Reminder for Sunday, December 11, 2016, 3rd Advent, Cycle A

ByRosemary

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"Welcome in, Everybody," say Alison & John

 

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 

 

Zoe & Tori

 

"Wow," say Zoe & Tori, "Lots of good treats today," like chocolate chip cookies from Jason's.

 

Readings:

Isaiah, 35, 1-6, 10,  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened

 Psalm 146,  Lord, come and save us.

 James 5, 7-10,  Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you.

 Matthew 11, 2-11,   Are you the one who is to come?

 

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Happy Birthday, Grace.

 

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Happy 6th special anniversary and happy birthday to Fred.

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 9, 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), December 9; 12:30

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016    This Sunday, food drive

 

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Happy 41st, Tom & Denni.

 

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Happy 30th, John & Connie.

   

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 $45.00 per person.  Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.  

Something new and special this year.  We will meet before the 7:30 concert at the condo of Beth & Rob at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.   

 Here 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).        Download DART to Robinsons'

 

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Happy 4th, Meredith and Brent.

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

  1. 4 Cardinals may get stripped of their pink outfits, The Tablet, November 13, 222 words,    Download 4 CARDINALS FIRED 12-8-16
  2. A wake up call to American bishops, Commonweal, November 22, 190 words,   Download BISHOPS GET WAKE UP 12-8-16
  3. Irish priests burning out, National Catholic Reporter, December 1, 700 words,    Download Irish priests burning out 12-8-16

 

  Offertory

 

Offertory, Mike and Geri, Teresa and Tom 

 

True? 

Six Facts of Life

  1. Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price.
  2. Best wise words: "Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food."
  3. The one who loves you will never leave you because, even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find one reason to hold on.
  4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few folks really understand that.
  5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage!
  6. If you just want to walk fast, walk alone; but, if you want to walk far, walk together!

KC

 

Our helper

 

My special helper.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Stalking

 

I think I feel a stalker.

 

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.

 

Volunteers needed.

Can we find a volunteer to shake the hand of Sir Charlie?

 

Peace

Advent Peace.

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