Reminder for the Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022

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

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

Readings: Nehemiah 8, 2-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12, 12-30; Luke 1, 1-21.

Sorry for canceling the Mass and celebration last Sunday.  Ultimately, we were not frozen in, but the weather report Saturday evening sure sounded threatening.  Hope you all had a warm and lazy Sunday!

Note: This Sunday pick up your 2006 contribution receipts for tax purposes.

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

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

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

Leo.

Emma and pal.

 Readings:

2
Samuel  12, 7-10,  The Lord has forgiven
you.

Psalm 32,  Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.

Galatians 2, 16-21,  If justification comes through the
law, then Christ died for nothing.

Luke 7,
36-8, 3,  She stood behind him at his feet weeping and began to bathe his
feet with her tears.

Emma with her mom, Beth, Geri, and Rosemary.

Delgado corner empty this week because everyone is on vacation. Leo mimicking Gilberto, or vice-versa? Celeste and Richard looking on.

 Community Events:  

1.   Our next Habitat special day is
Friday, June 21.   Look
for the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, 11^th &
Ave. E.  We have 2 more special JSMinistry days, July
13, and August 3.  A person may also work any Saturday. 

2.   Romeos’ lunch Friday,
June 14, 1:00, as usual.  Jason's, Collin Creek.

 3.   The
 Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays is on.  Next Thursday, June 20th  at 1 pm the women will meet at Southern Recipe, 1381 W Campbell Rd  Richardson, TX 75080, (972) 231-7891. For info talk
with Carol or Bernadette.  

4.  Note: I want to talk this
Sunday about the relief work in OK.

Cupcake to Mike for 35 years as a deacon.

Extra Cupcake to Rosemary by acclaim of the Community.

 What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1  Nothing special this week.

Rosemary directing. How did we get along without her?

Our Father.

True? 

After all, reality is just a collective hunch.

Lily Tomlin

Communion Helpers.

Tom enquiring, "Who let you clowns in here?"

See you Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11^th Ordinary
Time, C cycle 

  J.S., 214-783-0443

The Best Choir.

 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.

Payton, along with his dad, Derrick, says again, "Hi, Folks."

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade.

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

Healing for Mary Ellen.

Readings:

Ezekiel   33, 7-9,  You duped me, Lord, and I let myself be duped.

 Psalm 95,   If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Romans, 13, 8-10,  Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.

Matthew 18, 15-20,  Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I.

Tristan and Gracie hard at work.

Community Events:

1.    Ladies luncheon, Thursday, Sept. 4, Chocolate Angel, N.E. corner of            Plano Pkwy & Central, High Street, 1:00,

2.    ROMEO lunch, Friday, September 5,  Jason’s, 1:00.  Welcome All.  Branch Romeo meeting, same day, same time, Yosemite.   Mike has enough Jason's cookies for all.

A cupcake if you can guess how many people are playing. Oops, too bad, you missed, you did not include the teddy bear on the table, which makes 13.

 What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1. Legio Christi apologizes,  National Catholic Reporter, August 28, 700 words,    Download Legionaries apologize 9-4-14
2. Kennedy on Foley, National Catholic Reporter, August 28, 1000 words,     Download Kennedy on Foley 9-4-14

Kevin suiting up.

 True? 

People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.

Cupcake of The Week to Maureen.

See you Sunday, September 7, 2014, 23rd Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

John & Connie bring up the bread & wine.

 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.

Sienna and Brooklyn lighting up our world just by playing.

Mass:  Coffee & donuts & treats on the house.

Place: Welcome back to Vines

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating 

Readings: Isaiah, 66, 18-21; Psalm 117, Go out to All the World and tell the Good News; Hebrews 12, 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13, 22-30.
 

Community Bulletin Board:

Thoughts on The Church:

1.  The Best Pope, National Catholic Observer, McBrien,  Aug. 17:

Download Popes of the 20th Century 8-20-10

2.  A Married Priest: Download Portland priest shares Journey 8-20-10

Super Bowl XLV: want to win 2 tickets to the Super Bowl, plus 4 nights at The Mansion, along with a 2nd place and 3rd place prize?

My Rotary Club, Dallas North, is sponsoring a raffle, 1,000 tickets only to be sold, $100 each.  Check the brochures this Sunday.  J.S.

Picture 1:   Eleanor with her mom, Rosheen, and granddad, Fr. Tony

Picture 2:   Sienna with her dad, Payton 

Picture 3:   Sienna with her buddies,Erin, Wendy, & Payton

Picture 4:   The Baacks, Sheila, Amanda, & Richard

Picture 5:    The Gang, Jo, Joan, Jerry, & Chuck

J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

"Welcome in, Folks," say Mike, Geri, and an Old Geezer

Welcome: Catholic Memorial Mass celebrating Fred Macchio.  Catered Brunch following the memorial.  Prepare for a liturgy perhaps 30 minutes longer.

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

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

Zoe, Cole, and Emma specialize in fixing all your problems. Just stop by. You will get fixed.

Readings:  (special for Fred)

Isaiah 43, 1-5,  Do not be afraid, you are mine

Psalm 32,    I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.

1 Corinthians 13, 1-3,   If I have no love, I am nothing.

 John 15, 10-11,   As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.  Live in my love.  I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and you joy may be complete.

Communion, "Let the little ones come…"

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday,  February 13 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Time to get together again.  The Older Geezer will take attendance.   Let's do it.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, March 5,  1:00, place to be announced.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

Who needs clowns when we got Cathy, Patricia, and Sandra.

3.    February 15, this Sunday,  Community memorial for Fred with brunch catered by Maureen & the Macchio gang.  Please be prepared for a liturgy about 30 minutes longer than usual.  

4.    February 17,  Mardi Gras Tuesday followed by Ash Wednesday,  7:00 P.M., Marlene's house, 2017 Keystone Drive, Plano.  Welcome.

5.    John Cade announces a Harville Hendrix seminar on Safe Conversation, Feb. 14, free.  214-357-0371,   Download FWD Flier Feb english 2015 B (3)

Free advice (sometimes) at the Deluxe Coffee Shoppe, care of John and Sir Charlie.

 What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        Twin Cities in bankruptcy, National Catholic Reporter,  January 16,  370 words,   Download Twin Cities Bankruptcy 2-12-15

2.        Married Priests, National Catholic Reporter, February 3, 767 words,     Download Married Priests 2-12-15

Leo checking out the fit of the altar servers' seating.

True? 

Enjoy Life.  It has an expiration date. 

"You guys need any help up there?"

See you Sunday, February 8, 2015, 5th Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Let’s celebrate Fred.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Beware, Joe, You are in danger from the two whose names we dare not mention.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

Our Goals:

   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.

What have we here? Mice, turtles, or future choir members trying out?  Leo & Emma?

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. 

Emma says, "Me? How could you think that?

Readings:

Samuel 7, 1-16,  Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me.

 Psalm 89,    Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Romans 16, 25-27,  To him who can strengthen you.

Luke 1, 26-28,   The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.

Choir members? Looks like Leo and Emma, with Ray and Beth.

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 19, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys welcome.  The Old Geezer will  be there to monitor behavior.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, January 8, Cafe' Brazil, 1:00, Coit & Bush, Plano.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

Another most moving reconciliation service. Thanks, Mike, for setting it up.

3.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & Christmas Eve, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

4.  January 18, Our Stuff Swap will take place.  Souls Harbor will take all that is left over.  Bring useful items that you don't need or want anymore.

5.    January 25, community brunch for an old geezer's 75th.

6.    February 15, Community memorial for Fred with brunch catered by Maureen & the Macchio gang. 

Cupcake of The Week to Loretta.

  What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        What about U.S. torture, National Catholic Reporter, December 12, December 12,  1200 words,     Download US Torture 12-18-14

2.       The main trouble Francis deals with, Huffington Post, December 15, 950 words,   Download The Problem for Francis 12-18-14

3.       The Napa Valley Conference, National Catholic Reporter, December 15, 3000 words,   Download Napa 12-18-14

Do we not have The Best Table Cleaners in Dallas? Victoria, Buddy, and Zoe.

True? 

When I have a terrible need of, dare I say religion, then I go outside at night and paint the stars.

Vincent Van Gogh

Famous, vicious guard dog, Aviana, ready at the door to protect us.

See you Sunday, December 21, 2014, 4th Advent, Cycle B

J.S., 214-783-0443

Downtown Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, parking meters are covered for the holidays.

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.