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)

28th /29th JANUARY 2017

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES

Dear Parishioners,
Our readings this week reminds us of the values by which we are
called to live out the Gospel of Jesus. Zephaniah invites us to seek
integrity and humility; St Paul tells us that God uses what is weak by human reckoning
those who are nothing at all to show up those who are everything.
All of this is presented by Matthew in recording, the Beatitudes the Sermon on the
Mount. (Some translations of the bible use the word Blessed as opposed to Happy. We are
blessed by God, whether happy or not)!
Matthew sets the scene: Jesus goes up the hill like Moses on the Mountain: Jesus sits
down a sign of a teacher giving instruction.
Jesus speaks with authority: As we listen to the Beatitudes, please keep in mind that over
the future Sundays, Matthew will be reminding us of further teachings and gracious word of
Jesus:
You are the salt of the earth ... you are the light of the world
You have learnt how it was said to your ancestors, but I say this to you
Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you
You cannot be a slave both of God and of money.
So in todays gospel, we see the central part of the teachings and ministry of Jesus. You
will note that the words of Jesus here in the Sermon on the Mount, turn worldly values upside
down.
Many would consider that power, riches, wealth, esteem, status, aggression, arrogance
etc. are the important things in life all help you to get on, nobody to stop you
In the political arena, we hear about building walls instead of bridges; torture is now
presented as acceptable are we heading back to the dark ages? There is serious thinking to
be done by way of combating evil; the matter of dialogue is central.
Yet, Jesus offers a way forward:
Blessed are those who know their need of God.
Blessed are those who are gentle and kind.
Blessed are those who have standards and values and are prepared to live up to them.
Blessed are those who are able to forgive others.
Blessed are the peacemakers; who spread understanding; who welcome the stranger;
who work for a just society.
Blessed are those who stand up for right; those who speak truth or power.
We need to listen afresh to those words of the Beatitudes and continue to unpack them.
Please see flyer on Science, Faith & Justice on Care for the Earth, Monday 6th Feb 7-9pm
at the UCLU Cruciform Building.
Thats all for now, God bless.
Fr Joe

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN

LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All the activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 4th February at 10am11.15am
(Entrance on Vincent Road N15)
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
Session four Saturday 4th February from
12noon to 1pm in the Parish Centre.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Theme Six - Sat. 4th February, 10am in
Hume Hall
Leaders Meeting: Sat. 4th February, after
the session
Church Mass - Sun. 5th, 11am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Theme Six on Saturday 4th February from
3.30pm in the Hume Hall, followed by 6pm
Mass.
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS:
Next session on 11th February in the Hume
Hall: 4.00-5:45pm - Followed by 6pm
Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 11th February 17 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 6th & 20th
February 17. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
ALTER SERVERS MEETING
The meeting will take place today Sunday,
29th January from 12.30-1.30pm in the
parish hall.
ALPHA YOUTH GROUP
Everyone aged 13-18 is invited for music,
food, games, & discussion on life/faith, on
Monday 30th January from 7pm - 9pm in
the parish hall. Fun guaranteed, or your
money back. Cost: Free

EPIC: A JOURNEY THROUGH CHURCH

HISTORY
The history of our Faith is a fascinating
story of adventure, rebellion, tragedy and
triumph - a story 2,000 years in the making.
This course is a captivating and fast-paced
look at the story of the Catholic Church,
beginning with the lives of the apostles all
the way up to the present day. Join us
either on Tuesdays (7.30-9.00pm) or
Wednesdays (10.00-11.30am) in the
Jubilee Hall. Next sessions on 31st January
/ 1st February 2017.
Cost: 15 for study materials. To register or
for more information, contact Sr. Devy on
devy.fmvd@gmail.com or 07403 784463.
FUNERALS
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE
SOUL of
The Late Mr Tobia Gargiulo, RIP
Who died recently, we remember his family
in our prayers. His Funeral Mass will take
place here at 9:15am on Wednesday 1st
February, followed by burial.
The Late Doris King, RIP
Who died recently at age 101, we remember
her family in our prayers Her Funeral Mass
will take place here at 9:15am on Tuesday
28th February
The Late Cyril Augustin, RIP
(husband of Monique)Who died on Monday
morning, we remember her family in our
prayers. No Funeral arrangements at
present.
May they rest in peace.
PARISH FUNDRAISING - `TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run on 4th February 2017
Group D
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS!!
We invite all new parishioners to join us for
refreshments in our parish hall next
weekend after our 6pm Mass on Saturday
4th and our 9am and 11am Masses on 5th
February 2017.

UN-NEEDED CHRISTMAS GIFTS and CAKE

SALE!!
We all know it is difficult to buy presents for
friends who have everything!! We plan to
hold a sale of un-needed gifts and Cake Sales
to help us raise fund for the Parish. The sale
will be next weekend, on Saturday 4th and
Sunday 5th February after all the Masses. If
you have any un-needed Christmas gifts you
would like to donate, please leave them in
the Church or the Parish Office.
Parishioners are also invited to support the
event by bringing in cakes and buying. It
would be much appreciated.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA BENEFIT DANCE ON
FRIDAY 3rd FEBRUARY FROM 7:30PM -12:30PM AT
THE LANGHAM CLUB, GREEN LANES. SEE POSTER.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting will take place on
Wednesday 1st February at 7:30pm in the
Parish Hall.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THE UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC)
There will be a Retiring Collection this
weekend, 28th /29th January in aid of SPUC
annual White Flower Appeal in support of
Be a Witness to Life. In 2017 SPUC is
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. Please
give generously as you can.
SURGERY HOURS DROP-IN TIMES
As a parish team, we want to be available to
meet the pastoral needs of all parishioners
in St John Vianney Church as much as we
can. Complementing the existing office
hours and our general availability, we would
like to offer the following drop-in times
Tue 3.30-4.30pm
Fr Joe
4 Vincent
6.30-7.30pm
Road
Wed
11.30amFr
4 Vincent
12.30pm
Damian
Road

Thu

3.30pm
4.30pm
11.30am12.30pm
6.30pm
7.30pm

Sr Devy
Sr Devy
Sr
Catherine

4a Vincent
Road
4a Vincent
Road

FRIENDS OF ST JOHN VIANNEY:

This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary
of St John Vianney Church, as part of our
celebrations, we will have A Day with St
John Vianney on the 25th February. We
invite all parishioners to join us and be part
of the Friends of St John Vianney. Our
main duty will be to welcome everyone to
our parish. If you would like to join this
group, please contact, Mariantha or
Germaine. Thank you
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
ON 24 THUR 27 APRIL 2017
We will join Cardinal Vincent on the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima. 3 nights
full board accommodation. Parish
Pilgrimage: A full itinerary including a visit
to Lisbon on day of arrival, daily Mass,
2x1/2 day excursions, Price: 530 per
person (excluding transport to and from SJV
Parish), Travel Insurance 26 per person,
Price includes flights with Air Portugal from
London Heathrow. 200 Deposit, make
cheque payable to Tangney Tours Ltd.
Booking forms are available, please contact
Germaine on 07711582620.
CREATION QUOTES FROM LAUDATO SI
There has been a tragic rise in the number
of migrants seeking to flee from the growing
poverty caused by environmental
degradation. They are not recognized by
international conventions as refugees; they
bear the loss of the lives they have left
behind, without enjoying any legal
protection whatsoever. Sadly, there is
widespread indifference to such suffering,
which is even now taking place throughout
our world. (LS 25)
ST. JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
APPLICATIONS ~ SEPTEMBER 2017If your
child was born between 1st Sept 2013 and
31st August 2014 and you wish to apply for
a Nursery place in September 2017 at St
John Vianney School, please come and
collect an application pack from the school
office. Address: St. John Vianney Catholic
School, Stanley Road, Tottenham N15 3HD
Telephone: 020 8889 8421

Entrance Antiphon
Ps 105: 47
Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the
nations, to give thanks to your holy name,
and make it our glory to praise you.
First reading
Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13
Psalm 145:6-10
How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Gospel Acclamation
Mt11:25
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12
Communion Antiphon
Ps 30: 17-18
Let your face shine on your servant.
Save me in your merciful love.
O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on
you.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Wednesday at 9:15am
Funeral of the late Tobia Gargiulo, RIP

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:

Cyril Augustin (husband of Monique)
Doris King
Tobia Gargiulo
Bonali Shade
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Matilde Pestana
Tony Rowley
Special Intentions:
The Jaggs Family
Birthday:
Fr Eddie Deeney, SMA
Kerry Ann Ng Ying
Eustace Pereira (Remembrance)
Wedding Anniversary:
Carmen & Manuel Lopes (45th)
For the sick and those in our parish
Jim McGeoghegan
Rita Miller
John & Pauline Mooney
Eduardo Pane
Val Eaves
Frank Fox
Yvonne Joseph
Sarah Namagambe
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
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.