Reminder, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 15, 2020

Emma says, "Guess what is coming, Sophia."

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.

Happiness is a cupcake.

 Readings:

Isaiah  55, 10-11,   My word shall not return to me void.

Psalm 65,   The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.

Romans 8, 18-23,  We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains.

Matthew  13, 1-23,  A sower went out to sow.

Even big kids are happy with a cupcake of the week.

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, July 11.   Ice cream creations a la Mike for all?  

Do not disturb, artists at work.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.       A Really Boring Marriage Document, National Catholic Reporter,  June 27, 580 words,      Download Boring Marriage Document 7-10-14

2.        Better Days are coming, National Catholic Reporter,  July 7, 1000 words,       Download Better Days coming 7-10-14

And more artists at work.

True? 

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, 15^th 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.

A special gift.

Does it get any better than this? CC arrives in style.

 

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

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

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

Leo explains the mysteries of life to Emma who is really interested as Zoe listens in.

Readings:

Isaiah  42, 1-4, 6-7  I have formed you to open the eyes of the blind.

Psalm 29,  The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Acts  10, 34-38,  God shows no partiality.

Matthew 3, 13-17, After Jesus was baptised, he came up from the water.

Offertory with Joe and Marsha, John and Connie.

 

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, January 10,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

2.  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. 

Life at its best, Leo, Cowboy Cole, and Zoe.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     A nice Letter to the Ed. about our DARCC, Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, Dallas Morning, News, December 23, 270 words,     Download By Letters to the Editor 1-9-14

2.     Top 5 Underreported Church stories, National Catholic Reporter,  January 3, 1000 words,      Download The top five stories 1-9-14

3.     Francis' new cardinals, National Catholic Reporter, January 6, 888 words,     Download New Cardinals 1-9-14

Celeste being her charming self for everyone.

True? 

 Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. 'Guess what, Mom,' he shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me. ‘I've been chosen to clap and cheer.'

Sacrament of Healing with Mike and Dee.

J.S., 214-783-0443

What a sight: Le Patisserie with Gil, Fred, and other crazies in the background.

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.

Want to know what the Queen Mother is saying? You don't really want to know.  The body language.

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

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

 Readings: Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7; Psalm 33, Lord, let your Mercy be upon Us, as we place our Trust in You; 1 Peter 2, 4-9; John 14, 1-12 
 

Picture 1:   Emily & her dad, Myron                     

Picture 2:   Hebrew prayer             

Picture 3:   Ben's uncle Gary doing Jewish ritual                     

Picture 4:   Vows, Emily & Ben             

Picture 5:    Promenade into new life           

 
 
  
Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-27-11

  2.  Plano Community Home fundraiser bingo:   Download Plano Community Homes Fund Raiser 5-27-11 

    Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Resurrection,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11, Download McBrien 5-27-11

   2.  Chicago priest returns to his parish, National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11,  Download Chicago 5-27-11

Picture 6:     Jenny                

Picture 7:     Geri

Picture 8:     Fred

Picture 9:     Emma & her momma, Beth

Picture 10:   Finale

Picture 11:   Sienna & gang, Wendy, Erin (mom), Brian, Robyn, & an old geezer      

 True?   (from Joplin, MO)   

Monday at the shelter I saw a young man eating who was obviously upset and weeping. I went over and talked to him in an effort to comfort him. In the course of conversation I asked what he had lost. His answer was …terrific. He said, "I have lost any selfishness that I had before. I have seen destruction and good people giving of themselves to help those who were hurt. I will never be the same as before

 Ralph McClurg (cousin to Kent, Diane's husband)

 See you, May 29,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place:  Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: 2 Kings 4, 42-44; Psalm 145, The Hand of the Lord feeds Us; He answers all Our Needs; Ephesians 4, 1-6; John 6, 1-15 

Community Bulletin Board: 

Collin County Adult Clinic:  from Diane McClurg on expansion of services–

True?   Watch a sunrise at least once a year.  (The last time I watched a sunrise?)

Picture 1:  Reid & Casey

Picture 2:  Brady & Robbie

Picture 3: Trey

Picture 4:  Cameron

Picture 5:  The Big Four at 1 1/2 years

 See you Sunday, July 26

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house

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

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

Emma celebrates

Brooklyn with Robyn

  Genesis 22, 1-2, 9-13, 15-18, Take your son Isaac.  You shall offer him up as a holocaust; Psalm 116, I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living; Romans 8, 31-34; Mark 9, 2-10, He was transfigured before them.

Michelle with her dad & daughter

Zoe with Gilberto

 The Community Bulletin Board

    1.   Next Sunday, 18th: Collection for the Child Advocacy Center.  Stay tuned.

    2.  To hear an excellent contemporary theologian March 17, check this out, Download MICHAEL MORWOOD 1-27-12 

Richard

Ash Wednesday, Tom & Teresa receive ashes

 What's going on in our Catholic World:   

    1. Health concerns for Fr. McBrien, National Catholic Reporter, February 27, (360 words), Download Fr. McBrien 3-2-12

    3.  Philidephia struggles, National Catholic Reporter, February 28, (680 words), Download Philly 3-2-12

Ash Wednesday at the Ekes, Marlene

The Patriarch, Curtis Ekes

                  
True?

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Bill with Mabel & Marlene

   Video:  Mass Ending

  See you Sunday, March 4, 2012

 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

"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.