Author: Rosemary

  • Announcements for May 20, 2007

    ByRosemary

    Special Thanks:

    • For reading, Beth & Jackie
    • For the Altar Bread, Bonnie & Greg Rogers
    • For Serving, Carmen & Ashley & Mallory
    • For the Altar, donuts,muffins, coffee, & juice, Jackie, Jerry & Joan, Lisa & Margarita
    • For the Books & Communion Cups, Roy & Carol Strom, & Beth Robinson
    • For the music, Ray & Tracy Estes & Hue

    Happy Birthday: Doug Read, Debbie Ekes, Rob Bender

    Happy Anniversary:

    • Joey Cade (John’s daughter) & Daniel Russo (2nd)
    • Mike & Candy Kern
    • Greg & Bonnie Rogers (21st)

    Welcome Home: To Dave Pastula Pastulas_05202007_3

    (Carmen, Margarita, Dave, Ashley, and Stack)

     

    Please Remember: Rosemary’s nephew definitely improving; Jim Kee; Fred & Martha’ friend Stacy Rojas who was on life support & died  Monday, & her baby, Zoe; Jean Atwood’s uncle Harry & aunt; Margarita’s Uncle Ed & Yolanda; little 6 month old Sadie with cancer, friend of Jack Carlson; Tom Quinn’s brother Tim; Nina Tucker’s friend Nancy with stage 4; Margie’s mom & friend Connie Flavin; Dona & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula’s companions in the military overseas, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, & T.J.’s friend Aimee; David & Ofelia, Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; Rob’s mom & dad; & a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Joy McGrath & Shawn in a car wreck; & Rich Hansen.

    Note on the web blog:

    • Reminder: it is all private.
    • To sign on, simply type in your email address.
    • This week we will switch over completely to the blog for the Sunday Mass Notice

    Your Finances:

    • May 20 Income for Running Expenses:    $ 1,335.00
    • May 20: Income for Outreach Expenses:  $    640.00
    • May 20: Karina:                                     $ 1,220.00 

    Special Thanks! We have reached our goal for Karina ($3,001.50).   

    Thanks for your Generosity!

    Have a Great Week, J.S.

  • Sunday Mass Notice, May 20 – 7th Sunday of Easter

    ByRosemary

    Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made), & juice on the house.

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

    Readings: Acts 7, 55-60; Psalm 97; Revelation 22, 12-20; John 17, 20-26.

    Community Bulletin Board

    From Ron Kovatis concerning a volunteer opportunity:  fly_day.doc

    From Diane McClurg important information about skin cancer: skin_cancer.doc

    From Tom and Linda Fleming about Habitat for Humanity: habitat_for_humanity.doc

    From Jackie Ritter a job opportunity: job_opportunity.doc

  • Sunday Homily, May 13, 2007 – 6th Sunday of Easter – Mothers’ Day & First Communion

    ByRosemary

    Readings: Acts 15, 1-29; Psalm 67; Revelation 21, 10-23; John 14, 23-29

    Mother’s Gift

    Mothers_day_blessing_2 Some years ago after I had returned to Dallas in the 80’s and my mother was still alive, she had to go to the hospital for some procedure. The hospital was the one on LBJ near Webb Chapel, called Deadman in those days.

    She was going to stay for at least a night, so we packed up some of her stuff. It was afternoon. I was driving her west on LBJ and we were talking. Suddenly she patted me on my right thigh and said, "I’m proud of you."

    Now at that time I am probably 47 or 48, but her little compliment moved me. It was especially touching because she had never wanted me to go off to the Jesuits and she had gotten so mad I went to Africa that she did not speak to any local Jesuit for some years.

    I talk about this on Mothers’ Day because of two reasons.

    First, it shows how at whatever age we are, our mother’s compliments and affirmations remain powerful. My mom’s simple compliment touched my spirit. I can still remember it as if it were yesterday.

    Secondly, it shows how you mothers have the touch. You can ignite people’s spirits into new life with just a movement or a word. It may seem so simple that it is of little value. This event with my mom exemplifies just the contrary, how valuable it is.

    Whom do you touch into new life?

    Download the homily as an mp3 file.

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  • Announcements for May 13, 2007

    ByRosemary

    Special Thanks:

    For reading, Lindsay & Lisa

    • For the Altar Bread, Bonnie Rogers
    • For Serving, T.J., Lacee & Lorynne
    • For the Altar, celebration cake, muffins, coffee, & juice, Margie, Tom & Michelle, Jerry & Joan, Lisa & Margarita
    • For the Books & Communion Cups, Roy & Carol Strom, & Rob & Beth Robinson
    • For the music, Ray & Tracy Estes, Hue & Jackie & Rick

    Happy Birthday: Mark Dillon, Monica Froebe & Richard, Steven Kern (10); Roger Parks

    Happy Anniversary: Julie Harris & Joe Sidham (1st), Dick & Judy Thompson (4th), Scott & Lilly Shaw (15th)

    Please Remember: Rosemary’s nephew definitely improving; Jim Kee; Fred & Martha’ friend on life support as she waits for her baby; Jackie Ritter’s friend Chad Johnson; Jean Atwood’s uncle Harry & aunt; Margarita’s sister Tina’s friend Evelyn with cancer & Uncle Julius; little 5 month old Sadie with cancer, friend of Jack Carlson; Tom Quinn’s brother Tim; Nina Tucker’s friend Nancy with stage 4; Margie’s mom & friend Connie Flavin; Dona & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula & his companions in the military overseas, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, & T.J.’s friend Aimee; David & Ofelia, Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; Rob’s mom & dad; & a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Mike & Dee’s friend Pam Gisler who just died; & Rich Hansen.

    Note on the web blog:

    • Reminder: it is all private.
    • To sign on, simply type in your email address.
    • This week we will switch over completely to the blog for the Sunday Mass Notice

    Your Finances:

    • May 6: Income for Running Expenses: $1,277.00
    • May 6: Income for Outreach Expenses: $924.00
    • May 6: Karina: $345.00, to date we have collected $1,781.50 for Karina, Goal: $3000 (half way there)    
    • Thanks for your Generosity!

    Have a Great Week, J.S.

  • Sunday Mass Notice, May 13 – 6th Sunday of Easter, Mothers’ Day & First Communion

    ByRosemary

    Sunday Mass Notice, May 13, 2007 – 6th Sunday of Easter

    Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made), & juice on the house.

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

    Readings: Acts 15, 1-29; Psalm 67; Revelation 21, 10-23; John 14, 23-29

    Community Bulletin Board

    Anniversary Celebration: Rosemary & I thank all of you who helped to make the Anniversary Celebration so Magic.

    Mothers’ Day & First Communion: to celebrate we will have a cake & refreshments, plus we will show again the Africa slide show ( lots missed it at the Anniversary Party ).

    From our Erin: (Diane McClurg’s daughter)

    This summer I am going to be offering swimming lessons to you all in your home.  This can be a group of people you gather together or a private lesson, but you won’t have to go anywhere!!!!  I will come to you!
    Group Lessons: Need to be no more than 4 children around the same age at the same level. Lessons will be 1 hour.  One week or Two week sessions,  4 days per week. Minimum of 2 children.
    Private Lessons: These will be 30-45 minute sessions (depends on the level of the child).  They will be 4 days a week.
    A little about me:
    I have decided I need a change from the sales life!  I am going to be beginning my own summer business this summer of 2007. I began competitively swimming at the age of 8 swam through out high school, attended competitions through UIK and YMCA, and was a UIL All American Swimmer.  In the YMCA, I set many records and was high point girl for my agre group multiple years  I attended swim camps for stroke perfection with Olympics medal winner, Jerry Heidenrich.  I have taught over 300+ children to swim, coached a swim team, and have consistentely been involved with aquatics in my life.   I have experience teaching children that are highly accelrated in the water, those who are learning disabled, and infants with their mothers..  I also have experience teaching adult non swimmers to swim laps and become comfortable in the water. I am First Aid and CPR certified.
    If you would like rates or a full resume, please feel free to contact me at: erinlynn999@aol.com or 972-679-0312
    Thanks Erin McClurg-Webster

                 

    See you this Sunday, May 13.  J.S.

    Posted at 03:56 PM in Reminders |

  • Sunday Homily, May 6, 2007 – 5th Sunday of Easter

    ByRosemary

    Readings: Acts 14, 21-27; Psalm 145; Revelations 21, 1-5; John 13, 31-35.

    “Love One Another as I Have Loved You?”

    Occasionally in our lives extraordinary moments come along. We experience a special consolation and come away profoundly touched. Last night’s get together was one of those moments.

    We had people celebrating publicly 1, 2, 15, 25, 35, 50,& 60 years of marriage. I felt privileged to be part of the group. I felt doubly privileged to be on the stage with my old coach, teacher, & friend Frank Hart & his wife, Mickey, who knock me over with their 60 years of marriage.

    Two things strike me about what I was watching. First, the people who are celebrating 25, 35, 50, & 60 years of marriage have a peace and happiness about them.

    How am I different after two years of marriage? I am certainly more peaceful than ever. I’ve always felt a lot of inner peace; I feel even more now.

    Secondly, I’ve also discovered that my old insights into marriage still have meaning, namely acceptance and having fun. I hear it said that marriage is work, it is hard. So far I have not seen it. On the contrary, every day Rosemary & I spend together we have fun. We work at planning the fun.

    In the gospel, Jesus tells his followers to love each other as he has loved them. Maybe we are hearing “infinite demand”.

    Psalm 145, our psalm for today gives a picture of how he loves. The line says he is gracious and merciful, never gets angry, and is abounding in love.

    That is our challenge.

    Whom are you loving this way?

    Sorry no audio today.

  • Announcements for Sunday, May 6, 2007

    ByRosemary

    Special Thanks:

    • To All Who Shared their Anniversaries
    • For reading, Megan & Noah
    • For the Altar Bread, Nina Waldron
    • For Serving, T.J., Lacee & Lorynne
    • For the Altar, donuts, muffins, coffee, & juice, Margie, Jackie, Lisa, Jerry & Joan, & Margarita
    • For the Books & Communion Cups, Roy & Carol Strom, & Nancy Kovatis
    • For the music, Ray & Shonda & Wendy
    • For the sound equipment, Leon Campisi

    Happy Birthday: Sara Worzecha, Patricia Jansky, Abbey Waldron (15), Margie Duggan.

    Happy Anniversary: Rosemary & someone

    Please Remember: Rosemary’s nephew definitely improving; Fred & Martha’ friend on life support as she waits for her baby; Jackie Ritter’s friend Chad Johnson; Jean Atwood’s uncle Harry & aunt; Margarita’s sister Tina’s friend Evelyn with cancer & Uncle Julius; little 5 month old Sadie with cancer, friend of Jack Carlson; Tom Quinn’s brother Tim; Nina Tucker’s friend Nancy with stage 4; Barb Senter’s mom, Margie’s mom, Dona & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula & his companions in the military over seas, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, & T.J.’s friend Aimee; David & Ofelia, Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; Rob’s mom & dad; & a cure for autism from Laura Chollick.

    Notes on the web blog:

    • Reminder: it is all private
    • To sign on, simply type in your email address in the box on the lower left hand corner of the first column

    Your Finances for May 6:

    • Income for Running Expenses: $ 626.00     
    • Income for Outreach Expenses: $750.00
    • Karina: $285.00
    • To date we have collected $1,436.50 for Karina

    Thanks for your Generosity!

  • Sunday Mass Notice, May 6, 2007 – 5th Sunday of Easter

    ByRosemary

    Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made), & juice on the house.

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

    Readings: Acts 14, 21-27; Psalm 145; Revelations 21, 1-5; John 13, 31-35

    Community Bulletin Board

    Anniversary Celebration: Rosemary & I invite you all to our 2nd anniversary party, May 5, 7:00-11:00, Fairview Farms (same place as last year), Parker & Central, northeast corner. Watch for the signs: Circuit City, Ross, Joe’s Crab Shack. Fairview Farms is behind them. Covered dish (A-G, deserts; H-Z hors d’oeuvre), casual dress, seven couples renewing vows. Also, the slide show of The Great East African trip.

    From Tom Fleming with Habitat:

    There has been a build started in Wylie and we can participate in a number of ways:

    1.       This particular build has not been funded by IB4H. The funding has been provided by Thrivant Financial, a Lutheran faith financial institution. They require 50% participation by Lutherans in order to maintain funding. This will mean fewer opportunities for those of us who are not Lutheran. However, we have been notified that there are 20+ openings for volunteers on Saturday May 5 and May 12. This is when the basic framing and construction will be done and veteran Habitat folks say this can be especially rewarding to see/do. We will need to sign up volunteers on Sunday. We can supply one to 20 people, depending on how many are interested

    2.       We have volunteered John Stack Ministries to provide a light breakfast and lunch for the volunteer workers on Saturday, May 19th. This will entail a typical continental type of breakfast and a lunch as simple or elaborate as we choose. (Ideas for lunch range from sandwiches put together by the workers on the spot to pizza to chili.) There are 40 workers scheduled to be at the build on the 19th. We will take care of coordinating the effort. Clearly, the more hands the lighter the effort.

    3.       Fund raising can be done in two ways: Direct donations from churches and fund raisers done for IP4H. We have pledged $1,000 for this year for our direct donation. In addition, we have signed up a number of people from our group for the Tom Thumb/Kroger fund raising. I don’t know the breakdown by congregation; however, we know that Interfaith Partners for Habitat (IP4H) raises over $500 per month from the reward card donations. We would like to again offer to sign up members of our church over the next 2 or 3 Sundays.

    Also, from Jane Drake, please see her friend Julie’s resume which is attached. Click here to download Julie’s Resume 

                                                                       

    To the San Vino Community from Cheryl Ann & the C.C. Adult Clinic:

    We would be remiss if we did not let you know how very much your support and monthly donations mean to the clinic.  We think of you as our lifeline in offsetting out biggest headache – our monthly rent.

    Thanks to the good word you preach, we also have a number of volunteers for Stack Ministries who are regular and loyal volunteers of the clinic.  Many of them will tell you, Thursday nights are rally a full day’s work and we are fortunate and blessed to have the support and help from you all. Thank you, thank you and may you all reap a hundredfold the rewards of your kindness.

                                   

    Remember: Wendy’s recital Friday night, 6:00, SMU.

                 

    From Debbie Ekes:

    We would like to donate some office furniture to any interested parties.  This furniture must go this weekend and it is located off the Dallas Parkway.  The furniture to be donated is:

    ·         Conference Table

    ·         6-7 Leather Chairs

    ·         Desk

    ·         Leather Couch

    If interested call Debbie Ekes at 214-778-1103.

    The 5th Annual Taste of Hope (benefitting St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mark Chapter) is Thursday, May 10th from 7:00-10:00.  It will be held at Swan Court in Richardson.  Tickets are $30.00 and you can get them from John.

    See you this Sunday, April 29.  J.S.

  • Sunday Homily, April 29, 2007 – 4th Sunday of Easter

    ByRosemary

    Readings: Acts 13, 43-52; Psalm 100; Revelations 7, 9-17; John 10, 27-30

    Acts – More on the travels of Paul and Barnabas.

    How do I know I’m hearing the "Voice?"

    Nine days ago there was a small article in The Dallas Morning News, Friday, April 20, that noted that "Pope Benedict XV has reversed centuries of Roman Catholic teaching on limbo."

    What I was taught as a child was that unbaptized babies went to limbo if they died. So now what?

    Infant baptism was all important. I should even baptize a baby without the parents’ knowledge if I was in a hospital and a baby was dying. Limbo was not heaven, but it sure was not hell, sort of an in between.

    I was reminded by the first reading and the gospel of another belief I was trained in as a child: if you are not Catholic you are going to hell. I remember thinking how sad it was that so many of my parents’ friends, all protestant, were not going to heaven. It seemed weird.

    Paul & Barnabas say that because the Jews rejected Jesus’ word, they condemn themselves as unworthy of eternal life. Likewise, they say that those destined for eternal life came to believe.

    In the gospel Jesus says his sheep hear his voice and he gives them eternal life. Not that I want to be a sheep. Sheep are scared of everything.

    These are two items of belief that I was trained on and they are no longer credible. 50 years from now what other beliefs will end up in the dust bin of history? No meat on Friday ruled my parents’ lives. Where is it? Yes, coming back, I know.

    If there is no limbo, how does this affect the idea of original sin? Is there an original sin? What about the statement that God the Father sent his Son to die for our sins? Is this true?

    Which leads me to ask, how do I know? In the gospel Jesus says, "My sheep hear my voice." How do I know among so many messages and voices that I am hearing the voice? I thought I was hearing the voice as a kid when I believed in limbo and the fact that only Catholics were going to heaven. Was the voice I heard divine or just some person who thought he or she knew? But didn’t. I do not want to be a sheep like I was in my youth, and follow anyone who thinks they know.

    A couple of thoughts about discerning the voice.

    First, I think the real voice gives my spirit peace. The other voices bring violence and turmoil.

    I may not like what the voice whispers in my spirit, but ultimately I am peaceful. I may be dying. The voice says accept.      

    Secondly, the voice gives me self-confidence. The false voices create doubts and lack of a sense of harmony. Like for years I doubted the limbo idea. Some well intentioned soul thought they knew. St. Augustine thought only Catholics go to heaven.

    Like a sheep I could run from the questions. As a person listening to the voice I’ll face my questions.

    Which brings us to The Question: What do you believe in; what are 5 things you believe in?

    Download the homily as an mp3 file.

  • Announcements for April 29, 2007

    ByRosemary

    Special Thanks:

    • For Sharing Your 50th with us all, Jerry & Joan Gleason
    • For reading, Debbie & Maureen
    • For the Altar Bread, Nina Waldron
    • For Serving, T.J., Lacee & Lorynne
    • For the Altar, donuts, muffins, coffee, anniversary cake, & juice, Margie, Jackie, Lisa, Jerry & Joan, & Margarita
    • For the Books & Communion Cups, Roy & Carol Strom, Beth & Rob Robinson
    • For the music, Ray, Wendy & Hue, Rick & Jackie

    Happy Birthday: Lindsay Goode, Cliff Wright, Denni Zurchin, Greg Rogers, Ashley Pastula

    Happy Anniversary: Megan & Dave (1st), Irene & Bob Bender (24th), Carl & Chris Falke, Ofelia & Luis (44th) 

    Please Remember: Rosemary’s nephew definitely improving; Fred & Martha’ friend on life support as she waits for her baby; Jean Atwood’s uncle Harry & aunt; Margarita’s sister Tina’s friend Evelyn with cancer & Uncle Julius; little 5 month old Sadie with cancer, friend of Jack Carlson; Tom Quinn’s brother Tim; Nina Tucker’s friend Nancy with stage 4;  Barb Senter’s mom, Margie’s mom, Dona & Cathy Goode’s mom; David Pastula & his companions in the military overseas, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, & T.J.’s friend Aimee; David & Ofelia, Rita; Mary Ellen’s Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; George & Marianne’s sons & Linda’s son; Rob’s mom & dad; & a cure for autism from Laura Chollick.

    Note on the web blog:

    • If you pass the homilies onto others, this can still be done.
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    Your Finances:

    • April 22: Income for Running Expenses: $718.00     
    • April 29: Income for Outreach Expenses: $237.00
    • April 29: Karina: $341.50

    Thanks for your Generosity!

    Invitation Reminder: May 5, Our Anniversary Party.