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)
18th / 19th NOVEMBER 2017
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Two weeks ago I had my first taste of St. John

Vianneys Got Talent show. It was a delightful
evening with plenty of surprises from the 8 year
old musicians to the 80 year old actors, each one
contributing whatever talents they could offer to
produce such an enjoyable and entertaining night.
It wasnt just the performances. So many made it
possible by helping organising it, building the stage,
setting up the hall, preparing food and, most
importantly, being there. After all, it wouldnt have
been fun if there were no audience present!

Just like in todays gospel, God has entrusted each one of us uniquely with His gifts.
It isnt just a matter of gold talents like in the reading... these talents come in many
shapes and form. Some of us have the gift of intelligence; others are musical, or
artistic. Some have the gift of hospitality and being welcoming; others are always
ready to go out and give a helping hand. Some are good listeners; others are great
speakers. Some are inspiring mentors or leaders; others are good at following
instructions and giving support. Some have a great sense of humour and knows how
to liven things up; others can calm you down and give you a sense of peace just by
their presence. The list goes on and on. Its not about how big or small our talents
are... what matters in the end is how we make the most out of it.

Its interesting to note that Jesus uses this parable to speak about the Kingdom of God.
Perhaps He is highlighting the fact that the Kingdom of God is our responsibility as
much as Gods. He wants us to be his partners, to share the ownership of the talents
he has given to us, and be faithful in administering what we have been entrusted with.

I pray that we each may recognise the talents that are in our possession, and share in
Gods happiness by being faithful to the little or big things He had given us!

PARISH MAGAZINE 2017 Great news! The new parish magazine is now available
and is on sale this weekend. A big thank you to everyone who contributed with the
stories, and especially to Barbara ODriscoll for putting it all together so wonderfully.
Do grab yourself a copy... or two or three or four!
God bless! Sr. Devy
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN
LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The first Sunday after the 11am Mass and
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. 25th November: 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
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Next Session: Sat, 9th Dec. 2017,
10am in Hume Hall.
Mass on Sunday 10th Dec at 11am.
Leaders Meeting after the session on
9th Dec 17
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Next session: Sat, 9th Dec. 2017
at 3.30pm in Hume Hall,
followed by Mass at 6pm.
SUNDAY MORNING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For children attending State Schools
Next session:
HOLY COMMUNION: Sunday 26th Nov
at 10am in the Parish Centre
FIRST RECONCILIATION: Sunday 26th
Nov at 10am in the Parish Centre
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 9th December or later,
the next session will be on Monday
4th & 18th Dec. 17 at 7.30pm in the
Parish Hall. Please contact the Parish
Office to book your place on the course.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (RCIA):
Next session: 2nd December 2017,
4.00-5:45pm in the Parish Centre.
PARISH BAZAAR WITH GRAND DRAW
SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2016
AS PART OF OUR FUND RAISING EFFORT
A basket for items/goods for the Parish
Bazaar Tombola is available by the pillar
in front by the Altar. We would need
bottles, toiletries and items such as
unwanted gifts suitable for the Tombola.
Also we will need cakes for our stall.
Everybody is welcome and we look
forward to seeing you there.
Let us support our Parish!
(NO USED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS,
CLOTHING AND SHOES DUE TO HEALTH
AND SAFETY REGULATIONS)
PARISH MAGAZINE 2017
Our new parish magazine
THE LAST TEN YEARS, including
MY JOURNEY TO ST JOHN VIANNEY
compiled by Barbara ODriscoll,
will be available on sale this weekend
(18th 19th November) at the back of the
church for 5 per copy.
Copies of our 2007 magazine are still
available at 3.00 per copy
JOHN PATRICK GORMAN - RIP
The funeral for the late John Patrick is on
Tuesday 21st November at 9:15am,
followed by burial at New Southgate
Cemetery. We keep his wife, Maureen, his
children and his family in our thoughts
and prayers.
 ADVENT RETREAT
In preparation for the Advent season,
there will be an Advent retreat on
Sunday, 3rd December 2017
from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, in Hume Hall.
Please sign up at the back of the church
all are welcome!
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
There will be a pilgrimage to Fatima for
youths aged 16-20 years, on 23rd-28th
March 2018. If you are interested to join
this pilgrimage or know someone who
might like to, please contact Sr. Devy.
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS FUND
OF THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER
Fr Joe would like to thank everyone who
donated to the Sick & Retired Priests
Fund Collection last weekend which came
to 907.35.
It is not too late to make a donation if you
wish. Donation leaflets are available at
the back of the church, or by contacting
the Parish Office. You can also donate
online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.
This important collection helps cover the
financial expenses of priests who are sick
or retired in the Diocese of Westminster.
Thank you for your prayers for all our
Catholic priests, and especially for those
concluding a lifetime of service to the
Church.
SOUTH TOTTENHAM REFUGEE
ALLIANCE
This group, based in the Catholic parishes
of Haringey, next meets 7 to 8.30pm
Thursday, 23rd November, at St John
Vianney church hall, West Green Road.
We have had offers of accommodation for
the Syrian or Iraqi refugee family and we
are now concentrating on expanding the
group and fund-raising. All help or even
just interest counts. For more info please
contact Fr David Walter, 020 800 8374 or
dardaghwalter@gmail.com
FILM NIGHT
The next film night is on the
Sunday 10th December at 5.00pm,
showing Twelve Angry Men.
UK LONDON CATHOLIC WORKER
49 Mattison Road N41BG are having a
Christmas party on Saturday 2nd
December 3-6pm at their house of
hospitality for migrants and refugees.
There will be food, non-alcoholic
refreshments and live music. All are
welcome.
PAX CHRISTI ADVENT PEACE SERVICE
WHEN: 4th December 2017
TIME: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm
WHERE: St Aloysius Church, Phoenix Rd
Kings Cross, London NW1
TRAINING SESSION FOR
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS: LIVING
SIGNS OF HOPE
A one-day conference for all Confirmation
Catechists in the Diocese, led by Sr. Judith
Russi on Saturday, 25th November,
10am-3.30pm at the Centre for Youth
Ministry, Church of St Aloysius, 20
Phoenix Road, NW1 1TA. Cost 10.
Please book your place by email:
catadmin@rcdow.org.uk
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Stanley Road, Tottenham, N15 3HD
APPLYING FOR A PLACE IN ST. JOHN
VIANNEY SCHOOL RECEPTION CLASS
FOR SEPTEMBER 2018
If your child was born between 1st
September 2013 and 31st August 2014
and you wish to make an application for
admission to the Reception Class for
September 2018 you will need to
complete a Haringey on-line form and a St
John Vianney School Supplementary
Information Form (SIF).
The deadline for ALL applications is
MONDAY 15th Jan 2018.
 Entrance Antiphon
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not
of affliction.
You will call upon me, and I will answer you,
and I will lead back your captives from every
place.
First reading
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Psalm 127:1-5
O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Second reading
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep
faithful, and I will give you the crown of
life. Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 25:14-30
Communion Antiphon
To be near God is my happiness,
to place my hope in God the Lord.
MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Mass 9:15am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
Funeral Mass
for the late John Patrick Gorman
Friday at 9:15am
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: from 9:45 am 10:15am
MASS AT THE IRISH CENTRE
Pretoria Road N17 8DX
On Thursday 30th November at 12noon
for all the faithful departed.
Fr Joe to celebrate.
All welcome!
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
The repose of the soul:
Mariusz Rosicki
John Patrick Gorman
Chad Goddard
Patrick Kealy
Margaret Lenihan
RIP
RIP Anniversary:
Patrick Nyland
Special Intentions:
Joan OCallaghan
Helen Shine
Catherine Aherne
Joe Breen
Janice Leckie (Get Well)
Adriane Delaney (Get Well)
Birthday
Maria Dubois
John Mooney (remembrance)
Margaret Villafana (remembrance)
For the sick and those in our parish
Angela & Eduardo Pane, Angelina Boi,
Anne OBrien, Daniel St Guillaume,
Madeleine Jordan, Bernadette Stapleton,
Con Kelleher, Maria Terzaga, Matthew
Stapleton, Sheila Courtney,
Tom Reaney, William Wadhams
NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,
ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
PARISH TEAM
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish
Adm/Secretary
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.