ST.

JOHN VIANNEY 4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH

Parish Office: 020 8888 5518
CHURCH E-mail: [email protected]
WEST GREEN Website: stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk

9th /10th November 2019 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Dear Parishioners,

The scripture readings today are very

difficult. It’s taken me at least three times
longer to put these few words together!!

Why? Because the texts are about death,

suffering and the afterlife, about which, I
have very limited knowledge. You may
Unlike the Pharisees, they accepted only
have noticed too, that in most of the Old
the Law of Moses and ignored oral
Testament there isn’t any mention of life
tradition. It suited not to believe in an after
after death. It is only in the later books,
life which left them enjoying the present.
Wisdom and Maccabees, that this subject is
mentioned. For the most part the people of So they set up a trap for Jesus and used an
the Old Testament believed that they were absurd example of the seven brothers, all
the chosen people and God would restore marrying the same woman to keep the Law
them and protect them from their enemies. of Moses – “That a man should marry his
They would live on and flourish through brother’s widow to raise up children in his
their children and the generations that name and so keep the family tree intact”.
followed. Their concept of life-after-death
was one of a sort of shadowy existence in Jesus makes it clear that there is no
shoel a sort of limbo, you were neither comparison between human life and life in
happy nor sad … just existing. the resurrection. There is the present age
and a new age –totally different – concepts
So today’s reading from Maccabees and and values not to be compared.
Jesus confrontation with the Sadducees is
clearly telling us about the fact there is life There is much more I could say but first
after death; there is ressurection; there is keep in mind that as we come to the end of
new life with God in heaven. the Liturgical Year, the church puts before
us the opportunity to think about life and
Who were the Sadducees? They were the death, and eternity. But this need not be a
political and religious life of Judaism. They negative or sad thing. The fact is, thinking
formed a small, but select party from the about death can result in a true love of life.
well-to-do class – they were high officials, When we accept the concept of death, we
wealthy merchants, landowners and can take each new day as a gift and so life
Temple Priests. As far as I can see, they can be very precious. William Shakespeare
only emerged the second century B.C when mentions the ‘Seven ages of Man’ As You
the nation was divided over the attitude to Like It – we need to pass from one stage to
foreign culture and influence (just like move to a new chapter in life. So too
Brexit). The Sadducees accepted Roman death, is the opening of a new and eternal
rule and customs in exchange for retaining life with God.
their power especially over the Temple and
the supreme governing body. They were Today, Remembrance Sunday we
very clever at adapting their values and so remember all who have died due to war
were ofen seen as political collaborators and violence.
and traitors. E.g. Caiphas, the High Priest,
was a Sadducee. That’s all for this week. God bless, Fr. Joe
 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
LAST SUNDAY! MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
REMEMBRANCE BOOK
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
During the month of November, we will
2019-2020
pray for all our deceased loved ones.
For more information, contact the
Please write in the names of the deceased
office or Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065
on the white forms and place it in the
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME Remembrance Book, and place your
donation for Masses for the Holy Soul in the
This weekend we welcome our envelope provided in the box next to the
First Communion Candidates at the 11am table. They will be prayed for during all the
Mass. Masses in the coming month.
Next session: Sat, 14th Dec. 2019, Part of the plan is that you would attend
10:00am Mass as much as possible also, it’s unfair to
plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am. leave all the praying to others!!

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME INSIGHT III:

We welcome our Confirmation Candidates WOMEN & MEN OF THE BIBLE
to participate in our 6pm Mass. This course offers an insight into the lives
th
Next session: Sat, 14 Dec. 2019, 3:30pm of various women and men in the Bible,
plus Mass 6:00pm. specifically from the New Testament.
If you are interested, please register on the
sign-up list the notice board at the back of
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION the church.
Next session: Sun, 17th Nov. 2019, 10am
plus Mass 11:00am Next session: Tuesday, 12th Nov (7.30pm)
or Wednesday, 13th Nov. (10am)
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR ADULTS (RCIA) FUNERAL MASS

A programme for adults who are interested We pray for the repose of the soul of the
in receiving late Terry Crawford, RIP
the Sacrament of Baptism, Whose Funeral Mass will be held here on
First Communion or Confirmation in the Wednesday 13th November at 10am,
Catholic Church. It is also open for anyone followed by cremation at New Southgate
who would like to explore their faith more. Crematorium at 12noon.
We keep his family and friends in our
Next session: Sat, 16th Nov. 2019, 4:00pm prayers. May he rest in peace.
plus Mass 6:00pm Our condolences to his family and friends.

BAPTISM FOR INFANTS

If you would like to have your child PARISH OUTREACH
baptised on the 14th December or later, SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION):
please collect an application form from the on Fri. 15th November after 9:15am Mass.
back of the church, read the info sheet and
contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy to Next SOUP RUN: Group A
make the necessary arrangements. at 4.30pm on Sat, 16th November 2019

Next session: Monday, 9th Dec, 7:30pm. Volunteers are urgently needed on
Saturday mornings at 7:00am to help with
preparing the sandwiches, soups, tea and
LIVESIMPLY: Recycle your plastic but coffee. Drivers also needed.
keep BLACK plastic items OUT
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK WALKING PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
for 16-20 year olds
Will take place on
Saturday, 16th November at 12noon, We are currently organising a 5-day
here at St John Vianney Church; walking pilgrimage from Lisbon to Fatima
followed by reception in the parish hall. for young people for the 3rd-9th April 2020
If you know of someone who is sick and (during Easter break).
housebound and would like to attend: If you or anyone you know are interested
please contact Germaine on 020 8888 5518 and would like to know more about it,
during office hours. Drivers are urgently please speak to Sr. Devy.
required to help with transportation.

FILM NIGHT
JUSTICE and PEACE RECEPTION
The next film night is on Sunday 1st
On Wednesday 27th November at
December at 5pm,
6:30pm
showing "Brief Encounter" about two
To thank Fr Joe for his years as
strangers who meet on a railway station.
Chair of Westminster Justice and Peace
Commission.
Please fill in the list and be kind enough to THANK GOD ON FRIDAY
bring a plate of food to share.
All are welcome. Make time to spend a moment alone with
God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration.
Next session: Friday, 6th Dec, 7:30pm
PARISH BAZAAR WITH ‘GRAND DRAW’
As part of our Parish fundraising effort, SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS’
we will hold a Parish Bazaar on Retiring Collection
Sunday, 24th November 2019 9am-3pm.
This weekend is the annual Retiring
A basket for items/goods for the ‘Parish Collection for sick and retired priests in the
Bazaar Tombola’ is available by the pillar in Diocese of Westminster.
front by the Altar. We would need bottles,
toiletries and items such as unwanted gifts There are more than 80 sick and retired
suitable for the Tombola. priests who receive support after a lifetime
(Due to health and safety regulations, we of service to their parishes. By 2025 – just
can’t accent used electrical equipments, six years from now – the number of priests
clothing or shoes for the tombola) in retirement is set to double.
We will also need cakes for our stall. These priests have baptised us. They have
Raffle Tickets: £1 for a strip of 5 tickets welcomed us and our families into the
or £5 for 6 strips of 5 tickets each. Church. They have counselled us at times
of crisis, sat with us through grief and
Everybody is welcome and we look sorrow, and shared in times of joy. They
forward to seeing you there. have given to us all and now, in their old
Let us support our Parish! age or sickness, they need us to give back.
By giving to the Sick & Retired Priests’
WORKSHOP FOR READERS/LECTORS Fund, you can ensure our priests are cared
for.
As we celebrate “The God who Speaks:
Celebrating, Living and Sharing God’s Please take a donation envelope as you
Word”, we invite all readers/lectors to leave the Church today and bring it back
participate in a short workshop after next week with your donation. You can also
Masses on the weekend of Sat, 30th Nov Gift Aid your donation using this envelope,
and Sun, 1st Dec. Please save the date! or choose to make an ongoing contribution
to this fund. We ask your prayer for all our
clergy: active, retired or ill. Thank you.
 MASS & SERVICE TIMES

Monday 9:15am
Tuesday 9:15am
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
Wednesday 10am (Funeral for the
late Terry Crawford, RIP) The repose of the soul
Terry Crawford
Thursday 9:15am Mary Garcia
Friday 9:15am John Danaher
Margaret McAlister
Saturday 12noon (Mass with
Anointing the Sick)
RIP Anniversary
6pm (Vigil Mass)
Yvonne Sarkodie
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Deceased Relatives of V Duah

Special Intentions
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tom
Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am Jo
Jodie
Agatha
ADORATION
Erica
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Betty
Tuesdays – after 9:15am Mass Fred
1st Friday of the month – 7:30pm Stephen
1st Sunday of the month – after 11am Mass Donor’s Mom & Dad
Jimmy
ROSARY
And for all the sick and
Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass) those in our parish
First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm
Birthday
Mildred (Remembrance)
MORNING TEAS /COFFEE

(in the Parish Hall)

Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses
Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass

NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE

PARISH TEAM
LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Tues. To Fri. 10am-12noon & 1pm-4pm NEXT SUNDAY:

33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
To make an appointment,
phone: 0208 888 5518 or 1st Reading : Malachi 3: 19-20
email: [email protected] Psalm : Psalm 97: 5-9
2nd Reading : 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
We cannot guarantee to have anyone Gospel : Luke 21: 5-19
available outside of these hours.