Reminders

Reminder for Sunday, December 30, 2018, Holy Family, C cycle

ByRosemary December 26, 2018

Can there be a warmer welcome than this from Georgie!

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

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

Place: Legacy Charter School, Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

And another beautiful welcome from Harper

Readings:

1 Samuel 1, 20-22, 24-28, In those days Hannah bore a son

Psalm 84, Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.

1 John 3, 1-2, 21-24, See what love the Father has bestowed upon us.

Luke 2, 41-52, When he was 12 years old they went up according to the festival custom.

Sorry, Ben, My Hat is prettier than yours!

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 28, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. This old geezer will miss again Friday (got a very special appointment at 10:00)

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: January, TBA

Luke, Are you really an angel??

TRUE?

Why be afraid to be an amazing person?

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church? Like…

The result of abusive priests https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/signs-times/bad-priests-all-kinds-chase-people-away-christ-and-church

Anybody remember when these beautiful kids were gorgeous babies?

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

Want to earn 5 dollars, Katheryn. Just whisper to me your beautiful hair secret.

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.

Get ready, Betsy. You have one of The Best Grandmothers. We have a bunch of them here. Just do not tell your grandmother that I told you this.

I can remember when Alexandra was just a pretty little girl. And here she is now, just as pretty, but also with her second Little One. Congratulations, Alexandra.

Reminders

Reminder for Sunday, February 9, 2014, 35th Ordinary Time, Cycle A
ByRosemary February 5, 2014

Cupcakes of The Week to Dana, Geri, Gil, Rick, and Megan.

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

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

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

Dana at 22 with her treasure, and with David, her dad, and Dawson and Darbianna.

Readings:

Isaiah 58, 7-10, Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless.

Psalm 112, The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.

1 Corinthians 2, 13-16, I came to you in weakness and fear.

Matthew  5, 13-16, You are the light of the world.

Want to know why poor Denver last? Try Fred. With Carol and Rick.

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, February 7, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids. The Old Geezer will miss to attend a seminar on psychology.

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.

Leo checking out the scene.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1. The Francis Revolution, National Catholic Reporter, January 29, 1000 words,     Download Francis revolution 2-6-14

2. Francis taps a reformer, National Catholic Reporter, January 30, 400 words, Download Francis taps reformer 2-6-14

3. Family Survey in Germany & Switzerland, National Catholic Reporter, Febraury 4, 830 words,    Download Family Surveys 2-6-14

Recharge time.

True?

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk?

Albert Einstein

Sir Charlie trying to fool Geri and Gil.

See you Sunday, February 9, 2014, 5^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Got problems? Ken & Cindy got solutions.

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.

Somebody say, 'Old Geezers?'

Zoe says, "Goodbye for now."

Read More Reminder for Sunday, February 9, 2014, 35th Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Reminders

Reminder for First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2021
ByRosemary November 23, 2021August 28, 2025

Jeremiah, … he shall do what is right and just in the land.

Psalm 25, To you , O Lord, I lift up my soul

1 Thessalonians 3, May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all,

Luke 21, There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, …

A message from Lynda Fleming:

Senior Citizen Angel Tree

As many of you know, I’m part of a lovely company called Caring Transitions that helps seniors downsize and relocate and conduct estate sales. Similar to the angel trees that you see in shopping malls for children, senior citizens also need our help to make their holidays brighter. If you’re interested in “sponsoring” a senior citizen or if you simply want to donate money and I’ll be happy to be your personal shopper, please contact me at lynda.fleming23@gmail.com. All gifts need to be dropped off to me by December 5th.

Thanks, in advance, for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

Lynda Fleming

5 Vista Cliff Place

Richardson, TX 75080

972-754-0823

Soul's Harbor

Sunday, December 18th we will be collecting sweatshirts and hoodies for the men at Soul's Harbor. Also Brent will bring the truck, for any items you want to donate.

From Becky Good:

from The Grief and Loss Center of North Texas. An article about getting through the holidays for families who are currently in the grief process.

https://mygriefandloss.org/getting-through-holidays

Another Reminder for Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom ( the video conference, same as last week )

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09

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.

John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

Read More Reminder for First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2021
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Reminder for Sunday, June 8, 2014, Pentecost, Cycle A
ByRosemary June 4, 2014

Emma and Brooklyn say, "Welcome, there is a place for you here."

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.

Harper receiving the Sacrament of Health.

Readings:

Acts 2, 1-11, How does each of us hear them speaking in our own tongues?

Psalm 104, Lord, send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth

1 Corinthians 12, 3-13, There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same spirit.

John  17, 1-11, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

Healing for Cathy's rotator cuff operation

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, June 6, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

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.

3. Excellent seminar for couples, married or unmarried, free, too,  Download Couples' Seminar 5-29-14

Sisters, Georgie and Zoe.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1. Can bishops be held accountable?, Natinal Catholic Reporter, June 2, 650 words,    Download Bishops held accountable 6-5-14

2. Cardinal defends Francis on Capitalism, National Catholic Reporter, June 3, 950 words, Download Cardinal defends Francis 6-5-14

Communion, Bill, Barb, and Warren.


True?

Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement.

Will Rogers

The Girls, Jean, Mary, and Judy.

See you Sunday, June 8, 2014, Pentecost, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Who let in these characters, Gil & John, Jerry, Mike, and Bill.

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.

Where we send characters, "Take time along the way to smell the flowers."

Read More Reminder for Sunday, June 8, 2014, Pentecost, Cycle A
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Reminder for Sunday, November 24, 2013, Christ the King
ByRosemary November 21, 2013

Two kids, Zoe and Gilbert.

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.

Two hard at work, Zoe and Emma.

Readings:

2 Samuel 5, 1-3, You shall shepherd my people Israel.

Psalm 122, Let us go rejoicing to house of the Lord.

Colossians 1, 12-20, He is before all things.

Luke 23, 35-43, If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.

Mike homilizing.

Community Events:

1.   This Sunday, Nov. 24: Food Drive, non-perishable items.

2.  ROMEO lunch Friday, Novermber 22, 1:00, Jason's Deli Welcome All.

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

Offertory with Ray, Barb, Mike, Bill, and Ron.

4. Christmas Concert at the Meyerson:

The date: December 19. Rosemary says that you may still sign up. Her contact, Blake, knows that we usually have a few additional people. Total so far, 29 people.

Welcome, also, to the Rectory for wine & cheese and a ride through Highland Park to see the best lights.

Harper,"Wow, that cupcake was terrific."

Connected with this, a plan is developing to visit the Christmas lights in Highland Park on bikes one evening, a common event in that neighborhood. We have our guide, Chris Phipps, who lives there, and the old geezer can second, since this is his old neighborhood. Get your bike lights polished.

Nancy receiving communion from Geri, Richard, and Tom.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1. O'Rourke on kindness, Corpus & The Observer (Dunkirk, NY), November 10, 750 words,      Download O'Rourke on Kindness 11-22-13

2. The Catholic Survey-Questionaire, Corpus, November 11,  580 words, Download Catholics' Survey for Francis 11-22-13

3. Questionaire continued, National Catholic Reporter, November 16, 575 words words,    Download Questionaire 11-22-13

4.      Questionaire again, National Catholic Reporter, November 16, 460 words,    Download Questionnaire A 11-22-13

5.        Vatican improvements already implemented by Francis, Reuters, November 18, 275 words,    Download VATICAN IMPROVEMENTS 11-22-13

Jerry and Frank solving the world's problems.

True?

An idle mind is….the best way to relax.

A first grader

Trouble, Jerry and Mike in bad company.

See you Sunday, November 24, 2013, Christ the King

J.S., 214-783-0443

Torri and Buddy watched over by their dad, Randolph.

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.

Michelle, "What is this between my legs?"

Read More Reminder for Sunday, November 24, 2013, Christ the King
Homilies | Reminders

Sunday Homily 7-18-10, 16th Ordinary Time
ByRosemary July 18, 2010

Readings:  Genesis 18, 1-10; Psalm 15, He who does Justice will live in the Presence of the Lord; Colossians 1, 24-28; Luke 10, 38-42

Genesis: a summary—

The first book of the whole bible, Genesis has 7 great fables about how people got here and how we got to the messes we are in.

1. The Creation stories, two of them.

2.   The origin of sin, the apple tree, Eve, the snake.

3.   Cain kills Abel, his brother.

4.   Noah & the flood—still looking for the Ark.

5. Tower of Babel.

6.   The great founders, patriarchs of Judaism, Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob.

7.   Joseph, the 12^th son of Jacob, goes to Egypt.

Our story: Abraham & Sarah, childless, old. Note the eastern hospitality. Still present in East Africa. Difficult often. Read all of chapter 18 & note the amusing last paragraph not included in the lectionary.

Luke & Martha and Mary: 2 observations—

1. A favorite story about 2 women. I won’t talk more about the story, because I have another idea for the homily.



2. A simple way to understand the story comes from ordinary, contemporary psychology. To simplify, we have two types of people here, type A and type B. Type A, the efficient, prompt, project focused person who gets things done. Type B, the laid back, easy going, appreciative person who listens well.

I would beg to disagree with Jesus on this one. Both are good & beautiful. Both are needed. For maturity we are challenged to be more like our opposite.

To Have a Dream

Last Saturday Rosemary & I had the privilege of officiating at a couple’s afternoon wedding on the shore of Otter Lake, near Georgian Bay & Parry Sound, Province of Ontario, Canada.

The wedding especially touched me because I have known the Reddick family of the bride, Siobhan (pronounced Chivon’), for over 40 years, since the ‘60’s. Before Siobhan was even born I knew her dad, Rick, who is a doctor.

Siobhan & her husband Matt Lindsay impressed me for a couple of big reasons. They had two dreams.

One dream obviously was their wedding. Everybody dreams about what kind of wedding they want, especially the brides, I suppose. Trouble is, expenses come to the surface and the wedding gets modified.

Siobhan & Matt wanted to invite all their best friends & all their families, almost 200 people. So they put on a destination wedding. Everyone went to the Kellerman Resort on Otter Lake near Parry Sound. The resort was totally reserved from Friday to Sunday. Some people even stayed in nearby Parry Sound.

What about the expense? According to Kay, Siobhan’s grandmother, they earned enough to cover it. Rick, Siobhan’s dad, a doctor who has done well over the years and is generous, surely helped them. But they lived their dream.

Their second dream has been to see other cultures around the world, not in a superficial, tourist way, but as a resident. Last year and this year they are teaching in an international school in Monterrey, Mexico. They have also taught in France and in China.

In fact, the little white dog I am holding in the Friday blog pictures was rescued off the street in China. She was the ring bearer. Memories of Naomi in ‘05.

Which brings me to a person dear to me and all of us, who likewise has had a dream. She has dreamed for some years of getting a job in France teaching music like she has been doing here in PISD.

This coming month Celeste will follow her dream and move to Europe. She will teach music, not quite in France, her first choice, but in Switzerland. Not a bad second choice.

Celeste, I am proud of you, I admire you for following your dream, and I celebrate you for your courage. I will dearly miss you here each Sunday, but I wish you Bon Voyage et Bon Chance.

What is your dream?

Picture 1: Maddie & Celeste

Picture 2: Linda & Rick Cardenas, The Brisket Man

Picture 3:   Georgie & Natalie

Picture 4:   Siobhan & Matt, Otter Lake, Ontario

Picture 5:   Emma with her grandmother Margie & dad & mom, Tom & Beth

Read More Sunday Homily 7-18-10, 16th Ordinary Time
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Reminder for Sunday, May 28, 2017, 7th Easter
ByRosemary May 24, 2017
Welcome Home, Sabrina, and congratulations on your graduation with the double Magna cum Laude.

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

The Candle Lighting Team at work.

Readings:

Acts of the Apostles  1, 12-14, All devoted themselves to prayer.

Psalm 27,   I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

1 Peter 4, 13-16, Rejoice.

John 17, 1-11,   I pray for them.

I've called you all here for a summit meeting.

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 26, 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), For June,   Hi Everybody

Please Save the Date: Thursday Evening June 8th

Marcus Cafe, 2701 Custer Rd. Richardson

6:00 P.M.

We would like to change to Thursday Evening in June so all the working gals can be included. We will be eating on their lovely patio. The food is very good and we can enjoy some great music while we sip and dine. More information to follow.

Marilyn

The Sacrament of healing & life for Bernadette.

What is going on in Our Catholic World
1. Parish closings, National Catholic Reporter, May 10, 2017, 260 words,
Healing and Life for Sabrina.

True?

Today’s Special: Buy one fish & chips for the price of two and receive a second fish & chips ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Our Father.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

"Out of the way, Bubba, you've been talking long enough." (It's a take over)

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.

Peace, Everybody.
Read More Reminder for Sunday, May 28, 2017, 7th Easter

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