Reminder for Sunday, April 26, 2015, 24th Easter, Cycle B

Acts 1:  “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Ephesians 1:  May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe,in accord with the exercise of his great might, . . .
Matthew 28:  . . . “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

Kindness is not recompense for favors received, it is unearned warmth given for absolutely no reason at all.  Joseph Joubert says of it, “A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Rickey Turner
Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
Rick Turner Blog Post

Another Reminder for The Ascension, May 17, 2026
Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
Passcode: 412993

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at
The ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

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, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place: Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings:  Exodus 22, 20-26; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1, 5-10; Matthew 22, 34-40

Community Bulletin Board:

• True?  Those move easiest who have learned to dance. Chris Frazier

• Performance Review: Check it out–Download performance_review_08.doc

• Habitat update: Download Habitaters.doc

• Next Big Date: Dec. 7–Advent Blood Drive, Food Drive, & Community Brunch

Picture 1: coffee with Curtis, Cindy, Kim, & Ken

Picture 2: Hunter, Chloe, & Jackie

Picture 3: Mass with T.J., Lorynne, & Lacee

Picture 4: Welcome into Our World a new Baby Girl on the 4th anniversary of her parents, Ed & Christine Kless, 10-23.  To be named Friday.  Sean, you now have a baby sister:

See you this Sunday, October 26

J.S.   (214-387-0443)

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

Time: 9:30; Tony  Celebrating 

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

Readings: 2 Maccabees 7, 1-14; Psalm 17, Lord, when Your Glory appears, My Joy will be full; 2 Thessalonians 2, 16-3, 5; Luke 20, 27-38.

Community Bulletin Board: 

Discussion after Mass Sunday 

Dates to Check: 

November 20, Saturday before Thanksgiving: help us feed the homeless like we did last year.  More information coming.  Time: 11:00-2:00.  Place: Lake Highland's Presbyterian, (across from the police station), 8525 Audelia Road, Dlls 75238

November 21, Sunday before Thanksgiving: our holiday food drive.  

Picture 1:   A Habitat Duplex, Wylie, Texas

Picture 2:   The High 5, Gilberto, Rosemary, Grace, Bernadette, & Nancy

Picture 3:   The Big 4: Laura, Rosemary, Bernadette, & John

Picture 4:   El Padre, Tony

 Picture 5:   Ron & Nancy

Picture 6:   John & Kevin

What's going on in The Church:

  1.  Story of a great Jesuit priest, review by John Olinger, Download Jesuit Priest in Congress 11-5-10

 2.  The return of an old group in the Catholic Church,  Mirabili Dictu, 10-29-10, Download Taliban Catholicism 11-5-10 

  3.  Ideas on renewing our Catholic presence, National Catholic Reporter, 11-4-10,  Download Renewal 11-5-10                           

Picture 7:   Lunch

Picture 8:   Doug & Grace

Picture 9:   Tony with Josh & Audrey

Picture 10:  Loafers, Tony, Jerry, & Jo

True? 

Dont accpet your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.

Ann Landers

Picture 11:   John & Mary Jane 

Picture 12:   Tom & Lynda who fed us all our lunch, making it a great day!

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 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.

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

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

Georgie with Zoe and Emma, plus Bernadette and Michelle, mothers and daughters

Jerry with Mike and Mike, Mary Ellen checking out  the pastries

Readings:  

 Deuteronomy, 4,1-2, 6-8,  What great nation is there that has gods so close?

 Psalm 15, The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

James, 1, 17-18, 21-22,  Be doers of the word and not hearers only.

Mark, 7, 1-8, 14-15, 21-23, From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts.

John and Connie, Tom and Denni

Jean and John, John and Mary Jane

Community Bulletin Board: 

1.  Habitat Build, Saturday morning, the Sept. 1, 11^th Street & Ave. E.  Welcome.  This is a unique experience of giving.

2.  Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert.  It may be only August, but this superb performance sells out.  We get discounted tickets as a group.  Date: December 14, 8:00, tickets will be about $40.  Wine & Cheese at The Rectory pre-performance.  Traditionally, this has been a beautiful evening.

3.  Free Medical Clinic in September (message from John Ernst, CCAC):   "September 29, there will be a large one day free clinic at the Dallas Convention Center sponsored by our national organization, of which we are members.  Thousands of people will be served all by volunteers."  Download Medical clinic 8-10-12 

Torri & Buddy in Michelle's arms with Jean,  Rosemary, and Bernadette

John with Sandra and Chuck

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.    American Bishops' Moves, National Catholic Reporter, August 17, 500 words,   Download US bishops 8-24-12  

2.     Confession Anyone?, Corpus, August 18, 500 words,   Download Confession 8-24-12

3.     Vatican Bank, National Catholic Reporter,  August 24, 325 words,  Download Vat Bank 8-24-12

Jim's birthday party and Jim's girls

Geri and Maureen

True? 

 The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking."

A.A. Milne, British author

More of Jim's girl with an old geezer and his HHH medal

Almost dead HHH riders entering Shepherd A.F. Base at the end of 100 miles

See you Sunday, September 2

J.S., 214-783-0443

Rest Station around mile 60 keeping ahead of the water demand. High temp was only 94, but 30 mph. south winds made returning to Wichita Falls brutal.

Long lines for the port a potties the first 5 rest stations. From mile 60 on, short lines if any.

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.