Sunday Reminder 4-19-09, 2nd Easter

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place:  Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: 2 Chronicles 36; Psalm137; Ephesians 2, 4-10; John 3, 14-21

Community Bulletin Board:  

True?   Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.  It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.  Mahatma Gandi   

CCAC Note of Thanks: Download CCAC letter

Picture 1:  Martha & Fred

Picture 2:  Wendy, Ben, & Celeste

Picture 3:  Rosemary, Angela, & Jon

Picture 4: Welcome  Reed

 See you this Sunday, March 22.

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

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

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

Georgie with Zoe and Emma, plus Bernadette and Michelle, mothers and daughters

Jerry with Mike and Mike, Mary Ellen checking out  the pastries

Readings:  

 Deuteronomy, 4,1-2, 6-8,  What great nation is there that has gods so close?

 Psalm 15, The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

James, 1, 17-18, 21-22,  Be doers of the word and not hearers only.

Mark, 7, 1-8, 14-15, 21-23, From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts.

John and Connie, Tom and Denni

Jean and John, John and Mary Jane

Community Bulletin Board: 

1.  Habitat Build, Saturday morning, the Sept. 1, 11^th Street & Ave. E.  Welcome.  This is a unique experience of giving.

2.  Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert.  It may be only August, but this superb performance sells out.  We get discounted tickets as a group.  Date: December 14, 8:00, tickets will be about $40.  Wine & Cheese at The Rectory pre-performance.  Traditionally, this has been a beautiful evening.

3.  Free Medical Clinic in September (message from John Ernst, CCAC):   "September 29, there will be a large one day free clinic at the Dallas Convention Center sponsored by our national organization, of which we are members.  Thousands of people will be served all by volunteers."  Download Medical clinic 8-10-12 

Torri & Buddy in Michelle's arms with Jean,  Rosemary, and Bernadette

John with Sandra and Chuck

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.    American Bishops' Moves, National Catholic Reporter, August 17, 500 words,   Download US bishops 8-24-12  

2.     Confession Anyone?, Corpus, August 18, 500 words,   Download Confession 8-24-12

3.     Vatican Bank, National Catholic Reporter,  August 24, 325 words,  Download Vat Bank 8-24-12

Jim's birthday party and Jim's girls

Geri and Maureen

True? 

 The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking."

A.A. Milne, British author

More of Jim's girl with an old geezer and his HHH medal

Almost dead HHH riders entering Shepherd A.F. Base at the end of 100 miles

See you Sunday, September 2

J.S., 214-783-0443

Rest Station around mile 60 keeping ahead of the water demand. High temp was only 94, but 30 mph. south winds made returning to Wichita Falls brutal.

Long lines for the port a potties the first 5 rest stations. From mile 60 on, short lines if any.

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.

Nina, Kerry, and Beth, say, "Hi, Everybody, welcome."

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.

Zoe says, "So where did this crazy Batman come from?"

Readings:

Leviticus  19, 1-2, 17-18,   You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Psalm 103,  One of the best lines in the Bible, 3^rd stanza, The Lord is gracious and merciful, never gets angry and is abounding in love.

1 Corinthians 2,  6-10,  The spirit of God dwells in you.

Matthew  5, 38-48, When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well.

Toy world with Cowboy Cole, Zoe, and Emma.

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, February 14,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  This might be a day we take a holiday.  I will be at an all day seminar at A&M, Commerce, and Bill and Ray are out of town. 

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. 

You got a problem? Judy and Mary will solve it for you.

What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     The State of St. Paul-Minniapolis, National Catholic Reporter, February 13, 1100 words,     Download St. Paul-Minn. 2-20-14

2.    The State of Milwaukee, National Catholic Reporter, February 13, 1100 words,      Download Milwaukee 2-20-14

3.    Poll results, Corpus; Washington Post, Febraury 9, 1600 words,     Download Results of Poll 2-20-14  

4.    Poll results in Japan,  National Catholic Reporter, February 15, 1200,   Download Japan poll 2-20-14    

Ye Olde Pastrie Shoppe with Doug wielding the knife, and Connie and Kevin.

 True? 

"There are moments when everything goes well;

    don't be frightened, it won't last." 

-         Jules Renard

Sacrament of Healing for John.

See you Sunday, February 23, 2014, 7^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Rosemary cannot believe what Judy is saying.

 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 Monica and Rick receiving cups from Denni.

Watch out, Norm & Cheryl & Mike, that little girl will swipe your cookies when you are not looking.

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 

Beware, Richard, friendly Sir Charlie is just getting ready to stick that left hand in your pocket.

Readings:

2 Samuel  5, 1-3,  They anointed David king of Israel.

 Psalm 122,  Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

 Colossians 1, 12-20,  Let us give thanks to the Father.

 Luke, 22, 35-43,   If you are king of the Jews, save yourself.

Welcome Home, Kim, with all your Dallas family.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), December 9; 12:30

 Download Juliet Xmas

LOVE KIDS PICNIC: December 10, Saturday; Bill will work sign up beginning this Sunday.

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016

Offertory with Jim and John and Connie trying to make them behave for a few moments.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm.   We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person.  Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.  As always we will gather at Tulip Lane before the performance.

Welcome Home Norm and Diane.  Wow, can that Diane dance!

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Vatican observations on D. Trump, National Catholic Reporter,  November 12, 777 words,      Download VATICAN ON TRUMP 11-17-16
2. Church observations on immigrants to U.S., National Catholic Reporter, November 14,  430 words,     Download IMMAGRANTS & US CHURCH 11-17-16

One cupcake to the Candle Lighter of The Week.

True? 

Six Best Doctors in the World

1. Sunlight
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self Confidence
6. Friends

KC

Some of the 19 Juliettes out on the town.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Friday meeting of some of The Board.  A question of quantity vs quality?

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.

Special Healing for Carol.  Special prayer Friday.  

Say Beth & Emma, "Welcome in, Everybody."

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

Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together, The Christmas Party.

Readings:

Isaiah 40, 1-5, 9-11,   Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God

Psalm 85,  Lord, let us see you kindness and grant us your salvation.

2 Peter 3, 8-14,  One day with the Lord is like a thousand years.

Mark, 1, 1-,  He will prepare your way.

Sorry, Romeos, None of us guys invited.  Can you believe!

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),  Jamuary Lunch TBA

Offertory Team, Ken & Cindy & Diane.   Says Ken, our food delivery man, we donated 303 lbs. of food to the food bank, 3rd best ever for us.

Love for Kids picnic:  December 9

Dickenson Trip:  February 23- March 3

Jackie & Rick: have a nice bedroom they would like to put up for rent, $500 per month.   Location: Garland, near a DART  train station.  Good News: 2 roomies found, one man, one woman.

Thanks for being our Candle Lighter Girl of The Week, Dearest Zoe.

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1.  Married Priests being considered, The Telegraph,  November 2, 285  Words,    Download MARRIED PRIESTS 12-7-17
2.  Arms Race, National Catholic Reporter,  November 30,  923 words,    Download ARMS RACE 12-7-17
3. Change the wording of the Our Father?  Should we do it as a community?   National Catholic Reporter,   December 6,  543 words,  Download OUR FATHER WORDING CHANGE 12-7-17     

The Girls, Carol, Barb, & Claire.

True?

Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.  

Bill talking up this Saturday's Love for the Kids Picnic and the February 23rd trip to Dickenson, TX to do rehab work together with the 100 more or less students & faculty (Jim Maher) from St. Bonaventure U. near Buffalo, NY.  Bill's Alma Mater.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

After all these years, a standing ovation?  Doesn't count if I have to beg for it.

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.

Advent Peace Kerry & Nina, Patricia & Bernadette.

Advent Peace Judy & Mary, Sydney, Hugh & Cathy, and Everybody.

Mass: First Sunday of Advent: 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Isaiah 2, 1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13, 11-14; Matthew 24, 37-44

Thanksgiving Tree:  will be set up on the stage.  Nearby will be paper ornaments on which you may answer the question, " I thank God this year for…"  Use the ribbons to tie it onto the tree.  Kids will find special ornaments that have a picture to color on one side, while the blessing can be put on the other side.  We will keep it up every Sunday into Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00.  Perhaps a couple of blessings can be read anonymously each Sunday.  Our Thanksgiving continues into Christmas.

Community Bulletin Board 

Tree Project update: maybe in December?  Waiting to hear from Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.

Marie Green’s son Steven is selling Marie’s house and offering our community a first shot at greatly reduced cost.  Location: Renner & Collins/Alma, south east subdivision.  Specs: ca. 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, den, dining room, office, two car garage.  Open to renting or renting to buy.  Contact: Green, Steven, E-mail Address:   sgreen@virtualagility.com

December 9: Save Your Blood for the Christmas Blood Drive and Brunch. 

See you Sunday.