A hundred and fifty years ago there lived a woman named Sono, whose devotion and purity of heart were respected far and wide. One day a fellow Buddhist, having made a long trip to see her, asked, "What can I do to put my heart at rest?"
She said, "Every morning and every evening, and whenever anything happens to you, keep on saying, 'Thanks for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.' "
The man did as he was instructed for a whole year, but his heart was still not at peace. He returned to Sono crestfallen. "I've said your prayer over and over, and yet nothing in my life has changed; I'm still the same selfish person as before. What should I do now?"
Sono immediately said, "Thanks for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever."
On hearing these words, the man was able to open his spiritual eye, and he returned home with a great joy.
Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell
Picture 7: Mike & Rick,
Picture 8: Brunch with Mark & Tom
Picture 9: Kevin with his mom & dad, Connie & John and Charlie
Mass: Coffee & donuts & treats on the house. Welcome!
Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood, Plano 75075, west from Alma, across from Brentwood which runs N-S just behind & west of St. Mark's. We will be here through August 1, while Vines is being renovated.
Time: 9:30; Tony Celebrating
Readings: Deuteronomy 30, 10-14; Psalm 69, Turn to the Lord in Your Need, and You will Live; Colossians 1, 15-20; Luke 10, 25-37
Community Bulletin Board:
Sunday, July 18: Bon Voyage Celebration & brunch feasting Celeste who travels to Switzerland to teach English in a school. A dream being fulfilled.
Take Note: the Sundays through August 1 we will meet at SiglerElementary School, 1400 Janwood, Plano 75075 (corner of Brentwood, just west of Alma).Janwood is the first street south of St. Mark’s.Vines will be undergoing major renovation.
Thoughts on The Church:
From Mirabile Dictu, a bulletin published on line by Corpus, the national organization of married priests, by Eugene Kennedy, June 25, Download If celibacy is such a jewel 7-9-10
True?
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.
Dennis Waitley
Picture 1: Sienna checking us out with her grandmother, Robyn
Picture 2: Bikers Bill & Rob
Picture 3: Barb, Bobby, Warren, & Curtis
Picture 4: Chase checking us out
Picture 5: Rosemary's office courtyard, Fountain Place
Does not every married couple begin their married life by hiking "Rim to Rim? That is, going all the way down the Bright Angel Trail from the South Rim to the river in the bottom of the Canyon, then climbing all the way up to the North Rim, maybe 14 thousand feet total, in one day.
True?
No matter how big and bad you are, when a two year old hands you a toy telephone, you answer it.
Could there be a "crazy gene" in their families. All hiking "Rim to Rim."
See you Sunday.
J.S., 214-783-0443
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JSM Mission-Faith Statement
Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for and challenges spiritual and total growth.
Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.
Acts of the Apostles 1:But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Ephesians 1: May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call,…
Luke 24: And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you;…
Monterosso, Italy
Another Reminder for the Ascension of the Lord, May 29, 2022.
Here are the links for Sunday:
For Zoom ( the video conference, same as last week )
Exodus 16, The whole community grumbled against Moses & Aaron.
Psalm 78, The Lord gave them bread, bread from heaven.
Ephesians 6, You should put away the old self of your former way of life
John 6, My father gives you the true bread from heaven.
Ben, the Spirit Master.
Romeos, Welcome! Jason's Deli, 1:00, Friday, July 30.
All of you who attended Mass on line this past Sunday are welcomed this Sunday. We are circa 40 people. Wear a mask if you feel more comfortable, Even though we request that everyone be vaccinated, wear a mask if you feel more comfortable.
Communion for Gil.
Another Reminder for Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Here are the links for Sunday:
For Zoom ( the video conference, same as last week )