Reminder for the Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

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

 

Brandon and Leo

Readings:

Ecclesiastes   1 2; 2, 21-23, Vanity of vanities, all things are vanity.

Psalm 90,  If today you hear his voice, harden not  your hearts.

Colossians 3, 1-5, 9-11,   Put to death the parts of you that are earthly

Luke 11, 1-13,  The rich man who hoarded all his wealth in bigger barns, then died.

 

Genevieve and John

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 29 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  May be  a very small group.  Most of us will be gone.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):  Temporarily postponed, everybody is out of town.  

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. A glance at the on going efforts to reject Vatican II ,   Commonweal,  July 7, 750 words,       

 

Tori

True? 

If it seems a childish thing to do,

do it in remembrance that you are a child.”

Frederick Buechner

 

Genevieve, Shonda, Bethany, and Ray

See you Sunday.

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.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John.

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

Welcome Home, Richard, Morgan, & Monica

Readings:

 Jeremiah  33, 14-16, The days are coming.

 Psalm 25,    To you, Oh Lord, I lift up my soul

1 Thessalonians   3, 12-4, 2 May the Lord make you increase in love.

Luke  21,  25-28, 34-36,,  There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars.

                                   Mike at the ready.

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 4, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Save your receipts for the clerical help.                                                                                                                                      2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, December. 11, at 1:00 at Kathy’s Choice, 7989 Beltline (NW corner, Belt Line & Coit), . Please RSVP to Cathy at cbamben@hotmail.com by Monday if planning to attend.

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

Carol

                                           The Best Music

3. Love for the Kids picnic, December 12.  Book it.  Bill will have a sheet.  This is a great event for underprivileged kids, hundreds of them.                                                 

4. Christmas boxes for military people overseas.  More explanation at Sunday Masses.   See attachment for items to include. Boxes may be taken straight to the Post Office or brought to Sunday Mass.    Download Christmas Box items          Address to send:  Ryan McClurg, 455 EAMXS/F16-EAMU,  APO,AE 09352   
   1. Be sure to place a note inside the box  saying this is from John Stack Ministries.                                                                                                                                       
5. December 13: 3 events that morning:
   1. Reconciliation service.
   2. The homily will be one of the guys from Souls Harbor sharing his journey to recover from hitting the bottom.
   3. The Souls Harbor truck will come. Let the winter cleaning begin.                                                                                                                                            
6. Special Notice:  Christmas Eve, we are returning to Vines for only the Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00.  Don't go to Sigler.         .                                                                                                   
7.  Want to see the schedule for Advents events at Sigler?   Click:                            Download Advent 2015

                          Candle Lighters of the Week, Leo & Cole. 

 What is going on in our Catholic World

1.  Francis on open Church,  National Catholic Reporter,  November 18, 543 words,    Download Francis, a welcoming church 11-26-15                   
2.  Face of future Church,  National Catholic Reporter, November 18,   678  words,       Download Face of future church 11-26-15

                  The Brain Trust, Victoria & Buddy.

True?  

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

Robin Williams

                               Harper at the patisserie.

See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Genevieve with her buddy.
 

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 shares her Blessing of The Week.

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

Time: 9:30; Stack celebrating

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

  
  
Readings:  Exodus 22, 20-26, I am compassionate; Psalm 18, I love you, Lord, my strength; 1 Thessalonians 1, 5-10; Matthew 22, 34-40, Love the Lord and love your neighbor. 

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Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Schedule of upcoming events:  

       1.  This Sunday, October 30, All Saints-All Souls anticipated.  Bring pictures of people you would like to be remembered & place them on the stage, like usual.

       2.  November 5: Mike Carrell will offer us a homily and we will baptize Brooklyn.

       3.  November 12, Saturday, 8:00-1:00, Pizza & Paint Party, Rita's house, 1311 Brentwood.

       4.  December 4, John Cade celebrates our Mass.

       5.  December 10, Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. loveforkidsinc@yahoo.com

       6.  December 11, Thanks Brunch in gratitude to our Boards and particularly to Ron Kovatis, Penny Morrow, & Cathy Goode, who are retiring.  Special guest homilist, Jamie Rose. 

 2.   Directory will be available again this Sunday.  

3.   Three openings on our board.  Welcome.  Let one of us know if you would be willing to help out for a year or two.  One meeting every quarter.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

It is not widely known by Catholics in the pews, but on the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27, a new, more formal language for the Mass will be introduced in parishes in North America.  The following articles explain. 

1.   On the language change, Commonweal, June 30:   Download It doesn't sing, 10-11

 2.  On the language change, Huffington Post, August 30:  Download New Mass Language 10-11   

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True?

"The person who says it cannot be done

 should not interrupt the person doing it"

   Video: Final  Blessing

See you Sunday, October 30, All Saints

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:

2. search for "john stack ministries"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathy & her Halloween trick or treat machine.

 

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Ever hear of Spinoza?  Check this, it's very moving.  Sent to me by Mike Moran.

 

Download Spinoza

 

 

 

  

 

We will return! 

 

 

 

 

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church

 

1.  Clerical Sex abuse history,  https://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-book-examines-clergy-sexual-abuse.html

What have we here? Mice, turtles, or future choir members trying out?  Leo & Emma?

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. 

Emma says, "Me? How could you think that?

Readings:

Samuel 7, 1-16,  Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me.

 Psalm 89,    Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Romans 16, 25-27,  To him who can strengthen you.

Luke 1, 26-28,   The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.

Choir members? Looks like Leo and Emma, with Ray and Beth.

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 19, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys welcome.  The Old Geezer will  be there to monitor behavior.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, January 8, Cafe' Brazil, 1:00, Coit & Bush, Plano.

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

Carol

Another most moving reconciliation service. Thanks, Mike, for setting it up.

3.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & Christmas Eve, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

4.  January 18, Our Stuff Swap will take place.  Souls Harbor will take all that is left over.  Bring useful items that you don't need or want anymore.

5.    January 25, community brunch for an old geezer's 75th.

6.    February 15, Community memorial for Fred with brunch catered by Maureen & the Macchio gang. 

Cupcake of The Week to Loretta.

  What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        What about U.S. torture, National Catholic Reporter, December 12, December 12,  1200 words,     Download US Torture 12-18-14

2.       The main trouble Francis deals with, Huffington Post, December 15, 950 words,   Download The Problem for Francis 12-18-14

3.       The Napa Valley Conference, National Catholic Reporter, December 15, 3000 words,   Download Napa 12-18-14

Do we not have The Best Table Cleaners in Dallas? Victoria, Buddy, and Zoe.

True? 

When I have a terrible need of, dare I say religion, then I go outside at night and paint the stars.

Vincent Van Gogh

Famous, vicious guard dog, Aviana, ready at the door to protect us.

See you Sunday, December 21, 2014, 4th Advent, Cycle B

J.S., 214-783-0443

Downtown Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, parking meters are covered for the holidays.

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.

Thanksgiving Mass: Last Sunday of this Church Calendar Year: 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Sirach 50 22-24; Psalm 113; 1 Corinthians 1, 3-9; Luke 17, 11-19 (these are the readings for Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, page 88 in our booklets) 

Thankgiving Tree: we will set up a tree with lights on the stage.  Nearby will be paper ornaments on which you may answer the question, " I thank God this year for…"  Use the ribbons to tie it onto the tree.  Kids will find special ornaments that have a picture to color on one side, while the blessing can be put on the other side.  We will keep it up every Sunday into Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00.  Perhaps a couple of blessings can be read anonymously each Sunday.  Our Thanksgiving continues into Christmas.

Community Bulletin Board

Result of the informal poll on our Mass time: wide preference for 9:30, as it is. 

Tree Project update: maybe in December?  Waiting to hear from Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.

Nov. 17 Work Project: Alex Moore of Lakepoint Church helped us tremendously with our Rowlett house.  He now has a special renovation project which needs volunteer help.  It is quite a project involving another church in south Dallas.  Check out the project:  Download Nov. 17 Project.doc    Rosemary & I will be there. J.S.

From Tom Quinn: Do you know anyone interested in an entertainment center?  It’s a beautiful piece of blonde furniture that is in great condition.  I can’t seem to get any of the Charities to pick it up as I don’t have the vehicle to deliver it.  Quinn, Tom & Theresa, E-mail Address:  tntquinn@peoplepc.com

November 25: No Mass the Sunday just after Thanksgiving.  Rosemary & I will be at her sister Clare’s house.

December 9: Save Your Blood for the Christmas Blood Drive and Brunch. 

See you Sunday.