Sunday Mass Reminder 8-03-08, 18th, Ordinary Time

NO MASS THIS WEEK. 


Next Mass: August 10


Gone to Yosemite.


For information, call Rosemary, 214-914-0258


See you August 10, J.S.  (214-783-0443)


Sabrina

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    Sunday Homily 7-18-10, 16th Ordinary Time

    Readings:  Genesis 18, 1-10; Psalm 15, He who does Justice will live in the Presence of the Lord; Colossians 1, 24-28; Luke 10, 38-42

     

    Genesis: a summary—

     

    The first book of the whole bible, Genesis has 7 great fables about how people got here and how we got to the messes we are in. 

      1.   The Creation stories, two of them.

      2.   The origin of sin, the apple tree, Eve, the snake.

      3.   Cain kills Abel, his brother.

      4.   Noah & the flood—still looking for the Ark.

      5.   Tower of Babel.

      6.   The great founders, patriarchs of Judaism, Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob.

      7.   Joseph, the 12th son of Jacob, goes to Egypt.

     

    Celeste 7-18-10

     

    Our story:  Abraham & Sarah, childless, old.  Note the eastern hospitality.  Still present in East Africa.  Difficult often.  Read all of chapter 18 & note the amusing last paragraph not included in the lectionary.

     

     

    Luke & Martha and Mary: 2 observations—

     

     

    1.  A favorite story about 2 women.  I won’t talk more about the story, because I have another idea for the homily.

      

    Linda 7-18-10

     

    2.  A simple way to understand the story comes from ordinary, contemporary psychology.  To simplify, we have two types of people here, type A and type B.  Type A, the efficient, prompt, project focused person who gets things done.  Type B, the laid back, easy going, appreciative person who listens well. 

     

     

    I would beg to disagree with Jesus on this one.  Both are good & beautiful.  Both are needed.  For maturity we are challenged to be more like our opposite. 

     

    Georgie 7-18-10

     

    To Have a Dream     

     

     

    Last Saturday Rosemary & I had the privilege of officiating at a couple’s afternoon wedding on the shore of Otter Lake, near Georgian Bay & Parry Sound, Province of Ontario, Canada.  

     

     

    The wedding especially touched me because I have known the Reddick family of the bride, Siobhan (pronounced Chivon’), for over 40 years, since the ‘60’s.  Before Siobhan was even born I knew her dad, Rick, who is a doctor.  

     

     

    Siobhan & her husband Matt Lindsay impressed me for a couple of big reasons.  They had two dreams. 

     

    Siobhan 7-18-10

     

    One dream obviously was their wedding.  Everybody dreams about what kind of wedding they want, especially the brides, I suppose.  Trouble is, expenses come to the surface and the wedding gets modified. 

     

     

    Siobhan & Matt wanted to invite all their best friends & all their families, almost 200 people.  So they put on a destination wedding.  Everyone went to the Kellerman Resort on Otter Lake near Parry Sound.  The resort was totally reserved from Friday to Sunday.  Some people even stayed in nearby Parry Sound.

     

     

    What about the expense?  According to Kay, Siobhan’s grandmother, they earned enough to cover it.  Rick, Siobhan’s dad,  a doctor who has done well over the years and is generous, surely helped them.  But they lived their dream.

     

     

    Their second dream has been to see other cultures around the world, not in a superficial, tourist way, but as a resident.  Last year and this year they are teaching in an international school in Monterrey, Mexico.  They have also taught in France and in China. 

     

     

    In fact, the little white dog I am holding in the Friday blog pictures was rescued off the street in China.  She was the ring bearer.  Memories of Naomi in ‘05.

     

     

    Which brings me to a person dear to me and all of us, who likewise has had a dream.  She has dreamed for some years of getting a job in France teaching music like she has been doing here in PISD.

     

     

    This coming month Celeste will follow her dream and move to Europe.  She will teach music, not quite in France, her first choice, but in Switzerland.  Not a bad second choice.   

     

    Emma 7-18-10

     

    Celeste, I am proud of you, I admire you for following your dream, and I celebrate you for your courage.  I will dearly miss you here each Sunday, but I wish you Bon Voyage et Bon Chance.

     

     

    What is your dream?

     

     

    Picture 1:  Maddie & Celeste

     

     

    Picture 2:  Linda & Rick Cardenas, The Brisket Man

     

     

    Picture 3:   Georgie & Natalie

     

     

    Picture 4:   Siobhan & Matt, Otter Lake, Ontario

     

    Picture 5:   Emma with her grandmother Margie & dad & mom, Tom & Beth

  • Reminder for Sunday, April 17, 2016, 4th Easter

    Genevieve 3

    Genevieve says, "Welcome in, Folks."  Beware: this little girl walks!

     

    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

     

    Tori

                                              

    Victoria, also, says, "Hi, Folks, Come in."

     

    Readings:

    Acts  13, 14, 43-52,  Paul and Barnabas continued on from Perga.

    Psalm 100,  We are his people, the sheep of his flock.

    Revelation  7, 9, 14-17, I, John, had a great vision.

    John 21, 19-31,  My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.   

     

    The Team

                   

     Sunday's A Team, Kevin, John, Buddy, Georgie, & Mike.

     

    Community Activities:  

    1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 15 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
    2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                

      Please join us for the next JULIET gathering.  Thursday EVENING to include

      those who work during the day.  May, 5 at 6:00 for cocktails, followed by

      dinner at 7:00.  MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center

      Custer at Lookout in Richardson,  South of Bush Turnpike.

       Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather

      demands we can eat inside as well).  Great Italian food, live music, full bar,

      friendly atmosphere.  Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music

      and friends!     Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

     

    Shonda, Bethany, Ray and David

    Sunday's A Music Team, The Best.

     

    What is going on in our Catholic World 

    1.     Six points to watch for in Francis' Amoris Laetitia, National Catholic Reporter, April 5,   286 words,    Download Six Points 4-14-16
    2.     How to read Amoris Laetitia, National Catholic Reporter,  April 8,   808 words,   Download Reading Amoris 4-14-16      

     

    Leo

                            

    Leo, the Candle Lighter.

    True? 

    Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take off their shirts during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.

    Dave Barry

     

      Tree, SHC

     

     Trophy tree, Spring Hill  College campus,  one of many.  A Live Oak.

     

    See you Sunday.

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Assumption Hall


      Assumption Hall, Spring Hill College, the Jesuit students' residence.  I lived there 1962-1965 with ca. 150 fellow Jesuits.  It has been torn down and replaced with a colony of attractive student apartments.   Did the college not want to make  it a historical monument??  

     

     

    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.

     

    Chapel, SHC

     Spring Hill College Chapel.  Saturday evening after Mass  reception.

                        

  • Reminder for Sunday, July 15, 2012, 15th Ordinary Time B

    Welcome:  Coffee & juice & specials on the house.  No Brunch this Sunday.  Postponed. 

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

    Candice 7-13-12

    Candace with Jack, Sophia, & friend

     

    Brooke 7-13-12

    Brooke

    Readings:  

     Amos, 7, 12-15, The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.

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

    Ephesians 1, 3-14 In love he destined us for adoption to himself.

    Mark 6, 7-13, Take nothing for the journey but a walking stick, no food, no sack, no money.

     

    Our Father 7-13-12

    Our Father
    Rosemary 7-13-12

    Rosemary wearing out

    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.  No Brunch this Sunday.  Postponed

                                                                                                          

    What's going on in our Catholic World:   

    Habitat C 7-13-12

    Harry at Habitat

     

    Habitat D 7-13-12

    Habitat Harry

     

    1.   Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, where John Cade works,
    Download DARCC 7-13-12

    2.  Episcopals & Same sex rite, National Catholic Reporter, July 12, (250 words), Download Episcopal Church 7-13-12

     

    Nikki 7-13-12

    Nikki in the Red Dress

     True? 

    Love is when your dog licks your face, even if you leave it alone the whole day.

    Anita, 4 years old

     

        Video: Rosemary's Blessing (30 sec.)

      
     

    See you Sunday, July 15

     J.S., 214-783-0443

        Video: Closing Hymn (2 1/2 min.)

     

    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.

      

      

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 10-30-11, 31st Ordinary Time & All Saints

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

    Time: 9:30; Stack celebrating

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



      
      
    Readings:  Exodus 22, 20-26, I am compassionate; Psalm 18, I love you, Lord, my strength; 1 Thessalonians 1, 5-10; Matthew 22, 34-40, Love the Lord and love your neighbor.
     




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    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.  Schedule of upcoming events:  

           1.  This Sunday, October 30, All Saints-All Souls anticipated.  Bring pictures of people you would like to be remembered & place them on the stage, like usual.

           2.  November 5: Mike Carrell will offer us a homily and we will baptize Brooklyn.

           3.  November 12, Saturday, 8:00-1:00, Pizza & Paint Party, Rita's house, 1311 Brentwood.

           4.  December 4, John Cade celebrates our Mass.

           5.  December 10, Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. loveforkidsinc@yahoo.com

           6.  December 11, Thanks Brunch in gratitude to our Boards and particularly to Ron Kovatis, Penny Morrow, & Cathy Goode, who are retiring.  Special guest homilist, Jamie Rose. 

     2.   Directory will be available again this Sunday.  

    3.   Three openings on our board.  Welcome.  Let one of us know if you would be willing to help out for a year or two.  One meeting every quarter.


     

     

     

    What's going on in our Catholic World:

    It is not widely known by Catholics in the pews, but on the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27, a new, more formal language for the Mass will be introduced in parishes in North America.  The following articles explain. 

    1.   On the language change, Commonweal, June 30:   Download It doesn't sing, 10-11

     2.  On the language change, Huffington Post, August 30:  Download New Mass Language 10-11   

      

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    True?

    "The person who says it cannot be done

     should not interrupt the person doing it"


     

       Video: Final  Blessing

     

    See you Sunday, October 30, All Saints

    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

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sunday Mass Reminder for November 4, 2007, 31st of the Year

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

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

    Readings: Special All Saints Mass of Remembrance using Sunday’s readings with 2 poems during the celebration. Therefore: Wisdom 11, 22-12, 2; 2 Thessalonians 1, 11-2, 2; Luke 19, 1-10 (Zacheus).  See links for poems.

    Community Bulletin Board 

    November 4, Sunday Mass of Remembrance, i.e., remembering family members & friends no longer with us, tying it in with the All Saints feast.  Bring a picture a little early and place it on the display.

    Thanks to all of you who volunteered to drive those from the CCAC going for mammograms this Saturday.  We have all the ladies covered.

    Tree Project update: maybe in December we will plant 100 or so trees at the new facility of Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.  Waiting to hear from them.

    Special Search: Suburban or Exhibition XL to accommodate Casey, Robbie, and their 4 new family members arriving in February. For specifics: Download Gerwer.doc

    Want to see which candidate you most agree with? Try this link: Download candidate_selection_process.doc

    November 25: advance notice–no Mass the Sunday just after Thanksgiving.  We will celebrate Thanksgiving Nov. 18.  Rosemary & I will be at her sister Clare’s house. 

    See you Sunday.

    J.S.

  • 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026

    Wisdom 12:  And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind;
    and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
    Romans 8:  The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
    Matthew 13:  Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field.  While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.


    It’s easy to go through life grim and work oriented and predictable. But it’s ecstatic to go through life loving and laughing and applauding the present. “Celebration,” Jonathan Lockwood Huie says, “is its own road to happiness.”

    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at
    The ArtCentre of Plano,
    902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

    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.