The Ascension May 21, 2023

Acts of the Apostles 1:  When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.

Ephesians 1:  And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.

Matthew 28:  All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, ….

                  

                 

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John Stack and John Cade officiate at Mass

 

 

                                                                 

Thanks…     

Music,    Shonda & Ben 

Readers,  Carrie & Paul

Gospel,   John Cade

Homily,   John Stack

Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

Final Blessing, Rosemary

 

                                                                              

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The Kiss of Peace

 

 

 

Readings:  Download 05-21-23 Readings – The Ascension

Homily:  

 

 

It is with sadness that I let you know that Sandra Pratt  passed last Thursday, May 18, 2023. Here are the arrangements for Sandra.                       

 

Celebration of Life:  Thursday, 5/25,  6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas, Fellowship Hall

5231 Meadowcreek Drive, Dallas, TX

 

Funeral/ Memorial Mass:  Friday, 5/26,  11:00 AM (followed by lunch)

Christ the King Catholic Church, 

8017 Preston Road, Dallas, TX

 

 

 

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The Kiss of Peace

 

Remember these special people:

For Sandra Pratt's family;  For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

                                                                                                   

       

 

Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

 

 

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Ray gets a cookie for his birthday

 

                                          

Birthdays:  Ray Occhipinti 

Anniversaries:  

 

Community Finances:   

Expenses: $  230.00

Outreach: $  50.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

 

       

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Richard helping with Communion

 

 

Rosemary's Blessing:

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.

May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content with yourself just the way you are.

Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

 

Saint Terese of Liseaux 

 

 

 

 

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      Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

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