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)

4th /5th JANUARY 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES

Dear Parishioners,

Today we follow on from Jesus Beatitudes/Sermon on the Mount.

There are two images: Jesus says: You are the salt of the earth you
are the light of the world. What an invitation! What a challenge! Salt
preserves food; it seasons food etc. We are told that salt is bad for you! But we need it in our
bodies; we know that the taste of food can be enhanced with salt we are invited to enhance
the lives of others by whom we are.
In the dark dreary days of winter, light is so important. Christ is our light and we are to
reflect the light, goodness and mercy of Christ to those around us and beyond.
We are given very clear examples in the reading from Isaiah. Share your bread with the
hungry and shelter the homeless poor , clothe the naked , do away with clenched fist, the
wicked word We have heard this before. We try to live by these principles. We are invited
to start again and again. We may feel we are getting nowhere. People are still hungry;
homeless, oppressed Yet we must never give up Never lose hope , never imagine that
our little contribution doesnt matter it does and this can be our driving force.
We must let our light shine in the humblest way and this will encourage others. St Paul
mentions the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit this is our driving force at
work in our lives.

VISITS: I will be in Ireland for a family wedding next weekend. Then go directly to
Turkey as part of the 3rd Imrali Delegation. There are eleven of us, MEPS, journalists,
politicians and we have requested that we able to visit Abdullah Ocalan in his prison in Imrali
Island in Istanbul. We also ask for the re-opening of the peace talks between the Kurdish
people and Turkey. We will dialogue with local politicians, human rights workers; journalists
etc., and meet with relatives of those unjustly imprisoned. Please pray for our Delegation. I
will try to send communications while there.
THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL meeting took place Wednesday last. We covered a
good number of matters relating to parish life. The celebration of Our Golden/Ruby
Anniversary was discussed. In particular, we looked at The Day with John Vianney on 25th
February; updating the Parish magazine; our Parish mission in June ending with a BBQ. We
discussed Parish Finance: looking at Fund raising events for the coming year and the request
from the diocese to sort out a New Budget Module. The progress of the new Alpha Course for
young people; the Courtyard project; health, safety, security in our parish was also on the
agenda. Thanks to all who participated.
If there are issues any parishioners wishes to raise, the PPC is one of the places to do so.
RED HOUSE DEVELOPMENT & STANLEY/CULROSS OPEN SPACE: An Open meeting at
St John Vianney School on Monday 20th February at 3.30pm onwards, where builders and
architects etc. involved will be there to put forward their proposals and answer question. All
who are interested are welcome. (See more details overleaf).

Have a good week, 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
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates to
participate in our 6pmMass.
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
We welcome our First Communion
Candidates from the Saturday Morning
classes to participate in our 11am Mass.
Next session on 25th February at 10am-
11.15am
(Entrance on Vincent Road N15)
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
We welcome our First Communion
Candidates to participate in our 11am Mass.
Theme Seven - Sat. 11th March, 10am in the
Hume Hall
Parents Meeting: Sat. Sat. 11th March, 10am
in the Jubilee Hall
Church 11am Mass
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
No Sessions on 11th /18th Feb (Half Term)
Session Five Saturday 25th February,
12noon to 1pm in the Parish Centre.
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 March 17 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 6th & 20th
March 17. Please contact the Parish Office to
book your place on the course.
ALPHA YOUTH GROUP
Everyone aged 13-18 is invited for music,
food, games, & discussion on life/faith, on
Monday 6th February 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 7th & 8th 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 Jacob Varughese, RIP
(husband of Narainny) Who died on
Wednesday morning, we remember his family
in our prayers. His Funeral Mass will take
place here at 9:15am on Friday 17th February.
The Late Doris King, RIP
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) We remember his
family in our prayers. No Funeral
arrangements at present.
May they rest in peace.
WELCOMING NEW PARISHIONERS!!
We invite all new parishioners to join us for
refreshments in our parish hall this weekend
after our 6pm Mass and our 9am and 11am
Masses on Sunday.
CAKE SALE and SALE of UN-NEEDED
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
The Cake Sale and Sale of Un-Needed Gifts
will take place this weekend, after all the
Masses. Thanks to all those who have
brought in surplus gifts and cake in support of
our sales. Parishioners are also invited to
support the event by bringing in cakes and
buying. It would be much appreciated.
Let us give this event our full support.
 PARISH FUNDRAISING - `TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11am
Masses
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run on 11th February 2017
Group A
READERS
Could all readers fill in their availability slips
for the next rota by today, Sunday 5th
February.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC)
THANK YOU for your generosity at last
Sundays Retiring Collection which help to raise
the sum of 369.97 January in aid of SPUC
annual White Flower Appeal.
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 11.30am- Fr Damian 4 Vincent
12.30pm Sr Devy Road
3.30pm 4a Vincent
4.30pm Road
Thu 11.30am- Sr Devy
12.30pm 4a Vincent
6.30pm Road
7.30pm Sr
Catherine
A DAY WITH ST JOHN VIANNEY
on Saturday 25th February starting at 10am.
To plan the day it will be helpful especially for
catering purposes to have an idea of numbers.
Please put you name in the list at the back of
the church if you hope to attend. For further
information see flyer/poster.
FRIENDS OF ST JOHN VIANNEY:
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.
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.
Please note full payment must be made by 13th
February.
Booking forms are available, please contact
Germaine on 0208 888 5518 during office
hours)
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL & LONDON
CITIZENS
Invites you to an Open Meeting on Monday 20th
February at 3.30pm at St John Vianney School,
to support them in getting the Council to
improve the Stanley/Culross Open Space area
for the pupils, parents and the wider
community; to meet the builders, architects
etc., who will be there to put forward their
proposals and answer question. All who are
interested are welcome!
CREATION QUOTES FROM LAUDATO SI
Many professional(s) live far from the poor
This lack of physical contact and encounter,
can lead to a numbing of conscience Today,
however, we have to realize that a true
ecological approach always becomes a social
approach; it must integrate questions of justice
in debates on the environment, so as to hear
both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
(LS 49)
ST. JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY APPLICATIONS
~ SEPTEMBER 2017
If 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 94: 6-7 THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
O come, let us worship God
and bow low before the God who made us, The repose of the soul:
for he is the Lord our God. Ann McDonagh
Domenico Cusano
First reading
Michael Flaherty
Isaiah 58:7-10
Jacob Varughese (husband of Narainny)
Psalm 111:4-9 Cyril Augustin (husband of Monique)
The good man is a light in the darkness for the Doris King
upright. Tobia Gargiulo
Bonali Shade
Second reading
RIP
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Gospel Acclamation RIP Anniversary:
Jn8:12 Tom King
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Special Intentions:
Alleluia! The family of Tobia Gargiulo
Gospel The family of Cyril Augustin
Matthew 5:13-16 The family of Doris King
The family of Jacob Varughese
Communion Antiphon
Ps 106: 8-9 Birthday:
Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, Lourdes Rodrigues
his wonders for the children of men,
for he satisfies the thirsty soul, For the sick and those in our parish
and the hungry he fills with good things. Kathleen Carolan
Jim McGeoghegan
Rita Miller
John & Pauline Mooney
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Joseph Breen
Eduardo Pane
Mass 9:15am
Val Eaves
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Frank Fox
Friday, Saturday
Yvonne Joseph
(Sat.) 6pm; Sarah Namagambe
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Names not listed above, are listed
Sacrament of Reconciliation: in our Book of Intentions.
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside of
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
these hours.