Reminder for the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack., Reggie giving the homily.

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

Connie and Cathy having too much fun.

Readings:

Genesis  14, 18-20,  Blessed be Abraham.

Psalm 110,  You are a priest forever  in the line of Melchizedek.

1 Corinthians 11, 23-26,  Do this in remembrance of me.

Luke 9, 11-17,  Give them some food yourselves.

Our beloved, faithful Georgie in service.

Offertory with Chuck and Sandra, Cecily and Chris, Amelia and Olivia.

  Community Events:  

1.   Habitat build, new house, June 1, this Saturday, the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, 11^th & Ave. E.  We have 4 special JSMinistry days, June 1, this week & 21 (a Friday), July 13, and
August 3.  A person may also work any Saturday.  The house will need
about 18 Saturdays of work.  I’ll be there Saturday.

2.   Romeos’ lunch Friday, May 31, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin
Creek.  

 3.   The  Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays at noon has started.  For info talk with Rosemary, Carol, Bernadette, or Maureen.

4.  Note: I will be in Moore, OK, Monday-Wednesday, working with Bona Responds.  I will hand deliver our $1000 contribution to OK to be implemented on the ground by Bona Responds and Jim Mahar.   Thanks, Everyone.

Toy World with Emma and Zoe, Buddy and Torri, Michelle and Beth.

  What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.  Another great contemporary theologian, Gary

Wills, publishes a book, Why Priests?  Here is a good review from Corpus, May-June, 2013.  Is this the end of my job security?  Note there are 4 pages,  
View this photo;  
View this photo;   View this photo;
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2.  The State of Catholic Marriage, Corpus, May 20, 950 words,   
Download Marriage 5-31-13

3.  July in Rio with Francis, National Catholic Reporter, May 24, 1000 words,   
Download Rio 5-31-13

4.  7 Differences made by Francis,  (One of my ex-S.J. classmates informs me that we all share the same entry date, 1958.  In light of our planning another marvelous reunion, we plan to invite him.  I will also invite him to San Vino!),    
Download 7 Differences 5-31-13

Communion Helpers.

Communion with Tom and John.

True?

 The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of
activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.

Albert Einstein 

Brent receiving $2000 from the Community for Soul's Harbor.

Rosemary giving out the word on coffee.

 See you Sunday, June 2, 2013, Trinity, C cycle 

 J.S., 214-783-0443

Tom getting out the word that this Saturday we, Our Community, hosts the Habitat build. We begin about 8:00. Welcome.

Our fantastic choir, Bethany, Shonda, and Ray. Leo took the day off with his grandparents.

 
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, pastries, & specials on the House.

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, Sienna and      

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.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   U.S. Priest form an organization,  National Catholic Reporter, September 15:  Download US priests' association 9-23-11

 2.   Dealing with abuse cases, National Catholic Reporter, September 16: Download Take abuse cases out of clerical hands 9-23-11

3.  A picture of Vatican appointments under B. 16, The Tablet, Sept. 17: Download Vatican appointments 9-23-11

Picture 7:     Judy & Jo   

Picture 8:     Norm & Diane   

Picture 9:     Getting Married, Andrew & Claire

Picture 10:   Rosemary's blessing        

True?

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

Cowboy Cole our Candle Lighter welcoming everyone to our Palm Sunday Celebration.

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

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

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

Cupcake of The Week for Candle Lighters? Absolutely.

Readings:

Acts 10, 34, 37-43,   Peter proceeded to speak.

Psalm 118,  This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Cortinthians  5, 6-8,  A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John  20, 11-18,  Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

Palm Sunday entrance with palms sprinkled.

 Community Events:

1.    Easter Sunday, Beware, an Easter Bunny may be around, plus hidden Easter Eggs.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 18,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

  4.  Love for kids picnic,   Download Love For Kids 4-10-14

  5.  Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center meeting,   View this photo

6.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

7.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

The procession. See the video in Sunday's blog.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1. Current Liturgy terminology?, National Catholic Reporter, April 8,     Download Liturgy translations 4-17-14  

    2.  About finances and abuse, National Catholic Reporter, April 10, 1000 words,       Download About finances and abuse 4-17-14    

    3.  Check out Pope Francis on 60 Minutes, Google to access.  Good.  

    4.  Slomo video.  Apply to biking?  What think? Download Slomo 4-17-14

Play Time with Emma, Tori, Zoe, and Cowboy Cole, with Beth watching over.

True? 

No one is in charge of your happiness but you.* 

What a Team!

See you Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Zoe, Tori, and Emma under the watchful eyes of Emma's pal.

  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.

Awaiting the beginning, Mary Ellen, Kerry & Nina, Linda & Patricia.

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

The Graduate, Sabrina with her mom, dad, and brother, Alison, John, and Anthony. Next year, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.

What a charming way to be offered communion, Sandra and Patricia.

Readings:

Proverbs 8, 22-31,  When the Lord established the heavens I was there.

Psalm 8,  O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth.

Romans 5, 1-5,  We have peace with God.

John 16, 12-15,  I have much more to tell you.

Buddy and Zoe, Master Builders. Welcome to Habitat.

Zoe before everything tumbles down.

 Community Events:  

1. Habitat build, new house, May 25, Saturday, the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, 11^th & Ave. E.  We have 4 special JSMinistry days, June 1 & 21 (a Friday), July 13, and August 3.  A person may also work any Saturday.  The house will need about 18 Saturdays of work.

2.  Romeos’ lunch Friday, April 24, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek.  

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays at noon has started.  For info
talk with Rosemary, Carol, Bernadette, or Maureen.

Leo on his race track.

Want to know who is the REAL Master of the Ceremonies? Beware of those hands on hips. While Cliff quietly prepares the wine cups.

  What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.  Observations from The Great Hans Kung, Tablet, May 11,  2400 words,      
Download Hans Kung, 5-24-13   

2.  Priests and the new translations, National Catholic Reporter, May 10, 675 words,    
Download Priests dislike 5-24-13

The Reads, Zack, Doug, and Teresa receiving.

Tete a tete with Jim.

True?

I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know.  The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought & found how to serve.

Albert Schweitzer, 1965

Offertory, Mary Ellen, Grace, and Marsha.

Judy and Jerry.

See you Sunday, May 26, 2013, Trinity, C cycle 

 J.S., 214-783-0443

Talk about Sacrament of the Sick for all maladies, the blessing of Cathy's bunionectomy.

Kristen and Ray.

  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: Epiphany of Jesus: 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Isaiah 60, 1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3, 2-6; Matthew 2, 1-12

Thanks again, everyone, for such a marvelous Christmas Eve Mass & Food Drive.

Community Bulletin Board 

Community Directory with  names, perhaps email addresses, phone number, even address.  This idea has received positive feed back.  May be done completely on line?                               

Tree Project update: maybe in January?  Waiting to hear from Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.

See you Sunday.

Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house—Next Week.

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

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

Bethany & Ray working Magic

The Quinns, Quinn, Colleen, Makela, Shannon, Kira, Teresa & Tom

Readings:   Acts 10, 34, 37-43, This man God raised; Psalm 118, This 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, Mary of Magdal came to the tomb early.

Processing out to the hallway

Processing into the cafetorium, Joan, Jerry, & Bill Poncik

 Community Bulletin Board:

    1.    Easter Egg hunt after Easter Mass.  Please bring a flower to decorate the stage.

The "Asperges," the Sprinkling/Blessing

Emma

 What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.  Benedict vs Clericalism, National Catholic Reporter, March 30, (400 words),    Download Benedict 4-6-12

2.  Kennedy on substitutes for Easter & Passover, National Catholic Reporter, March 29, (700 words),  Download Kennedy 4-6-12

Georgie

Why we're at Love for the Kids

True?

Doubt grows with knowledge.

johann wolfgang von goethe

Our Community with the sponsorship of Bona Responds, some of the 30 plus volunteers last Saturday at Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound

 Video: Palm Sunday Procession (4 min.)

 See you Sunday, May 8, Easter

  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.