Reminder for Sunday, April 16, 2017, Easter, cycle A

Mass:   Coffee, donuts, and specials on the house.  

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

Readings: Isaiah 2, 1-5; Psalm 122, Let us go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord; Romans 13, 11-14; Matthew 24, 37-44

Community Bulletin Board: 

No Discussion after Mass Sunday.  Take the gift of time to enjoy the pastries and each other after Mass. 

 Our own Mike Carroll has a book coming out and a signing:  Download Mike Carroll's Book 11-26-10
  
  

Picture 1:   The kitchen team, Ron & Barbara, Rosemary & friend, Marilyn, Erin, & friend

Picture 2:   The dining room team, Ken & Cindy, Theresa & Gayle

Picture 3:    Sabrina welcoming everyone

Picture 4:    The bar tender, Charlie, with his lemonade brew

Picture 5:    Tony serving iced tea

What's going on in The Church:

  1.  Good Article on the recent bishops' election of a new national leader, Corpus, 11-18-10,     Download Bishops' Election 11-26-10 

 2.  Further analysis of the election, National Catholic Reporter, 11-18-10, Download Bishops' Election 2, 11-26-10 

3.  The Catholic Church welcomes large group of Anglicans, Mirabili Dictu, 11-15-10, Download Anglicans 
  

True? 

Earth laughs in flowers.

 Ralph Waldo Emerson

Picture 6:    Jan serving drinks

Picture 7:    Plates being prepared assembly line

Picture 8:    Nancy serving lemonade

Picture 9:    Ross Taylor, the director of LifeNet & coordinator of the meal

 See you Sunday, November 28

There it is, The New World Trade Center, also called Freedom Tower, seen from the Staten Island Ferry. Think there is nothing free in NY? This ferry is totally free, Staten Island to Lower Manhatten.

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.

Freedom Tower.  A week from Wednesday, The Memorial Park will take down the fences and security, then open the museum.  Cost to enter, $25.

Readings:

Acts 2, 14, 36-41,  About 3 thousand people were added that day.

Psalm 23,  The Lord is my shepherd (a good one)

1 Peter  2, 20-25,  When he was insulted, he returned no insult.

John  10, 1-10,  The shepherd calls his own sheep by name.

Height of The Tower, 1776 feet. Sound familiar?  

 Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, May 9,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.  The Old Geezer is home, Fred, no more tears.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next book and game swap: May 18, Next Week.  Save up.

Astoria Park Rest Stop, Queens, 5 Boro Bike Tour. Robert Kennedy Bridge (or Tri-boro), connecting Queens & Manhatten. Note the helmet covers. First time we've seen them. Also, no cups or water bottles at water stops to prevent waste & mess. Bring your own water bottle and fill up from 10 gallon jugs.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.   Any chance of a married priesthood?, April 25, 1000 words,     Download Married priests next 5-8-14

2.   German priest on marriage for himself, Huffington Post, April 29, 900 words,     Download German Priest request 5-8-14

 3.   Hans Kung on the future church, National Caqtholic Reporter,  May 1, 1300 words,    Download Hans Kung 5-8-14

Post finish line, Wadsworth Park, Staten Is., at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge connecting Brooklyn with Staten Island.

 

True? 

 Ego says, “Once everything falls into place, I will find peace.”

Spirit says, “Find peace, and everything will fall into place.”

Marianne Williamson    (thanks, Geri)

Emma says, "Welcome back, Everybody."

 See you Sunday, May 11, 2014, 4th Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Judy reading.

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.

Richard reading.

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

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

Readings: 

James 5, 7-10,  Be patient until the coming of the Lord.

Matthew  11, 2-11, What did you go out to the desert to see?

Chuck Pratt: one of our most stalwart and loving of community members now Dances with the Father,   Download Pratt Press 12

Chuck Pratt celebration, his son Chris reading.

 

Community Events:

1.    This Sunday, collect for Samaritan Inn (from last week) and Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center  (this week).  For what to bring, click on the link:     Download Advent 2013 b&w

Current Urgent Needs at Samaritan Inn:  Disinfectant Spray,  Bleach Wipes and  Toilet Paper.  Check the website for other needs:  http://www.thesamaritaninn.org/SupportTheInn/NeedsList.aspx1.

2.  Love for the Kids Picnic,  A most touching event,  Dec. 14,  Download Love-for-kids   Also, for updated info:   Download Love For Kids update 12-12-13

3.   ROMEO lunch Friday, December 6,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome.  

4.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

By the way, we are dropping the idea of riding bikes through Highland Park to look at the Christmas lights.  It is just too cold.  Plus, each bike would need lights on front and back, a little expensive.

Chuck's daughter, Pam, reading.

1.      How is Francis doing with reform?, National Catholic Reporter, December 2, 340 words,     Download Francis' Reform progress 12-12-13

2.      Times are changing with Francis?,  National Catholic Reporter, December 6, 850 words,   Download Times are changing under Pope Francis 12-12-13

3.       What?  Francis out at night in disguise?,  Huffington Post,  December 3, 250 words,    Download Freancis out at night 12-12-13

Chuck's memorial celebration at Slate on Custer Parkway.

True? 

The mantra we frequently pray, "Come, Lord, Jesus, come," means somehow in Advent we have to make sure we are hungry, that is, that there is room inside us for "more."  Who else do I need to "take in" my heart and my mind?

Like Jesus, we can give the God who dwells in us a way of coming to human expression in the way we are neighbor, the way we are in solidarity with those who are different from us or who have less than we, the way we put an end to divisions, and the way we are more expansive and inclusive in our loving, forgiving and giving.

As we live this holy season of Advent, let us remember "God comes to you disguised as your life."*

*Paul D'Arcy
References: Yes, And… by Richard Rohr and Praying a New Story by Michael Morwood.  Via Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, NY

Chuck's Memorial Celebration Wednesday evening.

 See you Sunday, December 15, 2013, 3rd Advent, 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.

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

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

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

Acadia at Communion.

John at Communion.

Readings:

Wisdom 9, 13-18, 28-29,  Who can know God’s counsel?

Psalm 90,  In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

Philemon 1, 9-10, 12-17,  I, Paul, an old man…

Luke 14, 25-33, If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother.

How to REALLY enjoy eating cake.

Happiness is getting into your cake, Harper.

Community Events:  

  1.   Our next Habitat special day is probably September.  Look for the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, at 11th Ave.   A person may also work any Saturday. There is still work to be done on the current house.

2.  ROMEO lunch Friday, August 23, 1:00.  Welcome All.  Many of us
will be in Yosemite.  Welcome to Yosemite. Always room around the campfire.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays begins again in September.    For info talk with Carol or Bernadette.  

Angela receiving the sacrament of the sick.

Offertory, Lily and Scott, Lynda and Tom.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.   A new Secretary of State for Francis,  National Catholic Reporter, August 24, 1000 words,  

Who got elected to receive the extra Cupcake, Chloe.

Toy world with Emma, Torri, Zoe, and Buddy.

 True? 

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

Mark Twain

A good granddad walking Buddy, Emma, Zoe, and Torri, granddad Gil.

Jerry and Bill.

See you Sunday, September 8,2013, 21st  Ordinary Time, C cycle

J.S., 214-783-0443

Cross training, a runner meets bikers, Tom with Kayli, Grace, and Doug.

 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 & make the world we live in a better place to live.

Okay, Katie, are you really sure you want to get married this week??

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community  & John Cade  &  Stack  &  a Mystery Presenter

Place: Legacy Charter School,  601 Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Dance Class.  Okay, Everybody line up.  You, too, Mike.

Readings:

2 kings 5,  14-17, Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan 7 times.

Psalm 98,  The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power

2 Timothy 2, 8-13,  If we have died with him, we shall also live with him

Luke 17, 11-19,  10 were cleansed, were the not?

Life is tough and sometimes a person just needs to take a rest.

Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September October 11, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

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JULIETS,  November, TBA

Help, Marilyn, Ron is giving me the evil eye.

True?

One should keep old roads and old friends.

Old German Proverb

Our Father.

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church?  Like…

Impeach?  https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/distinctly-catholic/now-were-path-impeachment-warning

Peace, Everybody.

See you Sunday, J.S.

214-783-0443

And more Peace!

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 even More Peace, Everybody

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

Hi, Zoe, your welcome is special.  I nominate you for our official welcome person.

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

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

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

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

Anybody trust that welcome from Sir Charlie?  You will find your money missing.

Readings:  

Baruch 5, 1-9, Jeruslem, put on the splendor of glory from God forever. 

Psalm 126,  The  Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy.

Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11,  I pray always with joy for all of you.

Luke 3,  1-6,  The word of God came to John.

Healing for Alison & John

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: Friday, December 7, 2018, 12:00 Ye Shire Tavern

Healing for Leo

Note 1:  The Meyerson Christmas concert, December 13, Thursday.  Welcome.  Rosemary is still filling the list. Tickets are $32.00.

It's Love for Kids Time again.  Thanks, Bill, for keeping us up to date.

Communion for our Kids.

TRUE?

 In a Non-smoking Area:

 "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”

I think, Cathy, that your specially requested Red Velvet cupcake was almost swiped by that Beth.

Any worthwhile articles?

1. Buffalo deacon tries to hold his bishop accountable, Corpus, October 27,
2.  NCR editorial letter to U.S. bishops, November 9,   

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

Peace Tom & Cheryl & Grace (& Happy Birthday).

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

And here comes Rosemary, "Peace!"

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.

Advent Peace to All.

And a special Advent Gift to All:  (beware, very moving)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9FCxuVSkT7k