
10am Hume Hall
Church Mass - Sun. 25th, 11am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
To date we have 14 candidates registered.
It is likely we should have doubled that
number. NOW is the last call to be part of
this years programme. PLEASE NOTE.
Candidates Interviews: Sat. 24th
September 2016 Hume Hall: 3 to 4pm
Theme One: Sat. 24th September 2016
Hume Hall: 4 to 6pm Followed by 6pm Mass
Parents Meeting: Tuesday 27th September
2016 in the Jubilee Hall at 7.30pm
REGISTRATION 2016/2017
For SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Classes for Children attending State
Schools
If you wish to enrol your child / children for
the 2016/2017 Programme in preparation
for
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (for children already
completed their First Communion
Programme.
Please take a REGISTRATION FORM from
the BLACK FOLDER on the shelf at the
BACK of the CHURCH - fill it in, attach

copies of Birth and Baptism Certificates of
the child and return as soon as possible to
the Parish Office, 4 Vincent Road.
(To date 6 applications)
SATURDAY MORNING CLASS 1ST October
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete an application
form available at the back of the church and
make contact with Sr. Devy at the Parish
Office. The programme will start in 1st
OCTOBER 16 Hume Hall: 5.00-5:45pm Followed by 6pm Mass.
A BIG THANK YOU
To all who have helped organised last
Sundays birthday celebration for Fr Joe;
those who have brought food and
refreshments; those who participated and
attended to make it a memorable day.
YEAR OF MERCY:
ONE-HOUR ADORATION FOR THE YEAR
OF MERCY on Wednesday 28th September
from 7pm to 8pm in the Verbum Dei
Spirituality Centre
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION on Saturday
8th October after our 6pm Mass and on
Sunday 9th from 10am to 10:45 in the
Church.
PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 24th
September 2016 Group C. Thank You
THE LIVE SIMPLY GROUP
Invites you to join them for a walk in
solidarity with the poor today,
Sunday 18th September.
Meet outside the church at 12 O'clock.
OUR PARISH, OUR NEEDS, OUR

RESPONSIBILITY PLANNED GIVING
APPEAL
As each one has received a gift, use it to
serve one another as good stewards of
Gods varied Grace - 1 Peter 4:10
Our parish has a long history of being a
spiritual centre in the lives of many people.
Periodically reflecting on our blessings and
renewing our commitment to our Catholic
Faith is an important part of spiritual
growth and Christian discipleship; giving
thanks to God first and foremost! This
weekend we launch a Planned Giving
appeal.
Over the coming weeks we want all
parishioners to take this opportunity to
prayerfully reflect on their commitment to
our parish. As a parish and as individuals,
we have been blessed with many, varied
gifts. The life of a steward calls us to share
our gifts of time, talent and financial
blessings with our family, our community
and our world. These gifts come from God,
so let us strive to return a sacrificial, not
token, portion to Him. Today, please take an
appeal newsletter as you leave Mass. We
shall be hearing more about stewardship
and the needs of our parish over the coming
weeks. Please give prayerful consideration
to this appeal. If you have any questions,
there shall be volunteers available after
Mass today. Thank you.
25th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS TO
THE IMMACULATE OF MARY
On Saturday 1st October at 3pm there will
be Rosary, Benediction and Procession of
Our Lady to the Parish Centre. Refreshments
afterwards. All welcome. For further details
see poster at the back of the church.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE
TO THE SHRINE OF ST JUDE, FAVERSHAM
on Saturday 22nd October 2016.
Coach leaves at 10am. Cost 15 per person.
Tickets are available from
Mariantha 0208 352 3405 and
Germaine 07711582620.
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS

WEEKEND 1st /2nd OCTOBER:
We welcome new members of St John
Vianney Parish who have joined our parish
community. We invite you to join us for teas
and coffee in the Parish Hall on Saturday 1st
at 7pm and Sunday 2nd October at 10:00am
and 12noon.
CREATION SEASON:
STUDY DAYS
Organised by Justice and Peace Commission,
Caritas Westminster and, CAFOD takes
places at:
Hitchin Our Lady Immaculate and St
Andrew, 10am 1pm on Saturday 24th Sept.
Chiswick Our Lady of Grace and St
Edward, 10am 1pm on Saturday 01st
October
Kensington Our Lady of Victories,
10.30am 1.30pm on Saturday 15th October
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day is Friday, 7
October. This Harvest Fast Day we are
invited to join 32 year old Nicanora, from
Bolivia on her journey from poverty to
abundance. We can stand alongside
Nicanora as she learns new skills and
receives materials and seeds that will enable
her to grow enough food to feed her family.
Please collect a Fast Day envelope at Mass
on Sunday 2nd October and return it with
your donation the following Sunday's (8/9th
October) for CAFOD's retiring collection.
Thank you
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY/EVENINGS
Our Ladys Convent on 19th to 30th
September 9am to 10.30am and Friday 30th
September from 4pm to 7pm
La Sainte Union Thursday 22nd
September from 4pm 7pm
Bishop Douglass: on Thursday 29th
September from 5.30pm-8pm.
St Annes Catholic High School Monday
3rd October (Lower Site) from 6pm to 8pm
Headteachers Speeches 6pm to 7pm
St Thomas More Tuesday 4th October
from 9.30am to 11am and 5.30pm to 8pm.
See folder at the back of the church.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord.
Should they cry to me in any distress,
I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.
First Reading:
Amos 8: 4-7
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 112
Praise the Lord, who raises the poor.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Open our heart, O Lord,
to accept the words of your Son.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 16:1-13
Communion Antiphon:
You have laid down your precepts to be carefully
kept;
may my ways be firm in keeping your statutes.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
Chantal Barton
Vincent Danker
Brian Callaghan
Sr. Mary Bernadette OConnor
RIP
RIP Anniversaries
Hendrick Osakwo
John Holmes
Paul Villafana
Special Intentions:
Dr Kenneth Nahum
Birthday
Kathy Foley
Gretta Sweeney
Wedding Anniversary
Rajesh & Veronica Vengurlekar
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Betty Kennedy,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Greta Lettice,
Joan Fachtna OCallaghan John ORouke,
Margaret Kennedy, Maria DSouza,
Mary, Catherine & John OSullivan,
Nellie OShea, Nialda & Angelo Cattina,
Pantaleone Mansi, Pat Phelan, Rita Miller
(speedy recovery), May Hempenstall,
Rita Mongelard, Sheila Courtney,
Timothy OConnor, Tobias Garguilo,
Yvonne Joseph
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS

PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside of

these hours.

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ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

17th /18th SEPTEMBER 2016

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

BACK of the CHURCH - fill it in, attach

OUR PARISH, OUR NEEDS, OUR

WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside of

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