Reminder for Sunday, May 28, 2017, 7th Easter

 

 "Welcome in, Folks." say Carrie, Paul, and Bill, Our Runners.

 

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: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

Also, from Judy, Becky, Cathy, and Mary, "Hi, Everybody, Come in."

 

Readings:

Genesis 15, 5-12, 17-18     To your descendants I give this land.

Psalm 27,  The Lord is my light and my salvation

Philippians 3, 17-4, 1,   Their god is their stomach.

Luke 9, 28-36,   The Transfiguration.

 

Hey, wait, who invited in these two, Sir Charlie & Jackie?? 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 19, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  Thursday, March ?, 1:00 P.M.,  Place? Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com                                                               

 

 

 

Michael, from the J.  For reference, check out the excellent Sunday homily.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. The American political campaign,  National Catholic Reporter, February 6,   747  words,      Download The campaign trail.doc 2-18-16
2. Francis message to Mexico,  National Catholic Reporter, February 16, 747 words,       Download Francis in Mexico 2-18-16           

 

Donor Receipts for your 2015 donations have been emailed out.  If you have not received yours, please let John or Rosemary know.  Thank you for your generosity.  

 

 

 

 So, who said I can't play the guitar, even with my toes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

True? 

Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.

CAMILLE PISSARRO

 

 

 

Communion for everybody.

 

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.

 

 

 Here she is, Folks, saying, "See you next week, Everybody."

 

JS Ministries' Hospitality Team, all 4.

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

                       

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

Readings: Acts 9, 26-31; Psalm 22, I will praise You, Lord, in the Assembly of your People; 1 John 3, 18-24; John 15, 1-8

                 

Community Bulletin Board: 

Many thanks to the Board and to all who helped us find a back up location for Mass this Sunday.  Monday, PISD notified us that facilities would be closed for two weeks because of the flu.  Wednesday they fortunately reversed the policy and now are open as usual.

 The Annual Anniversary Celebration:May 23, 7:00, as usual, at  Fairview Farms & covered dish.  Book it.  Welcome!!

  

 

True?  There are two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein

 

Picture 1:  Ron doing the quarterly report

Picture 2:  Sisters: Ellen & Maddie Drake

Picture 3:  Welcome to our world, Cole Ryan Webster, arrived Wednesday, son of Erin & Chuck, grandson of Diane & Kent McClurg

Picture 4: Alexandra & Wendy.  Alexandra got in the Arts Magnate School

Picture 5: The Donut Shoppe: Teresa, Mikaela, & Kira

        

 See you Sunday, May 10

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

 

 

Says Tori, "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

 

 

 

 

Reading the passion, Jesus (Geri), Narrator (Claire), & Voice (Mary)

 

 

Readings:  (Easter Sunday)

 Acts of the Apostles 10, 34, 37-43 , Peter proceeded to speak

Psalm 118,  This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

 1 Corinthians 5, 6-8,  A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John  20, 1-95,  Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning.

 

 

Healing for Emma.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 30, 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),  Juliet April Luncheon,

 

Hi Everyone,

Spring has sprung and we are planning our April luncheon.  I hope you all can join us at:

Into My Garden Tea Room, 1726 Avenue K (Downtown Plano) Plenty of parking

Friday, April 6, 12:30 P.M.

Please let me know if you will be attending.

Thanks,

Marilyn  972-491-7068

 

 

 

Healing for Joe.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Students March, National Catholic Reporter, March 26, 2018,      Download STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE 3-30-18

 

 

 

 

Healing for Sandra.

 

 

True?

I learned that every mortal will taste death.

But only some will taste life.

Rumi

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Peace for Dee and Frank.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Twins, Buddy & Tori.

 

 

 

Peace for Buddy & Tori.

 

 

 

Peace for Jud & Erica.

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:

Luke 19, 28-40, Jesus enters Jerusalem (for the procession)

Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me (one of the Suffering Servant songs)

Psalm 22,  My God, My God, why have you abandoned me. 

Philippians 2, 6-11,  He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave.

Luke 22, 14-23, 56  The Passion

Community Events:

1.  March 24, this Sunday, Palm Sunday.  Let’s try an entrance procession from the front door of the school.  Those having trouble walking get seated ahead of time.   At the school entrance the palms will be handed out and blessed, then we will process in passing behind the seats.  We'll sing Blessed be the Lord.

3.  April 13, Love for the Kids picnic

4.  Romeos’ lunch Friday, March 22, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek. 

 What's going on in our Catholic World:  

1.  Want us Back?, Boston Globe, March, 700 words,   Download Does the new pope want us back

2.  Papal Profile, Commonweal, Washington Post, March 15, 700 words,    Download Papal Profile 3-22-13

3.  When I entered the Jesuits in ’58, numbers of members were around 35 thousand.  I noticed with news about Pope Francis, that the number is now 19 thousand.  Quite a change.  A lot of chatter has been circulating among the ex-Jesuits.  Among them is a classmate of mine, Jim Raymond from Mississippi.  A sample of the perceptive excellence of a lot of the ex’s.   March 17, 225 words,   Download Jim Raymond 3-22-13

4.  How was he chosen, National Catholic Reporter, March 18, 550 words, Download The Path 3-22-13

True?   

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing you can do is keep your mind young.  

Mark Twain

 See you Sunday, March 24, 2013, Palm Sunday, C cycle 

J.S., 214-783-0443

 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.

  

 

 

 

 

 

"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

 

 

 

Emma writing on Kevin's card.

 

 

Readings:

1 Kings 19, 9, 11-13,   After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound.

Psalm 85,   Lord, let us see your kindness and grant us your salvation.

Roman 9, 1-5,  I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie.

Matthew 14, 22-33,  Storm at sea & Peter walking on the water.  

 

 

 

Harper writing on Kevin's card with Cathy's help.
 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 11, 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), Off for the summer.  We will be back in September. 

 

 

With Peighton leading the parade, Ron & Barb, Lynda & Tom

 

Jackie Urbanczyk's Memorial: August 12, Saturday, 12:00-3:00, Hackberry Creek Country Club, 1901 WEST Royal Lane, Irving, TX,  Welcome everybody.

Directions can be found on the website of:

Hackberry Creek Country Club at hackberrycreekcc.com

Look for DIRECTIONS under the “ABOUT the CLUB” tab on the bottom left corner of the page.

 

 

Our rookie first round selection, Leo, with vets Kevin (retiring to go to college), Georgie, and Buddy.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Catholic Church imploding, Commonweal & Corpus, July 31, 1500 words,    Download CHURCH IMPLOSION 8-10-17,   

 

 

 

Madame Mayor of New Hampton, one of our numerous beautiful pass through towns.  One of my favorites.

 

 

True?

Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL. 

 

 

 

Picnic, anybody?  Like in the shade?  Primghar, Iowa, town center park around mid-day, pop. 876!
 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Tent City.  Hope you know the number of your tent.  There are provisioning companies who have tents, showers, tent set up and take down, and meals.  Cost a couple of thousand.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Porto potties are everywhere and mobbed usually (entrance to these on the left side).  Then there are the corn fields.

 

 

Victorian Beauty #1, Decorah, Iowa, a pass through town, one of David's favorites.

 

 

Victorian Beauty #2, Spencer, Iowa, our #2 overnight town.