Reminder for Sunday, July 31, 2016, 18th Ordinary Time

Readings:

Exodus 22, 20-26, You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves  

Psalm 18, I love you, Lord, my strength

Thessalonians  1, 5-10, You know what sort of people we were among you.

Matthew 22, 34-40, Which commandment is the greatest.

Sunday Homily: John Cade

 

A Touching Story from John Cade & his sister:

Officer James Givens has served with the Cincinnati Police Department for over 26 years, but has never quite experienced anything like this before. He was sitting in his patrol car in a parking lot when he got an unexpected visitor.
A goose came up to his car and started pecking on the side of it. He threw
food out for her, thinking that's what she wanted, but she didn't take it.

 

 

She continued to peck and quack, then walked away, stopped and looked back at Officer Givens.  Then she came back to his car and pecked at it again.  She made it very obvious that she wanted Officer Givens to follow her, so he finally got out of his car and did just that.

 

The goose led him 100 yards away to a grassy area near a creek. Sitting there was one of her babies, tangled up in a balloon string. The baby was kicking its feet, desperate for help.

 

Luckily, Given's colleague, Officer Cecilia Charron, came to help.  She began to untangle the baby, and the mother goose just stood there and watched, quacking.  She didn't become aggressive, and just let Officer Charron do what she had to do to set the baby free

It was like the mother goose knew they were helping.  Once Charron untangled the baby, she put it down and it ran right to her mom, and they went right to swimming in the creek.

 Charron teared up and said it was the highlight of her 24 years on the force.

 

 

"It seems like something made up.  It was just incredible," Givens said. "I honestly don't know why I decided to follow her, but I did.  It makes me wonder – how do they know to turn to humans when they need help.

Life is precious.

 

 

ROMEOS, Friday, October 23, 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 30th Sunday Ordinary Time, October 25, 2020

Here are the links for Sunday:

Isaiah 55:  Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near.
Philippians 1:  Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.  For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.
Matthew 20:  ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go.  What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?  Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money?  Are you envious because I am generous?’  Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

I am sorry you did not get a Blog last Sunday but there was a software problem.

 

Once upon a time, within the last 75 years, life was considered a question to be answered, a series of steps to be defined. Now we know that life is at best an invitation to begin and begin and begin—all over again. It’s when we cease to begin that we cease to be fully alive.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Rickey Turner
Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
Rick Turner Blog Post

Another Reminder for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2026
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.

 

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

                         

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

Readings:  Jeremiah 23, 1-6; Psalm 23, The Lord is My Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want; Ephesians 2, 13-18; Mark 6, 30-34             

 Community Bulletin Board: 

From Frank & Laura on their latest Play:

We have a couple of comp. tickets if y'all want them. Let me know what date and time you are interested in attending. There is a group from the clinic going on
the 18th at 8pm.

The show dates or July 17, 18, 24 and 25th at 8pm
and July 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2pm.

If your interested let me know what date and time and I can leave the
tickets for you at will call.

Frank & Laura

Allen writes:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Opening night performance was hilarious. The energy and enthusiasm was
phenomenal. Great entertainment for a summer evening.

 Sarah VC Henderson writes:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:15 am
To the Cast and Crew of Noises Off,
I just wanted to take a moment and congratulate you all on a wonderful
production. We were able to attend the opening night performance and can not
tell you how much we loved the entire show. The comedy came in many forms
and was constant throughout all three acts. I honestly can not even imagine
how exhausted you all must be after each performance! In the three years
that Teatro delle Muse has been the resident company of the ArtCentre
Theatre I can't remember a production that generated so many belly laughs
from the audience. I sat in the back row (as is a habit of mine, I enjoy
watching the audience, reviewers and tech crew as much as I do the show) and
never saw a moment of restlessness, nor watch checks or snoring from
audience members. That is amazing! Be very proud of the work you have done.
I am proud to know this show is a part of our theatre. Jamey, I can't wait
to see your next production with TDM, wait productions. there's Grease,
Rocky Horror Picture Show, A Christmas Show and of course Evening Star
Rising. We are so glad to have you as a part of our company and we hope that
you bring all the talent from Noises Off with you to other shows!
Sarah  http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/jul/16/theater-review-noises-off/

True?   Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; rather it is about learning to dance in the rain.

Vivian Greene

Picture 1:  The Celebration with Lorynne & T.J.

Picture 2:  Shelby O'Reilly

Picture 3: Anniversaries & Birthdays, Marilyn & Ron, Mike & Roy

Picture 4:  The Donut Shoppe

Picture 5:  Bonnie & Greg  

                

 See you Sunday, July 12

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

 

Sez Harper, "Welcome in, Everybody.  It is almost time for the patisserie to be opened."

 

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

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

Place: Legacy Charter School,  601 Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

Continued healing touch for Meredith, declared 'Cancer Free.'

 

Readings: 

Isaiah 43, 16-21,  See, I am doing something new.

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

Philippians 3, 8-14, I consider everything as a loss.

John 8, 1-11,   Let the one who among you is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.

 

 

 

"Now listen to what I say," sez Cathy.

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 5, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

 

 

"Yes, that's it, Bow to Royalty."

 

JULIETTE LUNCHEON:  April   -  Hi Everyone,

Can’t believe April is almost here.  We will be meeting Friday, April 5^th at 12:30 at Red Lobster.  It is Lent and most of us won’t be eating meat on Friday. Please let me know who will be joining us.  It is always fun and a special day to look forward to. Everyone is welcome.

Red Lobster

3501 Central Expressway (West side of the highway) Spring Creek and Central Expressway

Marilyn

972-491-7068

 

 

Communion Table.

 

Hi Ladies,

 

Just a reminder for those who haven't signed up to join us for lunch this Friday, April 5th, at Red Lobster.  Please see attached.  Today I added Bernadette. Denni, Rosemary and Pat. We have 15 ladies going so far.  Please let me know if you wish to join us.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Thank you,  Marilyn

  

 

Marilyn inviting.  "Everyone is welcome."  Romeos, you believe that.

 

TRUE?

A friend is one who sees through you and still enjoys the view.

Unknown

 

 

May we have a volunteer to go sit with John.

 

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

1.     Local bishops step up care for migrants at the border.  Also, Bishop Seitz used to be a young pastor at St. Rita's, https://www.ncronline.org/news/justice/bishops-decry-border-emergency-locals-step-migrants?clickSource=email  

 

 

Ray may be funny, Connie, but we are looking for a volunteer to sit with your husband, John.

 

See you Sunday,  

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Our Father.

 

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.

 

 

 

Peace, Everyone.

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) 

 

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

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating; Tony Levatino of Holy Trinity Parish talking

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

 
 
  Readings: Exodus, 34, 4-9, Note the great line, The Lord is Gracious & Merciful, slow to anger, and rich in kindness & fidelity;

Daniel 3, Glory and Praise Forever;

2 Corinthians 13, 11-13;

John 3, 16-18.

  
 
 

Picture 1:    Sienna with her grandmother, Robyn                             

Picture 2:   Alison & John                  

Picture 3:   Noah with his dad, Carl                          

Picture 4:  The Ekes, Marlene, Mabel, & Curtis 

 Picture 5:   Emma with her mom & her apple juice                 

 
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   June 26, next brunch celebrating anniversaries

  
     

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Women's Ordination & Infallibility,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-13-11,  Download Infallibility on Women 6-17-11

 2.  The Great Theologian, Hans Kung,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-11-11,  Download Hans Kung 6-17-11 

 3.  The Great American Theologian, Anthony Padovano, National Catholic Reporter, 6-11-11, Download Padovano in Detroit 6-17-11

  
 
   

True?