Reminder for Sunday, October 5, 2014, 27th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place:  Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: 2 Kings 4, 42-44; Psalm 145, The Hand of the Lord feeds Us; He answers all Our Needs; Ephesians 4, 1-6; John 6, 1-15 

Community Bulletin Board: 

Collin County Adult Clinic:  from Diane McClurg on expansion of services–

True?   Watch a sunrise at least once a year.  (The last time I watched a sunrise?)

Picture 1:  Reid & Casey

Picture 2:  Brady & Robbie

Picture 3: Trey

Picture 4:  Cameron

Picture 5:  The Big Four at 1 1/2 years

 See you Sunday, July 26

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

Welcome:  Special Mass & Brunch celebrating Joan Gleason.   

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

Sisters, Sienna &

Brooklyn

Readings:  

 Exodus, 16, 2-4 & 12-15, I will rain down bread from heaven for you.

 Psalm 78, The Lord gave them bread from heaven

Ephesians 4, 17, 20-24, You should put away the old self of your former way of life.

John 6, 24-35, Sir, give us this bread always. 

Aunt Joanie with sisters' mom and dad, Erin and Payton

Community Bulletin Board:

Nancy reading

1.  This coming Sunday, August 5, Special Mass & Brunch celebrating Joan Gleason's marvelous life.  Covered dish as usual.

2.  Apologies again for failing to get out the blog/bulletins last Monday & Friday.  In Iowa the internet connections were poor in the small towns where we camped out at night.  Moreover, after a day of riding a bike for 85 miles, exhaustion took over.  And try to find an electrical outlet!

3.  Habitat News for this Saturday, our Saturday:  Download Habitat 8-3-12

She's back, hat & all, Cathy

Rosemary with Blessing

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.   Kennedy on the Vatican Leaks, National Catholic Reporter, July 13, (1100 words),  Download Vatican Leaks 7-20-12

2.  Bishops lash out at American Nuns, National Catholic Reporter, July 17, (600 words),  Download Bishops lash out 7-20-12

 3.  Beautiful letter of support from Dominican priests to the Dominican sisters, July 19, (400 words),  Download Dominicans 7-20-12

Guess who is a sophomore at Iowa State, Ames, Morgan with her mom, Monica

We go to Ragrai in Iowa & Chris gets a T shirt for causing us to make this trip, Ragbrai is Register's Annual Great Bike Ride across Iowa, ca. 500 miles, 7 days, 10,000 riders this year.

True? 

Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. 

 See you Sunday, Augst 5

One of many crazy buses owned by teams of riders.



The team prepared for the unknown the next morning.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Lutheran Church Sanctuary: when the police made us all take refuge from a violent storm that flattened our tent & many others, hundreds of us spent the night in this hospitable church.

People spent the night everywhere. Great spirit despite it all. Next morning everyone mounted up and rode on.

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 & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack. Again, Welcome.

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

Advent Altar

 Readings:

1 Baruch 5, 1-9, Put on the splendor of glory from God.

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

2 Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11, My prayer, that your love may increase ever more.

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

Georgie Suiting up for the first time.

Ready

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Community Brunch, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent, plus collection for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. See the handouts for special needs.

2. For the Love of the Kids, December 8, this Saturday
A note from Bill Hammond:

Just a reminder of our volunteer outing at Circle R Ranch with Love for Kids on December 8th. We will car pool from SAMs at George Bush and Coit.  Be there by 8:00 am and we'll  caravan out to Circle R.  It is 7.5 miles west of I-35 on Main/ 1171 ( exit 452).

Let me know by e-mail whether you will caravan or go direct.

You also will need to go to the web site to sign up.   Loveforkidsinc.org   This is a new requirement this year so they know who is coming.

See you Dec 8th at 8:00 am at SAMs or at 9:00 at Circle R.   Thanks for your support.

Bill Hammond

214-244-7854

3. This Sunday also: All toffee lovers, your toffee will be at Mass.  Cost: $12.50 per box.  Checks can be made out to me, John Stack, going to Dallas North Rotary.

4. Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

5.  DSO: For all you Dallas Symphony affianados,  The Best Show of The Year is approaching quickly, Friday the 14th, to be exact, 7:30 P.M.  You are all invited to The Rectory for wine & cheese on the way to the Meyerson.  Welcome, 5:30 or earlier.  We will depart at 6:30 & we will have maps through the best Christmas lights in Dallas, that is, The Park Cities.  The map will also show you the inconspicuous entrance into underground parking lot, $10.  We are almost 30 people this year.

6.  Food Drive last Sunday: 370 lbs. & $40

The Team

Offertory, Mary Ellen, Grace, and John

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Nothing special this week. 

The Welcome Table, Carol, Alison, John and Rich.

The Music Team, Bethany, Shonda, Wendy, and Ray

 True?

"Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest
It's about those who came and never left your side ……"

Sister Joan Chittister

The Reads, Teresa (running the Dallas Marathon Sunday), Taylor, Zack, and Doug

Lynda and her mom, Barb Perry, in from Chicago

 See you Sunday, December 9, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

Gilberto, the great granddad

Rosemary reading her blessing

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.

Palm Sunday procession.

 Welcome: Catholic Mass with the Great Easter Egg Hunt after Mass.

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

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

Even Tori and Zoe process, together with their little friends.

Readings:

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

Psalm 118,  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, 1-9,  Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark.   

So, Genevieve, how did you enjoy processing this morning?

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 25, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together)  Friday, April 1, Guess what day this is!) Frankie's Mexican Restaurant, 2701 Custer Pkwy & Lookout, Richardson, 1:00.  Please RSVP to Marilyn, rmackerman5@gmail.com.
3. All Kids Count Picnic: from Bill,  

Please help me to get the word out for the All Kids Count – picnic for disabled kids and families.

This event will be April 9, at the Circle R Ranch.  We'll meet as usual at Sam's at Coit/ Geo. Bush at 8:00am.  Others can meet us at Circle R Ranch.

Want a professional level candle lighter?  Inexpensive, too.  

Special Notice:   Holy Thursday & Good Friday at Marlene's home,  2017 Keystone Drive, Plano 75075,  6:30.

Thanks, Cole.  As we say, "The worker is worthy of his reward."

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Religious freedom before The Supreme Court,  National Catholic Reporter,  March 22,   725  words,      Download Religious liberty before Supreme Court. 3-24-16 doc

Thanks, John and Mary Jane, for superb Passion reading.

True? 

The problem with Americans today is that too many people know too much about not enough.

Margaret Mead

Thanks, Michelle, for an equally superb Passion reading.  

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Two and one half special helpers.  

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.

Palm Sunday entrance.  Next entrance, Easter.

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.

Okay, Buddy, requirement number 1 for all helpers at Mass is that you must at least pretend to be fascinated by every word coming from The Old Geezer.

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

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

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

Georgie, requirement number 2 for you is that you must help your little brother, Buddy, to look entranced by The Man's every word.  

Readings:

Habakkuk, 1, 2-3, 2, 2-4 , I cry for help, but you do not listen. 

Psalm 95,  If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

21 Timothy 1, 6-8, 13-14, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God.

 Luke 16, 19-31,   Faith the size of a mustard seed. 

Welcome, Barb, to you and to your delightful sister from Germany.
 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 30, 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):     October 7,   Friday, @ 1 pm,  Angela's Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th St (K Avenue), Plano, TX 75074.  RSVP to Marilyn,   rmackerman5@gmail.com

Alright, Ray, if Leo is playing the violin, move over because Genevieve is ready to play the guitar.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony    

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm.   We will have  seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $44.00 per person.  Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.  As always we will gather at Tulip Lane before the performance.                            

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. National Catholic Reporter,   Nothing special this week.

Don't we welcome anybody on these camping trips, like Beth & Mike?!

True?

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Mark Twain

Somebody mention cold?  Yes, at least cool, like 23 degrees.   

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Pretty nice scenery up on those ridges, with the one exception.
 

Shelf Lake, ca. 7,000 feet high, 53 degrees.

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.

To Geri and Everybody, Bandon says, "Peace."