Although we have been made to believe that if we let go we will end up with nothing, life reveals just the opposite: that letting go is the real path to freedom.
Time: 9:30; John Cade Celebrating 50 years ordained
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano
Readings: Ezekiel 18, 25-28; Psalm 25, Remember your Mercies, O Lord; Philippians 2, 1-11; Matthew 21, 28-32.
Picture Picture 1: Mike
Picture 2: Ryan
Picture 3: Sisters, Siennaand
Picture 4: Brooklyn with their grandmother, Robyn
Picture 5: Jerry with Judy & Joan
Picture 6: Rob with Margie & Beth
Community Bulletin Board:
1. Brunch Sunday this week, Sept. 25, celebrating John Cade in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.
2. This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine.
3. Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24. A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11
4. Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. One more week until Sept. 26, when we buy.
The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive. Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage. Let me or Rosemary know. Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.
5. Tony O'Donovan has informed us that he will not be celebrating Mass with our community.
6. Sunday evening I will celebrate the team Mass for the Washington Red Skins. Any altar server volunteers, readers, altar decorations? Got to be nice to the celebrant.
If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, novelist, Nobel laureate (1918-2008)
Video: Final Blessing
See you Sunday, 9-25-11
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
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
Albert Schweitzer
Picture 1: Cole's first communion with his mom, Gail
Picture 2: Shelby's first communion with her mom, Debbie
Picture 3: The choir, Wendy, Shonda, Ray, & Celeste
Picture 4: Gilberto doing the entrance blessing of the women
Video: The entrance rite blessing with ointment of all the female members of the community by 8 men. Background music by Dvorak, New World, second movement.
Where else but in this community can you find a little piggy who welcomes you 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
My Dearest Genevieve, Could we borrow your turtle backpack when we go backpacking in Yosemite in September? I know a few who would really like to use it.
Readings:
Acts of the Apostles 10, 34-43. You know what has happened all over Judea
Psalm 118, This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.
1 Corinthians 5, 6-8, A little yeast leavens all the dough.
John 20, 1-9, The Resurrection
Could you resist her anything she wants??
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 14, 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), May Final Date- Wed. May 3 @12:30 pm, Chef's Gallery Restaurant at The Institute of Art of Dallas, 8080 Park Lane, (east side of Central Expy)
Thanks Everybody who took part in the Love for the Kids Picnic, and to you, Bill for gathering us.
Trouble brewing, John, John, Tom, Connie, & Denni.
When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis, too.
Rebecca, age 8
Zoe, when did you turn into a butterfly?
See you Sunday.
J.S., 214-783-0443
You, too, Harper?
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.