Reminder for Sunday, May 3, 2015, 5th Easter, Cycle B

Mass:  Coffee & Donuts & Extras 

Place: Vines High School

on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: Jeremiah 33, 14-16; Psalm 25, To you, O Lord, I lift My Soul; 1 Thessalonians 3, 12-4, 2; Luke 21, 25-36

  
   
 Community Bulletin Board:   

Heritage Farm renovation: Off day this Saturday.  We have just about finished replacing rotten boards and look forward to a big paint day in December to finish up. 

Christmas Gifts for Child Advocacy: Beth will collect them.  Download Child Advocacy Gifts 

 
  
True? 

Beauty of any kind lifts the soul above the humdrum to the beatific.

Joan Chittister

  
 
 
Picture 1:  Janette Monear, director of TX Trees Foundation

Picture 2:  Wendy, Ben, & Celeste

Picture 3:  Jean, Mary & Frank

Picture 4:  Mike gives our $2000 to Frank & Gayle from Collin Co. Adult Clinic

Picture 5:  Tree recipients, Lynda, Elizabeth from D.C., Tom, Bill, Barb, & Maureen

Picture 6:  Lisa & Roger Shaffer

Picture 7:  McKenzie & Megan, flower girls

See you Sunday, November 29

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

Mike giving communion to John.

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

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

Georgie coming to work.

Readings: 

Revelation 7, 2-4, 9-14, I had a vision of a great multitude.

Psalm 24,  Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.

1 John 3, 1-3,  We are God's children now.

Matthew 5, 1-12, The Beatitudes.

Zoe ready for a Cupcake.

 Community Events:   Change Your Clocks this Saturday!

1.    This Sunday, All Saints: bring pictures of the people dear to you, your saints, and we will place the pictures on the stage and have a memorial Mass.   

2.  ROMEO lunch Friday, October 25, 1:00.   Welcome All.  Note: We are back at Jason's Deli, 75 & Collin Creek Mall.

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

Sunrise on White Rock Lake.

 4.  Christmas Concert at the Meyerson:

Rosemary is collecting for the tickets, $45 each.

The date:  December 19.   Rosemary says that you may still sign up.  Her contact, Blake, knows that we usually have a few additional people.   Total so far, 29 people.  

Welcome, also, to the Rectory for wine & cheese and a ride through Highland Park to see the best lights. 

The dam at White Rock.

Connected with this, a plan is developing to visit the Christmas lights in Highland Park on bikes one evening, a common event in that neighborhood.  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.

White Rock Creek Trail.

 
What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.      Kennedy on Francis guilty?, National Catholic Reporter, October 24, 1200 words,  
Download Francis is a Christian 11-1-13

2.      The Great Cardinal Bernadin of Chicago, National Catholic Reporter, October 26, 900 words,     Download Cardinal Bernadin 11-1-13

3.       Where to sisters?, National Catholic Reporter, October 30, 420 words,    
Download Global sisters' path 11-8-13 

4.       Francis' emphasis on the Poor, National Catholic Reporter, October 28, 850 words,   
Download Editorial 11-8-13

One of many small bridges on the White Rock Creek Trail.

 True? 

 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.

Bill Keane via Chuck Pratt

Peace.

  See you Sunday, November 3, 2013, All Saints, C cycle

 J.S., 214-783-0443

Sign-up for All Saints with Denni, Marilyn, Geri, and Sir Charlie.

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.

Communion helpers.

Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house.

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

John Cade celebrates Mass

Readings:  

Acts 10, 25-26, 34-35, 44-48, God shows no partiality;

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

1 John 4, 7-10, Let us love one another; 

John 15, 9-17, I have told you this so my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Ryan lights our Easter Candle

Georgie with her mom & brother, Michelle & Buddy

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Jessica Bresson wedding Saturday, the 12th, in Boston.

Leo with his favorite pillow & John

Sir Charlie with his momma from Budapest

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.   Suport for American Nuns, National Catholic Reporter, May 3,  (450 words)   Download Support for Sisters 5-11-12

2.  Wisconsin Bishop's bizarre ways, National Catholic Reporter, May 3, (600  words),  Download Wisconsin bishop 5-11-12

3.  Irish Catholic Assembly speaks out, National Catholic Reporter, May 8, (400 words),  Download Irish Assembly Speaks Out 5-11-12

Gilberto aboard the Staten Island Ferry on his way to the 5 Boro Bike Tour

Bernadette headed to the 5 Boro

 True?

Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise.

HERACLITUS           

The McGinn Team, Las Tortugas, The Turtles, Bernadette & Gilberto, Bob & Joe, Joe, Rosemary & John, all making it.

 See you Sunday, May 13, 6th Easter

  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 to sunrise over Frog Lake, East Yosemite, Matterhorn Canyon trail.

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

Would you trust your friend with these characters?   The departure at Virginia Lakes trail head of Nicole, an Old Geezer, Beth, Rose, Andy, Mike, and Ray

Readings:

Wisdom 2, 12, 17-20,  Let us condemn him to a shameful death.

 Psalm 54,    The Lord upholds my life.

James 3, 16-4, 3, Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder.  

Mark 9, 30-37, Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me.

So where did all the trees go?  You know you are above 10 thousand feet when the trees got more sense than to go that high.  Beth, Nicole, & somebody

Community Activities:  

1.        ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Mike will be searched on the way out.

 2.      LADIES' LUNCHEON,  October ?, Thursday, 1:00 P.M.,  

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

Carol 

Talk about having more sense.  Could that be Senor Mike swimming in Summit Lake, only 10 thousand feet cold?

What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.       What should Francis do when he visits the U.S., National Catholic Reporter, August 27, 555 words,       Download Goals for Francis in U.S. 9-17-15

2.      Francis on Gays, Divorced, Abortion & other issues, a summary,  Crux, September 2, 1875 words,      Download Francis on Issues 9-17-15

3.      New Annulment guide lines,National Catholic Reporter, September 8,  475 words,   Download Annulment Changes 9-17-15  

4.     Nuns on the Bus, latest adventures, and immigration work,  National Catholic Reporter, September 11,  950 words,    Download Nuns on the Bus 9-17-15

                           Sienna, the Candle Lighter, at work.

Special Announcement: We have moved to Sigler Elementary on Janwood.

Check the map:    View this photo                                                                                                 

       Happiness is a cupcake, sez Jackie, especially when it is                  Harper's idea. 

True?  

 Of course I talk to myself.  Sometimes I need expert advice.

                 Communion for the big folks, Judy and Dick. 

See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

And communion for the little folks, Emma & Tori, Buddy & Zoe.

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. 

Does it get any better than this? CC arrives in style.

 

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.

Leo explains the mysteries of life to Emma who is really interested as Zoe listens in.

Readings:

Isaiah  42, 1-4, 6-7  I have formed you to open the eyes of the blind.

Psalm 29,  The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Acts  10, 34-38,  God shows no partiality.

Matthew 3, 13-17, After Jesus was baptised, he came up from the water.

Offertory with Joe and Marsha, John and Connie.

 

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, January 10,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

2.  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. 

Life at its best, Leo, Cowboy Cole, and Zoe.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     A nice Letter to the Ed. about our DARCC, Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, Dallas Morning, News, December 23, 270 words,     Download By Letters to the Editor 1-9-14

2.     Top 5 Underreported Church stories, National Catholic Reporter,  January 3, 1000 words,      Download The top five stories 1-9-14

3.     Francis' new cardinals, National Catholic Reporter, January 6, 888 words,     Download New Cardinals 1-9-14

Celeste being her charming self for everyone.

True? 

 Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. 'Guess what, Mom,' he shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me. ‘I've been chosen to clap and cheer.'

Sacrament of Healing with Mike and Dee.

J.S., 214-783-0443

What a sight: Le Patisserie with Gil, Fred, and other crazies in the background.

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.

Want to know what the Queen Mother is saying? You don't really want to know.  The body language.

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, the Candle Lighter of The Week, with his apprentice learning the skill.
 

Readings:

Isaiah, 11, 1-10,  On that day the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb. (a beautiful reading)

 Psalm 72,  Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.

 Romans 15, 4-9,  Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you.

 Matthew, 3, 1-12,   John the Baptist appeared preaching in the desert.

Communion from Patricia to Cindy and Claire.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 9, 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), December 9; 12:30

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016    This Sunday, Souls Harbor, hoodies, useful items for the truck, guest speaker

Healing & Life for Tom from John.                    

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm.   We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person.  Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.  

Something new and special this year.  We will meet before the 7:30 concert at the condo of Beth & Rob at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.   

"You look beautiful," says Mike to John,

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Nothing this week

And, just in case you forgot…..

True? 

There are bold pilots, and there are old pilots, but very few old bold pilots.

Army Air Corp Sign

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 You have doubts?  This is alligator habitat, nice cool lagoon, warm bank for sunbathing.   One warm Sunday afternoon during a Thanksgiving week, there was a, say, 5 foot, sunbather.   Problem: blind curves on the bike path.  Thanks be to other cyclists and walkers who warned this biker.

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.