Greetings to all from Cuernavaca, Mexico where the sun is shining and the sidewalk cafes around the town square are full.
NO MASS THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
January 6: our next Mass
Thanks to all who helped make our Christmas Eve Mass so special. Was the spirit not everywhere!
Thanks, also, to all who contributed to the successful food drive.
Have a fun New Year and a peaceful and wonderful 2008. John & Rosemary
Welcome to the San Vino community where miracles take place. Like, why is it a miracle every time a kid makes it to adulthood.
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Readings:
Isaiah 56, 1-7, I will bring them to my holy mountain.
Psalm 67, Oh, God, Let all the nations praise you.
Romans1, 13-15, 29-32 I am speaking to you Gentiles.
Matthew 15, 21-28, It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.
Community Events:
What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. Young Conservative Clergy, The Tablet & Corpus, August 4, 315 words, Download Young clergy 8-14-14
2. What to do with the Iraq Christians, National Catholic Reporter, August 8, 820 words. Drew Christiansen, the author of this article, is an old Jesuit camping buddy. The last time we camped with our group of Jesuits, we started from the trail head at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, Yosemite. We had an endless series of ascending switch backs. The last half besides carrying my own back pack, I carried Drew's on my head, African style. Or he would still be there. Don't get any ideas, September Kings Canyon campers. Download Iraq Christians 8-14-14
3. Culture Wars, National Catholic Reporter, August 9, 1400 words, Download Culture Wars 8-14-14
True?
While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign… "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."
See you Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20th Ordinary Time, Cycle A
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.
Deuteronomy 26: Therefore, I have now brought you the firstfruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given me.
Romans 10: For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Luke 4: Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.
Paul reading from Sirach
Please remember that masks are required for all persons attending Mass.
Carrie reading from 1 Corinthians
Another Reminder for the 1st Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022.
Here are the links for Sunday:
Aggie and Allen get a cupcake too
A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:
The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30th between 8:00 and 12:00. The event is a 5K walk or run. You can find more information at the following URL:
https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=purplestride_contact_us&fr_id=2297
Connie, Kevin and Cathy
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.
Mass: Coffee & juice & December Brunch of Thanks.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with Stack. Welcome.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.
Readings: Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11, He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken hearted; Psalm, The Magnificat, My soul rejoices in my God; 1 Thessalonians 5, 16-24, Rejoice always; John 1, 6-8, 19-28, John the Baptist, I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the lord. (from Isaiah 40, 3, last week's Isaiah reading put to music by Handel in his Messiah, which we heard) Beautiful readings.
Picture Picture 1: Our Father
Picture 2: Toy Drive results
Picture 3: Froebes, Monica, Alexandra, & Dean Woodward
Picture 4: Ashley
Picture 5: Brooklyn
Picture 6: Sienna
Community Bulletin Board:
A. Schedule of upcoming events: In an attempt to make our Advent special this year, we invite the community to focus on one gift to the less fortunate each of the 4 Sundays. We will include a special reconciliation rite the 4th Sunday, Dec. 18. See the flier: Download Advent 2011
Last Sunday, December 4, The 2nd of Advent. The gift: Toys. Thanks to Beth & Rob Robinson for coordinating. Beth says they need volunteers to sort & hand out toys:
1. This Sunday, December 11, 3rd Advent. The gift: Blankets to The Bridge Homeless Shelter.
Also, Thanks Brunch in gratitude to our Board and particularly to Ron Kovatis, Penny Morrow, & Cathy Goode, who are retiring.
Special guest homilist, Jamie Rose.
December 10, this Saturday, Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. loveforkidsinc@yahoo.com
2. December 18, 4th Advent. The Gift: Men's Shoes for the Austin Street Shelter. Also, a special rite of reconciliation during our Mass. Mike Carrell will share his ideas during the homily.
4. Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday. Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.
A special Need Kid: 7 year old Zach needs a bone marrow transplant from a non-family person, Download Zach 12-9-11
Picture 7: Chris Dembney the biker
Picture 8: Nina & Diane
Picture 9: Michelle with Torri & Buddy, Zoe, & Georgie
What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. More on the new Mass language, National Catholic Reporter, December 1, Download Eugene Kennedy 12-9-11
2. Reform Call in Belgium, National Catholic Reporter, December 2, Download Belgian Catholics 12-9-11
3. Penn State & Catholic Church, National Catholic Reporter, December 5, Download Fr. McBrien 12-9-11
Picture 10: John's grandson Leo helping with the Mass
Picture 11: John & Freddie
True?
Faith which does not doubt is dead faith.
MIGUEL DE UNAMUNO
Picture 12: Leo
Picture 13: Jack
Video: Final Blessing & Hymn
See you Sunday, December 11, 2011
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
Suit up time, Buddy.
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
Welcome to the Bressons, Jessica (from Boston), Renee, Connie, & John. One brat missing, Kevin
Readings:
Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7, Select from among you 7 reputable men.
Psalm 33, Lord, Let your mercy be upon us as we place our trust in you.
1 Peter 2, 4-9, You are a chosen race.
John 14, 15-21, If you love me you will keep my commandments..
Zoe, our Candle Lighter of The Week.
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 12, 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), For June,TBA
Thanks, Brent, for letting us be a help with Souls Harbor. $2000 donation for April. Sure you would not prefer a cupcake?
What is going on in Our Catholic World
It is Ron & Barbara Senters' birthdays this week. They are at the lake house, but I have their cupcake. Suddenly this woman, so called Lynda, presents a text message on her iPhone to the effect that she should be given the Senters' cupcake. Would you believe that??
True?
No senior citizen Discounts. You have had twice as long to get the money!
Be honest now. How many of you thought Rosemary would last 12 whole years??
See you Sunday.
J.S., 214-783-0443
Our Father.
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.
Peace, Everybody, so long as you can get under the hat brim.
Says Our Dear Harper, "Hi, Everybody, welcome in."
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
Offertory, Ray, Bill, and Tom. Are these characters on weekend parole?
Readings:
Sirach 35, 12-14, 16-18, The Lord hears the cry of the oppressed.
Psalm 34, The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
2 Timothy 4, 6-8, 16-18, I have finished the race.
Luke 18, 9-14, The Pharisee and the tax collector.
Play station with Vivian and Genevieve, Bethany and Ray.
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 21, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. The Old Geezer will be out of town.
JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):
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.
You call these guys backpackers?
What is going on in Our Catholic World
3 roses for George for his visit to Restland.
True?
Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.
Col. David Hackworth
Love is patient, love is kind.
See you Sunday.
J.S., 214-783-0443
Peace, Everybody.
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.
See you all next week.
Genesis 9, 8-15, See, I am now establishing my covenant with you.
Psalm 25, Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.
1 Peter 3, 18-22, Christ suffered for sins once.
Mark 1, 12-15, The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.
Dreaming….
Reminder for Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1st Lent
Here are the links for Sunday:
Song Sheets for Sunday's Mass can be found online.
The Link to the Music Folder is
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1IOrhygLoXEtbwb3Jws3-JMXMUOzESA8l
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.