Reminder for Sunday, January 14, 2018, 2nd Ordinary Time B

Welcome to the San Vino community where miracles take place.  Like, why is it a miracle every time a kid makes it to adulthood.

 

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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.

 

 

Readings:

Isaiah  56, 1-7,  I will bring them to my holy mountain.

 Psalm 67,   Oh, God, Let all the nations praise you.

Romans1, 13-15, 29-32  I am speaking to you Gentiles.

Matthew  15, 21-28,  It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.

 

 

Community Events:

1. ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 15.  Jason’s, 1:00.
2. Hotter 'N Hell Hundred a week away, Saturday, August 23, Wichita Falls  Welcome, All You Bikers.  

 

 

 What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.        Young Conservative Clergy, The Tablet & Corpus, August 4, 315 words, Download Young clergy 8-14-14

2.       What to do with the Iraq Christians, National Catholic Reporter, August 8, 820 words.  Drew Christiansen, the author of this article, is an old Jesuit camping buddy.  The last time we camped with our group of Jesuits, we started from the trail head at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, Yosemite.  We had an endless series of ascending switch backs.  The last half besides carrying my own back pack, I carried Drew's on my head, African style.  Or he would still be there.    Don't get any ideas, September Kings Canyon campers.   Download Iraq Christians 8-14-14

3.       Culture Wars, National Catholic Reporter,  August 9, 1400 words,   Download Culture Wars 8-14-14   

 

 

 True? 

While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign… "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."
 

 

 

See you Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 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 & juice & specials on the house

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with Stack.  Welcome. 

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

Readings: 2 Samuel 7, 1-5, 8-16, The Lord said to King David, 'Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever;' Psalm 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord; Romans 16, 25-27, To him who can strengthen you be glory; Luke 1, 26-38, The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.   

 
                                                                                                                                                                                           Picture  Picture 1:    Erin & Sienna arrive to light candles 

Picture 2:    Emma & Sienna     

Picture 3:    A blanket parade for The Bridge homeless shelter    

Picture 4:    Greorge Price coordinating the delivery 

Picture 5:    Brunch Time   

Picture 6:    The Gang, Jerry, Jo, & Tony        

 

                                                                                            
 Community Bulletin Board:

  A.  Schedule of upcoming events:  In an attempt to make our Advent special this year, we have invited the community to focus on one gift to the less fortunate each of the 4 Sundays.  Thanks for the great response.

      December 4, The 2nd of Advent.   The gift: Toys.  Thanks to Beth & Rob Robinson for coordinating.

    December 11, The 3rd of Advent.  The gift: Blankets for The Bridge homeless shelter.  Thanks to George Price for taking a huge load of blankets. 

 

 

 

    1.  This Sunday, December 18, 4th Advent.  The gift:  Men's shoes to The Austin Street Shelter. 

 Also this Sunday, Mike Carrell will share his ideas on the homily and we will have a community reconciliation service.  We will explain this Sunday.  

December 10, last Saturday, thanks to the large number of our people who helped with the Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids.   It was a beautiful & touching event. 

Bill Hammond sent this note:

I talked to the President of Love for Kids, Todd Van Galen, and he shared with me the following information:

 

Number of Kids =                                      2800 to 3000

Number of Volunteers =                           850 (35 from Vines)

Number of Buses=                                     60 plus 12 Va

Number of Coats given out =                   850 (by the CPA Society)

Number of Hot Dogs consumed=           4500

Number of Kids Lost=                               NON

 They are always looking for Leaders that can take a role before, during and after the event and if anyone is interested call Todd Van Galen at 214-557-2721.

There should be another picnic in the spring. I'll let everyone know.

 

 

 

   2.  Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday.  Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.    

 

 

Picture 7:    Some of the 60 buses 

Picture 8:    The Gleasons, Jerry, Joan, & T.J.  

Picture 9:    Mary Ellen preparing lunch    

Picture 10:   Jan preparing lunch 

Picture 11:    Maureen writing on The Wall  

Picture 12:    Judy

Picture 13:    Mike Carrell   

What's going on in our Catholic World:

     1.  Future of American Catholicism, America, December 12, Download AMERICA 12-16-11   

 

                        

Picture 14:    Mike Miller

Picture 15:    John & Jean 

Picture 16:    Linda & Rick Cardenas 
 

True?

Get money — but stop once in a while to figure what it is costing you to get it.  No man gets it without giving something in return.  The wise man gives his labor and ability.  The fool gives his life.

 Bruce Barton (1886 – 1967), American author, advertising executive, and politician

 
 

  Video: Final Blessing & Hymn

 

  See you Sunday,  December 18, 2011

 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mass: 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Zephaniah 2, 3; 3, 12-13; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 1, 26-31; Matthew 5, 1-12.

Community Bulletin Board

We are still looking for work for Rick Turner who was laid off by Home Depot before Christmas.

Feb. 10 Mass: Birthday Brunch, Baby Shower for the G-Kids, Food Drive, Name Tags.

From Ron & Christine Monteserin: Dear Friends of John Stack and St. Vines Community,
      We have a need to get my daughter, Megan Dullenty picked
up from Schimelpfenig Middle School( near Independence and Maumelle)
everyday. She will then need to get taken home near Alma and Legacy.
   My husband and I have changed our working hours and we are having a
diffulcult time getting her picked up between 3:45 and 4:00 everyday.
If there is anyone that could belp us until the end of April or until we can
come up with another plan, Please let John know. Thank you.                   

Tree Project update: maybe plant the first week in February.

See you Sunday.

Remember: NO MASS THIS SUNDAY!

Have a Great Thanksgiving Break.  J.S.

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.  We will continue to post this map until after Christmas Eve. 

 

 

3 Beautiful Generations.

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community &  Stack with Mike homilizing.

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

 

Special Reminder: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Georgie, What's next?  Have I skipped anything?

 

 

Readings:  (happy ones…)

Zephaniah 3, 14-18, Be glad and rejoice with all your heart

(Psalm) Isaiah,  Cry out with joy and gladness, for among you is the great and holy one of Israel. 

Philippians 4, 4-7,  Rejoice in the Lord always. 

Luke 3,  10-18,  I am baptizing you with water… 

 

 

 

What think you, Georgie?  Am I boring Donna & Dana?

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 14, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: January, TBA 

 

 

Healing Touch for Emma.

 

 

Healing Touch for Cheryl.

 

TRUE?

Favorite Church bulletins

Adam &  Eve, the first people to not read the Apple terms & conditions.

Noah was a brave man to sail in a wooden boat with two termites.

Our pastor upped his contribution 20 per cent.  Up yours…

 

Thanks, Bill, for filling us into that marvelous event, the Love for Kids Picnic.

 

 

 

 

Mike sharing his time at Love for Kids.

 

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Best Christmas lights in Dallas:  University Park, Druid Lane, east off of Preston Road.  One house.  Beware: seeing this will ruin all other Christ- mas light displays.

Lombar stenosis update: after a month of trying physical therapy
& pain meds without any improvement, back surgery is scheduled for Dec. 28, a laminectomy and a discectomy (technically speaking).  Says Rosemary, "About time.  This has just been an excuse for getting out of household chores!"

 

 

Christmas Hoodies for the guys at Souls Harbor.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

And more hoodies.  Stay away from those hoodies, Sir Charlie.

 

 

Peace, Everybody, this second week of Advent.

 

 

Hi, Everybody, Welcome in.

 

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

 

 

 

Quiz: how many horses do you see in this picture?

 

 

Readings:

Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11,   He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.  (Wow!)

Luke 1,  My soul rejoices in my God  (The Magnificat)

1 Thessalonians 5, 16-24,  Rejoice always.

John, 1, 6-8, 19-28  A man named John was sent from God.

 

 

 

Lost, yes.  Found???

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December  8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  Apologies for the mix up last Friday.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  January Lunch, TBA

 

 

 

Advent pick up for Souls Harbor, our Number 1 charity.

 

 

Christmas Eve Mass, Sunday, December 24, 4:00 P.M., Sigler gym.   Note: No Mass scheduled for that morning.

 

Love for Kids picnic:  December 9, Thanks, All

Dickenson Trip:  February 23- March 3

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1    Our Father, Lead us not into Temptation, NationalCatholic Reporter, November 11, 345  words,    Download LEAD US NOT 12-17-17      

2.  Catholics on the tax plan, National Catholic Reporter,   December 13, 666 words,  Download TAX PLAN ON CATHOLICS 12-14-17

 

 

 

Trouble Makers??  Yes!!

 

True?

I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.

Albert Schweitzer

 

 

 

 

Healing for Frank and Mary.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Community singing & sharing.

 

 

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, Everybody.

 

 

And peace to you, too, Buddy