Rosemary’s Blessing
A Prayer For Growing Old Gracefully
Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.
I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people; and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.
Amen.
17th Century Nun’s Prayer
Mike reading the marvelous Isaiah.
Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Mike & Jackie
- For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Sir Charlie & Jan
- For the Pictures & Video: Rick & Beth, Mike & John
- For the coffee and pastries: Mike & Geri, Jackie, and Jerry
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Ray d& Bethany
Jackie reading 1 Corinthians.
Birthdays: Jackie Urbanczyk (62, Friday), Michelle Brown (Today, Sunday)
Ash Wednesday: Marlene's House, 7:00, 2017 Keystone, Plano
Lenten Plan: Download Lent 2014
Tom, our now former board president, doing his last official financial report.
Please Remember these special people:
Connie Bresson's brother, Lee, who just died last Saturday, and Connie’s family; Jackie Urbanczyk's recovery; From Mary Hall, Debbie Hooper with serious cancer; for a special girl named Missy Ackerman; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Fred and Maureen’s friend, Real Giguere; Mary Templeton seriously hurt in a surfing accident (from Chris Phipps & Beth); Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; from Rob, the brother of his business associate who has cancer; Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Margie McKeon’s brother, Bill, with lung cancer;
Rosemary doing her blessing.
Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living; Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara, and her dad in ICU; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita; the Silvers, dad, Dave, and son, Andrew;
Bethany and Ray leading us.
Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom and brother; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg heading to Korea, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.
Your Finances, March 2, 2014
Expenses: $735.00
Outreach: $180.00
Financial Report: Download Financials 3-2-14
Communion helpers Connie, Mike, Denni, and Lynda.
We Donated this week:
Thanks for your Generosity.
Have a Good Week, J.S
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