Help wanted and available

Calling all nurses! We need more help at CCAC, please.

From Ron Kovatis: We are in the homestretch for the Operation ACT Clean-up on March 31. Please let me know as soon as possible if you will be participating in the clean-up and the number of additional volunteers and their names, if possible, that you plan to bring to the event. We need to have a count of volunteers to speed the registration process and to order supplies and food. Thanks for your help. Hope to see you on the 31st. Download the flyer.

From Jane Drake: My daughter, Ellen, is looking for employment this summer. She is 14 and has done babysitting for three families, so she has references. She will baby-sit up to two little ones. Depending on where the family is located, I could possibly drop her off or pick her up on my way to/from work in Plano. Best situation would be something 3-5 days a week. (Money is going into her college fund – she just doesn’t know it!) email: Jane.Drake@EDS.com, phone: 972-604-0401.

From Andre Davidson: I would like to tell you about a special family and particularly about a precious little girl named Sadie Davidson. Sadie was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer at the tender age of 4 months old. Her Mom and Dad, Jennifer and Jason Davidson, along with her big brother Quinn and sister Delaney have been at her side since the battle began. Since her diagnosis, Sadie has been in and out of Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas receiving treatment and beginning her aggressive chemotherapy program to battle her disease.

As you might imagine, the emotional stress and strain of dealing with such an illness is traumatic not to mention the financial issues that arise. Throughout this journey the family has received an outpouring of love, support and prayer from friends and family. The Davidson family has a strong faith in God and His love for them and their precious little baby Sadie…it is this FAITH that has sustained them. This family needs a miracle and they are praying for one. While waiting for Sadie’s miracle, there are medical bills and other living expenses that need to be paid.

Now we have an opportunity to help them too. I am playing golf in an upcoming event benefiting The Sadie Davidson Cancer Fund called "Swing for Sadie" which will be held on Monday April 23, 2007 at Eldorado Country Club in McKinney, Texas. This event is a Golf & Tennis Marathon and I will be playing 100 holes of golf in one day! I am asking you to sponsor me for every hole of golf that I play. (For example, if you would like to sponsor me at $1.00 per hole…your donation would be for a flat amount of $100). Any amount small or large will help me raise funds for Sadie.

This isn’t a typical fundraiser that has high costs and small results. I hope that you’ll be able to contribute some amount so as to keep me motivated when I approach my 70th or 80th hole! All contributions must be received on or before 04/23/2007 in order to count for this event. A fund for the family has been set up through Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. All of your donations are tax-deductible. Any amount that you would be willing to contribute would be greatly appreciated. To donate securely online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or online check, just click on the following link: https://www.miraclegolfconcepts.com/donate.php?p=221&e=51

Again, thanks for your consideration, support and most of all your generosity. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

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    Reminder for Sunday, February 11, 2018, 6th Ordinary Time

     

     

      Wyndamites

    The Wyndhamites, Claire, Ron, Lynda & Tom & Barb.  Welcome! 

     

     

    Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.  

    Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade

    Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

     

      The Guys 2

     

     

    The Guys, John, Mike, & Bill.

     

     

    Readings:

    Leviticus 13, 1-2, 44-46,  If a  man is leprous, the priest shall declare him unclean

    Psalm 32,  I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble.

     Corinthians 10, 31-11, Whatever you do, do for the glory of God.

    Mark 1, 40-45, A leper came to Jesus

     

     

    The girls

     

     

    The girls, Geri, Cathy, & Judy.

     

     

    Community Activities:  

     

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 9, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  

    JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), March Luncheon, TBA

     

     

    Dickenson Trip:  February 23- March 3

     

     

      Music 1

     

     

    The Best Music, Shonda, Ben, & David

     

     

    What is going on in Our Catholic World:

    1   First mistake by Francis, National Catholic Reporter, January 24, 555 words.   Download FRANCIS' FIRST MISTAKE 2-8-18

     

     

     

    No touch Our Fr.

     

    No touch Our Father, thanks to the flu.

     

     

    True?

    One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well if one has not dined well.

    Virginia Woolf 

     

      Communion 1

     

     

    Communion with Cindy & Jan.


     

    See you Sunday.

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Gluten-free

     

     

    This is a Full Service Community, like gluten-free birthday cupcakes.

     

     

    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.

     

     

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    We Sing, too!

  • Saturday-Sunday Bulletin # 2, April 4-5, 2020

    Special Notice: 9:30 Sunday Morning, our usual time for gathering together, we hope to present an on-line reflective Sunday Mass.   More info to come.  Prepare thyself, no laughter, please!

     

    Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5, 2002, Palm Sunday

     

     

    : Paws

     

    Reading 1

     

    The Lord be with you.                                                                                 

    A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew

    When they neared Jerusalem, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her.  Untie her and bring them to me.  If anyone asks what you’re doing, say, ‘The Master needs them!’  He will send them with you.”

    This is the full story of what was sketched earlier by the prophet Zechariah:

    “Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion!  Raise the roof, Daughter  Jerusalem!   

    Your king is coming!  A good king who makes all things right,

    A humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey.”

    The disciples went and did exactly what Jesus told them to do.  They led the donkey and colt out, laid some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted.  Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their garments down on the road, giving him a royal welcome.  Others cut branches from the trees and threw them down as a welcome mat.  Crowds went ahead and crowds followed, all of them calling out, “Hosanna to David’s son!” “Blessed is he who comes in God’s name!”  “Hosanna in highest heaven!”

    As he made his entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, “What’s going on here? Who is this?”

    The parade crowd answered, “This is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth in Galilee.”

    [Procession to the Table for Mass]

     

     

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    Reading 2

    A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 50

     

    GOD has given me a well-taught tongue, so I know how to encourage tired people.

    He wakes me up in the morning, he opens my ears to listen, as one ready to take orders.

    GOD opened my ears, and I didn’t go back to sleep, didn’t pull the covers back over my head.

    I followed orders, stood there and took it while they beat me, held steady while they pulled out my beard.

    I didn’t dodge their insults, and faced them as they spit in my face.

            And GOD stays right there and helps me, so I’m not disgraced.

    Therefore I set my face like flint, confident that I’ll never regret this.

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    A Reading from the Letter to the Philippians

            Sisters and brothers:  Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself.  He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what.  Not at all. 

    When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity, and took on the status of a slave, became human!  Having become human, he stayed human.  It was an incredibly humbling process.  He didn’t claim special privileges.  Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then a selfless and obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.

            Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.

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    The Matthew Passion:

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     Life, A Circle?

    Today, Wednesday, April 1, Rosemary & I signed away our home on Tulip Lane, looking to downsize.  It surprised me that the signing was to take place on Rosedale Avenue & Snider Plaza, in University Park.  I was born one street north, on Milton, & one of my best childhood buddies, Pete Wacks, lived one block west on Rosedale.   It was  surprisingly moving to sign away our house in the place where it all began in 1940.  A Circle?

     

     

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

     

    For all who have contracted Corona-Virus,

        We pray for care and healing.

    For those who are particularly vulnerable,

        We pray for safety and protection.

    For all who experience fear or anxiety,

        We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

    For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,

        We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

    For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

        We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

    For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,

        We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

    For our brothers and sisters around the world,

        We pray for shared solidarity.

    For public officials and decision-makers,

        We pray for wisdom and guidance.

    Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.

        Grant peace.

        Grant comfort.

        Grant healing.

        Be with us, Lord.

    Amen

     

    Sent to me by Alison who received it from a friend

     

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    Reminder for Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2nd Eaaster

    Emma-Beth

     

    "Happy Easter," say Emma and her mom, Beth.

     

     

    Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made. 

    Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack,  John Cade  & Mike homilizing.

    Place: Legacy Charter School,  601 Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

     

    Cody-Shonda

     

    Shonda & Cody along with Olivia and Ben.

     

     

    Readings: 

    Acts of the Apostles, 5, 12-16,  Peter said, "we are witnesses of all."

    Psalm 118,  Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love is everlasting.

    Revelation 1, 9-11, 12-13, 17-19, I, John, found myself on the Island of Patmos

    John 20, 19-31, Jesus appears to the apostles in the upper room.

     

    Biedas

    Any couple who does The Boston (though not this past week) has got to be crazy, witness Paul & Carrie.

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 26, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

     

    Betsy

     

    Betsy, even though you cannot eat our Easter Communion Bread this year, God thinks you & your dad are The Best (Your Grandma, too).  Thanks for making your debut with us this morning.

     

     

    JULIETTE LUNCHEON: May 4.

    Hi Everyone,

    Enjoy Lunch at Amoretto’s on Friday, May 3rd at 12:30. We will be dining on an Italian lunch. The food is very good and very reasonable.  Lunch includes a great salad and wonderful garlic rolls.

    I discovered this restaurant about 8 months ago and we have been back 5 times and never disappointed. It gets even better, it is a BYOB.  Please join us for a fun lunch. I do have to make reservations. This is a small restaurant. Please let me know if you can come.

    Amoretto’s Italian Restaurant

    101 Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano

     

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    Yes, they are truly our beloved Gerwer Quads along with their tremendous dad, Robbie & their granddad, Bob.

     

    For most of you who will be coming Central Expressway, exit
    Spring Creek Parkway go left (West) and make the first right into the Spring Creek strip shopping area.  Amoretto’s faces Spring Creek. It is one minute from Central Expressway.  Hope to see everyone.

     

    Marilyn,   972-491-7068

     

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    Our Father.

     

    TRUE?

    Surfboards

     

     

     

    What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church?  Like…

    1.    Benedict on the Catholic Church scandals, (wow!) https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/benedict

     

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    Easter Peace, Everybody.

     

    See you Sunday,  

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Bunnny

     

    Who Let That Critter Out On The Playground??

     

    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.

     

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    Happy Easter Week, Everybody.

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    Sunday Homily, August 28, 22nd Sunday Ordinary, C

    Readings:

    Sirach  3, 17-18, 20 28-29,  My child, conduct your affairs with humility.

    Psalm 68,  God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.

    Hebrews 12, 5-7, 18-19,    You have approached Mount Zion

    Luke 14, 13-18,  When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, & the blind.

     

    Buddy

     

    Buddy says, "Hi, Folks, Welcome in."

     

    Sirach observations

    Author :  The author is Sirach or Joshua, a Jewish scribe.  The book of 51 chapters is one of the “in between books,”  more or less 12 of them.  In other words, their genuiness is questioned.  The Catholic Church accepts them; the Protestants don’t. 

    Date:  about 200 years before Christ. 

     

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    Tori, too, says, "Good Morning, Everybody, Come in."

     

     

    Subject:   Ethics, norms for good Jewish living.  For example, “Do not compliment a person on his good looks,” (11, 2), or “Never abandon an old friend; you will never find a new one who can take his place,” (9, 10), or “Friendship is like wine, it gets better as it gets older,” (9, 10), or Don’t prevent the poor from making a living, or keep them waiting in their need,” (4,1).

    Today’s subject:  Humility.

    Sources: Good News Bible

     

    Hebrews:  The last week for this work, hooray!

     

    Hotter 8-30-13

     

    Anybody want to go for a nice 100 mile bike ride?

     

    Invite the poor, the crippled, and the lame.

    Rosemary asked me Friday afternoon how come I so look forward to riding 100 miles in the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred.  At the time we were driving to Wichita Falls to grab a place on the floor on one of 5 racquet ball courts of the YMCA.  For $30 you can put your air mattress anywhere in the building and in the morning a simple breakfast is provided. 

    I thought about why I so look forward to this even and came up with 3  big reasons.  Here they are.

     

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    Want a bike?  Over  500 to choose from.  These bike are being stored for the night on the 4th floor gym of the Wichita Falls YMCA.  The owners are skattered all around the building on the floor on their air mattresses.   A deal for $30.

     

    First, motivation to get into good shape.  I eat healthily, we ride around White Rock together, I do spin classes, and I get my weight where I would like it to stay all year.  Events like this energize me.

    In fact, now that the event has passed, I feel like a good friend has departed.  I wonder what next will energize me.  Actually, I do look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, but these events do not energize me to eat healthy and work out extra.

     

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    Mile 30 rest stop.  My favorite.  The women volunteers bake dozens of about 5 varieties of cookies and hand them out.   Their hospitality is over the edge.

     

     

    Secondly, there is an esprit about the 100 miles.  I spent more time this year at the rest stops.  There are about 10 of them on the 100 miles.  Everything is free, water, gatoraide, varieties of cut up fruit, and cookies.  And over the top hospitality. 

    I was talking with one of the lady volunteers at mile 40.  She was walking around among a couple hundred riders holding a tray of cookies and handing them out.  She told me that all the workers are volunteers and that she, as one of the volunteer coordinators, has to turn volunteers away, so many want to help out.  These are people from Wichita Falls, older folks, middle agers, lots of high school kids, and even some small kids.  She said, too, that people look forward to the August event all year long.

     

    Mile 50

     

    Mile 40 rest stop.  Not to be outdone by their neighbor volunteers, these ladies for the first year also provided home made cookies.  It is really hard on us riders.  The women walk around with trays of cookies.  Also, at this rest stop volunteers stand on the edge of the road and offer to hold your bike while you visit the port-o-potty and eat cookies.  More over the edge hospitality.

     

     

     

    Finally, in line with the gospel about inviting everybody to your party, this party has them all.  Young and old.  I saw some very young kids riding.  And I may have been one of the oldest at 76.  There are men, there are women.  There are whites, blacks, and in betweens.  For me it is beautiful example of the American experience of unity among many.

    What experiences do you have that energize you? 

     

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    Mile 78 rest stop.  My second favorite, not because of a lack of hospitality, but because of the shade from a large grove of pecan trees.  You see a lot of gassed riders at this rest stop.  For them cots and cold, wet towels are provided, along with all the other fruits, Clif bars, shot blocks, and foods.  At mile 50 this year even hot dogs were provided with all the fixings.  You pay $35, and all this is for the rider.  Everybody is welcome to this party.

     

     

     

     

     

  • 12th Sunday, Ordinary time, 6-20-2021

    Job 38, Who shut within doors the sea?

    Psalm 107, Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.    

    2 Corinthians 5, Whoever is in Christ is a new creation.

    Mark 4, He woke up and said to the sea, "Be quiet."

     

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    Welcome back home Jan & Charlie after a whole year.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,  Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   John & Connie Dougherty & Buddy, our candle blesser

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,    Mike and David and Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

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    Welcome Home, Shonda, so  good to see you & Ben both leading the community singing.

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 12th Ordinary 06-20-21

     

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    Thanks for excellent reading, Connie.

     

    Homily by Cade:

    Download Homily by Cade 6-20-21

     

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    You, too, John, thanks for superb reading.

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Alan Stryker;   For Candice Taht, friend of Mary Hall;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique & Frank with shingles;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy, 

     

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    Happy Birthday, Mary.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 4 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Happy Anniversary, Barb & Warren.

     

    Birthdays:   Bernadette, hold for 27th;  Mary Esparza, from last week, Harper, 10, Rick Urbanczyk, 69

    Anniversaries:  Warren & Barb Wittik (42nd).   Sandra Pratt & Chuck 

     

     

    Community Finances,   June 20, 2021

    Expenses: $  825.00

    Outreach: $  475.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Peace, Everybody.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Loving God, through the gift of our fathers, you reveal your wisdom, love and care.

    Continue to bless and guide these holy men you have given to us in our lives.

    Support them in their call to lead holy lives of faithfulness, respect and integrity.

    May their witness of faith and love shine from them and on their children and families giving hope and encouragement to all.

    Bless them for all the ways they lift their children to achieve their dreams. 

    Bless them for their sacrifice, their forgiveness and their guidance.

    Bless grandfathers, uncles, brothers, cousins, teachers and coaches who have shown us love and support.

    For those fathers who have lost a child or spouse, give them your loving touch of healing consoling them with your gentle care.

    For those fathers who have gone before us, bring them to your eternal banquet of joy and peace; bring them the fullness of union with you and communion with us as we remember their love for us. Amen.

    Adapted from Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS

    Happy Father’s Day

     

     

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    Fathers' Day Blessing from The Community

     

    Shonda's concert on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 3:00.  Dallas Frontiers of Flight Museum.  Air National Guard Band of the Southwest

     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

          Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.  

          Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230