ST.

JOHN VIANNEY 4 Vincent Road, London N15 3QH

Parish Office: 020 8888 5518
CHURCH E-mail: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk
WEST GREEN Website: stjohnvianneywestgreen.co.uk

7th /8th March 2020 Yet it was at this very point that Jesus
2nd SUNDAY OF LENT began to understand that He had to go to
Jerusalem, despite the suffering that
Change.
awaited him there. A week after He first
It’s an interesting part of life. Things announced this to the disciple, we have the
change for better or for worse, and some Transfiguration. Jesus was transfigured,
changes make no difference at all. Some ‘transformed’, and “His face shone like the
things are easy to change, others can seem sun.” I’d like to think that it was at this
impossibly difficult. Some changes are easy point that Jesus fully acknowledged the
to accept, others are painful. Some of us cross that was to come, and His
seek to constantly change things in our transformation was due to the fact that He
lives, others prefer stability and want the was ready to face it with courage and
least changes possible and. At times we are strength, trusting in the love of His Father!
excited about a change and can’t wait for
Is life not mostly about learning how to
that ‘something new’, other times we fear
face changes? We are constantly needing
the ‘unknown’. We love it, we hate it. We
to adapt and adjust to changes in our
welcome it, we reject it. Yet however we
environment: a new school, new home,
feel about it, there is no denying that it is a
new country, new people, new language,
fact of life, from the very first moment of
new job, new state of life, new viruses...!
existence until the end of time.
We can face each one of these changes
Today’s readings speak to me very much of with anguish, fear, anxiety, despair... or we
these changes. There was Abram in Haran, can learn to confront it with courage and
living a comfortable and rich life with his strength, in faith, hope and love.
wife, when God told him, “Leave your
We ask for God’s grace in this season of
country.” It seemed like the most illogical
Lent – that it may be a time for each one of
thing to do – why should he risk losing it all
us to continue growing in wisdom and
to embark on this journey to the unknown?
maturity, allowing for changes to make us
He didn’t even have any idea at that point
into a better person!
where this ‘promised land’ was! Yet in faith
God bless! Sr. Devy
and trust, Abram took on the challenge,
and ended up becoming the father of a
great nation.

In the Gospel, we have the Transfiguration

of Jesus. Perhaps a bit of context is needed
here: there was Jesus, living his mission to
the full by preaching, performing miracles,
healing and gaining followers. He was at
the height of His ministry, with Peter finally
professing Him to be the Son of the living
God. He could’ve continued this ‘easy’ life.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
We pray for the repose of the soul of:
LAST SUNDAY!
PAMELA FAULKNER, RIP
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES Her Funeral Mass will take place here on
2019-2020 Wednesday, 11th March 2020 at 9.15am.
For more information, contact the SIMON CLITES BICAR, RIP
office or Sr. Devy on 07455 544 065 His Funeral Mass will take place here on
Thursday, 19th March 2020 at 9.15am.
SUNDAY MORNING CATECHISM MARIA OLIVEIRA, RIP
th
Next session: Sunday, 15 March, 10am Her Funeral Mass will take place here on
plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am. Thursday, 26th March 2020 at 10.00am.

We remember their respective families

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME and friends in our prayers.
May they rest in peace.
Next session: Saturday, 25th April, 10am
plus Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
YEAR OF THE WORD 2020
FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME The God who Speaks: Matthew’s Gospel

First Reconciliation Day: Please read a little passage of the gospel

Friday, 13th March, 3:30pm - 4:30pm each day as we journey with Matthew
during this Year of the Word and rediscover
Thanksgiving Liturgy and celebration: the story of the life, death and resurrection
Saturday, 14th March, 12pm – 1:30pm of Jesus Christ and his teaching.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT – THANK YOU!
Next session: Saturday, 21st March.
We thank all our Confirmation Candidates
This is a FULL DAY OF RETREAT. who hosted the FairTrade “BIG BREW” last
All candidates are to meet at 8:45am Sunday and all parishioners who
at the Turnpike Lane Tube Station. contributed to the event. Special thanks to
Isobel who donated FairTrade items for the
hampers. We raised £331.00 – well done!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
Next session: Saturday, 28th Mar, 4:00pm CAFOD LENT FAMILY FAST DAY
This Lent, please support the life-saving
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS work of local experts like Sister Consilia in
Zimbabwe who gives vital medication at
If you would like to have your child
her health centre. These experts are the
baptised in May 2020 or later, please
hands that reach people living in the most
contact the Parish Office or Sr. Devy to
remote places. Please give what you can in
make the necessary arrangements.
the Retiring Collection this Sunday 7th/8th
Note that we cannot confirm any baptism
March. Thank You.
dates or booking until we receive all the
paperwork required.
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE
SANDWICH MAKING (PREPARATION): Couples who are planning to get married
on Fri. 13th Mar. 2020 after 9:15am Mass. this year are reminded that the
Pre-Marriage Course takes place
Next SOUP RUN: Group D this Sunday 8th March 1:00pm - 4:00pm
at 4.30pm on Sat, 14th Mar 2020 in the Parish Hall.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Stations of the Cross:
Saturday, 30th May 2020 at 3pm
Fridays at 7.30pm Westminster Cathedral
[13th, 20th, 27th Mar
& 3rd Apr] If you are celebrating a 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th,
40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60)
Passover Meal: wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage
Wednesday 1st April at 7.30pm in 2020 and would like to attend this mass
in the Parish Hall. with the Cardinal, please give your Parish
Tickets available at the back of the church. Priest / Parish Office the following details
before 31st March: husband and wife’s
names, wedding date, full postal address
JOURNEYING WITH THE BIBLE and email (or telephone if no email)

A series of talks for the Year of the Word

on the Bible. The next session is ‘The Major ST. JOHN VIANNEY NURSERY
Themes of the Old Testament’, on
If you wish to apply for a Nursery place for
Tue, 10th Mar at 7:00pm-8:30pm September 2020 at St John Vianney
Vaughan House, 46 Francis St. SW1P 1QN School, please come and collect an
Suggested donation £5. application pack from the school office.
Please register at livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk Address: Stanley Rd, Tottenham N15 3HD
Telephone: 020 8889 8421

ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION
ST. MARTIN OF PORRES
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage Dinner/Social CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sunday 15th March, 5:00pm to 9.00pm We are looking to appoint a teacher to
Ticket – £10 per Adult; £5 child (primary cover the maternity leave of our Year 1
school to age 10); pre-school/baby – free. class teacher.
Tickets available at the back of the church. Job shares, NQTs and full time teachers are
all welcome to apply to work in our happy
school with our delightful pupils. Please
THE ALPHA COURSE contact the school office for further details.
Tel: 0208 361 1445 / Email:
Following a successful run admin@st-martinporres.haringey.sch.uk
in 2019, Alpha will be back
in April (after Easter) for
those who missed out! PLANNING GIVING & GIFT AID
Join us for an evening of sharing over a OFFERTORY ENVELOPES for
meal, a video talk and group discussions 2020-2021.
We thank all those who support our parish
on life and faith.
through the weekly loose plate offerings,
If you are interested or are able to give a offertory envelopes and Standing Orders.
hand in running the sessions, either to From next weekend we will be giving out the
prepare food or be part of the group 2020-2021 envelopes for your offertory
discussion, please join our preparation donations.
meeting on Tue, 17th March at 7:15pm

Everyone is welcome – you don’t have to SETTLEMENT SCHEME FOR EU CITIZENS

be part of the Parish – so pass the word!
The deadline for applications is
You can sign up on the form at the back of
30th June 2021.
the Church or contact Phil & Joe Di Leo on
See full details at the back of the church.
0208 889 4979 or pndileo@btinternet.com.
 MASS & SERVICE TIMES THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
Monday 9:15am
The repose of the soul
Tuesday 9:15am John Danaher
Wednesday 9:15am[Funeral of the Joyce Kirton
late Pamela Faulkner] Maria Oliveira
Martin McLoughlin
Thursday 9:15am Pamela Faulkner
Friday 9:15am Patrick Cleary
Pearl Dhanukdharrisingh
Saturday 9:15am
Simon Clites Bicar
6pm (Vigil Mass)
Teresa Carmelita Fernandes
Sunday 9:00am
11:00am RIP Anniversary
Margaret Toher
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Phyllis O’Brien
Saturday 9:45am – 10:15am
Special Intentions
Christina
ADORATION
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT The Family of Maria Oliveira
The Family of Pamela Faulkner
Tuesdays – after 9:15am Mass The Family of Pearl Dhanukdharrisingh
st
1 Friday of the month – 7:30pm The Family of Simon Bicar
st
1 Sunday of the month – after 11am Mass The Family of Teresa Fernandes

STATIONS OF THE CROSS And for all the sick and those in our
Fridays [during Lent] 7:30pm parish

ROSARY NAMES NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE

LISTED IN OUR BOOK OF INTENTIONS
Weekdays at 8:45am (before mass)
First Saturday of the month at 3:00pm

MORNING TEAS /COFFEE

(in the Parish Hall)
Sundays, after 9am and 11am Masses
Thursdays, after the 9:15am Mass Matt 17:1-9
Meditate
PARISH TEAM Jesus climbs up a mountain with some of
his friends and there he is transfigured. In
Fr. Joe Ryan, Parish Priest a few weeks we will contemplate him going
Sr. Devy Pranadjaja, Parish Sister up another mountain on which his face will
Germaine Ng Ying, Parish Admin/Secretary be disfigured. The experiences of light help
us go through experiences of darkness in
our lives.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Tues- Fri: 10am-12noon & 1pm-4pm Act

The disciples had to remember the
To make an appointment, revelation of God’s face in order to confront
phone: 0208 888 5518 or the Cross. At times we have to remind
email: westgreen@rcdow.org.uk ourselves and others God’s blessings in
order to stand firm in the moment of trial.
We cannot guarantee to have anyone
Consider if someone close to you needs
available outside of these hours.
that sort of encouragement.