Reminder for Sunday, April 3, 2016, 2nd Sunday Easter C

 
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:   Emily & her dad, Myron                     

Picture 2:   Hebrew prayer             

Picture 3:   Ben's uncle Gary doing Jewish ritual                     

Picture 4:   Vows, Emily & Ben             

Picture 5:    Promenade into new life           

 
 
  
Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-27-11

  2.  Plano Community Home fundraiser bingo:   Download Plano Community Homes Fund Raiser 5-27-11 

 
 

    Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Resurrection,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11, Download McBrien 5-27-11

   2.  Chicago priest returns to his parish, National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11,  Download Chicago 5-27-11

 
 

Picture 6:     Jenny                

Picture 7:     Geri

Picture 8:     Fred

Picture 9:     Emma & her momma, Beth

Picture 10:   Finale

Picture 11:   Sienna & gang, Wendy, Erin (mom), Brian, Robyn, & an old geezer      

  

 True?   (from Joplin, MO)   

Monday at the shelter I saw a young man eating who was obviously upset and weeping. I went over and talked to him in an effort to comfort him. In the course of conversation I asked what he had lost. His answer was …terrific. He said, "I have lost any selfishness that I had before. I have seen destruction and good people giving of themselves to help those who were hurt. I will never be the same as before

 Ralph McClurg (cousin to Kent, Diane's husband)

 

 See you, May 29,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

Readings:

Isaiah 25, 6-10, On this mountain the Lord will provide for all peoples a feast

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

Philippians  4, 6-9, I can do all things in him who strengthens me

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

 

 

ROMEOS, Friday, October 9, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
Link :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
Password: saladbar

 

 

Reminder for 28th Sunday Ordinary Time, October 11, 2020

Here are the links for Sunday:

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church

1.  Lift the gag on women's ordinations?  https://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2020/09/why-its-time-to-lift-gagging-order-on.html

2.   Oaths of fidelity to dogmas?    https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/fidelity-oaths-spark-fear-return-theological-silencing

 

 

Every dog should have a child:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4FFIHiN0AY

Readings:

Isaiah  58, 7-10,  Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless.

Psalm 112,  The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.

1 Corinthians 2,  13-16,  I came to you in weakness and fear.

Matthew  5, 13-16, You are the light of the world.

 

 

Isaiah reminders, again—

 Author: This is Isaiah #3, the composer of chapters 56-66.  Isaiah #3 lives after the Israelites have returned to the ruined city of Jerusalem.  It is a very depressing experience after the exuberance of being allowed to depart from slavery in Babylon.  Like returning to your shattered home after a tornado, hurricane, or forest fire.

 Date:  Ca. 555 before Christ, the composition.  The Jewish people of Jerusalem are home again.

Subject:  A great day will come for you Jews.  You will be a bright light at dawn and your wound will be healed (of your defeat and slavery), if you take care of your neighbor, providing food, clothing, and shelter.  The corporal works of mercy.

 

Do-ers and Be-ers

I would like to propose this morning that all the world is divided into two groups.  Group one is the doers.  Group two is the beers.  I know, a bunch of you guys are ready to sign up for the beers.  Me, too.  I’ll get you in cheap if you are nice to me.  I know, dream on.

I would further suggest that both of these types of persons are okay.  In fact, both are lights to the world.  The readings today say that you are a light to the world if you feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless.  Excellent, I buy that.  We try to do that as a community.

 

 

In fact, I have an example of a person who wants to remain nameless because she is embarrassed.  However, if you marry a priest, all bets are off.  No respect, no refuge.

This nameless person and her girl friend, Barbara, take Meals on Wheels to about a dozen poor people in North Dallas every Thursday.  Heat, cold, or snow, as was the case last week, they bring food to these people, some of whom are home bound.   They know each person by name and there is a mutual caring love.

 

 

They are doing what Isaiah and Matthew are exhorting us to do.  And they are lights to my world.

The second group brings light to our world just by their being here, by their very presence.   Three examples of what I mean.

Monday evenings Rosemary & I go dancing at the Farmers’ Branch Senior Center.  Last Monday there were about 50 pairs of people, despite the cold and crazy weather.  The folks are mostly singles with a few couple mixed in  These people are lights.  They are lights to me just by being there.

 

 

There is even one lady who comes all the time.  She is blind.  I hope to dance with her one evening.  She is a light perhaps to the whole room.

Secondly, last week Rosemary & I were honored to have the chance to coordinate  the wedding at TCU of a charming couple.   Just their presence, their joy and their enchantment were lights to me and to a large group of people in that chapel.

 

 

Yesterday I sat down with another couple, in fact, our Rebecca Senter and her fiancé Rob Scott.  We are planning their April wedding.  I am so touched just by their presence.   

Finally, look around this community.  You have to go no further than to Leo and Cowboy Cole, Emma and Zoe, Buddy and Tori, Chloe and Charlotte, to say nothing of Harper and Sienna and Brooklyn when they are here.  Lights to the world?  Absolutely.  Totally, lights to me.

So what makes for a light to the world?  Two things, not just one.  First of all, obviously, we are invited and challenged to care for our neighbor.  Excellent.

 

 

However, I would include people just as they are.  You, I, all of us are lights.  How so?  Ever come away from an encounter with a person feeling happier, more peaceful, even delighted?  The light has struck.

So how does it feel to be a light just by being here? 

And again, who gives you light?

 

 

 

 

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Extras

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

Readings: Isaiah 53,10-13; Psalm 33, Lord, let Your Mercy be on Us, as We place Our Trust in You; Hebrews 4, 14-16; Mark 10, 35-45

 

Community Bulletin Board: 

Special Notice: Mass again at Wilson Middle School this Sunday (on Custer between Plano Pkwy and15th)

Heritage Farm renovation: our neighbor is asking for help.  We plan to scrape & paint, replace rotten boards, and fix odd problems.  Tentative schedule: Saturday, Oct. 24.  Welcome!  Let me know. 

 

Christmas Performance Tickets have been bought:

1.  December 10, Thursday, 7:30: The Meyerson.  Christmas Special, tickets $56. 

2.  December 15, Tuesday, 8:00:   The Winspear, South Pacific, $57.

Pre-performance wine & cheese at the Tulip Lane Parsonage with a tour through the best Christmas decorations in Dallas on our way to the Arts District.

   

Lifenet Thanksgiving Dinner for the Disadvantaged: Volunteers!

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?

Being who we are rather than becoming who everybody else says we must be is the ultimate simplicity.  Nothing is more difficult to acquire in life.

Joan Chittister

 

Picture 1:  The O'Reillys, Dalton, Debbie, & Shelby

Picture 2:  Zack, Teresa, Doug, & Taylor

Picture 3:  Zoe with her grand dad, Gilberto

Picture 4:  Jacob Parel with his dad, Scott, and mom, Kelley

Picture 5: Jake

 
          

 See you Sunday, October18

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

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

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating, Mike Carrell homilizing

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

  
 
 
 Readings:  Isaiah 55, 6-9; Psalm 145, The Lord is near to all who call upon Him; Philippians 1, 20-27; Matthew 20, 1-16 

 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                Picture Picture  1:   Communion Helpers                  

Picture 2:    Two Sisters, Brooklyn                        

Picture 3:    and Sienna      

Picture 4:    The Drescher Girls, Diane, Christine, & Megan        

  
  
         

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   Any families still looking for religious ed for your kids?  Just let us know.

2.  This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine. 

 3.  Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24.  A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11

4.  Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. 

     The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive.  Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage.  Let me or Rosemary know.  Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.  Sept. 26 we buy tickets. 

5.  Next brunch Sunday, Sept. 25.  John Cade will celebrate the Mass in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.   

  

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Fr. McBrien on U.S. Parishes,  National Catholic Reporter, September 12:  Download US parishes today 9-16-11

 2.   Philadelphia's new biship, National Catholic Reporter, September 12: Download Philadelphia 9-16-11

3.   International Court & the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, September 13:  Download International Court 9-16-11

  
 

Picture 5:    Jon    

Picture 6:    Music, Shonda, Ray, & Jon 

Picture 7:    Beth

Picture 8:    Community blessing Chuck    

 

True?

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong.  They are conflicts between two rights. 

G.W.F. Hegel

 

   Video: Final 3 Blessings, including the blessing for Chuck Pratt

      

 

 

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.

 

Readings:

Jeremiah 33, 14-16,
In those days Jerusalem shall dwell secure.

Psalm 25, To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul

1 Thessalonians 3, 12- 4, 2, May the Lord make you increase and abound in love.

Luke 21,
25-28, 34-36, Be vigilant at all times.

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Food Drive This Sunday.  For example, staples, can goods, peanut butter, cereals, & crackers.

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

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

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

What's going on in our
Catholic World:

1.   Fr. Roy Bourgeois expelled from Maryknoll by order of the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, November 20, 300 words, Download Maryknoll head

2.  Kennedy commentary on Bourgeois, Naational Catholic Reporter, November 29, 1000 words,  Download Kennedy 11-29-12

3.  Attached is an  excellent 30 minute YouTube presentataion on the current implosion of the Catholic Church by a Vatican correspondent for the British Catholic magazine,  The Tablet.  The presentation is followed by questions from The City Club of Cleveland, November 16, 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PyPUzfJ8X50#
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PyPUzfJ8X50#>

True?

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

 

Apologies for no pictures.  Lots of people away for Thanksgiving.

                                                                                          

See you Sunday, December 2, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

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