There it is, The New World Trade Center, also called Freedom Tower, seen from the Staten Island Ferry. Think there is nothing free in NY? This ferry is totally free, Staten Island to Lower Manhatten.
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.
Freedom Tower. A week from Wednesday, The Memorial Park will take down the fences and security, then open the museum. Cost to enter, $25.
Readings:
Acts 2, 14, 36-41, About 3 thousand people were added that day.
Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd (a good one)
1 Peter 2, 20-25, When he was insulted, he returned no insult.
John 10, 1-10, The shepherd calls his own sheep by name.
Height of The Tower, 1776 feet. Sound familiar?
Community Events:
1. ROMEO lunch Friday, May 9, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos. The Old Geezer is home, Fred, no more tears.
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 book and game swap: May 18, Next Week. Save up.
Astoria Park Rest Stop, Queens, 5 Boro Bike Tour. Robert Kennedy Bridge (or Tri-boro), connecting Queens & Manhatten. Note the helmet covers. First time we've seen them. Also, no cups or water bottles at water stops to prevent waste & mess. Bring your own water bottle and fill up from 10 gallon jugs.
What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. Any chance of a married priesthood?, April 25, 1000 words, Download Married priests next 5-8-14
2. German priest on marriage for himself, Huffington Post, April 29, 900 words, Download German Priest request 5-8-14
3. Hans Kung on the future church, National Caqtholic Reporter, May 1, 1300 words, Download Hans Kung 5-8-14
Post finish line, Wadsworth Park, Staten Is., at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge connecting Brooklyn with Staten Island.
True?
Ego says, “Once everything falls into place, I will find peace.”
Spirit says, “Find peace, and everything will fall into place.”
Marianne Williamson (thanks, Geri)
Emma says, "Welcome back, Everybody."
See you Sunday, May 11, 2014, 4th Easter, Cycle A
J.S., 214-783-0443
Judy reading.
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.
Richard reading.
