Reminder for Sunday, May 20, 2018, Pentecost

Cheryl, Meredith, and Brent say, "Welcome, Folks, Come in."

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. 

Celeste, back from France, dit, "Bonjour, Tous, Bienvenu."

Readings:

Isaiah  25, 6-10,  On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines.

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

Philippians 4, 1-14, 19-20,  I know how to live in humble circumstances.

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

Leo says, "Any more cupcakes like that one last week?"

Community Events:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 10, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  See if you can find invisible Fred.

2.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

 October:  we are meeting on the 2^nd Thursday, October 9.  Abuelo’s, 3420 N Central Expy, Plano, TX, (972) 423-9290, 1 p.m. 

November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

December;  location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 3.       November 9, 10^th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

 4.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

5.     Christine Drescher still has a job opening for a bus driver, ca. 30 hours a week.  No need for a special license.  469-509-5939 or 972-207-0855 or 817-876-4772.

Leo and Emma taking care of serious business.

What's going on in our Catholic world:

1.    Nuns on the Bus, What are they doing, with pix, Chicago Kossacks, October 2, 2400 words,   Download Nuns on the Bus 10-9-14

2    Family Synod now in session in Rome,  National Catholic Reporter, October 2, 550 words,    Download Family Synod 10-9-14

3.    Francis, BBC News Magazine, 2000 words,   Download Francis 10-9-14

4.    Giants of the former church by Tom Reese, S.J., National Catholic Reporter, September 24, 110 words,    Download Giants of the Vatican 10-9-14

5.    Priest shortages, National Catholic Reporter, September 29, 800 words,     Download Priest shortage 10-9-14

Guess what we have here.

True? 

Today's Inspirational Lesson:

Thou shalt never irritate a woman,
who can operate a backhoe…

Thus Endeth the Lesson.

See you Sunday, October 12, 2014, 28^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Brent receiving the community's $2000 monthly contribution to Soul's 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.

The Viking Cruise ship, bed rooms the back half, dining room on the first floor forward with a lounge on the second floor. And the deck on the roof.

Isaiah 66:  I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my glory.

Hebrews 12:  So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.  Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed.

Luke 13:  For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."

Truth is time-bound, winning is fleeting, competition fails us, accumulations go to dust. Only love remains. Novalis says of it: “Love works magic/ It is the final purpose/ of the world story,/ The Amen of the universe.”

The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister 

Another Reminder for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025

Where else but in this community can you find a little piggy who welcomes you 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

My Dearest Genevieve, Could we borrow your turtle backpack when we go backpacking in Yosemite in September?  I know a few who would really like to use it.

Readings:

Acts of the Apostles  10, 34-43.   You know what has happened all over Judea

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,  1-9,    The Resurrection

Could you resist her anything she wants??

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 14, 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),  May Final Date- Wed. May 3 @12:30 pm, Chef's Gallery Restaurant at The Institute of Art  of Dallas, 8080 Park Lane, (east side of Central Expy)

Thanks Everybody who took part in the Love for the Kids Picnic, and to you, Bill for gathering us.

Trouble brewing, John, John, Tom, Connie, & Denni.
 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1.  Why not change the whole process of ordination?, National Catholic Reporter, April 8, 630 words,   Download ORDINATION CHANGE 4-13-17   

The Gang, Mary, Judy, and Mike.

True? 

 What does love mean–

When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore.  So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis, too.

Rebecca, age 8

Zoe, when did you turn into a butterfly?
 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

You, too, Harper?

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.

Sez Harper, "Happiness is chocolate cake."

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. 

Our special book collectors, Cole and Emma.

Readings:

Exodus  22, 20-26,  You shall not molest or oppress an alien.

Psalm 18,   I love you Lord, My Strength

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

Matthew 22, 34-40,  The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.

And more books, from Celeste.

 Community Events:

1.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, October 24, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Free cookie from Michelle (the manager), if you can find invisible Fred.

2.     November 1, All Saints:  we will decorate the stage.  Bring pictures from your life, family and friends.  We will celebrate them.

3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

"Carol, Don't let that witch in here."

 4.       November 9, 10^th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

5.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

Denni, John, and Connie conjuring up new problems.

What's going on in our Catholic world:

1.    Family Synod, surprising change,  America, October 13, 500 words,   Download Family Synod document 10-23-14   

2    Family Synod update II,  National Catholic Reporter, October 18, 950 words,      Download Synod report 10-23-14

Zaile with Teresa and Mabel also conjuring up problems.

True? 

 Do not regret growing old.  It is a privilege denied to many.

Zoe, Buddy, and Leo solving the problems.

See you Sunday, October 26, 2014, 30^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Chairs up. Everybody pitching in to return Vines to being a school.

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.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and  juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Buddy and Zoe take to the stage.

 Readings: 

 Amos 8, 4-7,   Never will I forget a thing they have done!

Psalm 113,  Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.

1 Timothy 2, 1-8, I ask that supplications be offered for everyone.

Luke 16, 1-13, A rich man had a steward who was reported for squandering his property.

No stage fright in these kids.

Community Events:  

  1.   Highly recommended: The Open Window of Dallas is bringing to Dallas Francis Vanderwall, a biblical scholar and great presenter.  He is a long time friend and former Jesuit.
 He will join us for Mass on Sunday, Sept. 29, but will share his insights
into the Bible on Saturday, the 28th.  You will find it a fascinating and
amusing Saturday.  Welcome.   Download Fall Conference 9-13-13

2.  ROMEO lunch Friday, September 20, 1:00.  We are home.
 Welcome All.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays begins again, this time at The Olive Garden, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

Chloe accepts The Cupcake of The Week for her mom on her birthday.

4.  Christmas Concert at the Meyerson:
believe it or not, it is time to buy our group tickets.  We will have a
sign up sheet Sunday and Rosemary will begin talks with her rep, Blake, at the Meyerson.  Included will be a visit to the Rectory for wine & cheese
and a ride through Highland Park to see the best lights.  We have a date: December 19 and tickets will be around $50.  

Connected with this, a plan is developing to visit the Christmas lights in Highland Park on bikes one evening, a common event.  We have our guide, Chris Phipps, who lives there, and the old geezer can second, since this is his old neighborhood.  Get your bike lights polished.

Elizabeth and Georgie ready.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.      The new popemobile,  Good Morning America, September 11, 950 words,    Download New Popemobile 9-20-13

2.      Celebacy open to discussion?  Yahoo! News, September 12,  300 words,   
Download Celebacy 9-20-13

3.      Guess what Francis' 2 favorite words are, National Catholic  Reporter, September 13, 150 words,  
Download Francis 2 words 9-20-13

Cupcake of The Week to Geri and Mike for 38 years.

  True? 

Melnick says the soul is immortal and lives on after the body drops away, but if my soul exists without my body, I am convinced all my clothes will be
loose-fitting.

Woody Allen

Yes, the same guy, Mike in Matterhorn.

 See you Sunday, September 22, 2013, 21st  Ordinary Time, C cycle

J.S., 214-783-0443

The Cupcake of The Week to Lynda and supposedly Tom for 31 years. Did he get any?

 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.

Rosemary with her blessing.

Mass:   Special Brunch this Sunday.  Welcome!

Place: Vines High School, Plano, 15th between Custer & Independence, west of Central Expressway.

Time: 9:30,  Fr. Tony celebrating,  The Old Geezer homilizing

Readings: Jeremiah 17, 5-8; Psalm 1, Blessed are They who hope in the Lord; 1 Corinthians 15, 12-20; Luke 6, 17-26.

Word from the Old Geezer:

"Welcome, Everyone, to the Old now Bionic Geezer's 70th Birthday bash.  It is also Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, and Chinese New Year.  Welcome Sunday!"  Covered Dish: A-O hot food, P-Z dessert.

 Community Bulletin Board: 

Ash Wednesday: 7:00 P.M., home of Beth & Rob Robinson, 1808 Dublin Road, Plano 75094.  Welcome!

Heritage Farm renovation:  Next work date, March 6.  Get ready.

Golf Tournament for CCAC sponsored by Diane's hospital:

Download Pledge Form 2-12-10

 
Picture 1:   Winter campers John & Anthony   

Picture 2:  Zoe in her sister Georgie's lap with grandmother Bernadette

Picture 3:   Richard & Monica

Picture 4:   Carol & Clare

Picture 5:  The Parsonage in Winter

See you Sunday, February 14  

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

Thursday Morning, North Dallas??