Reminder for Sunday, November 9, 2014, Lateran Basilica, Cycle A

Mass:  Coffee & donuts & treats on the house.

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

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating 

Readings: Amos 8, 4-7; Psalm 113, Praise the Lord who lifts up the Poor; 1 Timothy 2, 1-8; Luke 16, 1-13 
 

Community Bulletin Board:

Advent Celebrations ready this week: this is way early, but two of my favorite performances are already scheduled for December, and tickets will go quickly.  As in past years, if you would like to join Rosemary & me, give me your name and the number of tickets you want.  We’ll have our usual evening of wine & cheese before each performance.

 1.  December 3, Friday, 8:00 P.M.: Dallas Symphony Pops Christmas concert (special for kids) at the Meyerson.  Tickets in the Choral Terrace (behind & above the stage & orchestra), $33.00.

  2.  December 14, Tuesday, 8:00 P.M.: Dallas Symphony Christmas Pageant (a platinum event) at the Meyerson. Tickets on the Orchestra Floor (like last year) $55.00.

I will place our orders this coming week.  Welcome to one or both wonderful evenings.

Thoughts on The Church:

1.  An amusing lesson in Bible quoting: Download Why I can't own a Canadian 9-17-10

2.  Keeping up on current events: Download Current Events 9-17-10

Super Bowl XLV: want to win 2 tickets to the Super Bowl, plus 4 nights at The Mansion, along with a 2nd place and 3rd place prize?

My Rotary Club, Dallas North, is sponsoring a raffle, 1,000 tickets only to be sold, $100 each.  Check the brochures this Sunday.  J.S.

This Sunday, after Mass we will have a 10-15 minute get together to discuss the homily or any other topic that interests you.

See you Sunday, September 19 

Freddy with his momma, Joey, one of John's daughters.

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. 

The Scene.

Readings:

 Ezekiel, 34, 11-12, 15-17, As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. 

 Psalm 23,   The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. (good one)

1 Corinthians 15, 20-26, 28,  Christ has been raised.

Matthew 25, 31-46,  He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

John with some of his family.

 Community Events:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 21, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All misfits welcome.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday,  December 4, 1:00, Cantina Laredo, Royal & Preston (northeast corner on Royal side)

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 The Girl in Pink, Zoe.

3.  Love for the Kids’ picnic, December 13, Saturday, from 8:00-1:00 more or less.  More info from Bill Hammond.

4.    Interested in a French Christmas Market here in Dallas?  Check the International School, Dec. 7,   Download French Xmas Market 11-20-14

5.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & following Sundays, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

Sam, John's second daughter, with Beth, Joey, and Freddie.

What's going on in our Catholic world:

1,    25th Anniversary of the 6 Jesuits in El Salvador, National Catholic Reporter, November 4, 2900 words,    Download 25th Anniversary 11-20-14

2.    Murder of Jesuits 2, National Catholic Reporter, November 15,  1700 words,     Download Murder of Salvadoran Jesuits 11-20-14

Our Girls, Cathy, Carol, Jean, and Jan.

True? 

Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it. 

Kahlil Gibran

And again in the Thanksgiving Spirit, a Bonus:  

See you Sunday, November 23, 2014, Christ the King, End of Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

The Party, John's 80th.

 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.

What are these two up to?

Acts of the Apostles 15: It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,  namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats  of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage.

Revelation 21:  The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, tor the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.

John 13:  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. 

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

Isaiah 43:  … for I put water in the desert and rivers in the wasteland for my chosen people to drink.

Philippians 3:   … I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.

John 8:  Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you.  Go, and from now on do not sin any more."

Mary reading from Joshua

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09

 

 

 

 

 

Tom reading from 2 Corinthians

 

 

 

A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:

The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30^th between 8:00 and 12:00.   The event is a 5K walk or run.  You can find more information at the following URL: 

https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=purplestride_contact_us&fr_id=2297

 

 

 

The Community

 

 

 

Another message from Richard Eshelbrenner about Love For Kids:

There is a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, April 9, 2022.   The Annual All Kids Count Event and we need help from amazing people like you! The volunteer hours will be from 9 AM – 3 PM at Circle R. Ranch in Flower Mound. 

They need volunteers to come out and help set up for the event, and assist at certain activities including horses, arts and crafts, games, bounce houses, food and drink stations, and more.

If you are interested in helping out, then fill out this form to let us know you want to volunteer and make a huge difference  for children with rare diseases and disabilities: https://loveforkidsinc.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/all-kids-count-volunteer-sign-up 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

Cheryl, Meredith, and Brent say, "Welcome, Folks, Come in."

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. 

Celeste, back from France, dit, "Bonjour, Tous, Bienvenu."

Readings:

Isaiah  25, 6-10,  On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines.

Psalm 23,   I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

Philippians 4, 1-14, 19-20,  I know how to live in humble circumstances.

Matthew 22, 1-14,  The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.  

Leo says, "Any more cupcakes like that one last week?"

Community Events:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 10, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  See if you can find invisible Fred.

2.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

 October:  we are meeting on the 2^nd Thursday, October 9.  Abuelo’s, 3420 N Central Expy, Plano, TX, (972) 423-9290, 1 p.m. 

November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

December;  location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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.       November 9, 10^th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

 4.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

5.     Christine Drescher still has a job opening for a bus driver, ca. 30 hours a week.  No need for a special license.  469-509-5939 or 972-207-0855 or 817-876-4772.

Leo and Emma taking care of serious business.

What's going on in our Catholic world:

1.    Nuns on the Bus, What are they doing, with pix, Chicago Kossacks, October 2, 2400 words,   Download Nuns on the Bus 10-9-14

2    Family Synod now in session in Rome,  National Catholic Reporter, October 2, 550 words,    Download Family Synod 10-9-14

3.    Francis, BBC News Magazine, 2000 words,   Download Francis 10-9-14

4.    Giants of the former church by Tom Reese, S.J., National Catholic Reporter, September 24, 110 words,    Download Giants of the Vatican 10-9-14

5.    Priest shortages, National Catholic Reporter, September 29, 800 words,     Download Priest shortage 10-9-14

Guess what we have here.

True? 

Today's Inspirational Lesson:

Thou shalt never irritate a woman,
who can operate a backhoe…

Thus Endeth the Lesson.

See you Sunday, October 12, 2014, 28^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Brent receiving the community's $2000 monthly contribution to Soul's Harbor.

 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.

The Viking Cruise ship, bed rooms the back half, dining room on the first floor forward with a lounge on the second floor. And the deck on the roof.

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

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

Readings: Amos (again), 6,1-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6, 11-16; Luke 16, 19-31 (Rich Man & Lazarus).

Community Bulletin Board 

Discouraging News: PISD says they do not want us to plant any more trees on their campuses.  The problem: mowing. Anyone know of any other possiblities in the Plano area?  I hate to shut down our service after 20 years and thousands of trees.

Diana Root & Hospice: Download Hospice.doc

A new translation of the Bible: Download new_bible_translation.htm

Pictures from The Brunch-Birthday Party: http://johnstackministries.typepad.com/photos/community_2007/

See you Sunday.

J.S.