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
http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

21st / 22nd November 2015

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Feast of Jesus Christ, our Lord and King of the Universe. Its
hard to believe we have already arrived at the last Sunday of the Churchs year next
Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent.
Our first reading gives the image of a Son of Man often referred to the coming of
the Messiah, Jesus himself. All authority is his because all things were made through him,
in heaven and on earth.
Jesus is the faithful witness Jesus is the alpha and omega the beginning and the
end (apocalypse).
In the gospel, we see Jesus before Pilate giving witness to the TRUTH. Pilate has the
power to set Jesus free he can find no wrong in him, yet sentences him to death!
What is truth is the question that follows todays dialogue passage.
This is the eternal question Because, truth, conviction, ideals etc., are often in the
mind of the individual and so can be very narrow in the interpretation hence conflict.
When we see the violence around us and in the light of the Paris and other
atrocities, we know people can be doing evil deeds in the conviction they are doing right!
Hence the truth and witness of Jesus is the key for us. It is his truth and Kingship we
celebrate today.
PARIS CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR CYCLE RIDE: After much
deliberation and consultation, we have decided to go ahead with the cycle plan Phase II.
Having done London to Newhaven in August, we now set out on Tuesday Dieppe to Paris.
The atrocities of Friday 13th and subsequent activities cast a cloud over Paris and all
of humanity really.
Please pray for our safety; for the witness we can give over the three das cycle;
attending the service in Notre Dame; the Rally and meetings with other groups etc., that all
of this will support our International Leaders to work towards binding agreements which
will help save our common home.
Please have a look at some of the information on the implication of the Paris
Conference and how the outcome will affect future generations.
We hope to keep you posted on events over the coming days.
Thats all for now, 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. Clara
at clarasmfmvd@gmail.com or
07816452215.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending Catholic schools)
Next session: 12th December 15 at 10am
followed by participation at our 11am Mass
on 13th December 2015.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic schools)

Next session: 28th November 15 at 10am.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic schools)

Next session: 28th November 15 at 10am.

THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you
would like to have your child baptised on
the 12th December or later, the next sessions
will be on the Monday, 7th & 14th Dec.15.
Please contact Sr. Clara to book your place
on the course.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:
Next session: 12th December 15 from 3.305.30pm, followed by 6pm Mass
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): For adults that are
interested in preparing for your First
Communion and Confirmation. For adults
who have not been baptised. And for
Christians of other denomination who
would like to be received in the Catholic
Church. The next session on the 5th Dec.15
from 3:30pm-5.45pm, followed by 6pm
Mass.
FOLLOW US ON:
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Our website
http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

FAMILY MASS: There will be a rehearsal
today, 22nd November after 11am Mass
for an hour to practice hymns for the
Christmas Eve Mass please, and that if any
child would like to play to bring their
recorders with them. Next rehearsal it will
be on the 6th December after 11am Mass.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING
If you will like to be part of the Eucharistic
Minister team we will have a training
session on the 6th, 13th, 20th December from
10 10:50 am in the Parish Hall.
Please contact Mariantha or Sr. Clara to
book your place in the Training Course.
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study
that takes you on a journey through the
entire Bible.
Next session: Tuesday 1st December at
7:30pm or Wednesday 2nd December at
10am in the Parish Hall.
PARISH RETREAT:
We invite everyone (adults, teenagers and
children) to join our Parish Advent Retreat
on Sunday 6th December from 12.30pm
2.30pm in the Parish Hall. A perfect way to
prepare ourselves to receive Gods gift of
Love and Peace. After Mass there will be a
light lunch of Soup and Bread available for
those who want it. The children activities
will start at the Church after the 11am
Mass. Please write your name on the list at
the back of the Church if you are planning
to attend.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF:
Patrick (Patsy) Murphy of Seaford Road
who died on Wednesday 18th November.
Details of his Funeral arrangements later.
Our sincere condolence to his family and
friends; May he rest in peace.
SUNDAY MISSALS: READERS: Please
collect your 2016 Sunday Missal from
Germaine. Thank you.

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS FUND:

THANK YOU: For your generosity, the
total received in the parish to date is
1,114.23 for the Sick and Retired
Priests Fund Collection. Thank you for
your prayers for all our Catholic priests and
especially for those concluding a lifetime of
service to the Church. For more
information, visit
www.rcdow.or.uk/donations.

BOOK LAUNCH:

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES
TEAS /COFFEE In the Jubilee Hall after the
9am and 11am Masses. All welcome.

The second leg of the Justice and Peace

Cycle Ride for the Climate will take place
from 23rd - 29th Nov from Dieppe to Paris.
Please remember us in your prayers.
You can sponsor our cyclists by sending
us a cheque or give on line at
www.justgiving.com/justice-and-peace
See www.westminsterjp.wordpress for
more information.

OUR PARISH BAZAAR

WITH GRAND DRAW
Takes place next Sunday, 29th November
2015 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 need cakes
for our stall. All are welcome! Let us all
support our Parish Fund-raising effort.
Raffle Tickets are available after each
Mass.
LIVESIMPLY EXPLORES LAUDATO SI: YOU
ARE INVITED to explore the Popes
Encyclical and try to find ways that our
Parish might respond to it practically. Action
for the week: Please reflect on your
relationships with God, Creation and the earth
healthy or broken. Well read together, share
our thoughts and ideas and make some plans
for the months ahead in our faith
community. When: Monday evenings from
7.30pm-8.45pm, Next session on Monday
23rd November Chapter Three. The Human
Roots of the ecological Crisis; where: the
Parish Centre, Jubilee Hall. All are invited.
For further details please contact Daniel St
Guillaume on 07906841486.
PARISH OUTREACHSANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at
5pm on Saturday 28th November Group B.
Volunteer Drivers urgently needed

One of our parishioner Francoise Adams

has written a book A Penny for the Music
which she will be presenting in the Parish
Hall on today, Sunday 22nd November after
the 11am Mass; books will be on sale. All are
invited to come.
THE WESTMINSTER JUSTICE AND PEACE
COMMISSION CYCKE RIDE TO PARIS:

PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP

DAY TRIP TO CALAIS Saturday 5
December: Those booked to go to Calais are
asked to be at St John Vianney Church by
5:30am as the Coach leaves promptly at
6:00am. Please be ensured you have an up to
date passport and relevant visa to avoid any
inconvenience of being left behind.
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
From 5th October 12th October 2016:
Price per person 947. A deposit of
250.00 per person will be required to
reserve this booking.
Deadline for paying the deposit has been
extended to 29 November 2015.
It includes Coach Transfer to London
Stansted return. Flights: London Stansted
Thessaloniki / Athens return.
Accommodation: 2 nights in THESSALONIKI;
1 night in KALAMBAKA; 1 night in DELPHI; 3
nights in ATHENS. Single supplement
225.00. Please contact Mariantha on
02083523405 or Germaine on
07711582620.

Entrance Antiphon
How worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and divinity,
and wisdom and strength and honour.
To him belong glory and power for ever and
ever.
First Reading

Daniel 7:13-14

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 92:1-2, 5
The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed.
Second Reading

Apocalypse 1:5-8

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessings on him who comes in the name of the
Lord!
Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father
David!
Alleluia!
Gospel

John 18:33-37

Communion Antiphon
The Lord sits as King for ever.
The Lord will bless his people with peace.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Sunday Masses:
(Sat.) 6pm; 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Patrick (Patsy) Murphy
Kathleen Brennan
Michael Mullane
Margaret Lenihan
John Holmes
Daisy Gat Narinsamy
Sheila Bartley
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Sheila Mooney
Special Intentions:
The ODonohue Family
The Fernandes Family
Jim & Eileen Cassims
Sr. Margaret Mary & the OSullivan Family
Thanksgiving:
Mr & Mrs Joey Gonito
Birthday
John Mooney
Wedding Anniversary
Mr & Mrs P Shirringham
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Alice Amorin, Larry Healy, Madeleine Jordan,
Margaret Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary
Caulfield, Mary Glynn, Mary Wallace, Myra
Kent, Padraig Murphy, Sheila Campbell,
Enrique Alonso Paez.
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

PARISH TEAM:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

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.