ST.

JOHN VIANNEY 4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH

Parish Office: 020 8888 5518
CHURCH E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
WEST GREEN Website: stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk

25th/26th January 2020

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME individual and beyond, there may be a
(SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD) temptation to take extra copies for others.
While this sounds like a good idea, maybe
Dear Parishioners,
that should come later. (It would be a pity
We hear those beautiful words again: ‘The to deprive those present and having copies
people that walked in darkness has seen a just “sitting” around).
great light; on those who live in a land of
Each Sunday we will hear a passage from
deep shadow, a light has shone”. This is
St Matthew. Then will be comments in the
how St. Matthew introduces and describes
newsletter and hopefully the sermon will
the significance of Jesus’ ministry. The
relate to it. There will also be a question to
light of Christ shines on us. “You have
reflect on for the following week.
made their gladness greater, you have
made their joy increase”. We are redeemed It will be a time of blessing as we try to
people because of the birth, life, death and explore the Word of God at a deeper level.
resurrection of Jesus. Any time reflecting wil be a time well spent.
God is always revealing himself to us when
So as we join with Pope Francis and
we listen to His Word. May the living Lord,
Christians throughout the world on this
Jesus be with us in the power of the Holy
weekend celebrating the YEAR OF THE
Spirit as we continue our Christian journey
WORD – we treasure and remember all we
today.
have been celebrating over the past weeks;
the Birth of Jesus our Saviour; the
Epiphany, the making known of Jesus to
the nations; the Baptism of Jesus and
reflecting on our own Baptism; John the
Baptist giving witness to the “Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world” – we
are now ready to take on a new chapter in
proclaiming the Word of God – especially as
proclaimd by St Matthew.

That is why today we ask that a single copy
of St Matthew’s Gospel wold be in every
home. This implies that we would spend
time every week to read a passage; have
time to pray and think about the Word;
share with others what you have
experienced.
Each copy is to be shared; made available
for the whole household, beginning with the
THE SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THE YEAR
OF THE WORD will be available for all to
recite on a daily basis. This prayer will help
us treasure the Word of God; open our
hearts and minds to what the Lord is saying
to us and inspire us to live out the message
we receive.
That is all for now, God bless.
Fr Joe
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
LAST SUNDAY!
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
2019-2020
For more information, contact the
office or Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 8th Feb. 2020, 10am
plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
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Next session: Sat, 1 February 2020
12:00pm - 1:15pm
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 25th Jan. 2020, 3:30pm
plus Mass 6:00pm.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
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Next session: Sat, 1 Feb, 2020, 4:00pm
plus Mass 6:00pm
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS
If you would like to have your child
baptised in February 2020 or later, please
contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy to
make the necessary arrangements.
YEAR OF THE WORD 2020
The God who Speaks: Matthew’s Gospel
We invite all parishioners
to rediscover the story
of the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus
Christ and his teaching
in the wonderful gospel
by St. Matthew.
A copy of a special
edition of Matthew’s
Gospel will be available
for each home, and will be distributed
during mass this weekend of 25th/26th
January. Don’t miss out!
THANK YOU FROM PAX CHRISTI
PEACE SUNDAY - 19th JANUARY 2020
The International Catholic
Movement for Peace thank
you for your generous
donation to the retiring
collection last weekend which
raised the sum of £657.96.
This will help them to continue
their work for peace and justice.
SJV LIVESIMPLY GIFTS & CAKE SALE
A big THANK YOU to: all who have
donated their gifts for sale; those who
supplied cakes and cookies; all who have
helped in various ways.
Your support has been greatly appreciated,
and had helped to raised £695.27 for the
London Catholic Worker, Giuseppe Conlon
House. Well done!
We pray for the repose of the soul of:
IRIS BROWN, RIP
Whose funeral Mass will take place here at
St John Vianney on Monday 27th January
2020 at 10am.
MARLENE MANHOUT, RIP
Whose funeral Mass will take place here at
St John Vianney on Monday 17th February
2020 at 915am.
ANN O’BRIEN, RIP
Who died on Monday 20th January.
Funeral details to follow.
NORMA BRADISH, RIP
Who died Tuesday 21st January.
Funeral details to follow.
We remember them and their respective
families and friends in our prayers.
May they rest in peace.
PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
on Fri. 31st Jan. 2020 after 9:15am Mass.
Next SOUP RUN: Group B
at 4.30pm on Sat, 1st February 2020
 ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S BANQUET
Saturday, 15th February at 7:00pm
St. John Vianney Hall
A special Valentine’s Dinner is being
organised by our young people as a
fundraising event for their Pilgrimage to
Fatima. They are putting on an event – the
like of which has never been seen before!
Tickets:
£30 per person
This includes
4-course meal and
a glass of wine
Please support
our young people!
INSIGHT III:
WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
This course offers an insight into the lives
of various women and men in the Bible,
specifically from the New Testament.
Next session: Tuesday, 28th Jan. (7.30pm)
or Wednesday, 29th Jan. (10am)
JOURNEYING WITH THE BIBLE
Fr. Javier Ruiz-Ortiz PhD and Sr. Monica
Cardona PhD are running a series of talks
for the Year of the Word on the Bible.
The dates and topics are:
Tue, 28th Jan: Who speaks in the Bible?
To whom does he speak?
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Tue, 11 Feb: Where does the Bible come
from and when did it take
place?
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Tue, 25 Feb: How do we know it really
happened?
All sessions will take place 7:00pm-8:30pm
at Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street,
SW1P 1QN. Suggested donation £5.
Please register at livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk
THANK GOD ON FRIDAY
Make time to spend a moment alone with
God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
Next session: Friday, 7th February, 7:30pm
FIRST AID COURSE
As part of our efforts of Health and Safety,
we have asked St John’s Ambulance
to conduct a First Aid Course on
Saturday, 29th February from 3-5pm.
The idea is that in case of emergency
anyone would be able to come to the
immediate assistance of the person taken
ill. Such skills are useful to have in any
situation. There are also arrangements
being made for a defibrillator being
available in case of emergency.
Please sign up if you are able to attend.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
A healing weekend for men and women
who are separated, divorced or widowed
will be held from 3rd to 5th April 2020 at the
Domus Mariae Centre, Chigwell, Essex.
For details please contact Freda 01322-
838415 or Maura 01322-551503 or email
johnabrotherton@hotmail.co.uk.
CARITAS WESTMINSTER
is recruiting at least one Caritas
Representative from each parish, to help
two-way communication between the
Parish and Caritas to support and grow
charitable activities. If you would like to
become a Caritas Representative, please
first obtain consent from your Parish Priest,
then contact us on 020 7931 6077
or email caritasreps@rcdow.org.uk
VOLUNTEERING FOR CAFOD
CAFOD is looking for volunteers who have a
passion for, and experience of, working
with young people. CAFOD’s aims and
values and an interest in sharing our work
in primary and secondary schools through
delivering assemblies or workshops.
CAFOD will provide training and support,
and expenses will be paid. Volunteering
assignments will be in local Catholic schools
and you can either work on your own or as
part of a team. If you are interested please
contact Chris Driscoll at 07776 493162
or e-mail: wschools@cafod.org.uk
 THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
The repose of the soul
Monday 10:00am [Funeral for Iris Brown
the late Iris Brown, RIP] Ann O’Brien
Tuesday 9:15am Norma Bradish
Marlene Manhout
Wednesday 9:15am
Richard Keoghan
Thursday 9:15am Mide Coker
Friday 9:15am Kieran Leonard
John Danaher
Saturday 9:15am
6pm (Vigil Mass) RIP Anniversary
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Tony Rowley
George Mealey

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Special Intentions

The Rowley Family
Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am Pauline & Family
Daniel & Marian & Family
ADORATION Gerry
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Kim
Patricia
Tuesdays – after 9:15am Mass Christina
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1 Friday of the month – 7:30pm
1st Sunday of the month – after 11am Mass THANKSGIVING
Agnes
ROSARY Veron

Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass) And for all the sick and
First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm those in our parish

MORNING TEAS/COFFEE NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE

(in the Parish Hall)
Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses
Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon.- Fri. 10am-12noon & 1pm-4pm
LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS
Meditate
Jesus changes Peter, Andrew, John and
James’ activity by giving it a new meaning.
They continue to be fishers but after their
encounter with Jesus, they will be another
type of fishers. Even today Jesus calls men
and women to use their skills and activities
to spread the Gospel type of fishers. Even
today Jesus calls men and women to use
their skills and activities to spread the
Gospel.

To make an appointment, Act

phone: 0208 888 5518 or
email: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone
available outside of these hours.
How can you use your skills to spread the
Gospel? Consider using the help of others,
just in the same way as Jesus called the
disciples two by two.