ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH

West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office: 020-8888-5518 E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
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13th /14th OCTOBER 2018 So to ourselves: we too are called to

28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME perfection; who said that being a Christian
today was easy? We dream of being
wonderful Christians, but are we prepared
Dear Parishioners
to make the sacrifices? When Jesus says:
Our first reading today is in praise of “Sell what you have …” he doesn’t mean that
Wisdom. Wisdom is more vulnerable than we should become destitute. The life of
gold. Riches can fade away, but a wise poverty and hardship and suffering is not
person who knows the value of life, love, set forth as an ideal for the Christian disciple
friendship has a real treasure. … but neither is the desire for possessions
and the accumulation of wealth.
The Hebrews reading reminds us: “The
word of God is something alive and active: it The invitation is to put one’s trust in God,
cuts like a double-edged sword but more and to see God as our source of security and
finely …” When you think of how the human wealth.
word can encourage and support or the ____________________
angry word can devastate – how much more CANONISATION IN ROME:
power can the Word of God be to carry out It is such an
what it says? honour to be able
to be present at
In the passage from St. Mark’s Gospel, Jesus
the canonisation
has a dialogue with the rich young man who
asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal of Pope Paul VI
life?” Jesus gave the answer that any Rabbi and Archbishop
Oscar Romero
would give: “Keep the commandments!” This
and the others.
young man was a decent upright young
fellow. He had kept the commandments, but There are also a
Jesus was asking more of him! “Go and sell few other
celebrations to
everything you own and give the money to
attend on the
the poor, and you will have treasure in
Saturday and
heaven; then come, follow me.” But, ‘he
went away sad, for he was a man of great Monday. A visit
wealth. to the
Community of
In Jesus’ time, wealth was considered a sign Sant Egidio is
that you were in God’s favour. In other also on the agenda.
words, you were being rewarded for a good
life. This is not really true, in the case of this Thanks to Fr. David Ardagh-Walter who is
young man; his wealth was an obstacle here in my absence.
preventing him following Jesus.
With every blessing, Fr Joe
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass
and Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
ROSARY
Please join us in praying the Rosary
at 8.45am every weekday,
before the 9.15am Mass.
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE
In the Parish Hall on Sunday,
after 9am and 11am Masses.
We also welcome parishioners and
newcomers on Thursday mornings
after the 9:15am Mass.
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 20th October 2018: Group C
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
REGISTRATION FOR 2018 - 2019
If you have any enquiries, please contact
Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
AS THE SESSIONS HAVE STARTED,
REGISTRATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES
ARE NOW CLOSED.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
2018/2019
Saturdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm + Mass 6pm.
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to participate in our 6pm Mass.
Parents meeting on Tuesday 23rd
October at 7.30pm in the parish hall.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
2018/2019
We welcome our First Communion
Candidates to participate in our 11am Mass
today.
Next session: 3rd November at 10am.
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
First Reconciliation Programme for the
children in state school who received
their First Communion in May 2018.
Sundays, 10am-10:55am + Mass 11am
First Reconciliation Session:
Sunday 14th October
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA)
Saturdays, 4:00pm-5:45pm + Mass 6pm
First session: 27th October 2018
If you are interested in preparing for your
First Communion, Confirmation or exploring
your faith, please complete a registration
form and contact the Parish Office.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 10th November or later,
the next session will be on
Monday, 5th & 19th November ’18 at
7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
Please contact the Parish Office to book your
place on the course.
FILM NIGHT
The next film night is today,
Sunday 14th October at 5pm
showing "Captain Courageous"
about how a spoilt boy is taught the lessons
of life on a fishing boat.
Light refreshments will be served during the
intermission. Donation of £3 is appreciated.
All welcome!
WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL
OF CHLOE QUILLIEC, RIP
Who sadly died on Friday morning.
She was the daughter of Jolante & Nicoles,
Her funeral will take place here on
Friday 19th October at 10:30am,
followed by cremation.
May her soul rest in peace. We will keep
her family and friends in our prayers.
JOB VACANCIES PLEASE CHECK FOLDER AT THE BACK
OF THE CHURCH
 ENTRANCE/EXIT TO CAR PARK
We will try an experiment in using the
center gates as entrance and exit from
November. On exiting the center gate gives
a better view of traffic and also you can be
seen by the oncoming traffic.
The gates you normally use will be closed.
Let’s give it a try!!
INSIGHT II: WOMEN&MEN OF THE BIBLE
This course offers an insight into the lives of
various women and men in the Bible,
specifically from the Old Testament.
Sessions are in this Tuesday, 16th Oct at
7.30pm or Wednesday, 17th Oct at 10am.
Please sign up at the back of the church if
you are interested, or contact Sr. Devy on
07455 544 065 for more info.
DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER JUSTICE AND
PEACE COMMISSION: FRIENDS IN
SOLIDARITY ACROSS THE CHANNEL
Southwark and Westminster Justice
and Peace Commissions
Invite you to a day to discuss, reflect and
exchange experience of working to improve
our welcome for exiles at St Paul’s RC
Church, Maison Dieu Road, Dover on
Saturday 20th October from 11am to
16:00pm. A coach will leave from St John
Vianney at 8am for Dover. Donation of £15
towards coach cost.
INTERNATIONAL EVENING
at St John Vianney Church Hall
Celebrating Diversity in our Parish
Community
Come and see fantastic performances! Come
and taste delicious foods from all around the
world! Come dressed in your national attire!
When? 4th November 2018
What time? 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where? St John Vianney Parish Hall How
much? Tickets are £5.00/person
Children (aged 0-11 years) come FREE.
Tickets available after all Weekend Masses
You can also get tickets from the Parish
Office (020 8888 5518)
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO
If you would like to join us to go to Santiago
de Compostela for a 7 days walking
pilgrimage at the end of May 2019, we need
to have your registration and deposit as
soon as possible. Please contact the office
for more information or to sign up.
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day – RETIRING
COLLECTION
Last weekend our parish raised £876.00.
CAFOD Thank You for your generosity in
this Harvest Fast Day Collection.
DAY RETREAT FOR READERS AND
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
“Treasure in Clay Jars”
All Readers and Eucharistic Ministers
(and anyone who is interested!) are
invited for a day-retreat on
Saturday, 27th October
from 10am to 4pm.
`Please bring your own lunch’ – coffee and
tea will be provided. Other Readers and
Eucharistic ministers from the deanery of
Haringey will be joining us. For more
information, contact
Sr. Devy: 07455 544 065
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Stanley Road, Tottenham, N15 3HD Tel:
0208 889 8421. Applying for a place in
Reception Class for September 2019 at St.
John Vianney School Application packs will
be available from the school office after
Tuesday, 30th October 2018.
ST MARY’S PRIORY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS,
Hermitage Road, N15 5RE, 0208 800 9305,
admin@stmarysrcpriory.haringey.sch.uk
Web site: http://www.stmaryspriory.co.uk
Application forms are still available for 2018
for our ‘outstanding’ Nursery. The eligibility
checker is now available for you to check if
you are entitled
https://childcaresupport.tax.service.gov.uk/
par/app/applynow We also have Reception
Places and other year groups. All welcome!
 Entrance Antiphon
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
Lord, who could stand?
But with you is found forgiveness,
O God of Israel. THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
First reading Chloe Quilliec
Wisdom 7:7-11 [Jolante & Nicoles Quilliec]
Psalm 89:12-17 Ana Graca {Eliza} Teles
Fill us with your love so that we may rejoice. Tracey Clarke
Ann Robinson
Second reading RIP
Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel Acclamation RIP Anniversaries
Alleluia, alleluia! Patrick William Elmes
Blessed are you, Father, Patrick Joseph Elmes
Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom Special Intentions:
to mere children. The Quilliec Family
Alleluia! Mary O’Connor
Hilary Garder
Gospel Susan McNally
Mark 10:17-30 Ian O’Reilly
Communion Antiphon
The rich suffer want and go hungry, And for the sick and those in our parish
but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.
Birthday
MASS & SERVICE TIMES Natalie Gaglione
Monday 9:15am Alana Ng Ying Kalawan
Tuesday 9:15am
NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE
Wednesday 9:15am ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
Thursday 9:15am
Friday 10:30am [Funeral Mass for the
late Chloe Quilliec, RIP]
Saturday 9:15am [Communion Service]
[6pm – Sunday Vigil Mass]
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am
Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation
from 9:45am – 10:15am PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
PARISH TEAM To make an appointment
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest Phone: 0208 888 5518 or
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister email westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary outside of these hours.