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)
30th SEPTEMBER & 1ST OCTOBER 2017
TWENTY SIXTH DAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,

Our readings today remind us we have the

opportunity to say yes or no to God.
It is so easy to talk but actions speaks louder than words, as the saying goes.

The first reading reminds us that each of us is responsible for our own conduct and
will be judged accordingly. The second reading gives the beautiful paragraph on the
humility of Jesus taking on a human nature like ours became a slave this was why
God raised him on high. We too can follow his steps.

The parable of the two sons is addressed to the chief priests and leaders of the
people of Israel. As we have been seeing in the Gospel over recent Sundays, Jesus is seen
as a friend of tax collectors and sinners and he is compassionate to all who ask for
mercy.

The first some represents the sinners. The first said or acted in the negative, but
then when Jesus spoke his message to them, they responded in a positive way. The
second one represents the chief priests and elders. The promised to do Gods work but
then failed to do what they said they would do.

We need to see ourselves in this parable. We need to ask ourselves: How do I

respond to Jesus call? Is our yes really yes? And of course it also applies to our dealing
with other people too. Much to ponder!

SCHOOL FORMS: only a small number came along on Monday and Tuesday
afternoon. I will be signing after the 11am Mass today and then time will have run out
(as you see on reading on!)

U.S.A VISIT: I have been considering going to visit my nephew in Tennessee for
some time. When I celebrated his mothers funeral Mass my sister-in-law last February.
I promised to visit him and his family. There is no time which is ideal; I just would like to
go. So I leave next Sunday 8th October.

THANKS to all who attended the Health & Safety Fire Presentation on Wednesday
evening last. It was so valuable not just for our safety plans when we gather together for
Mass, but also our domestic safety. We will work out our own plans for each Mass in the
very near future.
Have a good week. Fr Joe.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
TEAS / COFFEE
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am and
11am Masses
(Volunteers needed to help out!!)
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 7th Oct: Group C
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All activities take place in the Parish Hall.
Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
2017-2018
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
REGISTRATION
Thanks to all who have registered for
the parish programmes.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session: Sat, 14th Oct. 2017,
10am in Hume Hall
Mass: Sun. 15th Oct, 11am at Church
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 at
3.30pm in Hume Hall, followed by mass at
6pm.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 14th October or later, the
next session will be on Monday 9th and
23rd
Oct 17 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
Please contact the Parish Office to book
your place on the course.
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For Children attending State Schools
If you wish to enrol your child/children
for the 2017/2018 Programme in
preparation for:
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (children who
already had their First Communion):
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.
NOTE CHANGE IN THE PROGRAMME:
The Religious Instruction programme
for 2017-2018 will be held on
SUNDAYS 10am 10.55am.
Parents Meeting Today, Sunday 1st
October at 10am in the Parish Centre
Session One Sunday 1st October at
10am
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 contact the Parish Office.
The programme will start on
7th OCTOBER 17 Jubilee Hall:
4.00-5:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.
OPEN DAYS & EVENINGS
Please find information about open days
and evenings at the back of the church
for:
St. Annes Catholic High School for Girls;
Our Ladys Convent High School; St.
Ignatius College, Greig City Academy
and St Thomas More Catholic School
 Friday, 6 October, is
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY
CAFOD works with poor communities
overseas on our behalf, helping them to
tackle poverty and injustice.
Fast Days are our opportunity to support
this vital work.
Please collect a Fast Day envelope after
Mass, and consider fasting and praying in
solidarity this Friday. Please return the
Fast Day envelope with your donation for
next weekends CAFOD collection 7th /8th
October. Thank you so much for your
continued support and generosity
INSIGHT (INTO LIFE AND LOVE)
Following the courses of Bible Timeline,
Mary and Epic: Church History, this course
offers an insight into fundamental truths of
Christian faith through prayer, study of
scripture passages, philosophical and
theological reflection and faith sharing.
Deepen your faith, and share it with others!
Join us either on Tuesdays (7.30-
9.00pm) or Wednesdays (10.00-
11.30am). Sessions will begin on 3rd/4th
October 2017 in Jubilee Hall.
Cost: 20 for study materials.
To register or for more information,
contact Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
or sign up at the back of the church.
CARITAS
A Place of Welcome Night Shelters in
your Community
Westminster Caritas invites you to an
evening about homelessness on
Wednesday 4th October
6:30pm 8:30pm
Westminster Cathedral Hall, SW1P 1QW
Please RSVP by calling 020 7931 6077
Or search title on Eventbrite
PARISH FILM NIGHT
The next film night is on Sunday 15th
October showing The Quiet Man, about
an American who returns to Ireland and
falls in love."
MARIA GARDELLA RIP
Mother of Elsa, died on Sunday 24th
September.
Funeral arrangement to follow.
Our prayers and sympathies to her family.
RETREATS/WORKSHOPS
Various retreats and workshops offered in
the diocese these coming months:
The Call of God a series of 5 talks by
Dominican sisters (starts 28th Sep.)
Love Heals Body Mind and Spirit Team
day retreat of quiet reflection (30th
Sep.)
How to be a disciple making disciple
lecture by Bishop Mark OToole (2nd
Oct)
Shaped by Gods Mercy a series of 3
talks on biblical characters who
experienced Gods mercy (starts 4th Oct)
Prayer Workshops with Sr. Anne
Walsh and Sr. Martina (4th Oct / 1st Nov)
Beginning Experience a healing
weekend for men and women who find
themselves single again following
separation, divorce or the death of a
partner (6th-8th Oct)
Mindfulness Retreat learn to live the
present moment and be closer to God,
ourselves and others (7th Oct.)
Walking with Jesus a 5-week course
on prayer (starts 10th Oct.)
For more information, please see the
notice board at the back of the church.
THANK GOD ON FRIDAY
Make time to spend a moment alone
with God in thanksgiving, prayer and
adoration on 13th October from 7:30-
9pm in St John Vianney Church.
There will be a short talk, adoration
and music led by the Verbum Dei
Missionaries.
All welcome!
 Entrance Antiphon
All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have
done with true judgement, for we have
sinned against you and not obeyed your THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
commandments. But give glory to your The repose of the soul:
name and deal with us according to the Sean Moran
bounty of your mercy Maria Gardella (mother of Elsa)
First reading Francesco Forni
Ezekiel 18:25-28 Anna Maria Sista
Eugene Christopher OSullivan
Psalm 24 RIP
Remember your mercy, Lord.
RIP Anniversary:
Second reading
Patrick William Elmes
Philippians 2:1-11
Patrick Joseph Elmes
Gospel Acclamation Herman David
Alleluia, alleluia!
If anyone loves me he will keep my word, Special Intentions:
and my Father will love him, and we shall come Helen Shine
to him. Alleluia! Joan OCallaghan

Gospel Birthday
Matthew 21: 28-32 Daisy LOlive (100th)
Communion Antiphon
Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, For the sick and those in our parish
by which you have given me hope. Bernadette Stapleton, Con Kelleher,
This is my comfort when I am brought low. Greta Lettice, Jim McGeoghegan, Madeleine
Jordan, Mary Towell, Matthew Stapleton,
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Nelda & Angelo Catani, Nellie OShea,
Pippa Da Cruz, Pantaleone Mansi,
Mass 9:15am Mary Towell, Rita Mongelard,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sarah Namagambe, Sherry Arul, Val Eaves,
Friday, Saturday Yvonne Joseph,

(Sat.) 6pm; NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,

Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.

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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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