ST JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
West Green
4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH
Parish Office Tel No: 020-8888-5518
E-mail: [email protected]
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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)
26th /270th NOVEMBER 2016
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dear Parishioners,
Today we enter the season of Advent. However, with the days
becoming shorter, some people are entering the S.A.D. season. S.A.D.
stands for: Seasonal Affective Disorder, a lower mood caused by a lack of
sunlight. Physical sunlight has a vital part to play in human well-being.
However, we also need spiritual sunlight from God. God has revealed His light in Jesus Christ.
In the first reading today, the prophet Isaiah says, O House of Jacob, come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord. It is the promise of the light of God in Jesus Christ that inspired the
responsorial psalmist to say: I rejoiced when I heard them say, let us go to Gods house.
(Gods house of light). It is the light of Jesus Christs love and mercy for us that impelled St.
Peter to write in the second reading, The night is almost over, it will be daylight soon let
us arm ourselves and appear in the light.
The daylight has already dawned on human civilisation. God has revealed the promise
of His love for us in the fullest way. His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, was born of the Virgin
Mary, suffered and died on the cross, and rose again, now seated at the Fathers right hand
praying for us, encouraging us to experience the light of his own victory over death and sin.
We have a decision this Advent. We can stay SAD by pressing the snooze button in our
spiritual lives, and delay committing to a life of thanksgiving and praise for his promise of
salvation. Or we can do as Jesus says in the Gospel, and Stay awake, and Stand ready. Staying
awake and standing ready does not mean looking busy, like Martha in the kitchen. It means
being awake and ready in constantly giving him joyful thanks and praise for his promise of
the light of eternal salvation that he has already won for us.
Our joy in giving Jesus constant thanks and praise is Jesus only light that he has to
shine in the world. Our joy at St. John Vianney Church is Jesus hope for the salvation of the
world! There is an old saying that the Christian life involves one thing, and in this order: J.O.Y.
Jesus. Others. Yourself. Lets stay awake and stand ready to have J.O.Y. this Advent, and not
be S.A.D.
GREATER THINGS RETREAT: Invitation to all young adults! (16-35) - Meet with God
at 'Greater Things' Youth 2000 New Years Retreat. Dynamic talks, creative workshops,
friendship, adoration & worship, reconciliation & healing. Dates: 5 pm Thursday 29th
December 2016 to 2:30 pm Sunday 1st January. Place: Maria Fidelis School, North Gower
Street, NW1 2LY. Cost: Only 85 donation. If interested in joining Fr Damian, please speak to
him, or email: [email protected] To register: contact 01328 821 153, or online:
[email protected] It promises to change your life ... for the better!
Have a good week.
Fr Damian
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. Devy on 07403 784463
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS:
The initial enquiry period (precatechumenate) for our parishs group of
enquirers will be moving into its second
stage this Saturday, 26th November at the
6pm Mass, with our unbaptised enquirers
celebrating the Rite of Acceptance into
the Order of Catechumens, and those
already baptized celebrating a Rite of
Welcome as candidates. The first phase of
the journey of initiation has been a time for
seekers to hear the mystery of God
proclaimed. The enquirers have consciously
and freely sought the living God and entered
the way of faith and conversion as the Holy
Spirit opens their hearts. We ask you please
to pray for the new catechumens and
candidates as they continue their
conversion journey. We, as a parish, will
journey with them as they discover what it
means to follow Christ as a Roman Catholic.
Next session on 17th December 16 Hume Hall: 4.005:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 3rd December (entrance on
Vincent Road N15)
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session Theme Four on 10th December from
3.30pm 6pm in the Parish Hall, followed
by participation at our 6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 10th December or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 5th & 19th
December 16. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
SURGERY HOURS DROP-IN TIMES
As a parish team, we want to be available to
meet the pastoral needs of all parishioners
in St John Vianney Church as much as we
can. Complementing the existing office
hours and our general availability, we would
like to offer the following drop-in times
Tue 3.30-4.30pm
Fr Joe
4 Vincent
6.30-7.30pm
Road
Wed
11.30amFr
4 Vincent
12.30pm
Damian
Road
Thu
3.30pm
4.30pm
11.30am12.30pm
Sr Devy
6.30pm
7.30pm
Sr
Catherine
Sr Devy
4a Vincent
Road
4a Vincent
Road
AN EIGHT PART BIBLE STUDY
Classes continue on 29th November at
7.30pm & 30th November at 10am in the
parish hall for Mary: A Biblical Walk with
the Blessed Mother, an extraordinary
study that reveals Marys unique role in
Gods Kingdom. To register please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784 463
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN:
The next Soup Run at 5pm on Saturday 3rd
December Group A
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
VISIT TO BRUSSELS:
Fr Joe plans to be in Brussels for four days
this week at the European Parliament as
part of my Justice and Peace work; looking
at Human Rights issues amongst other
items.
Theme Four on 10th December at 10am on
the Parish Hall
Leaders Meeting on 10th December after
Session
PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITY:
TEAS /COFFEE
In the parish hall after (Sun.) 9am and 11are
Masses
GREATER THINGS
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS! (16-35)
Meet with God at 'Greater Things'
Youth 2000 New Years Retreat
Dynamic talks, creative workshops,
friendship, adoration & worship,
reconciliation & healing
5 pm Thursday 29th December 2016
to 2:30 pm Sunday 1st January
Maria Fidelis School, North Gower Street,
NW1 2LY
Only 85 donation
If interested in joining Fr Damian, please
speak to him, or email:
[email protected]
To register: contact 01328 821 153, or
online: [email protected]
It promises to change your life ... for the
better!
OUR PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND
DRAW
WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY,
SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2016
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT
We wish to thank all who have donated
bottles of wines and spirits, toiletries and
items such as unwanted gifts suitable for the
Tombola, cakes for our stall and food for the
refreshments stall.
Everybody is welcome. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Raffle Tickets are available at the back of the
from Kim, Mariantha
Let us support our Parish
DAY TRIP BY COACH/FERRY to
BOULOGNE on 3rd DECEMBER 2016
Cost: 35 per person {valid passport
required} few tickets still available
Please be outside St John Vianney Church
West Green N15 no later than 6:15am as the
Coach leaves at 6:30am SHARP.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
MON 24 THUR 27 APRIL 2017
We will join Cardinal Vincent on the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima.
3 nights full board accommodation.
Parish Pilgrimage: A full itinerary
including a visit to Lisbon on day of arrival,
daily Mass, 2x1/2 day excursions,
Price: 530 per person (excluding transport
to and from SJV Parish), Travel Insurance
26 per person, Single Room 50 per
person. Price includes flights with Air
Portugal from London Heathrow. 200
Deposit, make cheque payable to Tangney
Tours Ltd. Booking forms are available,
please contact Germaine on
07711582620.
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION:
It is not too late to make a donation if you
wish. Envelopes are available in the back of
the church, or by contacting the Parish
Office. This important collection helps cover
the expenses of frail, elderly, infirm and
chronically ill priests dependent on the
Diocese for basic living needs.
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.org.uk/donations
CANCELLED
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL & LONDON
CITIZENS
Drop-in Session on Monday 28th November
with Councillor Blake scheduled from 3.307pm at St John Vianney School, to support
them in getting the Council to improve the
Stanley/Culross Open Space area for the
pupils, parents and the wider community
has been cancelled. Sorry!
London Catholic Worker, 49 Mattison
Road, N4 1BG
Thursday 1st December 16.3020.00 Brother Johannes Maertens from the
Calais Catholic Worker House (Ste Marie
Skobstova) will lead discussion on the
European response to refugee/migrant
crisis at
Saturday 3rd December 15.00 Christmas
Party, same address Food and drink, no
alcohol, contributions invited.
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:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 121
I rejoiced when I heard them say: Let us go to
Gods house.
Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 24:37-44
Communion Antiphon:
The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth
shall yield its increase.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
Gloria Ballard
Nora Molloy (Mother of Michael)
Mary King (sister in law of Kathy Nyland)
RIP Anniversaries
Margaret Quinn (mother of Ian Quinn &
daughter or Nora & William Lehee)
John Lyons
Olga Fowler
Maisie Ballard
Magdalene Tang
Thomas Goh
Bishop Edmund Yeboah
Special Intentions:
Pat Callaghan
Daisy Sullivan (Get Well)
Isabella ODriscoll
For the sick and those in our parish
Ann Commines, Anne OBrien, Betty Kennedy,
Bridget Mitchell, Boniface Pinto,
Don OSullivan, Greta Lettice, Iris Brown,
Helen Shin, Joan Fechner OCallaghan,
Mary & John ORourke, Margaret Kennedy,
Maria DSouza, Mary,
Catherine & John OSullivan, Nellie OShea,
Nelda & Angelo Catani, Pantaleone Mansi,
Pat Phelan, Patricia Hunt, Marie Dorson,
May Hempenstall, Rita Mongelard,
Sarah Namagambe, Sheila Courtney,
Sherry Arul, Timothy OConnor, Val Eaves,
William Ng Ying, Yvonne Joseph
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
To make an appointment
Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
[email protected]We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.
