Reminder for Sunday, December 2, 2012, 1st Advent

Sirach 3: God sets a father in honor over his children;  a mother’s authority he
confirms over her sons.
Colossians 3: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Matthew 2:  Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, Out of Egypt I called my son.

The Readers for Christmas Eve Mass

An anonymous philosopher wrote once: “Anywhere is paradise; it’s up to you.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Another Reminder for The Holy Family, December 28, 2025
Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
Passcode: 412993

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at
The ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

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.

Second Sunday, Ordinary Time

Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made) & juice on the house

Place: Vines High School on 15th between Customer and Independence

Readings: Isaih 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11

Grace & Marsha say, "Welcome in, Folks, if nothing else, we got coffee and pastries."

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.

Sandra kindly informing Jim and Sue that they make a mess, the mop and bucket is just behind them.

Readings:

Acts 10,  34, 37-43  You know what has happened all over Judea.

Psalm 18,    This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Corinthians 5, 6-8,   A little yeast leavens all the dough.

 John  20, 11-18,  Mary Magdalen.

Cupcake of The Week to Barb for her birthday.

 Community Activities:

1.        Easter Sunday, April 5, this Sunday.  Caution, Beware, wild rabbits.

2.      ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 3, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   No ice cream or cookies, Mike, it’s Lent.

3.      LADIES' LUNCHEON,  Pass this month, too much going on.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol 

Sez Sir Charlie at the Coffee Shoppe, "Hey, I was here first. Line forms behind me."

4.      Holy Thursday and Good Friday Services at Marlene’s house, 2017 Keystone, Plano, 7:00 P.M.   Welcome.

5.    Love for the Kids Spring Picnic, This Saturday, April 4,   Download All Kids 3-6-15

6.    Welcome all, The Great Annual Anniversary Party, 10^th Anniversary (bet you figured it would never last this long), April 25^th, Saturday,  Heritage Farm, 15^th & Custer, 6:00 P.M., Covered dish, kids welcomed.    Vows will be renewed by numerous special couples, like usual. 

The Passion read by Denni (Narrator), Tom (voice), and Beth (Christ).

 What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.       Exorbitant CEO salaries and bonuses, National Catholic Reporter, March 16, 456 words,    Download Exorbitant CEO pay 4-2-15

 2.       Francis a reformer or not,  National Catholic Reporter,  March 23,  1000 words,      Download Francis reformer or not 4-2-15

  3.      Francis on the death penalty, National Catholic Reporter, March 24,  900 words,     Download Francis & death penalty 4-2-15

  4.      Cardinal Burke on the reform movement, National Catholic Reporter,  March 27,  500 words,   Download Cardinal Raymond Burke 4-2-15

Requisite #1 for membership in our choral group, Thou must be pregnant.

True?  

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein

Cole on Mission, part 1, collect all books.

See you Sunday, March 29, 2015, Palm Sunday,  Cycle B

J.S., 214-783-0443

Cole on Mission, part 2, pick up with help all fallen books

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

   Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’sPeople, 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.

Emma says, "Good Bye, Folks. Guess what.  Next week, Easter, I bet that creature with the big ears is coming to visit us."

Victoria says, "Hi, Everybody, Welcome."

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. 

A color-coordinated Zoe at work.

Readings:

Genesis  9, 8-15,  The waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all mortal beings. 

Psalm 25,    Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.

1 Peter 3, 18-22,   Christ suffered for sins once.

 Mark 1, 12-15,   The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.

The Great Macchio Clan.

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday,  February 20 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Sorry, Guys.  The Old Geezer will miss.  Got a psych seminar at A&M, Commerce.   Don’t have too much fun without me.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Friday, February 6,  1:00, Mexigo, 6205 Coit, #396 & Spring Creek, NW corner.   Friday has been chosen for one time because some who would like to come can’t make Thursdays.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol 

 3.  Thanks, Marlene, for hosting out Ash Wednesday evening service.

The extended Macchio Family.

 What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        5 things that give hope, National Catholic Reporter, February 14, 900 words,     Download Things that give me hope 2-19-15

2.        Vatican, a voice for the poor, National Catholic Reporter,  February 10, 300 words,     Download Vatican, voice 2-19-15

3.            Send in your suggestions to the Vatican Synod on the family, National Catholic Reporter,  February 17, 1000 words,         Download Family Synod input 2-19-15

Communion Helpers.

 True? 

Don't worry about avoiding temptation.

As you grow older, it will avoid you.

A contemplative Emma.

See you Sunday, February 22, 2015, 1^st Lent, Ordinary Time, Cycle B

J.S., 214-783-0443

"Hi, Everybody," says Harper.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

Our Goals:

   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.

"Hi, Everybody, see you next week," say Kevin and Cathy.

            Wake up, Genevieve, it's time for another great homily.

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

     You, too, Emma, wake up, though I think you are faking it.

Readings:

Jeremiah 31, 7-9,   Shout for joy, the Lord has delivered his people.

Psalm 126,    The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Hebrews  5, 1-6, Every high priest is taken from among people.

Mark 10, 46-52,  Bartimaeus, a blind man, sat by the road begging.                      

                                                     Let's begin.                            

Community Activities:  

1.        ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 23, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Excellent conversation this past week.  

 2.      LADIES' LUNCHEON,  Friday,  November ?,  12:30 P.M.,  Uni Sushi, 1410 Ave. K, # 1109B, Plano.  Carol says, “Join us early if you can.  They close at 2:00”

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol 

               Sandra accepting Chuck's birthday Cupcake. 

What is going on in our Catholic World

1.      Some say the Synod is being manipulated, The Tablet,  October 13, 400 words,   Download Synod manipulation 10-22-15          

2.      Synod seeing conflicts arise,  National Catholic Reporter, October 13,  390 words,      Download Synod conflicts 10-22-15

3.      Synod is dealing with Marriage, National Catholic Reporter, October 15,   345 words,        Download Synod on marriage 10-22-15

4.       Fears surfacing in the Synod, National Catholic Reporter,  October 17, 555 words,     Download Synod fear 10-22-15

5.       NJ Bishop lays down the law,  Crux,  October 13, 410 words,       Download NJ Bishop sets strict rules 10-22-15

               Says Zoe, "Happiness is a Cupcake of the Week."

True?  

 If you are depressed, you are probably living in the past;

If you are anxious, you are living in the future;

If you are at peace, you are living in the present.

 
                                                The elevation.

                                                                                                                                           See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

                Rosemary reading her blessing of the week. 

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.

 
                 Victoria says, "Bye, Folks, See you next week."

"Happy New Year" from John & Karen, Judy & Dick.

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. 

Leo the Candle Lighter.

Readings:

Isaiah 55, 1-11,  All you who are thirsty, come to the water.  (Another excellent Isaiah selection)

Psalm 12,    You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

1 John 5, 1-9,  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God.

Mark 1, 7-11,   The baptism of Jesus.

Emma & Zoe at serious work.

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 9, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys still welcome.  The Old Geezer will be there to monitor salad bar abuse.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, January 8, Cafe' Brazil, 1:00, Coit & Bush, Plano.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

Buddy and Victoria show that even twins can work together.

3.  January 18, Our Stuff Swap will take place.  Souls Harbor will take all that is left over.  Bring useful items that you don't need or want anymore.  Take home what you want.

4.    January 25, community brunch for an old geezer's 75th.

5.    February 15, Community memorial for Fred with brunch catered by Maureen & the Macchio gang. 

6.    Febrary 17,  Mardi Gras Tuesday

A new member our our music team? Could that be Leo?

What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        Runner-up to Man of The Year, National Catholic Reporter, December 31,  1000 words,      Download Runner-up 1-8-15  

2.       20 Brand New Cardinals, National Catholic Reporter, January 4, 700 words,   Download 20 New Cardinals 1-8-15   

3.       Kennedy on the Rome's report on the nuns, National Catholic Reporter, December 19, 11600 words,    

And could that be Leo, too?

True? 

Poverty is not the absence of goods, but rather the overabundance of desire.

Plato

Cupcakes (or Power Bars) of the Week to Tom & Jan for birthdays, Carol and Richard for 40 years.

See you Sunday, January 11, 2015, Baptism

J.S., 214-783-0443

The Girl with the pretty blue ribbon, our Zoe.

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.