Reminder for Sunday, 1-8-12, Epiphany

Mass: 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.


Getting Ready 1-6-12


Readings:  Isaiah 60, 1-6, Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem, your light has come!; Psalm 72, Lord, every nation on earth will adore you; Ephesians, 3, 2-6, The Gentiles are coheirs; Matthew 2, 1-12, The Magi arrived from the east asking, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?"  
                                                                                                                                                                                           Picture  Picture 1:   
Getting ready        
                                            

Picture 2:    Bethany & Shonda         

Community Bulletin Board  

    1.  Special Date: January 26, a Thursday.   Celebrate an old geezer's 72nd.  Help City House census Plano homeless that evening.  We will form teams, 3-4 per car.   Download Volunteers needed, City House 1-1-12

                                                                                           
 
  

Bethany & Shonda 1-6-12
 

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.  Catholic of the Year,  National Catholic Reporter, December 30, (words 1,000), Download Catholic of the Year 1-6-12

2. Bishop Ponders Losses, National Catholic Reporter, January 2, (words 800), Download Bishop ponders reasons Americans leave 1-6-12          

 3.  Chicago Cardinal's remarks, National Catholic Reporter,  January 2,  (words 485),  Download Cardinal 1-6-12

4.  LA Bishop resigns, National Catholic Reporter, January 4 (words 360), Download Bishop resigns 1-6-12  

                      
 
True?

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.    (or trees that you plant!)

Robert Louis Stevenson

 

    

  Video: Final Blessing & Hymn (1 Min.)

  

  See you Sunday,  January 8, 2012

 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

 

 

 

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    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

     

                                    

     

    Readings:

    Wisdom   2, 7-11,  I prayed and prudence was given to me.

    Psalm 90,    Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy.

    Hebrews  4, 12-13, The word of God is living and effective.

    Mark 10, 17-30,  It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom.

     

                              

     

    Community Activities:  

    1.        ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 2, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   The Old Geezer will be away.

     2.      LADIES' LUNCHEON,  Friday,  October 2,  12:30 P.M.,  Uni Sushi, 1410 Ave. K, # 1109B, Plano.  Carol says, “Join us early if you can.  They close at 2:00”

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

    Carol 

     

     

                                                       

      

    What is going on in our Catholic World

    1.      Francis' last message, National Catholic Reporter,  September 27, 800 words,        Download Francis' last message 10-8-15

     

                   

    Special Announcement #2:

    From Carol Eshelbrenner about being a math tutor:

    If interested in helping to tutor math on Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm to 7:30 pm, at Harrington Library you can find out more about the program at:  http://www.intellichoice.org/   You will work with kids from grade 1 to grade 12.  Materials provided.  I have helped out for about 5 years.  The program is wonderful and the kids at Harrington are great.

    Call Corina Sadler or Robin Popik at City of Plano, (972) 941-7617, to volunteer and apply for a background check.  Since we work with children a background check is required.  Carol Eshelbrenner  972-423-0069 

     

     

    True?  

     An idle mind is….the best way to relax.

    Wisdom from a 1st grader

     

     

     
                                                           

                                                                                           

    See you this Sunday.

    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.

     

     

  • Sunday Mass Reminder, July 22, 2007 16th of the Year

    Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made), & juice on the house.

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

    Readings: Genesis 18, 1-10; Psalm 15; Collossians 1, 24-28; Luke 10, 38-42

    Community Bulletin Board

    No Mass July 29: unless you wish to join us in Yosemite.

    From Tom Fleming & Habitat: fleming-Habitat.doc

    From Jane Drake: drake_adoption.doc

    Please bring your squashed aluminum cans.

    See you Sunday.  J.S.

  • Reminder for the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2022

    Joshua 5:  Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you.

    2 Corinthians 5:   Brothers and sisters: Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away: behold, new things have come.

    Luke 13:  But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.

     

     

     

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    Cupcakes for Richard, Hue and Mike – the Zoom Heroes       

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    Another Reminder for the 4td Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2022.

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    A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:

    The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30th between 8:00 and 12:00.   The event is a 5K walk or run.  You can find more information at the following URL: 

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    Linda

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    Another message from Richard Eshelbrenner about Love For Kids:

    There is a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, April 9, 2022.   The Annual All Kids Count Event and we need help from amazing people like you! The volunteer hours will be from 9 AM – 3 PM at Circle R. Ranch in Flower Mound. 

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    If you are interested in helping out, then fill out this form to let us know you want to volunteer and make a huge difference  for children with rare diseases and disabilities: https://loveforkidsinc.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/all-kids-count-volunteer-sign-up 

     

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    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.

     
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  • Reminder for Sunday, June 30, 2013, 13th Ordinary Time C cycle


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

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

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

     

    Rick-Jackie 6-28-13

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     1 Kings  19, 16-21,  You
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    Psalm 16,  You are my inheritance, O Lord

    Galatians 5, 1, 13-18,  You are all called for freedom.

    Luke 9, 51-62,  I will follow you, Lord, but first…

     

    Dembny's 6-28-13

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     Community Events:  

      1.
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    2.   Romeos’ lunch Friday, June 28,
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     3.   The
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    Zoe 6-28-13

    Here comes Zoe.

     

    What's going on in our Catholic World:    

    1.   Francis cleans up
    the Vatican Bank, National Cathoic Reporter, June 26, 340 words,    
    Download Vatican bank 6-28-13

    2.   Frank Reyes stars in an other play,  
    Download Frank's next Play 6-28-13

    3.
     Pope Francis' first 100 Days, another look, America, (Jesuit national magazineJune 27, 3000 words,     
    Download 100 Days 6-28-13

     

    Toy World 6-28-13

    NO place better than Toy World with Torri, Cole, and Emma, with Randolph

     

    True? 

     

    “The only way of
    catching a train I have discovered is to miss the train before.”

     G. K. Chesterton


    The Bleachers 6-28-13

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    Offertory 6-28-13

    Offertory, Brent and Meredith, Chuck and Erin.


    See
    you Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12
    th Ordinary Time,
    C cycle   

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Communion 6-28-13

    Some of the communion helpers, Tom, Beth and Rob, and Patricia.

     

     

     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
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    Choir 6-28-13

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  • Reminder for Sunday 9-4-11, 23rd Ordinary Time

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

    Time: 9:30; Tony Celebrating

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

    Emma 9-2-11 
    Leo 9-2-11 
     

    Readings: Ezekiel 33, 7-9; Psalm 95, If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts; Romans 13, 8-10; Matthew 18, 15-20. 
                                                                        
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    Jack 9-2-11 
    The Haighs 9-2-11 
      
            
        

    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.   Loretta Garcia Williams would like to sell her '99 Suburban, 200,000 miles, $3500 or best offer, 972-839-1668.

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

     Wedding I, 9-2-11

    Wedding II, 9-2-11 

    What's going on in our Catholic World:

    1.   Vatican in a conflict with an old Jesuit friend of mine, a really good man, National Catholic Reporter, August 29:  Download Vatican vs old Jesuit friend of mine 9-2-11

     2.   Thought Control back again, National Catholic Reporter, August 31: Download Thought Police again 9-2-11

    3.   Clergy push back in Austria, Corpus, August 31: Download Austria 9-2-11

     

     Wedding III, 9-2-11

    Picture 5:    Rick & his daughter, Katie

    Picture 6:    Sean & Katie

    Picture 7:    Sean & Katie, Ethan, and parents  

    True?

    In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

    John Muir

    20 mile Cookie Stop 8-27-11 

       Video: Rosemary's Blessing 

     
          

    See you Sunday, 9-4-11

    J.S. (214-783-0443)

    70th mile chaos 8-27-11 
    80 the best 8-27-11 
     Picture 8:    Hotter 'N Hell, 30 mile rest stop, excellent home made chocolate chip cookies made by the grandmothers, near Electra

     Picture 9:    Mile 70 rest stop, chaotic with so many people

    Picture 10:    Mile 80 rest stop, one of the best, shady & spaceous & only 20 more miles 

      

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, March 4, 2018, 3rd Lent

      Mike at work

     

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

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

    Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

     

     

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    I am proud to present our Community Marathon Team, Paul & Carrie, Lynda & Tom.
     

     

     

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    Exodus 20, 1-17,  Yahweh gives the 10 Commandments to Moses

    Psalm 19,  Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

     1 Corinthians 1, 22-25,  God is stronger

    John  2,  13-25, Jesus cleans out the temple.

     

     

     

    Renee

     

     

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    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 2, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  Bill & Jim & I will not make it, John

    JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  March Luncheon, March 2nd at 12:30.  Ocean Seafood and Grill, 3829 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. See you there.

     

      Buddy & Mike

     

    Best buddies: Buddy and Mike.

     

     

    What is going on in Our Catholic World:

    1   Nothing special this week. 

     

                                                                                                                                   

    True?

    I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

     

     

    The Gang.

     

    4 of our nicest ladies and one turkey? 

     

     

    See you Sunday.

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

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    My Dearest Ben, you are The Best.

     

     

    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.