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)

28th / 29th November 2015

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Dear Parishioners,
On this first Sunday of Advent, we are invited in the words of Jesus: Stay awake,
praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen and to stand
with confidence before the Son of Man.
As we begin a new liturgical year, we use this time to make a new start. Every
day in our lives is a new blessing from God; every year even more so. Todays readings
speak of new hope. Jeremiah quotes: I am going to fulfil my promise says the Lord.
St Paul tells us to: In the Lord Jesus to make more and more progress in the
life that God wants.
Advent means arrival or coming of the Messiah; there are three arrivals of
Jesus we can reflect on. Firstly, the coming of Jesus as a human like us in Bethlehem;
secondly, we pray to see his face in our daily lives and open our hearts to him; thirdly,
the glorious coming at the end of time. All events are interconnected and we prepare a
way for the Lord over those weeks of Advent.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP 21 PARIS: As you read these words,
hopefully our cycle group will have arrived safely in Paris and our supporting trio,
David, Clara and Lucy will have returned. As the conference begins and the various
gatherings of NGOs will be taking place, I hope to be part of these activities for the next
few days. Hopefully you will have received various communications in the meantime.
PARISH BAZAAR: Hopefully that goes well, even in my absence!! It will please
me no end to know that a major parish event like our bazaar can be well staged and
supported while I am at a distance. Hope all goes well, I will be with you all in spirit!!
Thats all for now, have a good week. God bless.

Fr Joe

UPDATE: Fr Joe, the other cyclist and the supporting trio

have arrived safely in Dieppe. They were met by their
guide and light refreshments in their hall ... a tour of some
churches and had supper with their various hosts They have
now reached the outskirts of Paris and are getting ready to
participate in the activities. They thank you all for your
support Let us please continue to keep them in our
prayers for a safe journey.

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: 5th December 15 at 10am.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME

(Children attending non-Catholic schools)

Next session: 5th December 15 at 10am.

Parents meeting: 5th December 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.
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http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

FAMILY MASS: There will be a rehearsal on
the 6th December after 11am Mass for an
hour to practice hymns for the Christmas
Eve Mass, and that if any child would like to
play to bring their recorders with them.
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 ADVENT 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.
ADORATION WITH THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT:
This month we will have the Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament on the 13th
December after the 11am Mass as part of
the launching of the Year of Mercy. .
READERS: Could all readers fill in the rota
availability sheets today, Sunday 29th
November. Readers' meeting will be held
on Wednesday 2nd Dec at 7.30pm. Please
collect your copy of the 2016 Sunday
Missal.

PARISH SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING

ACTIVITIES TEAS /COFFEE
In the Jubilee Hall after the 9am and 11am
Masses. All welcome.
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW
TAKES PLACE TODAY
SUNDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER 2015
AFTER OUR 9AM MASS
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT:
Everybody is welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there to make
it a happy social event.
LET US ALL SUPPORT OUR PARISH
We thank all who have donated unwanted
gifts suitable for our Parish Bazaar
Tombola; those who have donated cakes for
our Cake Stall and other items for the various
stalls and all those who have been helping
with the preparation.
We appreciated the generosity of your
donations and your help.
Raffle Tickets are available after each
Mass.
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL
OF
MRS FRANCE MARCELINE BUMSTEAD, RIP
Frances Funeral Mass will take place on
Monday 7th December at 9:15am followed by
burial at St Pancras Cemetery. May she rest
in peace.
and
PATRICK PATSY JOSEPH MURPHY, RIP:
His remains will be brought to the Church on
Tuesday 8th December at 5.30pm; Patricks
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday
9th November at 9.15am; Followed by
Cremation at Enfield Crematorium. May he
rest in peace.
We offer our sincere condolences to both
families
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS FUND: THANK
YOU: For your generosity, the total
received in the parish to date is 1,119.23
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.
LIVESIMPLY EXPLORES LAUDATO SI: YOU
ARE INVITED to find ways that our Parish
might respond to it practically. Action for the
week - Please pray for the leaders attending
the Paris climate change conference this week.
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 30th November, Chapter
Four Integral Ecology. ; 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 5th December Group C.
Volunteer Drivers urgently needed
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
To you, I lift up my soul, O my God.
In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to
shame.
Nor let my enemies exult over me;
and let none who hope in you be put to shame.
First Reading

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 24
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
Alleluia!
Gospel

Luke 21:25-28,34-36

Communion Antiphon
The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth
shall yield its increase.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

The repose of the soul:
Helen Whitcombe
Patrick Patsy Murphy
Frances Marceline Bumstead
Brian Evans
Joe Mackey
Alfredo Canlas
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
John Lyons
Mary Kennedy
Special Intentions:
Aurelia & Mavis
Cecilia Edeh
Fr Lawrence Pelozi
Patrick Maguire
The Nyland Family
Thanksgiving:
The Rowley Family in thanks to all who
supported them during their bereavement
and attended their benefit event
Birthday
Ilda Noronah
Joao Colaco, Jenna Colaco

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

For the sick and those in our parish

especially:
Alice Amorin, Larry Healy, Lucy Kishlak,
Madeleine Jordan, Margaret Lettice,
Marilyn Martin, Mary Caulfield, Mary Glynn,
Mary Wallace, 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 OFFICE HOURS:

PARISH TEAM:
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Clara Segui, 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.