Reminder for Sunday 12-18-11, 4th Advent

Mass: Coffee & juice & specials on the house

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with Stack.  Welcome. 

Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.

Erin & Sienna 12-16-11

Emma & Sienna 12-16-11


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.   

Blanket Parade 12-16-11

George 12-16-11
 
                                                                                                                                                                                           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        

Brunch Time 12-16-11
 

The Gang 12-16-11

                                                                                            
 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. 

Buses 12-16-11

Gleasons 12-16-11
 

 

 

    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. 

Mary Ellen 12-16-11

Jan 12-16-11

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.

 Maureen 12-16-11

 

Judy 12-16-11

 

   2.  Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday.  Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.    

 M. Carrell 12-16-11

 

Picture 7:    Some of the 60 buses 

Picture 8:    The Gleasons, Jerry, Joan, & T.J.  

Picture 9:    Mary Ellen preparing lunch    

Picture 10:   Jan preparing lunch 

Picture 11:    Maureen writing on The Wall  

Picture 12:    Judy

Picture 13:    Mike Carrell   

What's going on in our Catholic World:

     1.  Future of American Catholicism, America, December 12, Download AMERICA 12-16-11   

 

Mike 12-16-11

John & Jean 12-16-11
                        

Picture 14:    Mike Miller

Picture 15:    John & Jean 

Picture 16:    Linda & Rick Cardenas 
 

True?

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

 Linda & Rick 12-16-11
 

  Video: Final Blessing & Hymn

 

  See you Sunday,  December 18, 2011

 J.S. (214-783-0443)

  

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      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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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