30th Sunday ORDINARY TIME Dear Parishioners, In today’s Gospel, we see another aspect of prayer. Last week we considered prayer of THANKSGIVING– gratitude to God and one another. Jesus tells the story of two different men who went up to … Continue reading
(17-21 October 2022) We had a most wonderful 5 days at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. We were able to participate in all the celebrations – Masses, Blessed Sacrament – Torchlight Processions. We lit a candle for all … Continue reading
29TH Sunday ORDINARY TIME Dear Parishioners, When I reflect on the scriptures today, words and phrases come to mind, like: PERSEVERANCE, ENDURANCE, PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH, not giving up; stamina, patience, will power … just a few to start with!! This … Continue reading
Please note the office hours will be very limited from Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 2022 Off on a Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes We apologise for any inconvenience caused, If it is urgent please send an email to westgreen@rcdow.org.uk … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, The miracles of God or the God of miracles? Last Sunday Jesus spoke to us about the strength of our faith, and that if it is like a mustard seed, we can do marvellous things. In today’s Gospel … Continue reading
Saturday, 05th November at 12noon here at St John Vianney Church; followed by reception in the parish hall. If you know of someone who is sick and housebound and would like to attend, please contact Germaine on 020 8888 5518 … Continue reading
Readers’ Retreat: Sat, 15th Oct from 4pm – 5:45pm Eucharistic Ministers’ Retreat: Sat, 22nd Oct from 10am – 12noon Catechists’ Retreat: Sat, 22nd Oct from 4pm – 5:45pm Readers; Eucharistic Ministers and Catechists wishing to attend the respective retreats, please … Continue reading
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners, All three readings today, speak of FAITH. The first reading is part of a dialogue between God and the prophet, Habakkuk, who complains about injustices he sees about him and God doesn’t intervene. … Continue reading
Make time to spend a quiet moment with God in any of the following events run by the Verbum Dei missionaries: Thank God on Friday (Eucharistic Adoration)Friday, 7th October (7:30pm-9:00pm) Day Retreat (at the Spirituality Centre)Saturday, 8th October (10am-3pm) For … Continue reading
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners, “The Lord …. loves the just”, says our psalm today, inviting us to meet this God who loves justice so that we too can be lovers and builders of justice. In today´s Gospel … Continue reading
DAILY MASS READINGS
Unplug the phone charger. According to O2 only 5% of the energy used by the UK’s mobile phone chargers is actually used to charge phones. The other 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions just go into the atmosphere.
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