Reminder for Sunday, May 17, 2015, 7th Easter, Cycle B

Mass Time: 4:00 P.M. Christmas Eve; Sunday as usual. 

Note: I am told we will have to use the west entrance into Vines because our usual entrance on the east is under construction.

Place: Vines High School, Plano, 15th between Custer & Independence, west of Central Expressway.

 

Readings: From the Midnight Mass, the best–Isaiah 9, 1-6; Psalm 96, Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord; Titus 2, 11-14; Luke 2, 1-14.

 

  
Community Bulletin Board: 

Debbie Ekes has two job opportunities:  Download Jobs from Debbie

 

Hey, All You Kids Waiting for Santa: serious rumor has it that Santa has scheduled us again this Christmas Eve, 4:00 P.M. Mass.  Better be nice to an old geezer.  Any other of you kids want to be a shepherd or angel in the Nativity Drama Christmas Eve?  Just show up in costume.

   
 True?

Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation.  To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment.

Leonardo Da Vnci

 

Picture 1:  The beginning of Mass.

Picture 2:  The choir, Wendy, Ben, & Celeste 

Picture 3:  Cup Cake Shoppe with Kevin, Chloe & her mom Clare

Picture 4:  Nikki & Sabrina

  

  

See you Thursday, December 24, 4:00 P.M. (and Sunday, 27th)

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

 

 

 

Says Harper, "Welcome in, Everybody."

 

 

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 

 

 

Thanks for all you do, Kevin, and all you have done for years.

 

Readings:

Exodus 32, 7-11, 13-14,  So the Lord relented in the punishment he had threatened.

Psalm 951,  I will rise and go to my father. 

 1 Timothy, 1, 12-17,  I am grateful to him who has strengthened me.  

Luke 15, 1-32,   The Great Parable & story of the Prodigal Son.  (A superb story.)

 

 

Starbuck's a la JSMinistries.  Better get a move on, Mike.  Rob looks hungry & thirsty.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 9, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.    Last chance for 2 weeks probably.                                                                                                         

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):     October 7,   Friday, @ 1 pm,  Location to be announced.

This from Anthony DeGenova:                                                                                                                    

Dear Father Stack,

Thank you very much for being my sponsor for my LEGO Drive, as part of my Eagle Scout project.

I would appreciate it, if you would please post the attached message to your blog.

I really value all of the support from you and the Stack Community.

Thanks, Anthony DeGenova

Dear Stack Ministry,

Hello, my name is Anthony DeGenova.  I am 17 years old, and am working on my Boy Scouts Eagle Project.  My mission is to donate LEGO blocks to under-privileged children.  This project includes the collection, cleaning, sterilizing, sorting, packaging, and delivery of the LEGO blocks to a few charities that cater to children. I plan to donate all of mine, and would like very much to collect as many as possible from friends and neighbors like you, who wouldn’t mind giving theirs up for needy children.  I am accepting both used and new LEGO blocks. Please bring the LEGO blocks to church and my parents will pick them up.  Alternatively, I will gladly pick them up from your house, at your convenience. 

If you have any questions, please contact me at:

Telephone: 972-495-3639

Email Address:  anthonydegenova@outlook.com

I look forward to your support, and hope to make this drive and my Eagle project a success. Thank you very much for your help,

Anthony DeGenova
3021 North Spring Court
Garland TX  75044

 

 

Beware!  A tough neighborhood this one.

                                                                 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. What fills Catholic Churches,  National Catholic Reporter,  August 25,   900  words,        Download Filled Churches 9-8-16

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think?  I think Caroline and David are looking for a cupcake or two.   Happy Anniversary.

 

True?

There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.

Steven Wright, comedian

 

 

Healing for John D.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Healing also for John S.

 

 

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.

 

Our Father.

 

 

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

 

 

 The Our Father.

 

 

Readings:

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12,  Give your servant an understanding heart.  

Psalm 119,   Lord, I love your commands.

Romans 8,  28-30,  We know that all things work for good for those who love God…

Matthew 13, 44-52,  Kingdom Parables

 

 

 Peace to All.

 

 

Cheryl, John, Paul and Carrie.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, July , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.   The Old Geezer may be away.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), For September,  TBA

 

  

 Sandra, Carol, Richard and Celeste.

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

Nothing this week.

 

                                                                                                                                 

 

 Cheryl, Paul and Carrie.

 

True?

Wag more and bark less.

 

                                                                                                                                  

 

 Aggie and Allen.

  

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Mike and Judy in the Coffee Shoppe. 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Extras

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

Readings: 1 Kings 17, 10-16; Psalm 146, Praise the Lord, My Soul; Hebrews 9, 24-28; Mark 12, 38-44.

  
 

  Community Bulletin Board: 

 

Heritage Farm renovation: last Saturday we were able to paint one wall once & replace rotten slats.  This Saturday our goal is to replace all the rotten slats and maybe paint once the remaining 3 walls and maybe even do a double coat on one or two walls.  Welcome Painters. 

List of Gifts for Child Advocacy: Beth will collect them.  Download Child Advocacy Gifts 

Come join Rosemary & me to help feed the homeless a Thanksgiving Feast

Date: Saturday, November 21, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Also, Friday volunteers are needed to set up, 3:00 P.M.

Place: Lake Highlands Presbyterian, 8525 Audelia & Nwst Hwy.

Time: 10:00-2:00, two sittings.

Lifenet phone: 214-932-1950, David Bear

Welcome: Let Rosemary or me know, we'll see you there.

    
 

True? 

 

Everything you can imagine is real. 

Pablo Picasso

  
   
 
Picture 1:  All Saints

Picture 2:  Communion

Picture 3:  The Girls, Jackie, Margie, Jackie, Nancy, & JoJo

Picture 4:  Heritage Farm, Tony, Grace, & an old geezer

Picture 5:  Greg Rogers

Picture 6:  Bill Ekes at his wedding

 
         

 See you Sunday, November 8

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

Says Geri, "Welcome, You Kids, all 1000 of you.  We are ready for you."   Love for Kids Christmas picnic.

 

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

 

 

 John, John, & Karen getting ready to feed all 1000 kids, plus teachers and chaperones.  

 

Readings:

Isaiah 7, 10-14,  Ask for a sign from the Lord

 Psalm 24,  Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory

 Romans 1, 1-7,  Grace to you and peace

 Matthew 1, 18-24,   Behold a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son.

 

 

Hi, Tori and Zoe, thanks for being our Candle Lighters of The Week.

 

Hi, David and Caroline.  As always, nice having you here.

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 15, 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), Jamuary, TBA

 

   Some of the contributions to our Advent Food Drive

 

You are looking at another Romeos, this one, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.   Joe, Rosemary's brother in law, is 3rd from left.  A breakfast group at another deli.

 

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This Friday: the Meyerson, December 16th at 7:30 pm.  

Come at 5:30 to the condo of Beth & Rob, at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.   

 Attached are instructions on how to arrive at Robinson’s, including how to arrive via DART.  Note also that you may leave your car at Robinsons and take the free DART shuttle to the Meyerson (saving you $10 parking).    We will depart the Robinsons at 6:45.    Download DART to Robinsons'

 

So, who are these women??

 

The Original and Only Juliettes.  

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Priests are burning out, The Tablet, December 1, 730 words,    Download PRIESTS BURNING OUT 12-15-16
2. Vatican burn out, Commonweal, December 3, 730 words,    Download VATICAN BURN OUT 12-15-16 

 

 

Our twice a year reconciliation service.  Everyone asks for forgiveness and grants forgiveness.

 

Please forgive me…

 

True? 

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

Statue of Liberty, New York harbor

 

Please forgive me.  You are forgiven.

 

Please forgive me, Mary.  You are forgiven, John.

 

 See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Advent 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, Everyone.

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

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

 
 
 Readings: Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7; Psalm 33, Lord, let your Mercy be upon Us, as we place our Trust in You; 1 Peter 2, 4-9; John 14, 1-12 
  
 
 
Picture 1:   Leo with his daddy, Ray                                        

Picture 2:  You know who with Wendy & his momma, Shonda             

Picture 3:   Ryan's corner                     

Picture 4:   Ryan with John             

Picture 5:   The Coffee Shoppe, Sir Charles, Connie, & John            

  
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-20-11

 
    

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on fired theologian,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-16-11, Download Fr.McBrien 5-20-11

   2.  Spirituality for us all, National Catholic Reporter, 5-13-11, Download Spirituality for All 5-20-11  

3.   Sex Abuse report, National Catholic Reporter,  5-17-11,  Download Special Report on Catholic sex abuse 5-20-11

 

Picture 6:   Bernadette with Zoe & Buddy             

Picture 7:   Wendy, Shonda, Ray, Jon, & You Know Who        

 
 
  True?      

An idle mind is….the best way to relax.

 

 See you, May 22,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)