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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Our website: http://stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk/
(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)

7th /8th JANUARY 2017

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate this great Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Jesus. It is one of the
remarkable events in the life of Jesus making a revelation about him. This feast celebrates the
manifestation of Jesus as the King of the Jews. God in his wisdom revealed this mystery to the
wise-men, who are pagans; outside the chosen people. Though they are pagans, they recognise a
star as that of the greatest King. The Lord Jesus is indeed a King to rule the world. He was there
from the beginning and will for ever be King.
Kingship is about authority and sovereignty and Jesus is indeed worthy of our worship.
All people shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord, said the Psalmist. The wise-men bowed down
and worshiped Jesus, the new-born King. Let us also worship the Lord Jesus always from the
bottom of our hearts, for he deserves honour.
Apart from bowing down in worship the wise-men offered their gifts of Gold, Myrrh and
Frank incense. These symbolic gifts are meaningful to us also. By giving the Lord our gold means
we are offering the best part of us. Whatever we cherish so much we have to offer to the Lord.
Sometimes, it could be the other side of our lives that we dont want anyone to see and know;
that selfish and lustful desire. Lets give that as our gold to Jesus. Giving him the gold also signifies
his kingship over our lives. Lord, rule my life! Secondly, the wise-men offered Myrrh signifying
his mortal nature, though Christ is God he comes to us in bodily form the incarnation we are
celebrating. Materially, let us offer gifts to Christ through the poor and needy. For he says
whatever we do to the least of our brothers we do it for him. Finally, Jesus was offered incense
signifying his priesthood; the one to sanctify and purify us. We need to try and be like Jesus for he
is holy.
When we are able to worship and offer our gifts, we are also being called always to be the
star to lead people to Christ. Many are searching for meaning in life. Their answer can only be
found in Jesus. Lets try to give Christ to people through our words and deeds done in love. For
life without Christ (Jesus) is crisis.
Next Sunday is Peace Sunday: The message for this day from Pope Francis World
Peace Message 2017 is: "Nonviolence: a Style of Politics for Peace," the Holy Father says,
"When victims of violence are able to resist the temptation to retaliate, they become the most
credible promoters of nonviolent peace making.
To conclude, I sincerely thank each and every one of you for the love and support given me
over the past 8 years I have been coming to the parish. In a special way, I thank Fr. Joe so much
for the fatherly love extended to me with his rich pastoral experience and great sense of humour
which is making impact in my ministry. As I celebrate the 7 th anniversary of my ordination, all
that I can say is that the Lord has been favourable to me and I will for ever remain grateful.
Please, continue to pray for me as I go back to Ghana and continue my pastoral ministry. I will
also continue to remember you any time I raise the cup of salvation. May God bless and keep you
all both now and for ever!
Amen!
Fr. Samuel
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Samuel, who will celebrate 7th year of ordination on 9th
January, enjoy the day ... with you in Spirit from a sunny Algarve! Fr Samuel we thank you for
being with us once again and every good wish for 2017.

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. Devy on 07403 784463
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
We welcome our Confirmation Candidates
to participate in our 6pm Mass.
Confirmation Retreat on January 21,
2017 from 11.30am to 5.30pm in the in
Hume Hall, followed by 6pm Mass.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME
For children who received their first
communion in May 2016, application forms
are available at the back of the church.
Session Two Saturday 14th January
from 12noon to 1pm in the Parish Centre.
SATURDAY MORNING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION
Next session on 14th January at 10am11.15am
(entrance on Vincent Road N15)
Parents Meeting on 14th January at 10am
in Jubilee Hall
Church on 15th January at 11am
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Theme Five on 14th January at 10am in
Hume Hall
Parents Meeting on 14th January at 10am
in Jubilee Hall
Church on 15th January at 11am
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS:
Next session on 14th January 2017 in the
Hume Hall: 4.00-5:45pm - Followed by
6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child baptised
on the 14th January 17 or later, the next
sessions will be on Monday, 9th & 23rd
January 17.
Please contact the Parish Office to book your
place on the course.

EPIC:
A JOURNEY THROUGH CHURCH HISTORY
The history of our Faith is a fascinating
story of adventure, rebellion, tragedy and
triumph - a story 2,000 years in the making.
This course is a captivating and fast-paced
look at the story of the Catholic Church,
beginning with the lives of the apostles all
the way up to the present day. Join us
either on Tuesdays (7.30-9.00pm) or
Wednesdays (10.00-11.30am) in the
Jubilee Hall. Sessions will begin on 10th/
11th January 2017. Cost: 15 for study
materials. To register or for more
information, contact Sr. Devy on
devy.fmvd@gmail.com or 07403 784463.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE
SOUL of
The Late Mrs Bornali Shade
Who died recently, we remember her
family in our prayers.
Her Funeral Mass will take place at
9:15am on Tuesday 17th January here,
followed by cremation at New Southgate
Crematorium.
Our sincerely condolence to her family and
friends. May she rest in peace.
FR SAMUELS 7th ANNIVERSARY OF
ORDINATION
The Ghanaian Catholic Association of St John
Vianney with Fr Joe invites all parishioners
to celebrate a Ghanaian themed Mass on
celebration of Fr Samuels 7th year of
Ordination at the 11:00am Mass.
Please bring along some food/drinks to
share kindly indicate by putting your
name on the list at the back of the church.
PARISH OUTREACH
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
Friday 13th after Mass in the Parish hall.
The next Soup Run at 4.30pm on Saturday
14th January 2017 Group A
PARISH / FUND RAISING ACTIVITY:
TEAS /COFFEE In the parish hall after
(Sun.) 9am and 11are Masses
Come and join us for

THE ST. JOHN VIANNEYS FILM NIGHT

Showing
"REBECCA",
an Alfred Hitchcock mystery film
on Sunday 15th January 2017 at 5pm in
the St. John Vianney Parish Hall Entrance
3.00 Light refreshments will be served

JUSTICE & PEACE OPEN EVENING AND

SHARING SOCIAL
J&P Commission invites you to their Annual
Open Day here at St. John Vianney Parish
Hall on Wednesday 18th January, starting
with Mass at 6.30 pm; followed by Social
and Sharing event!

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA ON 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, 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.

PEACE SUNDAY
Next Sunday 15th January our parish will
celebrate Peace Sunday. This year the
theme is "Nonviolence: a Style of Politics for
Peace,". The work of PAX Christi is based on
the gospel and inspired by faith. Their vision
is of a world where people can live in peace,
without fear of violence in all its forms.
Rooted in Catholic Christianity, they work
with all who share their values to abolish
war and create communities of peace and
justice. Next weekend, 14th /15th January
our Retiring Collection is in aid of PAX
Christi and we invite you to take an
envelope and return it next weekend for our
Retiring collection. Without this income
their work cannot continue.

'THE LIVESIMPLY GROUP

Would like to invite you to recycle your
Christmas cards this week and next week . A
box has been put at the front of the church
for your use.'
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
Wed

Thu

11.30am12.30pm

Fr
Damian

4 Vincent
Road

3.30pm
4.30pm
11.30am12.30pm

Sr Devy

4a Vincent
Road

6.30pm
7.30pm

Sr
Catherine

Sr Devy

4a Vincent
Road

ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

STANLEY ROAD, TOTTENHAM,
LONDON N15 3HD
APPLYING FOR A PLACE IN ST. JOHN
VIANNEY SCHOOL RECEPTION CLASS FOR
SEPTEMBER 2017
If your child was born between 1st Sept
2012 and 31st Aug 2013 and you wish to
make an application for admission to the
Reception Class for Sept 2017 you will need
to complete a Haringey on-line form and a St
John Vianney School Supplementary
Information Form (SIF). The deadline for
the on-line Haringey application is Sunday,
15th January 2017. The St John Vianney
School SIF will need to be completed and
returned to the school with the required
documents by 3.30pm on Friday, 13th
January 2017. Application packs are
available from the school office.
Fr Joe and Fr Damian will be signing
references.

Entrance Antiphon
Mt 3: 16-17
Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come;
and kingship is in his grasp, and power and
dominion
First reading
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 71:1-2,7-8,10-13
All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.
Second reading
Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6
Gospel Acclamation
Mt2:2
Alleluia, alleluia!
We saw his star as it rose
and have come to do the Lord homage.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
Communion Antiphon
Cf. Mt 2: 2
We have seen his star in the East,
and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.

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

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR

The repose of the soul:

Bornali Shade
Percy Pinto
Gail Struthers
Hannah Falvey
Mary King
Tom Nyland
James Simpson
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Michael Cahill
Jose Fernandes
Special Intentions:
John & Pauline Mooney
Margaret Falvey
Ordination
Fr Samuel Danso
Birthday:
James L Ng Ying
For the sick and those in our parish
Ann Commins, Anne OBrien, Boniface Pinto,
Catherine & John OSullivan, Don OSullivan,
Eduardo Pane, Frank Fox, Iris Brown, Jean
Adams, Kathy & John ORourke, John Mooney,
Margaret Kennedy, Maria DSouza, Marie
Dorson, May Hempenstall, Mary, Nellie
OShea, Nelda & Angelo Catani, Pantaleone
Mansi, Pat Phelan, Patricia Hunt, Pippa Da
Cruz, Rita Mongelard, Sarah Namagambe,
Sheila Courtney, Sherry Arul, Timothy
OConnor, Trudy Sinton, Val Eaves, Yvonne
Joseph
Names not listed above, are listed
in our Book of Intentions.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

PARISH TEAM

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

Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest

Fr Damian Ryan, Assistant Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary

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.