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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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

10th /11th SEPTEMBER 2016

24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,
Todays readings are all about Gods mercy. Moses begs pardon
from God and the people are forgiven (Exodus). St Paul humbly
recognises his conversion and his sinfulness: Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners. I myself am the greatest of them. (Timothy). St
Luke records the greatest short story ever told! Jesus parable of the Prodigal Son. In this
Year of Mercy, it is central to what we as a church and people are trying to celebrate,
In May this year, Pope Francis in his General Audience said: By calling for a feast of
thanksgiving, the father is really asking each son to share his joy by recognising the other
as a brother ,,, Jesus wishes to teach us that we are children of God not because of any
merits of our own but because of the infinite love of our heavenly Father ,,, How often do
we need to be reminded of Gods unchanging love and forgiveness, lest we lose heart when
we ourselves or our dear ones go astray?
The parable ends without our knowing how the older brother responds to this
invitation. Jesus in effect is challenging each of us to think about how we respond to Gods
invitation, to open our hearts to his reconciling love and to become merciful like the
Father.
BIRTHDAY PARTY: Thanks to all who have already sent me cards and generous
gifts: Thanks to all who are organising and present at the Mass (11 oclock) and reception
afterwards; thanks to my family members who have travelled from Tipperary and those
who celebrated with me while I was in Ireland. I would sincerely wish to join with others
who are celebrating significant occasions in their lives in 2016. It is good to celebrate and
thank God for the gift of life and the friends and family that are so important in our lives. A
BIG THANKS TO ALL!
PLANNED GIVING: Now to more mundane matters, and you know how I love
talking about money! It has been 8/9 years since we have had a Planned Giving Drive in
the Parish. (Not to be confused with your generous giving in the Growing in Faith project).
As you know, balancing the books, family budgeting can be a tricky business. So we need
to review our income with a view to increasing it this calls on the generosity of every
parishioner. With everybody giving a little more each week, we can keep well within the
targets necessary. You have been very generous and responsible in the past. This was
why we, as a parish were able to buy No 10 Vincent Road and then be able to welcome the
Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity.
So over the next three weeks we will focus on our financial situation and ask for
your generosity. Week One: Fr Damian and I will introduce the topic. Week Two: During
Mass three parishioners will do a further presentation, Week Three: You will be invited to
make a commitment decide on how much you are able to contribute each week (banking
details will need to be available). Thank you for all your help.
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. Monica
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
2016/2017:
Candidates Interviews: Sat. 24th
September 2016 Hume Hall: 3 to 4pm
Theme One: 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. Monica at the Parish
Office. The programme will start in 1st
OCTOBER 16 Hume Hall: 5.00-5:45pm Followed by 6pm Mass.
THANK YOU
RETIRING COLLECTION LAST WEEKEND:
For Fr Joes Birthday came to a total of
876.
FR JOE 70th BIRTHDAY
Today we celebrates Fr Joes 70th
Birthday at our 11am Mass.
We also celebrate with many of our
parishioners who are also celebrating a
significant event (birthday/wedding
anniversary/Jubilee etc.) this year, who
will join him.
FOOD PREPARATION
All parishioners are invited to bring food
and share.
Finger foods please no rice/noodles.
Thank you.
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.

OUR PARISH, OUR NEEDS, OUR

RESPONSIBILITY PLANNED GIVING
APPEAL
We have been invited by the Diocese to do a
Planned Giving Campaign to keep up with
our financial commitments. This campaign
starts on 17th /18th September. 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.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 17th
September 2016 Group B. Thank You
NATIONAL MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS
In Westminster Cathedral
At 2.30pm on Saturday 17th September
2016.
Servers should bring their vestments to the
Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue
(entrance by the rear door) and be ready to
process into the Cathedral by 2.00pm
PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
25th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS TO
THE IMMACULATE OF MARY
st
On 1 October at 3pm. Rosary, Benediction
and Procession of Our Lady to the Parish
Centre. Refreshments afterwards. For
further details see poster at the back of the
church. All welcome.
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.

THE LIVE SIMPLY GROUP

Invites you to join them for a walk in
solidarity with the poor on Sunday 18
September.
Meet outside the church at 12 O'clock.
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 SUPPORTERS MORNING Saturday 17th Sept 10am-12, Oakwood,
North London. CAFOD will be hosting a
supporters information morning with a
guest speaker who has first- hand
knowledge of our work in Bolivia. Bolivia is
the country we are focusing on this Harvest
Fast Day. Come and hear how CAFOD is
helping communities, thanks to your
support. Meeting will take place at 10am at
CAFOD Westminster Volunteer Centre, 1st
floor, Catholic Church of Christ the King, 29
Bramley Road, London N14 4HE.Bookings
taken on 0208 449 6970 or e mail
westminster@cafod.org.uk
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY
Cafod Fast Day is Friday 7th October. This
Harvest Fast Day we are invited to join 32
year old Nicanara, from Bolivia, on her
journey from poverty to abundance. We can
stand alongside Nicanana as she learns new
skills and receives materials and seeds that
will enable her to grow enough food to feed
her family. Please pick up a Fast Day
envelope and give what you can in our
Retiring Collection next weekend. Thank
you.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you,
that your prophets be found true.
Hear the prayers of your servant,
and of your people Israel.
First Reading:

Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 50
I will leave this place and go to my father.
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
God in Christ was reconciling the world to
himself, and he has entrusted to us the
news that they are reconciled.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 15: 1-32

Communion Antiphon:
How precious is your mercy, O God! The children of
men seek shelter in the shadow of your
wings.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

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

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

PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister (on sabbatical)
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
In Residence: Fr Tom Murphy, SJ

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:
George McMullins
Derek Bonner
William Bailey
RIP
RIP Anniversaries
Lucian Muttiah
Christine Ng Ying
Special Intentions:
Jubilee:
Sr Gill (50th)
Birthday
Gloria Malata
Toni Kamen
(Birthday Remembrance)
Nestor Malata
Liam Cummins
Lucy Reynold
Wedding Anniversary
Manuel & Cecilia De Freitas
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, Yvonne Joseph
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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.