Reminder for Sunday, February 17, 2013, 1st Lent C

Geri and Aggie say, "Welcome, Everybody."

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

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

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

"Welcome, Folks" say this classy couple, Tom & Lynda.

Readings:

Ezekiel  47, 1-2, 8-9, 12, I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple.

Psalm 46,   The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.

1 Corinthians 3, 9-11, 16-17,  You are God’s building

John 2, 13-22,  He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple.

Emma says, "Come with me, you never know where you will find a cupcake."

 Community Events:

1.     November 9, this Sunday, 10^th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.  The actual date of our debut was the Sunday before Thanksgiving, 2004.  We figure this Sunday is a better, more convenient date for celebrating.

2.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, November 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All welcome.

Arianna blessing us with her presence.

3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

Carol

Arianna's dad & mom, Ryan and Nicole.

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What's going on in our Catholic world:

1,    Young Catholics leaving, why, Commonweal, October 9, 1400 words,  Download Young Catholics departing 11-6-14

2.    Family Synod update,  The Tablet, Corpus,  October 20, 1100 words,  Download Synod update 2 11-6-14

3.    Family Synod update by Eugene Kennedy,  America / Corpus, October 23, 700 words,    Download Synod update 11-6-14 

4.    Sign of Peace questioned, Commonweal, September 23, 777 words,  Download The Sign of Peace at Mass 10-9-14

5.    Poverty not mentioned in election, National Catholic Reporter, November 3, 340 words,   Download Poverty 11-6-14

Geri, Tom, and Denni preparing for All Souls.

 True? 

 Can’t sleep?   Try counting your blessings.

The Blessing, All Souls celebration.

See you Sunday, November 9, 2014, Lateran Basilica, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Victoria and Natalie, "Where are those cupcakes?"

 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 with Gilbert, Natalie, and Mike.

Kids' Korner.

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Guess who?   Rosemary says Genevieve says, "Welcome, Everybody."

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

Becoming an A.F Major, Greg Moran, son of Mike & Geri, Washington, D.C.

Readings:

Deuteronomy 26, 4-10     You shall bow down in his presence.

Psalm 91,  Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

Romans 10, 8–13,   The word is near you.

Luke 4, 1-13,   Jesus was led into the desert to be tempted by the devil.

 Still having to help him get dressed up, Geri & Mike with Greg. 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 12, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  Thursday, March ?, 1:00 P.M.,  Place? Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com

Our Great helpers, Kevin & Georgina.

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis is going to Mexico, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   765  words,   Download Francis to Mexico 2-11-16
2. Francis & Legio Christi, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 816 words,    Download Francis & Legio Christi 2-11-16 
3. Jesuits murdered, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 701 words.        Download Jesuit murders 2-11-16

Donor Receipts for your 2015 donations have been emailed out.  If you have not received yours, please let John or Rosemary know.  Thank you for your generosity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Genevieve says, "Zoe, You think I am funny or something?"

True? 

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Buddy, whatchyou eating, cookies??

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Offertory, Sir Charlie, Mary Ellen, Grace, and Jan.

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.

Tori, where did you get that pretty profile?

Hi, Everybody, Welcome in.

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

Quiz: how many horses do you see in this picture?

Readings:

Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11,   He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.  (Wow!)

Luke 1,  My soul rejoices in my God  (The Magnificat)

1 Thessalonians 5, 16-24,  Rejoice always.

John, 1, 6-8, 19-28  A man named John was sent from God.

Lost, yes.  Found???

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December  8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  Apologies for the mix up last Friday.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  January Lunch, TBA

Advent pick up for Souls Harbor, our Number 1 charity.

Christmas Eve Mass, Sunday, December 24, 4:00 P.M., Sigler gym.   Note: No Mass scheduled for that morning.

Love for Kids picnic:  December 9, Thanks, All

Dickenson Trip:  February 23- March 3

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1    Our Father, Lead us not into Temptation, NationalCatholic Reporter, November 11, 345  words,    Download LEAD US NOT 12-17-17      

2.  Catholics on the tax plan, National Catholic Reporter,   December 13, 666 words,  Download TAX PLAN ON CATHOLICS 12-14-17

Trouble Makers??  Yes!!

True?

I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.

Albert Schweitzer

Healing for Frank and Mary.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Community singing & sharing.

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, Everybody.

And peace to you, too, Buddy

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.

 Readings:

Ezekiel 37, 12-14,   I will open your graves and have you rise.

Psalm 130,  With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

Romans  8, 8-11,  Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

John  11, 1-45,  The raising of Lazarus.

Community Events:

1.    Fifth Sunday of Lent:  

1.   Rice & Beans brunch 
2.   Extra rice & beans to Catholic Charities.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 4,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.   Maybe a day off.  April ll, all will be back & no poker plans.

 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 Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

5.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     Nothing this week.

True? 

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned,
earned, worn or consumed.
Happiness is the spiritual experience
of living every minute with love,
grace, and gratitude.

 Dennis Waitley

 See you Sunday, April 6, 2014, 5th Lent, 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.

Says Brooklyn, "Hi, Everybody, Come in."

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.

And Sienna (big sister) says, "Welcome, it's fun."

 Readings:

Acts 1, 12-14,   All these devoted themselves to prayer, together with some women.

Psalm 27,  I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

1 Peter  4, 13-16,  If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you.

John  17, 1-11,  I pray for them.

And says Harper, "Is it Cupcake time yet?"

 Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, May 30,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos. 

 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. 

3.    Excellent seminar for couples, married or unmarried, free, too,  Download Couples' Seminar 5-29-14

CC and Kayla say to their Grandmother, Claire, "God is good here, he gives out Cupcakes."

 What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.    Can 26 Italian women be wrong?, The Telegraph,  May 18, 678 words,   Download 26 Italian Women 5-29-14

2.    Has Francis shown all his cards?,  National Catholic Reporter, May 19, 888 words,      Download Francis show his cards 5-29-14

3.     Knocking on Francis' Door, National Catholic Reporter,  May 23, 900 words,    Download Knocking on Francis' door 5-29-14

4.    Francis in the Holy Land, National Cathoic Reporter, May 25, 1300 words,    Download Francis in Holy Land 5-29-14

Offertory, Cheryl, Meredith and Brent

  True? 

How to be Happy in Old Age
by
Christine Swanberg

Refer to Pavarotti as your friend.

Listen to him often.

Try to live the way he sings.

Give everyone A’s in everything.

Never be afraid of your hair

or what others might say about it.

Prefer levity to pomposity.

Make up wonderful lies

especially to stupid questions.

Love good food and drink.

Cook marvelously.

Carry a rusty briefcase

or a red knapsack.

Make satirical weathervanes.

Wear outrageous socks.

From The Alleluia Tree (The Puddin’head Press, 2012).

Used here with the author’s permission.

Early artists,  Zoe and Emma.

See you Sunday, June 1, 2014, 7th Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

A special for a Great Grandmother.

 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.

What a Gift.

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

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

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

 
 
 
  
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2, 42-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1, 3-9; John 20, 19-31

Picture 1:   The Great Easter Egg Hunt                                   

Picture 2:   John Cade considering how he's going to swipe an Easter Egg      

Picture 3:   Awards table       

Picture 4:   Maggie & Emma       

Picture 5:   Emma        

  Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year.  The mules and hay wagon will be taking rides.  We'll supply cold drinks & water.  BYOB.  Covered dish, hors d'oeuvres & deserts.

 2.  Worth reminding you again, a new CPR method, more simple, more effective,                                   http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59

 
 
 
   Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. Richard McBrien on Easter, National Catholic Reporter, 4-25-11, Download Easter 4-29-11

 2.  John Allen on J.P. II Beatification, National Catholic Reporter, 4-25-11, Download Beatification Speed 4-29-11

 3.   Maureen Dowd on Beatification Hesitations, N.Y. Times, April 23, Download Beatification Problems 4-29-11 
  
Picture 6:   Leonardo       

Picture 7:   The Life Corner, the kids, Buddy, Georgie, Natalie, Zoe, Kendall, & Torri in the arms of her grand dad

Picture 8:   Communion Helpers

Picture 9:   Rosemary's Blessing

 True?

Seven Social Sins:

1. Politics without principle
2. Wealth without work
3. Commerce without morality
4. Pleasure without conscience
5. Education without character
6. Science without humanity
7. Worship without sacrifice

—Gandi

 See you, May 7, 2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)