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)
7th / 8th OCTOBER 2017
TWENTY SEVENTH DAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Parishioners,

We have two stories of vineyards today. From

Isaiah, Let me sing to my friend the song of his love for
his vineyard. The story tells us that God cared for his people as a good gardener cares for
his vineyard. It is the story of Gods love for his people, yet they did not respond to his love
only some grapes were produced.

The Gospel story from Jesus is even sadder. Not only did the tenants fail to produce
the harvest, but they thrashed, humiliated and killed the servants of the owner of the
vineyard even his own son! We see the implications of the story. God is the vineyard
owner. Everything is presented to the tenants, the people of Israel in fact ourselves. The
servants are the prophets and Jesus is the son.

We are part of the story. We have been given every good gift by God as a human race.
We are made STEWARDS of all that God has given us. His gifts are given into our safe
keeping we do not own them; we are only caretakers! We need to ask ourselves: Am I a
good steward of all that God has given me?

As a human race, there is a lot to be desired. We kill and thrash one another; we force
6 million out of their homes as refugees; we allow millions to starve; we over use resources;
we pollute the air, land and sea; our actions and life styles do not help the hopes of future
generations. This is the challenge of Pope Francis, Laudato Si the Care of our Common
home we need to heed its contents and try to respond accordingly. This was the attempt
during this creation season, leading up to the Feast of St Francis, who is our example to all
of us to care for the beautiful creation God has given us.

CAFOD: As we respond generously to this collection today, we are in fact helping our
brothers and sisters in need and responding to the Gospel message.

WELCOME to Fr David Ardagh-Walter (retired from Tollington Park), will be helping

out while I am away. Also Mgr. Tom Egan, retired at Wood Green will also help out; many
thanks to both priests. Im looking forward to seeing my nephew and his family and lots of
American cousins.

SCHOOL FORMS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS can be still sorted while I am away.
Germaine and Sr. Devy have a master plan!

Thats all for now, have a good week. Fr Joe.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY SUNDAY MORNING
IN LAST SUNDAYS COLLECTIONS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For Children attending State Schools
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED If you wish to enrol your child/children
SACRAMENT for the 2017/2018 Programme in
Tuesdays after our 9:15am Mass preparation for:
1) Pre- Communion (age 6-7);
TEAS / COFFEE 2) First Communion (age 8 and
In the Parish Hall after (Sun.) 9am and above);
11am Masses (Volunteers needed to 3) Post Communion (children who
help out) already had their First Communion):
please take a REGISTRATION FORM
PARISH OUTREACH SOUP RUN from the BLACK FOLDER on the shelf at
The next Soup Run is on Sat. 13th Oct: the BACK of the CHURCH - fill it in;
Group D attach copies of Birth and Baptism
Volunteer Driver & Helpers needed Certificates of the child and return as
soon as possible to the Parish Office, 4
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES Vincent Road.
All activities take place in the Parish
Hall. Any enquiries please contact NOTE CHANGE IN THE PROGRAMME:
Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 or The Religious Instruction programme
Parish Office on 020 8888 5518 for 2017-2018 will be held on
SUNDAYS 10am 10.55am.
2017-2018
Session Two Sunday 8th October,
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
Session Three Sunday 15th October at
REGISTRATION
10am in the Parish Centre
Thanks to all who have registered for
the parish programmes. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME ADULTS (RCIA):
Next Session: Sat, 14th Oct. 2017, If you are interested in preparing for
10am in Hume Hall your First Communion, Confirmation or
Leaders Meeting: Sat 14th Oct, 11:15am exploring your faith, please complete an
Mass: Sun. 15th Oct, 11am at Church application form available at the back
of the church and contact the Parish
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME Office.
Next session: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 at The programme started on
3.30pm in Hume Hall, followed by mass 7th OCTOBER 17 Jubilee Hall:
at 6pm. 4.00-5:45pm - Followed by 6pm Mass.
THE CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM The next session on 21st October 17
If you would like to have your child
baptised on the 14th October or later, PARISH FILM NIGHT
the next session will be on Monday 9th The next film night on Sunday 15th
and 23rd Oct 17 at 7.30pm in the Parish October at 5pm showing
Hall. The Quiet Man,
Please contact the Parish Office to book about an American who returns to
your place on the course. Ireland and falls in love."
LIVESIMPLY GROUP ORGANISED WALK prayer (starts 10th Oct.)
in Downhills Park today, For more information, please see the
Sunday 8th October after the 11.00 Mass notice board at the back of the church.
in solidarity with the poor.
We meet in the churchyard after the HOUSING A SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY.
11am Mass. There will be a meeting this Thursday
12th October from 7pm to 9pm
MARIA GARDELLA RIP (probably shorter) in the small hall of
The Funeral Mass for the late Maria St John Vianney's, West Green Road, for
Gardella, RIP will take place here, at St volunteers for a support group. The group
John Vianney on Thursday 12th October at is required by the Home Office and
10.15am with visiting celebrant, Haringey Council in order to sponsor and
Fr David Barnes. provide practical support (e.g. finding a
Our prayers and sympathies to her family. G.P., schools, language, furniture etc.) for
CAFOD works a refugee family. For more info contact Fr
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day David Walter, 0208 800 8374 or
Collection this weekend [email protected].
CAFOD works with poor communities
overseas on our behalf, helping them to THANK GOD ON FRIDAY
tackle poverty and injustice. Make time to spend a moment alone with
Last Friday was Harvest Fast Day. Please God in thanksgiving, prayer and adoration
return your Fast Day envelope this on
weekend, with your donation to 13 October from 7:30-9pm in St John
th

CAFOD. Vianney Church.

Thank you so much for your continued There will be a short talk, adoration and
support and generosity music led by the Verbum Dei Missionaries.
All welcome!
INSIGHT (INTO LIFE AND LOVE)
Following the courses of Bible Timeline, OPEN DAYS & EVENINGS
Mary and Epic: Church History, this course Please find information about open days
offers an insight into fundamental truths and evenings at the back of the church
of Christian faith through prayer, study of for: Our Ladys Convent High School; St
scripture passages, philosophical and Ignatius College, Greig City Academy
theological reflection and faith sharing. and St Thomas More Catholic School
Deepen your faith, and share it with CAFOD works

others! ~~ CHURCH CAR PARK ~~

Join us weekly, either on Please note our car park
Tuesdays (7.30-9.00pm) or CAN ONLY FACILITATE THE MAXIMUM
Wednesdays (10.00-11.30am) in OF 17 CARS and NO MORE. For Health
Jubilee Hall. and Safety reasons, we ask
Cost: 20 for study materials. parishioners/visitors to use their
To register or for more information, discretion when using the church car park
contact Sr. Devy on 07403 784463 for the safety of all attending Mass by, not
or sign up at the back of the church. blocking the gates into the church yard,
church steps or the black gate at the side of
RETREAT/WORKSHOP the church. parking space, depriving
Walking with Jesus a 5-week course on parishioners who are attending Mass
parking space.
 Entrance Antiphon
Within your will, O Lord, all things are THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
established, and there is none that can resist The repose of the soul:
your will. For you have made all things, the Sr. Agnes Kearney
heaven and the earth, and all that is held within Anne Keating
the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all. Nellie Rodgers
Brenda Peterson
First reading
Rita Miller (sister of Dolores Rowley)
Isaiah 5: 1-7
John Nolan
Psalm 79
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. RIP
Second reading RIP Anniversary:
Philippians 4: 6-9 Annie B Callaghan
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Special Intentions:
I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have Donors Special Intentions
made known to you everything I have William & Ana Wadhams
learnt from my Father. Madeleine Holmes
Alleluia! Ernest Carrott
The Sista Family
Gospel Dolores Rowley
Matthew 21: 33-43
Communion Antiphon Birthday
The Lord is good to those who hope in him, Pamela Anomneze
to the soul that seeks him. Alyna Ng Ying Kalawan

MASS & SERVICE TIMES For the sick and those in our parish
Mass 9:15am Anne OBrien, Madeleine Jordan,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Bernadette Stapleton, Con Kelleher,
Matthew Stapleton,
Thursday 10:15am Sheila Courtney
Funeral for the late Maria Gardella

Saturday: 9:15am Communion Service NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE,

ARE LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS.
(Sat.) 6pm;
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

PARISH TEAM
Tues to Fri 10am-12noon, 1pm-4pm
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest To make an appointment
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister Phone: 0208 888 5518 or email
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Adm/Secretary [email protected]
We cannot guarantee to have anyone available outside
of these hours.