True? A man needs a little madness, or else he never dares cut the rope and be free.
— Nikos Kazantzakis, from Zorba The Greek
From Kathleen Gardiner: Charles R. Walter upright piano. This hand-crafted piano is in the traditional style with a walnut finished cabinet. It features a 40 inch sounding board & is recently tuned. Asking price: $2000 & will negotiate with serious buyer. 972-542-0288
From Frank & Laura Reyes: Plano Community Theater. The dates are Jan. 22,23,24,29,30 and 31 at 7:15pm. The show is called Villian Wore a Dirty Shirt, a Melodrama set around the gold rush era. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door, but that includes beer and wine. As I had mentioned we found that we are much better actors if our audience is good and liquored up. You can call and reserve tickets for $15 and pay for them at the door. Seats are benches, so bring a pillow. 972-422-2575 Want to put together a group with Rosemary & me for Jan. 29?
Picture 1: Noah, no. 58
Picture 2: Emily & Rachel
Picture 3: Jim McCabe, Louie "Federico," Jackie & Bob & Tanya & Maggie McGrath
That's it ! You will see a list of stack's broadcasts,
including the one(s) scheduled in the future.
Just click on the one you want.
Both methods work now. A couple weeks ago I changed the broadcast attributes from Private to Public.
To see a private broadcast you had to know the link, but you can find a public broadcast just by searching for it. You can even Subscribe to Stack's channel.
If anybody thinks this is not a good idea, please let us know.
Readings:
Jeremiah 20, 10-13, All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine.
Psalm 69, Lord in your great love answer me.
Romans 5, 12-15, Through one man sin entered the world.
Matthew 10, 26-33, Do not be afraid.; you are worth more than many sparrows.
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal with his son, "You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car." The boy thought about that for a moment, decided, he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.After about six weeks his father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut." The boy said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.
Dad’s reply:
"Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went!"
What have we here? Mice, turtles, or future choir members trying out? Leo & Emma?
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Emma says, "Me? How could you think that?
Readings:
Samuel 7, 1-16, Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me.
Psalm 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Romans 16, 25-27, To him who can strengthen you.
Luke 1, 26-28, The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.
Choir members? Looks like Leo and Emma, with Ray and Beth.
Community Activities:
1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 19, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. All left over turkeys welcome. The Old Geezer will be there to monitor behavior.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.
Readings: 2 Samuel 7, 1-5, 8-16, The Lord said to King David, 'Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever;' Psalm 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord; Romans 16, 25-27, To him who can strengthen you be glory; Luke 1, 26-38, The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.
Picture Picture 1: Erin & Sienna arrive to light candles
Picture 2: Emma & Sienna
Picture 3: A blanket parade for The Bridge homeless shelter
Picture 4: Greorge Price coordinating the delivery
Picture 5: Brunch Time
Picture 6: The Gang, Jerry, Jo, & Tony
Community Bulletin Board:
A. Schedule of upcoming events: In an attempt to make our Advent special this year, we have invited the community to focus on one gift to the less fortunate each of the 4 Sundays. Thanks for the great response.
December 4, The 2nd of Advent. The gift: Toys. Thanks to Beth & Rob Robinson for coordinating.
December 11, The 3rd of Advent. The gift: Blankets for The Bridge homeless shelter. Thanks to George Price for taking a huge load of blankets.
1. This Sunday, December 18, 4th Advent. The gift:Men's shoes to The Austin Street Shelter.
Also this Sunday, Mike Carrell will share his ideas on the homily and we will have a community reconciliation service. We will explain this Sunday.
December 10, last Saturday, thanks to the large number of our people who helped with the Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. It was a beautiful & touching event.
Bill Hammond sent this note:
I talked to the President of Love for Kids, Todd Van Galen, and he shared with me the following information:
Number of Kids = 2800 to 3000
Number of Volunteers = 850 (35 from Vines)
Number of Buses= 60 plus 12 Va
Number of Coats given out = 850 (by the CPA Society)
Number of Hot Dogs consumed= 4500
Number of Kids Lost= NON
They are always looking for Leaders that can take a role before, during and after the event and if anyone is interested call Todd Van Galen at 214-557-2721.
There should be another picnic in the spring. I'll let everyone know.
2. Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday. Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.
Get money — but stop once in a while to figure what it is costing you to get it. No man gets it without giving something in return. The wise man gives his labor and ability. The fool gives his life.
Bruce Barton (1886 – 1967), American author, advertising executive, and politician
Video: Final Blessing & Hymn
See you Sunday, December 18, 2011
J.S. (214-783-0443)
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
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: 1 Kings 19-21; Psalm 16, You are my Inheritance, O Lord; Galatians 5, 1, 13-18; Luke 9 51-62
Community Bulletin Board:
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: Joan Chittister, an outstanding contemporary nun, writes about the current Rome investigation of religious orders of women, like the Ursulines, St. Josephs, Mercies, etc.: Download Apostolic Visitation 6-23-10
Here is an update on the Collin Co. Adult Clinic, to whom we donate $2000 per month. Started by our Julia Grenier: Download CCAC Profile 6-25-10
True?
All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge.
— Albert Einstein
Picture 1: Lily with mom & dad, grandmother & grandfather
Picture 2: John & Scott, Nina, Abby, & Jon
Picture 3: Formal presentation of the crutches to CCAC & Gayle
Picture 4: Men's Blessing on Father's Day
Picture 5: Sienna
Picture 6: Sigler Elementary School cafeteria, where we convene during the summer. A bright venue.
Mass: Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.
Place: Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence. Time: 9:30
Readings: Acts 9, 26-31; Psalm 22, I will praise You, Lord, in the Assembly of your People; 1 John 3, 18-24; John 15, 1-8
Community Bulletin Board:
Many thanks to the Board and to all who helped us find a back up location for Mass this Sunday. Monday, PISD notified us that facilities would be closed for two weeks because of the flu. Wednesday they fortunately reversed the policy and now are open as usual.
The Annual Anniversary Celebration:May 23, 7:00, as usual, at Fairview Farms & covered dish. Book it. Welcome!!
True? There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein
Picture 1: Ron doing the quarterly report
Picture 2: Sisters: Ellen & Maddie Drake
Picture 3: Welcome to our world, Cole Ryan Webster, arrived Wednesday, son of Erin & Chuck, grandson of Diane & Kent McClurg
Picture 4: Alexandra & Wendy. Alexandra got in the Arts Magnate School
Picture 5: The Donut Shoppe: Teresa, Mikaela, & Kira
