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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13th / 14th February 2016

Dear Parishioners,

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Last Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, we were invited to set out on a

journey through Lent. Even if we didnt manage to receive ashes, the
invitation is there for all: Repent and believe in the Gospel/ Good News or Remember you
are dust and to dust you will return. Whatever words are used, the challenge and invitation
is clear. We are asked to make a new start; we are asked to launch out into the deep once
more.
Our Year of Mercy speaks to us of the Corporal and the Spiritual Works of Mercy. It
links with the traditional formula PRAYER, FASTING AND ALMS GIVING.
Notice in the Gospel today, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness he is praying
and fasting he is also tempted by the devil Anything to divert him from carrying out the
Fathers will. We may find it difficult to understand how Jesus could be tempted but we
know he was fully human as well as Divine. So he can be an example for us to follow.
We make Lenten Resolutions: here is a simple formula when we decide to make a
special effort to do something extra; it may be giving up something or doing something that
demands effort The important thing is not to let this Lent pass by without taking it
seriously.
This newsletter has several ideas to begin with if we havent already decided what to
do. Let us make the ashes in the sign of the cross last. Let Wednesday be a real symbol of
effort not just an empty gesture!
Delegation in Istanbul: As you read these words (on Sunday), I should be heading for
Istanbul. We are a party of 12 varied individuals seeking to visit Abdullah Ocalan in prison
on Imrali Island.
Have a look at some of the information Ive prepared and note the variety of the
characters in the Delegation people from the UK, South Africa, Canada, USA, Belgium,
Germany, Venezuela and Ecuador. The challenge is to raise the awareness internationally,
and eventually secure Mr Ocalans release from prison. Please keep us in your prayers. I
will try to keep you up to date on our progress over the three day visit.
Thanks to Fr Patrick who will be helping out in my absence
Have a wonderful week and Happy Half-Term to all concerned.

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.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA): RCIA: Rite of Sending /
Election: Today, Saturday we will journey to
the Cathedral for 3:00pm to celebrate the Rite
of Election (of the catechumens those
preparing for baptism) and the Call to
Continuing Conversion (of the candidates
those who are baptised but have not
celebrated the sacraments of confirmation
and Eucharist) with Cardinal Vincent.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
(Children attending non-Catholic schools):
Next session on Saturday 27th February from
10am to 11.15am, upstairs the Parish Centre
entrance on Vincent Road through the Iron
Gate.
HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next session, on Saturday 5th March from
10am to 11.15am in the Hume Hall, followed
by participation in our 11am Mass on Sun. 7th
in Church.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
(for children who received their First Holy
Communion in May 2015)
Session Three and parents meeting: on
Saturday 27h February16 at 12noon- 1pm in
the Parish Hall.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: Next
session on 27th February from 3.30-5.30pm,
followed by participation in our 6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM: If you
would like to have your child baptised on the
5th March at 1:30pm 2016 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 29th Feb. & 14th
March 16. Please contact Sr. Clara to book
your place on the course.
Two books available published by Justice
and Peace Commission. The PARIS
DIARIES & LENT FAST, VEGETARIAN
FEAST are available at 3 each or 2 for 5.

LENT: ACTIVITIES
(MORE INFORMATION ON THE
LEAFLETS AT THE BACK OF
THE CHURCH)
PARISH RETREAT:
Today, 14th February. 1st Session 10 to
10:45am and 2nd Session 1pm-2.30pm.
Enrolment sheet at the back of the church.
EVENING MASS AT 7PM FOLLOWED BY
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
On the following Fridays: 19th and 26th
February and 4th and 11th March at 7pm
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Sat 20th Feb 12noon.
GUIDED PRAYER:
Introductory meeting 21st February 10am
10:45am, in the Parish Hall. Enrolment sheet
at the back of the church.
PASSOVER MEAL:
will take place on Wednesday 16th March at
7pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets are available
from Mariantha and Germaine.
PENITENTIAL SERVICE:
Friday 18th March 7:30pm.
CHILDREN REHEARSAL FOR GOOD FRIDAY
STATION ON THE CROSS:
Today after 11am Mass, Contact Martha
YEAR OF MERCY:
The next Year of Mercy formation will take
place Saturday 13th February after the 6pm
Mass and Sunday 14th February in the Parish
Hall from 10am to 10:45am. The theme is:
The Holy Door. What does your holy door
look like? If you will like to attend please
write down you name in the list that is in the
back of the church.
ADORATION WITH THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY will
take place on the Wednesday 24th February
at 7pm in the Verbum Dei Spirituality Center.
If you will like to attend please write down,
you name in the list that is in the back of the
church.
24HOURS FOR THE LORD: on the 4th and 5th
of March we will celebrate 24 hours of prayer

before the Blessed Sacrament, more

information and the rota will be available
soon.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of
Hugh Smith, RIP (brother of Sr Eileen), who
died on Tuesday in Australia.
And Rosemary Amadi, RIP who died last
Saturday, she was the wife of Godspower,
And Helena Maria Aversani Freire, RIP
(mother of Daniella), who died last Saturday
in Brazil.
May they rest in peace. We will remember
their families in our prayers..
ADULT FORMATION IN THE PARISH
The Bible Timeline Next session: Tuesday 23rd
February at 7:30pm or Wednesday 24h
February 10am in the Parish Hall.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE AND DAY TRIP:
8 - DAY INCLUSIVE PILGRIMAGE TO
GREECE IN THE FOOTSTEP OF ST PAUL
947 per person Deposit 250
There are a few seats still available on
this pilgrimage. It includes Coach Transfer
to London Stansted return. Flights: London
Stansted Thessaloniki / Athens return.
See notice board for full details
Mariantha on 2083523405 or
Germaine on 07711582620
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO
help celebrate Fr Joe Ryan's 10 years as Chair
of Westminster Justice and Peace on February
19th. This is an inclusive event, to which all
are invited. There will be Mass in St John
Vianney's Church at 7pm, followed by a 'Bring
and Share' supper. Everyone is welcome to
bring food or drink to the Hall before the
Mass. Since this is also the CAFOD Fast day,
we invite you to contribute only vegetarian
food, and soft drinks. Anyone wishing to help
with the evening please contact Barbara on
0208 888 4222 or in the office Mon-Wed
PARISH OUTREACH SANDWICH MAKING
(PREPARATION): The next Soup Run at 5pm
on Saturday 20th February 2016 Group D
Volunteer drivers needed.

PARISH ACTIVITIES:
BRING & BUY CAKE SALE: THANKS to all
who donated delicious cakes and bought
cakes which raised the sum of 244.
TEAS /COFFEE In the parish hall after the
9am and 11am Masses.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT: The Fairtrade
fortnight is an annual event in which fair and
ethical trading values are celebrated. This
year we would have a BIG BREW on
Saturday 27th Feb. after the 6pm Mass and
on Sunday 28th Feb, after each Mass.
Parishioners are invited to bring in Fairtrade
cakes and biscuits on the day 27/ 28th
February. A daily cuppa for you can mean
clean water for tea farmers and workers.
The next FILM NIGHT is on Sunday 6th March
at 5pm, showing "The Green Years", a film
about an orphaned Irish boy being brought up
by his grand-parents in Scotland. All are
welcome.
ST PATRICKS CELEBRATION: Our St
Patricks celebration with Traditional
Bacon & Cabbage Dinner/Social SUNDAY,
16th MARCH FROM 5:00pm to 9.00pm Join
us to celebrate St Patrick. Ticket 10 per
Adult; 4.50 child (primary school to age
10); pre-school/baby free Tickets available
soon. Watch this space!!
DANCE/EXERCISE: in the Parish Hall on
Mondays from 10am 11am 2.50 per
person. Please contact Sr. Gill or Candy.
CAFOD Lent Fast Day: Friday 19 February.
CAFOD Lent Fast Day: Friday 19th
February - This Lent, every pound you give
will be matched pound for pound by the UK
Government. Please collect a Fast Day
envelope at Mass and return it with your
donation for next weekend's retiring CAFOD
collection (20/21 February). Thank you.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL, N17 8AZ
NURSERY ADMISSION FOR SEPTEMBER
2016 If your child was born between 1st
September 2012 to 31st August 2013 you may
apply for a place in the nursery. Please call
into the school office to collect an application
pack.

Entrance Antiphon:
When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will
deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him
length of days.
First Reading:

Deuteronomy 26: 4-10

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 90
Be with me, O Lord, in my distress
Second Reading:

Romans 10: 8-13

Gospel Acclamation:
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!
Man does not live on bread alone, but on every
word that comes from the mouth of God.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!
Gospel

Luke 4: 1-13

Communion Antiphon:
One does not live by bread alone, but on every
word that comes from the mouth of God.

MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Mass 9:15am
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday
Communion Service Tuesday at 9:15am
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:
June barron
Seamus McShane
Grzegorz Kowalewski
Hugh Smith
Helena Maria Aversani Freire
Rosemary Amadi
Debbie Gavin
Aloje Halina
Rozina Hvalica
Anton Hvalica
Theresa Brennan
Michael Cahill
James & Gerard Queen (Months Mind)
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Giovina Mitchell
LanFranco Gaglione
Mick Foley
Francisca Onyemenem
Elizabeth Queen
Special Intentions:
The Hvalica Family
The Cholota, Szajbe, Piech, Milad,Wichlacz,
Ghoorun Families
Bret Hart & the Hart Family
For the sick and those in our parish
especially:
Anne OBrien, Denis Curtin, Joseph Breen,
Madeleine Jordan, Maria DSouza, Margaret
Lettice, Marilyn Martin, Mary Caulfield,
Mary Glynn, Michael Cahill, Michelle
Christodoulou, Myra Kent, Padraig Murphy,
Patrick McCreash, Patsy Murphy,
Sheila Campbell, Enrique Alonso Paez.
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH TEAM:

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest

Sr. Clara Segui, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

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

In Residence:

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.