Announcements

Rosemary's Blessing: 

May you always follow your Inviting Star and watch not the bitter earth but the Starry Sky.

May you delight in Wonders Unforseen and New Adventures only now begun,

And may the God of Adventure & Pilgrimage Bless You on Your Way.

                 Andrew Greeley, "A Blessing for Little Christmas," Irish American Blessings
 

Special Thanks:

• For Reading: Mary Ellen Munzell & Daniel Fleming (home from A&M)
• For the Communion Bread:  Claire Occhipinti
• For Serving: T.J.
• For the Books & Wine Cups: Cliff & Jean & Roy & Rob & Beth
• For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Wendy & Hue
• For the Pictures:  Beth Robinson, Jan Keszler

Happy Birthday:   Sean Kless (3); Tom Fleming (50);  Roy Strom; Hugh Bivona & T.J.

Happy Anniversary: 

• Richard & Carol Eshelbrenner (34th)
• Tom & Theresa Quinn (41st)

Please Remember:   Beth's sister Katie who is having a knee operation Thursday;  Fred Doyle's mom who died just before Christmas; Becky Good's mom Mimi Backus, who died last Sunday;  Maureen's good friend Sharon Haskew; Mary's son John; Warren & Barb's friends Jerry & Rick in Chicago;  Jackie's friend Jack Brown;  Andy Goode; a little 10 year old friend of mine having a tough time;  Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim;  Kathleen's friend Jim Wallis;   Tom & Teresa's friend Teri Knapke with cancer & Teresa's niece Angel;  Diane's dad Butch Uderman recuperating from an operation & cousin Judy;  Margie's mom; Donna & Cathy Goode's mom; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy's son Chris, & Lisa's nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip, his grandmother Alice Quiocho, Bill Mehalco's son Mike on his 3rd in Iraq; David & Rita; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite who is not doing well; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick;  Dawn's friend Jessica & Aunt Ann; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron  & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President elect that he have great success and someday holds his grandchildren in his lap.

Picture 1:  Mary Ellen Munzell reads Isaiah 

Picture 2:  Daniel Fleming home from A&M reads Ephesians

 Picture 3:  The Candle Shop of Carina & Maria Luisa

 Picture 4:  The passageway of the arcade in which is the candle shop

Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com   

Your Finances:

Christmas and End of Year: 

• Income for Running  Expenses: $ 6,215.00  
• Income for Outreach Expenses: $ 1,141.00 

January 4: 

• Income for Running  Expenses: $ 1,188.00  
• Income for Outreach Expenses: $ 583.00

Thanks for your Generosity!

 Have a Great Week & a Peaceful New Year, J.S    (214-783-0443)

Rosemary's Blessing:

A Thanksgiving prayer from a Dear Abbey column:

“Father and Mother of all:

We give thanks for food and remember the hungry,

We give thanks for health and remember the sick,

We give thanks for friends and remember the friendless,

We give thanks for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May our giving thanks stir us to service, that our blessings may be shared with others. Amen.”

Mary reading from 2 Samuel.
                    

Our Special Thanks

•    For  the Readings:    Frank & Mary
•    For our team: Buddy,  John  &  John  &  Mike, Ben & David & Shonda
•    For the Communion Bread:   Alison & John
•    For the Wine & Cups:  Mike & Judy
•    For the Pictures:    Jackie & Rick & Mike  
•    For the coffee and extras:   Mike & Jackie
•    For the altar & sound: Jackie & Ben & David & Hue & Shonda
•    For all who helped with communion         

Frank reading from Colossians.

Birthdays:   Diane McMahon, Frank Esparza, Ron Ackerman, Mike Moran-70, David Grattifiori,  John Cade 85

Anniversaries:

Barb & Ron Center, 48th

Frank & Mary Esparza, 

John & Michelle Simari, 34th

Rosemary reading her Blessing of the Week.

Please Remember these special people:

For Bill Hammond,  For Cindy Cramer;  For Sydney, & For Sir Charlie recuperating from surgery;  For my buddy since grade school at Christ the  King, Pete Wacks & his dearest Marjie who is spoiling Pete;   For Gilberto recuperating from his gall bladder operation:  Claire Mazzei's (Rosemary's sister in Hilton Head) knee replacement last Tuesday;    For Michelle;   For a friend & neighbor & doctor, Karen, with brain cancer; For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free & her dad, Joe;    For Hue;  For John O'Donnell;    For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini; 

Happy 85th Birthday, John.  Your grandson loves you!

For John & Jean's son John Louis;   For our good friend Kay (at 91 years!) in Ontario;  For Jackie's friend, Lynn, plus Angela, & her mom;  for Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau;    for Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;  Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's  Annie & Kaitlen;  For Cliff & Jean, plus Jean's brother Terry;  For Laura's sister Claudia;  

Mike, you cannot be 70 years old.  You are supposed to be my young buddy.

Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, their granddaughter, Mikayla;   plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer;   Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues, especially Mark Terain; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President.

Happy Anniversary, Mary & Frank and thanks for excellent reading.

Your Finances, November 24, 2019 

Expenses: $1240.00 

 Outreach: $ 645.00

Thanks, Everybody 

(214-783-0443)

Happy Birthday, David.

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.

Happy Birthday, Ron.

And to you too, Cody, Happy Birthday.

Rosemary’s Blessing of The Week   

May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters,

and may the most longed-for peace

blossom forth and reign always among men and women."

Pacem in Terris,  Pope John XXIII, 4/11/63

Mary reading from the book of Wisdom.     

Our Special Thanks

•    For  the Readings:   Mary & Sandra
•    For The Team:   Kevin 
•    For the Communion Bread:   Alison
•    For the Special Communion Cups:  Alison
•    For the Pictures:   Rick & Connie, Mike & Beth
•    For the coffee and extras:   Mike & Geri & Jackie 
•    For the altar & sound: Hue & Jackie
•    For the Music:   Ray & Bethany & Shonda 
•    For all who helped with communion   

Sandra reading from Philemon.

Birthdays:    Aggie Stryker (Thursday), Wendy Boyce (36, Saturday)

Anniversaries:

Richard & Monica Froebe (29^th, Monday)

Nina & Kerry (29^th, Monday)

David & Caroline (31^st, Tuesday)

Rob & Beth (42^nd, Wednesday)

Aggie & Allen (49^th, Friday)

Mike & Dee (59^th, Wednesday)

Special:  Please don't forget Anthony's Legos. 

Rosemary reading her Blessing of The Week.

Please Remember these special people:

For Carol’s treatment;  For John Schanot's treatment;   For Brent's mom;   For Frank's treatment;    For Nadia's recuperation;   For a young man who is suffering from depression;   for Zaile's mom in the hospital in the Philippines;  For Claire's mom;  For Jan’s mom;  For Grace's mom and brother in Alberta ;   For Dee and Mike;   For Tom Good;     For Cliff & Jean;   For Loretta's brother, Don Garcia;   For Laura's sister Claudia; For Bernadette's mom;  For Dawn;   John Simari’s friend, Ron;          For Anthony;   For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues;  For Frank & Mary's niece, Lisa, with cancer;     For John & Jean's son John Louis;    For our good friend Kay in Ontario;    For Jackie Urbanczyk's continued recovery;    For Betty Peck hit by a car in San Francisco

Happy 49th, Allen and Aggie & Happy Birthday, Aggie.  

For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou;  For Connie's nephew, Fred; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why;    The Quinn’s granddaughter, Mikayla;   For Maureen’s daughter, Kathleen, with cancer;      For Jackie's friend, Barbara, plus Angela;    For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau;  Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli;  Charlie's brother in law with cancer;    Frank’s & Mary's niece, Lisa, with brain cancer, Franks brother with advanced Parkinsons;     Diane McClurg's mom in Fort Dodge;   For Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;

Happy 42nd, Beth & Rob.  If you cannot eat that cupcake, Beth, save it and we will share it in Idaho.

Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill.   Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's dad & niece & Annie & Kyler;    Gilberto's mom and brother; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer;   Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; for Mary Ellen & her Margaret, Jim, & Christopher;   for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Happy 31st Caroline and David and one for The Kid.

Your Finances, September 4, 2016

Expenses:   $1005.00 

Outreach:   $ 490.00

Donated today:  Nothing special today.

Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

Happy continued recuperation, Frank.

Have a Great Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

And happy continued recuperation to you, too, John.  

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.

And from our 3 Crazy Girls, "See you next week, Everybody."

Rosemary’s Blessing:  May you always have–

• a soft breeze when summer comes,
• a warm fireside in winter,
• and always the gentle smile of a friend.

Special Thanks:

• For reading: George & Marianne 
• For the Communion Bread: Jon & Nina 
• For Serving: Lacee & Lorynne &  T.J.
• For the Books & wine cups: Margarita & Rob & Beth 
• For the music: Ray & Roy & Hue
• For the coffee & donuts & Juice: Warren & Barbara & Jackie & Margarita 

Happy Birthday:     Beth 

Happy Anniversary:

• Ron & Marilyn (45th) 

Please Remember:   Lynda’s brother Mark, 50, who died of colon cancer; Carol’s sister Ann; Nina’s mom & Jon’s back operation; Claire’s recuperation; Barb Wittek’s friend Lois, her brother; Kathleen’s friend Jim Wallis; Jackie’s Jack Brown & neighbor, Earl; Dee Miller; Nina’s friend Nancy;  Mary’s son John; Tom & Teresa’s friend Teri Knapke with cancer & Teresa’s niece Angel; Cindy Cramer’s friend Sarah Dixon;  Diane’s dad & cousin Judy; Rosemary’s nephew, Kevin; Jean Atwood’s friend Kerry whose dad is dying; Margarita’s Aunt Lenore, & Yolanda; one year old Sadie with cancer; Margie’s mom; Donna & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula’s companions in the military overseas, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy’s son Chris,  Margarita’s Matt Gomez on tour 3, & Lisa’s nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip, his grandmother Alice Quiocho & Lisa’s friend Shelly & Uncle Keith; David & Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick;  Dawn’s friend Jessica & Aunt Ann; Fred’s friend John with cancer & Maureen’s friend Sharon; Casey & Rob plus Cameron & Reid, Brady & Trey.

Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com 

Your Finances:

July 13: 

• Income for Running  Expenses: $1,060.00
• Income for Outreach Expenses: $ 737.00 

Thanks for your Generosity!

Have a Great Week, J.S

Rosemary’s Blessing: (An Italian Blessing)

Oh, God, Every day You give us bread, wine, and oil satisfying us with your generosity.  Bless our being together at this celebration and give us gratitude toward You and toward all of Creation.

Special Thanks:

• For reading: Blake & Blair
• For the Communion Bread: Kim & Cindy
• For Serving: Sabrina & Anthony
• For the Books & wine cups: Roy & Carol, Beth & Rob
• For the music: Ray & Shonda, Celeste & Wendy & Hue
• To Fred & Maureen, Mary & Richard, Jim Miller, and all who helped with the Sunday Service, April 6.

Happy Birthday: Carmen Pastula, Morgan & Alexandra Froebe, Laura Chollick, Tom Zurchin, Mark Ackerman, Cathy Goode & Andy, Kerry Tucker, Kate & Kim Banzhaf, Claire Occhipinti, & Jerry Gleason (74).

Happy Anniversary:

• Theresa & Larry (2nd)
• Leslie Nugent & John (2nd)
• Rob & Casey (5th)
• John & Allison (14th)
• Dave & Margarita (15th) & Dave’s birthday
• Mike & Angie Carroll (18th)
• John & Connie Doherty
• Tony & Jo (30th) & Tony’s birthday
• Richard & Judy Lyons (36th)
• Fred & Maureen (48th) & Fred’s birthday
• Curtis & Mabel (58th)

Please Remember:  David Hoover’s brother who died earlier this month, Carl & Chris’s Aunt Gwen who passed away Friday night; Maggie; My friends & classmates Dickie Hull & Jerry Brophy; Duncan & Anna; Kathleen’s friend Jim Wallis; Jackie’s brother John & neighbor Earl; Dee Miller; Libby’s uncle who passed on this past week; Nina’s friend Nancy;  Mary’s son John; Casey & Rob plus Cameron & Reid, Brady & Trey; Tom & Teresa’s friend Teri Knapke with cancer & Teresa’s niece Angel; Cindy Cramer’s friend Sarah Dixon;  Diane’s friend Mike Gertisen & cousin Judy; Rosemary’s nephew, Kevin; Jean Atwood’s friend Kerry whose dad is dying; Margarita’s  Aunt Lenore, & Yolanda; one year old Sadie with cancer; Margie’s mom; Donna & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula’s companions in the military overseas, including Margarita’s Matt Gomez on tour 3, Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy’s son Chris; Lisa’s nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip, his grandmother Alice Quiocho & Lisa’s friend Shelly; David & Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Shawn in a car wreck; Dawn’s friend Jessica & Aunt Ann and Dawn’s back op.; Fred’s friend John with cancer & Maureen’s friend Sharon.

For Quad Updates: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com

Anniversary Party: May 3, 7:00, Fairview Farms Barn, covered dish (A-R, hors d’oeuvre; S-Z, deserts), more info in Friday blog.

If anyone would like information on convents that take in guests in Rome, Florence, & Venice, let me know.

Your Finances:

• April 20:  Income for Running  Expenses: $1320.00                                                                          Income for Outreach Expenses: $215.00   

Thanks for your Generosity!

Have a Great Week, J.S