Senior Citizen Angel Tree:
Readings:
Isaiah 45, 1, 4-6, I have called you by your name.
Psalm 96, Give the Lord glory & honor
Thessalonians 1, 1-5, We give thanks to God always for all of you.
Matthew 22, 15-21, Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.
Path To Peace & White Rock Lake
ROMEOS, Friday, October 16, 1:00, as usual. Welcome!
ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
Link :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09
Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
Password: saladbar
Reminder for 29th Sunday Ordinary Time, October 18, 2020
Here are the links for Sunday:
What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church
1. Backlash in St. Louis Archdiocese, https://www.ncronline.org/news/parish/backlash-st-louis-archdiocese-after-social-justice-leader-suspended
Readings:
1 Samuel 1, 20-22, 24-28, Hannah conceived a son, whom she called Samuel.
Psalm 84, Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord
Colossians 3, 12-21, Wives, be subordinate to your husbands.
Luke 2, 41-52, Jesus left behind in the temple.
Says our dear Leo, "Happy New Year, Everybody.
Samuel observations: who, when, what, our passage with a story
Who:
–about whom: Samuel, the last judge ruler of the Israelites and the first of the Big Three, that is, Samuel, Saul, and The Great King David, a fascinating Old Testament character.
–by whom: not written by Samuel, but a compilation of numerous sources.
When: being familiar as you are with the Big Three Prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, when they did their prophet job, and the influence of the Babylonian Captivity, around 555, yes, you are right if you guess that the work apparently was assembled at this same time. The Jewish leaders were attempting to preserve their community as a tribe-nation.
What: a Jewish history lesson, fantasized greatly, and attempting to give a divinely chosen character to the Israelites’ heredity. Originally there were two books, Samuel and Kings. Now there are 4. How come? A simple answer.
Apparently originally Samuel was one scroll written in Hebrew. It was translated into Greek. Hebrew has no vowels and therefore takes up less space. Greek has vowels. Therefore, two scrolls were needed to write out the book of Samuel and thus it became Samuel I and II. Sort of amusingly simple.
"And don't forget me," says our dear Genevieve, "Happy New Year to You All."
The Story: (chapter 1)
The 4 characters: Samuel’s mom, Hannah; her husband Elkanah; Elkanah’s second wife, Peninnah; & the temple priest, Eli.
There was this man, Elkanah, who lived with his two wives in Ramah. He loved them both. Over the years Peninnah had numerous children, but Hannah had none. Despite this, Elkanah had a special love for Hannah.
Peninnah used to laugh at and mock Hannah, who became depressed, often would not eat, and cried a lot.
One day Hannah was in the temple crying over her inability to have children. At one point she promised that if she had a son, she would dedicate him to God’s service. She continued to pray, whispering her prayer quietly.
Eli, the priest, was sitting in the back of the temple watching Hannah. He thinks she is drunk and scolds her, “Stop making a drunken spectacle of yourself. Stop your drinking and sober up.”
Hannah, of course, is mortified and defends herself, saying she is not drunk, but has no children and is miserable. Eli believes her and tells her to go in peace and may God give you what you ask.
Guess what happens….
Sources: Good News Bible, New Interpreter's Study Bible, Bible Gateway.com, Wikipedia
"She's crawling," Folks, "beware." Leo shows Genevieve how he used to climb up the pole to see better.
Paradigms for Families
I remember way back when Rosemary and I had been married a while, I told her one day that I thought this special line from the Bible was my new favorite line. “Wives, be subordinate to your husbands.” Sounded good to me.
You know what I got, the look, the dog kennel look, the look that said, ‘There is a vacancy in the dog kennel in the back yard, bubba.’ So much for my new favorite line.
We have one of the classic lines in Scripture here this morning. “Wives,be subordinate to your husbands.” I have talked about this probably numerous times over the past 25 years, but the message deserves to be heard occasionally. It is relevant today.
Genevieve on tour, visiting Ray.
For instance, I remember one afternoon I was in line to ride the roller coaster or something at 6 Flags. Ahead of me was a family, husband and wife with maybe two or three kids. The couple were discussing two sides of some decision. Then I heard the husband tell the wife that she should follow his opinion, because…. You know what he said. I almost passed out. I did not realize that contemporary, educated, middle class folks followed this just because it says it in the Bible.
Let me offer some perspective, a little history and the 3 models of family dynamics.
Historically, remember that the writer of the line lived not in the Middle Ages, but way before that. Women were not considered equal to men in any way. I saw this in East Africa when I lived there. The man was the head and the wife, kids, and farm animals were all more or less on the same level.
The Best Music, Shonda, Bethany, & Ray.
You may see the same phenomenon today. Where? Try Afghanistan or among many Arab or Muslim countries. Women have no rights and are certainly not considered equal to men. Because of this, women can be beaten like a child or abused with hardly any consequence. The old dictum held, ‘A good beating never hurt anyone.’
The writer of this letter saw this and spoke to it. Not only does he speak to the wife, he also speaks to the husband, “Husbands, love your wives.” Pretty unique stuff for those days. Wives, in other words, are human beings, not property to be told how to dress and behave.
A Cupcake of the Week to Hanna & David, "Welcome Home."
Finally, let me remind you of the 3 models of family dynamics.
First, you have the patriarchy. The father is the head, which today’s writer is aware of. And accepts.
Secondly, you have the matriarchy, the wife is the head of the family. This model has been used over the centuries in various places.
Thirdly, you have equality. This model has more traction today because women and men are equally educated and often equally talented. In this family the husband and wife share responsibility and consult with each other.
Cupcake of The Week to Kevin for years of faithful service. Happy New Year, Kevin.
It is not so much that one model is better than the other. Which model works?
Which model works for you?
Happy 83 Years, John, Congratulations. When I grow up, I want to be like you!
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade
Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075
Dad & Daughter, nothing better, Gilbert & Michelle.
Readings:
Ezekiel 34, 11-12, 15-17, I myself will look after and tend my sheep.
Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd. There is nothing I shall want. ( A good one)
1 Corinthians 15, 20-26,28, Christ has been raised from the dead.
Matthew 25, 31-46,, He will sit on his glorious throne.
Mike Kuklenski on his Viet Nam experience.
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Let’s skip November 24 & December 1. Everybody is traveling.
JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), Friday, December 1st. Contact Marilyn Ackerman.
A fascinating trip.
Love for Kids picnic: December 9
Dickenson Trip: February, more TBA
Jackie & Rick: have a nice bedroom they would like to put up for rent, $500 per month. Location: Garland, near a DART train station.
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Standing ovation.
What is going on in Our Catholic World:
Our Father.
True?
Suddenly you’re ripped into being alive. And life is pain, and life is suffering, and life is horror, but by God you’re alive and it’s spectacular.
Joseph Campbell
Peace, Wendy & her parents.
See you 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.
Isaiah 60: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!
Ephesians 3: …the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, …
Matthew 2: We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.
Thanks……
Music, Ben & Shonda
Readers, John & Connie
Gospel, John Cade
Homily, John Cade
Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Cade
The Magic Zoom makers, Hue, Richard & Mike
Final Blessing, Rosemary
Readings: Download 01-02-22 – Readings – Epiphany
Homily: Download 01-02-22 – Homily – Epiphany
Versailles
Remember these special people:
For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back; For Laura Chollick; For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma; For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For Esparza's new great grandson & Frank; For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers; For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands, For Sir Charlie & Jan; Shonda's mom & Cody & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,
Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn; For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot; For John O'Donnell & Jean; For Jean & Cliff Wright; For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren; For Anthony & Sabrina; For a young man who is suffering from depression; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother; for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.
Birthdays: Tom Fleming January 5th
Anniversaries:
Community Finances Christmas through December 31st,
Expenses: $ 800.00
Outreach: $ 400.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
Pont Fortifie Constructed 1514
Rosemary's Blessing:
When the decorations of Christmas have been packed away then the work of Christmas begins:
Lord, help us
to find the lost,
to heal those broken in spirit,
to feed the hungry,
to release the oppressed,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among all peoples,
and to make a little music with the heart…
Adapted from Work of Christmas Begins by Howard Thurman
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.
Rosemary's Blessing:
Let us walk softly on the earth
With all living beings, great and small,
Remembering as we go,
That one God, kind and wise, created all.
Author Unknown
Sent to me by Sandra Pratt
John reading from Acts of the Apostles
Thanks to these special people:
Hue reading from 1 John
Birthdays: Claire (Tuesday), Darbianna (22, Tuesday)
Anniversary:
John & Connie Doherty
Rosemary reading her Blessing of The Week.
Remember these special people
For Beth & John O'Donnell & Mary Ellen; For Carol's recuperation; For Dee and her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued recuperation; For a young man who is suffering from depression; For Cliff & Jean, plus Jean's brother Terry; For Rosemary's niece, Beth and her partner, Sarah with cancer; For Laura's sister Claudia; For Dawn; For Anthony & Sabrina; For John & Jean's son John Louis; For our good friend Kay in Ontario; For Rose's daughter in law Jamie; For a young father of two & married, Paul Day, struggling with a heart problem.
Thanks, Sophia, for lighting our candles this morning.
For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why; For Jackie's friend, Barbara, plus Angela & her mom; For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; for Frank’s brother with advanced Parkinsons; For Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;
Happy Birthday, Claire.
Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill, and Judy's aging parents; Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's Annie & Kaitlen; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, their granddaughter, Mikayla; plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President.
Remember, Ray, that cupcake is for Hammond. Do you think it will arrive at the Hammond household, Everybody?
Your Finances, April 15, 2018
Expenses: $700.00
Outreach: $265.00
Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.
Brent, it is an honor to be able to donate to your Souls Harbor $2000 every month.
Have a Great Week, J.S.
(214-783-0443)
Lo and Behold, what do we have hiding here? Two little mice?
NOTE: There will be no Sunday blogs for the next 2 Sundays. The editors will be in France.
Special Community Blessing for Barbara & her health.
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.
"Welcome back next week, Everybody," says Emma.
Rosemary's Blessing:
HOPI PRAYER OF THE SOUL'S GRADUATION:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there,
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight
On the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.
Special Thanks:
For Reading: Scott, Mary Ellen
For the Communion Bread: Christine & Megan
For Serving: Kevin Doherty & T.J.
For the Books & Wine Cups & Cross: John & Allison & Rob
For the Music: Ray & Wendy & Celeste
For the Pictures: Jan & Beth
For the altar & sound: Mary Ellen & Hue
For the donuts & coffee: Jackie & Charley & Jan
Happy Birthday: Laura McKinley (20), Melissa Meyer (18), Marilyn Ackerman, Joan Gleason, Emily Kite (15)
Happy Anniversary:
Rose & Wally Banzhaf (38th)
Please Remember: Rosemary's brother Peter who died Monday; Bill Russell whose funeral I did yesterday, Saturday, with a jazz quintet at Sparkmen-Hillcrest; Cindy Cramer recuperating from her foot operation; Chris Phipp's mom with cancer; Cara Kless who had eye surgery Tuesday; Christine Drescher's Grandmother; David Hoover's mom who is failing; Ann Bivona with her broken leg; Rita at home & recuperating; Jackie's friend Jack Brown with various cancers & Keith Beasley who fell off the 7th floor of a parking garage; Julie Johnston who is dealing with a return of her cancer; Margie Weynant whose lung cancer has returned; Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene; Richard Froebe's dad who had a stroke; Warren & Barb's friends Jerry & and Mark, and a little baby, Reese who has tuberous sclerosis complex; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; Tom & Teresa's friend Neva Flynn with cancer & Teresa's niece Angel; Diane's dad Butch Uderman & cousin Judy; Margie's mom ; Donna & Cathy Goode's mom; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy's son Chris, Lisa's nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip; David Hoover; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece just diagnosed with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Dawn's friend Jessica & Aunt Ann & Hector; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.
Picture 1: Mary Ellen reading Ephesians
Picture 2: Joan Gleason on her birthday
Picture 3: Community
Picture 4: Frank & his Mom, Mela
Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com
Your Finances:
August 23: Postponed until next Sunday because of the memorial in NY Monday
Thanks for your Generosity!
Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)