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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(SJV Parish Centre 020-8888-5518)
21st /22nd OCTOBER 2017
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Three men were discussing how much of their

income they give to God. The first said, I usually
draw a line on the ground and throw all my
money over it. Whatever falls to the left of the line is mine, and whatever falls to the right
belongs to God. The second said, Well, I wouldnt dare to claim that I deserve as much
as God. I always draw a circle and throw my money over it. Whatever falls inside the
circle is mine, and the rest is Gods. The third said, No, no, no, you guys have got it all
wrong! You shouldnt be drawing lines at all when it comes to God! See, I always throw
all my money up to the heavens and yell, God, take whatever you want! Whatever he
throws back down, I know is mine.
Todays gospel ends with that famous phrase of Jesus, Give to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar and to God what belongs to God. A smart answer in response to a trick question
from the Pharisees... but one which inevitably raises another question for all of us: How
do I know what belongs to God?
We dont really know how sincere each man was in the joke above, or how much self-
interest there actually was... but in a way, there is a grain of truth in that story. We cant
really draw a line to separate what belongs to God and what belongs to us. All that exists
ultimately belongs to God: all that we possess the worldly goods, our talents, our
health, our time, our very life comes from Him. We really should throw all that we have
to the heavens for God to take whatever He wants! And in funny way, God really doesnt
need anything, and He does let everything fall back down. He gives everything back to
us, everything we have, to manage as we see fit.
I believe that God doesnt want us to leave the decision of how much we give to Him
down to chance or to a fixed rule (like the 10% tithe in some churches). No one can tell
us what the correct amount of money, time, energy, etc. to give to God is. Todays
responsorial Psalm reads, Give the Lord glory and power. At the end of the day, it is
up to each one of us how we choose to glorify God with everything that we have and to
let Him have power over our lives by letting Him be the deciding factor in the big and
small decisions we make each day. Beyond the question of how much money we give in
the collection during the offertory, let us give heed to those words with which we are
sent out at the end of mass: Go in peace, glorifying God by your life!
Have a blessed week! Sr. Devy

Message from Fr Joe: I am enjoying catching up with family, cousins and exploring the
Smoky Mountains... and looking forward to seeing them all later in the week.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
IN LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass
TEAS / COFFEE
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am
&11am Masses. (Volunteers needed to
help out on a rota basis)
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN
The next Soup Run is on
Sat. 28th Oct: Group B
Volunteer Driver & Helpers urgently
needed
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
All activities take place in the Parish Hall.
Any enquiries please contact
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518
2017-2018
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
REGISTRATION
Thanks to all who have registered for the
parish programmes.
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session: Sat, 11th Nov. 2017,
10am in Hume Hall
Parents Meeting: Sat, 11th Nov. 2017,
10am in the Jubilee Hall
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 11th Nov. 2017 at
3.30pm in Hume Hall, followed by mass at
6pm.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 11th November or later,
the next session will be on Monday 6th
and 20th Nov. 17 at 7.30pm in the
Parish Hall.
Please contact the Parish Office to book
your place on the course.
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For Children attending State Schools
If you wish to enrol your child/children
for the 2017/2018 Programme in
preparation for:
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
2) First Communion (age 8 and above);
3) Post Communion (children who
already had their First Communion):
please take a REGISTRATION FORM from
the BLACK FOLDER on the shelf at the
BACK of the CHURCH - fill it in; attach
copies of Birth and Baptism Certificates
of the child and return as soon as possible
to the Parish Office, 4 Vincent Road.
NOTE CHANGE IN THE PROGRAMME:
The Religious Instruction programme
for 2017-2018 will be held on
SUNDAYS 10am 10.55am.
Session Four Sunday 5th November
at 10am in the Parish Centre.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are interested in preparing for
your First Communion, Confirmation or
exploring your faith, please complete an
application form available at the back
of the church and contact the Parish
Office. The next session on
4th November 17 4.00-5:45pm in the
Jubilee Hall.
VARIETY SHOW
St John Vianney has got Talent.
All Parishioners are invited to our
Variety Show on Sunday 5th November
from 5pm 9pm.
Do you have a talent to show off? Can you
dance, sing or play any musical
instruments? Are you a Comedian, a poet
or an Actor/Actress? Join us for an
evening filled with fun and laughter.
Contact Mariantha if you would like to
showcase your talent. Tickets from 5.00
 available after all Masses. Refreshments
provided.
HOUSING A SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY
Thanks to all who attended the meeting
last Thursday. Volunteers for a support
group are invited to a meeting on
Thursday 26th October from 7-9pm in
the small hall, St John Vianneys Centre,
386 West Green Road N15 3QL.
For more info please contact Fr David
Walter, 0208 800 8374 or
dardaghwalter@gmail.com.CAF
WESTMINSTER JUSTICE AND PEACE
ANNUAL STUDY DAY
Human Rights in a post-Brexit era
St John Vianney Parish Centre, 386 West
Green Road, London N15 3QL
10am to 4pm, Sat October 28th 2017.
Speakers: Julie Ward MEP for the North
West will explain the current and possible
future situations for the UK as a country.
Patrick Riordan SJ, lecturer in
Philosophy at Heythrop College,
London, will explain the connection
between Scripture, Catholic Social
Teaching and Human Rights.
Nicolette Busuttil, Communities of
Hospitality Coordinator at the Jesuit
Refugee Service will outline what Human
Rights looks like in action.
Admission Free but sign up through
Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/human-rights-
in-a-post-brexit-era-tickets or email us at
justice@rcdow.org.uk
Parishioners are invited to sign the list at
the back of the church.
And bring lunch to share!
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day COLLECTION
CAFOD Thank You for your generosity in
this Harvest Fast Day Collection:
Our parish raised 1,144.18.
INSIGHT (INTO LIFE AND LOVE)
This course offers an insight into
fundamental truths of Christian faith
through prayer, study of scripture
passages, philosophical and theological
reflection and faith sharing. Deepen your
faith, and share it with us weekly,
either on Tuesdays (7.30-9.00pm) or
Wednesdays (10.00-11.30am) in
Jubilee Hall.
Cost: 20 for study materials.
To register or for more information,
contact Sr. Devy on 07403 784463
COUPLES EVENING
All couples are invited to meet for sharing
over a meal on Monday, 30th October
2017 at 7.30pm. There will be an input
with discussion on various aspects of life
as a couple/family and integrating ones
faith in todays society. For more info,
contact Sr. Devy on 07403 784463.
YOUTH CONNECT
On the last Saturday of every month,
there is a gathering for young people aged
13-18 y.o. The next meeting will be on
Saturday, 28th October; we will begin
with 6pm mass, followed by a social at
the hall (2 donation would be
appreciated). Come along for friendship,
faith, food and fun!
~~ CHURCH CAR PARK ~~
Please note our car park CAN ONLY
FACILITATE THE MAXIMUM OF 17 CARS
and NO MORE. For Health and Safety
reasons, we ask parishioners/visitors to
use their discretion when using the church
car park for the safety of all attending Mass
by, using the marked areas for parking,
but not blocking the gates into and out
of the church yard, church steps or the
black gate at the side of the church. On
Sundays alternative parking can be found
on surrounding roads.
Thank you for your co-operation.
 Entrance Antiphon
To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God;
turn your ear to me; hear my words.
Guard me as the apple of your eye;
in the shadow of your wings protect me.
First reading
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Psalm 95
Give the Lord glory and power.
Second reading
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your word is truth, O Lord: consecrate us in the
truth. Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 22:15-21
Communion Antiphon
Behold, the eyes of the Lord
are on those who fear him,
who hope in his merciful love,
to rescue their souls from death,
to keep them alive in famine.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday
Thursday: Communion Service at 9:15am
(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
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
Brenda Peterson
Rita Miller (sister of Dolores Rowley)
Maria Gardella
Lilly McManus (Cousin of Patrick
McManus)
John Nolan
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Sheila Hunter
Special Intentions:
Daniel St Guillaume
Donors Special Intentions
Ana Wadhams
Madeleine Holmes
Rose Marie & Gerry Soltz
Ernest Carrott
The Gardella Family
Dolores Rowley & Family
The Peterson Family
Birthday
Patricia Ng Ying
For the sick and those in our parish
Anne OBrien, Madeleine Jordan,
Bernadette Stapleton, Con Kelleher,
Maria Terzaga, Matthew Stapleton,
Sheila Courtney, William Wadhams
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
westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.