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
Facebook: West Green - St John Vianney Church
Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

22nd /23rd OCTOBER 2016

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

I was doing a Word Search Puzzle with a little girl last week. When
we came to the third word on the list, she frowned, turned to me and
asked, Whats HUMBLE? I was lost for words for a few seconds. Its to
not show off, I answered with the first thing that came to my mind in that
moment. She was thoughtful, then her face broke into a huge grin as she
declared, I dont show off! Satisfied that she can now describe herself as
HUMBLE, she happily delved back into the puzzle to find this new word.
In this Sundays gospel, Jesus had the challenging task of trying to
teach some people who prided themselves on being upright and despised everyone else (in
short: show-offs) the need to be humble. But how do you go about teaching show-offs to
well, not show-off?
What is humility, really? The word comes from the Latin humus, meaning earth or
soil (not to be confused with the much yummier hummus!) Humility is not just about notshowing-off, keeping quiet, or self-depreciation, but acknowledging the existential truth that
we are earthly, poor, each with our own limitations, weaknesses and faults. Some of these
may be more visible than others, but none of us are without them and the invisible ones are
perhaps most hidden because we are most ashamed of letting others see them.
Like the Pharisee in the parable, we sometimes come to God believing that we need to
prove ourselves to God; we try to justify ourselves by our deeds, as if we can earn Gods love
by it or are more deserving of it than others. But Jesus tells us that there is no need for us to
list all our achievements and show off how good weve been... even if you made it as a pope!
On the early days of his papacy, a journalist asked Pope Francis, So, who is Jorge Mario
Bergoglio? referring to the Popes real name. Pope Francis answered ponderingly, I am a
sinner. And Im not saying it just as an expression, in a general sense. I AM a sinner. After a
moment of silence, he added, Yes, this is the best definition, the one that comes more from
within me and which I feel to be most true: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.
All God asks of us is that we come to him in humility. To acknowledge our personal
faults and sins without comparing ourselves to anyone else, and trust that despite all this (or
perhaps, precisely because of this!), God is merciful and he looks at us with a gaze full of love.
The first reading says, The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds. Let us ask the
Spirit for the courage to come before God in our truth with humility, that our prayer may
pierce the clouds of our own sense of self-importance and allow the light of Gods love to
reach and warm our hearts.
SR. CLARA: has arrived safe and sound in Barcelona, Spain. Thank you all for
showering her with your support, love and prayer in the farewell last weekend!
HALF-TERM: There are no Holy Communion and First Reconciliation classes this
weekend and the next, due to half-term. Classes will recommence on the 5th November.
God bless! Sr. Devy

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 on 07403 784463
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
The next sessions for the parents whose
child was baptised on 15th October will be
on Monday 24th October 16. If you would
like to have your child baptised on the 12th
November or later, the next sessions will be
on Monday, 7th & 21st November 16.
Please contact the Parish Office to book your
place on the course.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Theme Three - Sat. 12th November, 10am in
Hume Hall
Parents Meeting: 12th November, in
Jubilee Hall
Church Mass - Sun. 13th, 11am
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Theme Three: Sat. 12th November, 3.30
6pm in Hume Hall, followed by 6pm Mass
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 5th November (entrance on
Vincent Road N15)
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.
Next session on
th
5 November 16 Hume Hall: 4.005:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.

THANK YOU
We wish to thank all how have attended the
farewell reception last Sunday for Sr Clara,
for those who suppled food and drinks, and
most of all those who helped with the
catering. Thanks!
AN EIGHT PART BIBLE STUDY
Featuring Dr Edward Sri: Join us on 25th
October at 7.30pm & 26th October at 10am
in the parish hall for the Introduction of
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed
Mother an extraordinary study that reveals
Marys unique role in Gods Kingdom. Cost:
suggested donation of 10 for the material
needed to follow the course. To register
please contact Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 29th
October Group D
SCHOOL ADMISSION FORMS:
Fr Joe will be signing school references on
Sunday 30th October from 10am-11am in
the Parish Hall.
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic
Primary or Secondary School for the next
academic year are required to obtain a
Letter of Catholic Practice from their Parish
Priest. , These are issued to those who
attend Mass regularly.
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Takes place here at St John Vianney Church
on Saturday 5th November at 12noon.
If you know of someone who is sick and
housebound and would like to attend:
please contact
Germaine on 020 8888 5518 during office
hours.
Drivers are urgently required to help with
transportation.
YEAR OF MERCY:
YEAR OF MERCY FORMATION
On Saturday 12th November after our 6pm
Mass and on Sunday 13th from 10am to
10:45 in the Church.

MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS:

During the month of November, we
traditionally remember relatives and friends
who have died.
Please write in the names of the deceased
on the white forms and place it in the
Remembrance Book, and place your
donation for Masses for the Holy Soul in the
envelop provided in the box next to the
table.
They will be prayed for during all the
Masses in the coming month.
Part of the plan is that you would attend
Mass as much as possible also, its unfair to
leave all the praying to others!!

DAY TRIP BY COACH/FERRY to

BOULOGNE on 3rd DECEMBER 2016
Cost: 35 per person {valid passport
required}
Coach leave outside St John Vianney Church
West Green N15 at 6:30am
Tickets available from Mariantha on
02083523405 or Germaine on 07711582620

PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITY:

TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11are
Masses

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING

At Our Ladys Convent High School on
Thursday 10 November 2016 from 5pm 7pm. For further details please visit
www.orladys.hackney.sch.uk

Come and join us for

THE ST. JOHN VIANNEYS FILM NIGHT
The Miracle Worker
The true story of Helen Keller, a deaf and
blind girl, and the teacher who taught her
how to communicate.
Starring : Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.
On Sunday 6th November 2016 at 5pm in
the St. John Vianney Parish Hall Entrance
3.00 Light refreshments will be served
during the intermission
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2016:
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT.
A basket for items/goods for the Parish
Bazaar Tombola is available by the pillar in
front by the Altar. We would needs bottles,
toiletries and items such as unwanted gifts
suitable for the Tombola. Also we will need
cakes for our stall.
(Please, NO USED ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENTS DUE TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS; NO BOOKS, BRICA-BRAC items, CLOTHING AND SHOES.)
Everybody is welcome. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Let us support our Parish

PLANNED GIVING APPEAL

Thanks to the 84parishioners who have
taken part in our Planned Giving appeal
please take a few minutes to collect your
letter at the back of the church when you
leave Mass today.

HARVEST COLLECTION FOR MIGRANTS

Live Simply are requesting your practical
support for migrants in France and
Haringey by donating the following goods
during the weekend of 15/16 October and
22/23 October. Caritas Westminster and
our own local Catholic Worker residence at
Mattison Road will share your donations to
support migrants. Caritas will take your
donations directly to France for
distribution. Please bring your donations
and place in the boxes provided at the front
left of the altar. Clothing should be in good
condition and clean. Clothing for Women
and children NOT required.
Items urgently needed: Toiletries
Dried Food e.g. Rice,
Shampoo
Pasta
Conditioner
Herbs and spices
Hair oil
Cooking oils
Body oil
Canned foods e.g. fruit,
Toothpaste
soups, beans
Bath soap
UHT Milk
Clothing: Jackets
Mens T-shirts
NEW underwear
Shoes/Sandals/Slippers

Misc.
Toilet paper
Tissues
Bicycles

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice;
turn to the Lord and his strength;
constantly seek his face.
First Reading:

Ecclesiasticus 35:15-17, 2022

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 33
The poor man called; the Lord has heard him.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 18:9-14

Communion Antiphon:
We will ring out our joy at your saving help
and exult in the name of our God.

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:
John Flaherty
Margaret Angland
Esulu Constance Onyekweli
Yolanda Fletcher
RIP
RIP Anniversaries
Sheila Hunter
James Ormond
Daphne Phillips
Special Intentions:
Mary Prendergast
Ida Noronah
Nancy OBrien
Chidera Odisgo Michael Ononogbo (Blessing)
Birthday
Pamela Anomneze
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Betty Kennedy,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto, Greta
Lettice, Joan Fachtna OCallaghan, Mary King,
Mary & John ORouke, Margaret Kennedy,
Maria DSouza, Mary, Catherine & John
OSullivan, Nellie OShea, Nialda & Angelo
Cattini, Pantaleone Mansi, Pat Phelan, Patricia
Hunt, May Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard,
Sheila Courtney, Sherry Arul, Timothy
OConnor, Yvonne Joseph

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

Names not listed above, are listed

in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH TEAM

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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.