Reminder for Sunday 9-11-11, 24th Ordinary Time, plus Special Commemoration
Mass: Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.
Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano
Readings: Sirach 27, 30-28, 7; Psalm 103, The Lord is Kind and Merciful, Slow to Anger, and Rich in Compassion (terrific line!); Romans 14, 7-9; Matthew 18, 21-35
Picture Picture 1: C.C.
Picture 2: John
Picture 3: Leo & his dad,
Picture 4: Ray
1. Any families still looking for religious ed for your kids? Just let us know.
2. This Sunday we will start having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine. We may not do this every Sunday, but at least half the time. Thanks to John Cade for the suggestion and apologies for being so insensitive to the issue for so long. Vat. II, of course, allowed this, but it was forbidden again duing J.P. II's time.
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. Pope visits Germany, National Catholic Reporter, September 2: Download A German pope to Germany 9-9-11
2. McBrien on Detroit Diocese crushing debt, National Catholic Reporter, September 6: Download 54 million Detroit debt 9-9-11
3. An old Jesuit friend, John Dear, on 9-11 & the Christian message, National Catholic Reporter, September 7: Download Jesus and the falling towers 9-9-11
Picture 5: Communion helpers, Jackie, Tom, Lynda, Mike, Nancy, Jan, Patricia, & Sandra
Picture 6: Shonda & Ray & Jon
True?
Make your work your play and your play your work.
PHIL JACKSON
Video: Closing Song
