Proverbs 8: "The LORD possessed me, the beginning of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago; from of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth."
Romans 5: Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
John 16: But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.
Be certain to do something that gives you joy – reading, music, playing with the pet, holding the baby – at least once a day. It makes getting up the next day easier.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
Another Reminder for Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack. Again, Welcome.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Our Angels
Readings:
Isaiah 60, 1-6, Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem, Your light has come.
Psalm 72, Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Ephesians 3, 2-6, The Gentiles are coheirs.
Matthew 2, 1-12, Magi from the east arrived.
An Angel named Torri
For those who don’t have a decent Bible or a book of the readings, here are two links that I use, The Bible at Your Fingertips and USCCB, The New American Bible.
The difference? The second is officially Catholic and has the 12 little books in between the O.T. & N.T., called Deuterocanonical or Apocrypha.
Both are good translations. I use the first more often because it has fewer doors to pass through to get to the text. Thanks, Gerald, for this idea. I will include the link from now on.
One more week for our Christmas Tree
Emma at work
Community Bulletin Board:
1. This Sunday: Celebrate the First Sunday of The Year 2013.
2. January 24, Thursday night, 8:00, Collin County Homeless Coalition is having their annual census of homeless. We will have a sign up sheet at Mass. Last year we had two teams of about 5 each.
The Reads, Taylor, Zach, and Teresa
What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. 5 Things to do to make a better 2013, America and Corpus, December 31, 1000 words, Download AMERICA 1-4-13
Rosemary reading her blessing
All paths are the same: they lead nowhere. They are paths going through the bush, or into the bush. In my own life I could say I have traversed long, long paths but I am not anywhere. My benefactor's question has meaning now. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't, it is of no use. Both paths lead nowhere, but one has a heart, the other doesn't. One makes for a joyful journey; as long as you follow it, you are one with it. The other will make you curse your life. One makes you stronger; the other weakens you.
The Teachings of Don JuanCarolos Castañeda
Communion helpers
See you Sunday, January 6, 2013, First of The Year
J.S., 214-783-0443
Peace be with you
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.
We do not receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves, after a journey through the wilderness which no one else can make for us, which no one can spare us, for our wisdom is the point of view from which we come at last to regard the world.
Proust
New transport for Preston Hollow, 4th of July.
See you Sunday, July 13, 2014, 15th Ordinary Time, Cycle A
J.S., 214-783-0443
July 4 petting zoo, donkeys, pigs, cow, and others.
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.
Tree Project update: thanks to Diane McClug in Plano I am looking into some possibilities.
November 4: we are planning a Sunday Mass of Remembrance, i.e., remembering family members & friends no longer with us, tying it in with the All Saints feast. More on the ritual later. We are talking about putting pictures & candles on a table on the stage or just on the stage. Other ideas are welcome.
Any adults or families interested in a spiritual growth program after Masses during the winter? Jane Williams has offered to coordinate it. I may even get to sit in occasionally. J.S.
I am looking for someone who lives in the area of Parker & Ohio who would be willing to bring Marie Green to Sunday Mass. She is now living at Sunrise Retirement. J.S.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.
Readings: 2 Samuel 7, 1-5, 8-16, The Lord said to King David, 'Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever;' Psalm 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord; Romans 16, 25-27, To him who can strengthen you be glory; Luke 1, 26-38, The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin.
Picture Picture 1: Erin & Sienna arrive to light candles
Picture 2: Emma & Sienna
Picture 3: A blanket parade for The Bridge homeless shelter
Picture 4: Greorge Price coordinating the delivery
Picture 5: Brunch Time
Picture 6: The Gang, Jerry, Jo, & Tony
Community Bulletin Board:
A. Schedule of upcoming events: In an attempt to make our Advent special this year, we have invited the community to focus on one gift to the less fortunate each of the 4 Sundays. Thanks for the great response.
December 4, The 2nd of Advent. The gift: Toys. Thanks to Beth & Rob Robinson for coordinating.
December 11, The 3rd of Advent. The gift: Blankets for The Bridge homeless shelter. Thanks to George Price for taking a huge load of blankets.
1. This Sunday, December 18, 4th Advent. The gift:Men's shoes to The Austin Street Shelter.
Also this Sunday, Mike Carrell will share his ideas on the homily and we will have a community reconciliation service. We will explain this Sunday.
December 10, last Saturday, thanks to the large number of our people who helped with the Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. It was a beautiful & touching event.
Bill Hammond sent this note:
I talked to the President of Love for Kids, Todd Van Galen, and he shared with me the following information:
Number of Kids = 2800 to 3000
Number of Volunteers = 850 (35 from Vines)
Number of Buses= 60 plus 12 Va
Number of Coats given out = 850 (by the CPA Society)
Number of Hot Dogs consumed= 4500
Number of Kids Lost= NON
They are always looking for Leaders that can take a role before, during and after the event and if anyone is interested call Todd Van Galen at 214-557-2721.
There should be another picnic in the spring. I'll let everyone know.
2. Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday. Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.
Get money — but stop once in a while to figure what it is costing you to get it. No man gets it without giving something in return. The wise man gives his labor and ability. The fool gives his life.
Bruce Barton (1886 – 1967), American author, advertising executive, and politician
Video: Final Blessing & Hymn
See you Sunday, December 18, 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
