Reminder for Sunday, May 4, 2014, 3rd Easter, Cycle A

Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house

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

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

Allison is back!

Leo teaching Ray guitar

Readings:   Jeremiah 31, 31-34, I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; Psalm 51, Create a clean heart in me, O God; Hebrews 5, 7-9, He learned obedience from what he suffered; John 12, 20-33, Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground.  Whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.

Rob with Leo & Ray

Sir Charlie & Bernadette

 Community Bulletin Board:

    1.    This Sunday: Food Drive for Network

    2.   March 31, this Saturday, Picnic for Love for the Kids, Flower Mound, a great service Saturday morning.

Sisters, Georgie & Zoe

Delgado Corner, Gilberto & Michelle with Zoe & Georgie

    What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.  Cardinal Mahoney on Immigration, National Catholic Reporter, March 19, (470 words),   Download Cardinal Mahoney on Immigration 3-23-12 

2.   Bishop Robinson on Sexuality, National Catholic Reporter, March 29 (640 words),  Download Bishop Robinson and Sexuality 3-23-12

3.  St. Clare focus, National Catholic Reporter,  March 20 (740 words),  Download Clare of Assissi 3-23-12

Zoe with her mom, Michelle

Warren, Barb, & Marlene

True?

We do not receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves, after a journey through the wilderness, which no one else can make for us, which no one can spare us, for our wisdom is the point of view from which we must come at last to regard the world.

Marcel Proust

The Pastry Shoppe, Kevin, John, & Connie

Coffee Shoppe, Mike & Gilberto

 See you Sunday, March 25

  214-783-0443

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

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating, Mike Carrell homilizing

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

  
 
 
 Readings:  Isaiah 55, 6-9; Psalm 145, The Lord is near to all who call upon Him; Philippians 1, 20-27; Matthew 20, 1-16 

 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                Picture Picture  1:   Communion Helpers                  

Picture 2:    Two Sisters, Brooklyn                        

Picture 3:    and Sienna      

Picture 4:    The Drescher Girls, Diane, Christine, & Megan        

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   Any families still looking for religious ed for your kids?  Just let us know.

2.  This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine. 

 3.  Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24.  A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11

4.  Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. 

     The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive.  Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage.  Let me or Rosemary know.  Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.  Sept. 26 we buy tickets. 

5.  Next brunch Sunday, Sept. 25.  John Cade will celebrate the Mass in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.   

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Fr. McBrien on U.S. Parishes,  National Catholic Reporter, September 12:  Download US parishes today 9-16-11

 2.   Philadelphia's new biship, National Catholic Reporter, September 12: Download Philadelphia 9-16-11

3.   International Court & the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, September 13:  Download International Court 9-16-11

Picture 5:    Jon    

Picture 6:    Music, Shonda, Ray, & Jon 

Picture 7:    Beth

Picture 8:    Community blessing Chuck    

True?

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong.  They are conflicts between two rights. 

G.W.F. Hegel

   Video: Final 3 Blessings, including the blessing for Chuck Pratt

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.

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

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

Readings: Acts 10, 34-43; Psalm 118 (This the Day the Lord had made; let us Rejoice and be Glad); Colossians 3, 1-4; Mark 16, 1-7 (from Saturday night readings)

Community Bulletin Board: 

Self Decoration this Sunday: please bring a flower or plant for the stage.

Anyone know where I can find a good used or inexpensive refrigerator?  I have a family in need.

Anybody seen that Easter Bunny?  He passed by here loaded down for Easter.  Sez, "I'm looking for kids after Mass Sunday."  Bring yo baskets, kids. 

From Lou Federico some job opportunities: 

True?   The grace of God means something like: Here is your life.  You might never have been, but you are because the party would not have been complete without you.

Frederick Beuchner

Picture 1:  Richard Eshelbrenner reading Exodus, Holy Thursday Evening Mass

Picture 2:  Hand Washing, patio of Rob & Beth Robinson's house

Picture 3:  Ryleigh & Reagan

Picture 4: Guess who??

Picture 5:  Our Father, Holy Thursday Mass

 See you Easter, April 12.

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

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

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

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

Readings:

Luke 19, 28-40, Jesus enters Jerusalem (for the procession)

Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me (one of the Suffering Servant songs)

Psalm 22,  My God, My God, why have you abandoned me. 

Philippians 2, 6-11,  He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave.

Luke 22, 14-23, 56  The Passion

Brooklyn looking for her cupcake.

For Brooklyn and John, Cupcakes of The Week.

Community Events:

1.  March 24, this Sunday, Palm Sunday.  Let’s try an entrance procession from the front door of the school.  Those having trouble walking get seated ahead of time.   At the school entrance the palms will be handed out and blessed, then we will process in passing behind the seats.  We'll sing Blessed be the Lord.

3.  April 13, Love for the Kids picnic

4.  Romeos’ lunch Friday, March 22, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek. 

Hugh and Sydney.

Fred and Maureen.

 What's going on in our Catholic World:  

1.  Want us Back?, Boston Globe, March, 700 words,   Download Does the new pope want us back

2.  Papal Profile, Commonweal, Washington Post, March 15, 700 words,    Download Papal Profile 3-22-13

3.  When I entered the Jesuits in ’58, numbers of members were around 35 thousand.  I noticed with news about Pope Francis, that the number is now 19 thousand.  Quite a change.  A lot of chatter has been circulating among the ex-Jesuits.  Among them is a classmate of mine, Jim Raymond from Mississippi.  A sample of the perceptive excellence of a lot of the ex’s.   March 17, 225 words,   Download Jim Raymond 3-22-13

4.  How was he chosen, National Catholic Reporter, March 18, 550 words, Download The Path 3-22-13

Offertory, Teresa and Tom, Cindy and Meghan.

Communion Helpers.

True?   

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing you can do is keep your mind young.  

Mark Twain

Penitential Ritual, Tom, Chloe, Denni, Bonnie and Greg.

Penitential Rite, Patrick and Charlie.

 See you Sunday, March 24, 2013, Palm Sunday, C cycle 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Randy loading The Truck.

Soul's Harbor truck loading up.

 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.

Proverbs 8:   … then was I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day;

Romans 5:  … because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through  the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

John 16:  But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

The Kiss of Peace

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                  

Brent gets a cupcake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230