Reminder for Sunday, December 1, 2013, 1st Advent, Cycle A

Isaiah 35:  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
James 5:  You too must be patient.  Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Matthew 11:  Jesus said to them in reply,  “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

 

The thing about our winter is that it snows. The thing about spring is that it rains. The thing about summer is that it’s sweltering hot. The thing about autumn is that it’s dark and cold. Isn’t it wonderful? All of it. Every single different thing that  makes us adjust and enjoy and live life differently.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

 

From Lynda Fleming:
Senior Citizens Angel Tree:
We are partnering again this year with the Wellness Center for Older Adults in Plano. There are a variety of ways you can help:
~ If you would like to sponsor a senior, please text Lynda Fleming at 972-754-0823 with the number of seniors you would like to sponsor and a budget amount.
~ If you would like to make a contribution, please Venmo her @LyndaFleming and she’ll be happy to shop for you.
~ if you would like to donate $20 gift cards, the most requested places are Walmart, Subway, Target and Aldi.

Thanks so much for your support and generosity!!

I asked Lynda how much it would cost to sponsor a person.   She said  it would probably be $20-$30. They typically want pajamas or a couple pieces of clothing or a small appliance, things like that…
She also said The Wellness Center will contact as many of their people as they can to ask for needs and wants. If they don’t need anything specific, we give them a gift card depending on if they asked for a restaurant, groceries or general items.

 

Another Reminder for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 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.

 

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

 

                         "Come in, Folks, there is still room."

 

Readings:

Revelation 7, 2-4, 9-14,  I, John, saw another angel.

Psalm 24,    Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.

1 John  3, 1-3, See what love the Father has bestowed on us.

Matthew 5, 1-12,  Blessed are the poor in spirit.                      

                       

Offertory, The Wyndham Gang, Bill Ray & Claire, Barb & Ron

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 30, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Save your receipts for cookies.
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON,  Thursday,  November 5,  1:00 P.M.,  Place still to be announced. 

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

Carol

 

                                                The Our Father

 

3. Love for the Kids picnic, December 12.  Book it.  Bill will have a signup sheet.  This is a great event for underprivileged kids, hundreds of them.
4. Services of Hope, 6540 Victoria Ave. Dallas: still want to help out with serving the less fortunate at Thanksgiving, like we used to do at the church? Book the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21.  More info the upcoming Sundays at Sigler.
5. Christmas boxes for military people overseas.  More explanation at Sunday Masses.  

 

                                           There she is.

                                           

What is going on in our Catholic World

1.    Synod deadlock, National Catholic Reporter,  October 20, 1200 words,    Download Synod deadlock 10-29-15
2.    Synod disputes,  National Catholic Reporter, October 21,  1000 words,       Download Synod disputes 10-29-15
3.    Synod on divorce, National Catholic Reporter, October 21,   750 words,         Download Synod on divorce 10-29-15
4.     Synod closes, Catholic Church Reform, Inc.,  October 24, 500 words,  Download Synod closes 10-29-15     

 

                "What are you girls having so much fun with?"

 

True?  

I’ve seen better days, but I’ve also seen worse.

I don’t have everything that I want, but I have all I need.

I woke up with some aches and pains, but I woke up.

My life may not be perfect, but I am blessed.

 

          Solving our worlds' problems, Cindy, Bill, & Zaile.

                                                                                                                                           See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Our book collector: Cole runs around at the end of Mass and collects everyone's readers and song books.
           

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.

 

                                    Beginning communion

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                         Peace, Everybody.

           

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.  We will continue to post this map until after Christmas Eve. 

 

 

 

Hi, Zoe, your welcome is special.  I nominate you for our official welcome person.

 

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community &  Stack

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

Special Reminder: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Anybody trust that welcome from Sir Charlie?  You will find your money missing.

 

 

Readings:  

Baruch 5, 1-9, Jeruslem, put on the splendor of glory from God forever. 

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

Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11,  I pray always with joy for all of you.

Luke 3,  1-6,  The word of God came to John.

 

 

Healing for Alison & John

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: Friday, December 7, 2018, 12:00 Ye Shire Tavern

 

Healing for Leo

 

Note 1:  The Meyerson Christmas concert, December 13, Thursday.  Welcome.  Rosemary is still filling the list. Tickets are $32.00.

 

 

It's Love for Kids Time again.  Thanks, Bill, for keeping us up to date.

 

 

Communion for our Kids.

 

 

TRUE?

 In a Non-smoking Area:

 "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”

 

 

I think, Cathy, that your specially requested Red Velvet cupcake was almost swiped by that Beth.

 

 

 

Any worthwhile articles?

1. Buffalo deacon tries to hold his bishop accountable, Corpus, October 27,
2.  NCR editorial letter to U.S. bishops, November 9,   

 

 

 

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Peace Tom & Cheryl & Grace (& Happy Birthday).

 

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

And here comes Rosemary, "Peace!"

 

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.

 

 

Advent Peace to All.

 

And a special Advent Gift to All:  (beware, very moving)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9FCxuVSkT7k

 

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

Place: Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.

Readings: 2 Kings 5, 14-17; Psalm 98; 2 Timothy 2, 8-13; Luke 17, 11-19.

Community Bulletin Board

Tree Project update: thanks to Diane McClug in Plano I am looking into some possibilities.

November 4, Sunday Mass of Remembrance, i.e., remembering family members & friends no longer with us, tying it in with the All Saints feast.  We are talking about putting pictures & candles on a table on the stage or just on the stage.  Other ideas are welcome.

Any adults or families interested in a spiritual growth program after Masses during the winter?  Jane Williams has offered to coordinate it.  I may even get to sit in occasionally.  J.S.

I am searching for a job for one of our own, Rick Turner.  The last 8 years he has worked as a night warehouse man for Home Depot, which is now laying off numerous workers.  Does anyone have a lead on this kind of work or something similar?  He can do fork lift work, night work, etc. A good man. 

See you Sunday.

J.S.

Service: 9:30–Liturgy of the Word with Communion.  Directed by Fred & Maureen.

Place: Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.

Readings: Acts 2, 14, 22-33; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1, 17-21; Luke 24, 13-35.

Special Service Sunday: Liturgy of the word and communion with Fred & Maureen, Ray, Shonda, & Wendy.

This note being sent with Libby’s help. For info: 214-714-3902

 

Community Bulletin Board

Quad Squad:  Even a couple of hours once a month is a help!  Let us know.

Next Community Party: May 3, 7:00 P.M., Fairview Farms’ Barn, The Anniversary.  Hold the date.

Our taxi man, Rick Turner, knows the Metroplex.  Call: 214-707-6536c; 972-412-0711h.

Revision 1 of the Community Directory went out Sunday evening.

  March Financial Summary:

Running expenses:

Income:     $6,000

Outgo:       $10,000

Outreach Contribution:

Income:     $4,000

Outgo:       $3,000

 

 

Can there be a warmer welcome than this from Georgie!

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack with John & Mike

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

 

 

And another beautiful welcome from Harper

 

 

Readings: 

1 Samuel 1, 20-22, 24-28, In those days Hannah bore a son

Psalm 84,  Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.   

1 John 3, 1-2, 21-24, See what love the Father has bestowed upon us.  

Luke 2,  41-52,  When he was 12 years old they went up according to the festival custom.

 

 

 

Sorry, Ben, My Hat is prettier than yours!

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 28, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   This old geezer will miss again Friday (got a very special appointment at 10:00) 

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: January, TBA 

 

 

 

Luke, Are you really an angel??

 

TRUE?

 

Why be afraid to be an amazing person?

 

 

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

1. The result of  abusive priests https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/signs-times/bad-priests-all-kinds-chase-people-away-christ-and-church

 

 

Anybody remember when these beautiful kids were gorgeous babies?

 

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Want to earn 5 dollars, Katheryn.  Just whisper to me your beautiful hair secret.

 

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.

 

Get ready, Betsy.  You have one of The Best Grandmothers.  We have a bunch of them here.  Just do not tell your grandmother that I told you this.

 

I can remember when Alexandra was just a pretty little girl.  And here she is now, just as pretty, but also with her second Little One.  Congratulations, Alexandra.