Author: Rosemary

  • Second Sunday of Easter

    Welcome to our on line celebration.

    John Cade will offer his 5th Special Homily on Matthew's work.

     

     

     

    First Reading read by Cody, Acts of the Apostles

     

             The newly converted followers of Christ committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.  Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!  And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common.  They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met.

            They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God.  People in general liked what they saw.  Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.

    Our word for today.

     

    Church doors

     

     

    Second Reading, read by Patricia,  First Letter of Peter

       

    Sisters and brothers: What a God we have!  And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus!  Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now!  God is keeping careful watch over us and the future.  The Day is coming when you’ll have it all—life healed and whole.

            I know how great this makes you feel, even though you have to put up with every kind of aggravation in the meantime.  Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine.  When Jesus wraps this all up, it’s your faith, not your gold, that God will have on display as evidence of his victory.

            You never saw him, yet you love him.  You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing.  Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to:  total salvation.

     

    Our word for today.

     

    Easter dream team

     

     

    Gospel reading read by Deacon Mike,     Gospel of John

              Later on that first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house.  Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.”  Then he showed them his hands and side.  The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were exuberant.  Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you.  Just as the Father sent me, I send you.”  Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them.  “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said.  “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good.  If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” 

             But Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.  The other disciples told him, “We saw the Master.”  But he said, “Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in his side, I won’t believe it.”  Eight days later, his disciples were again in the room.  This time Thomas was with them.

     

    20 minutes late

     

     

      Jesus came through the locked doors, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.”  Then he focused his attention on Thomas.  “Take your finger and examine my hands.  Take your hand and stick it in my side.  Don’t be unbelieving.  Believe.”  Thomas said, “My Master!  My God!”  Jesus said, “So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes.  Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing.” 

             Jesus provided far more God-revealing signs then are written down in this book.  These are written down so you will believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and in the act of believing, have real and eternal life in the way he personally revealed it.

    The Good News of John

     

     

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    Anniversary of The Week, John & Alison Degenova

     

    Rosemary's Blessing of The Week

    Risen Jesus, help us to be human expressions of the God you proclaimed: a God who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

    May we know deeply God's great love for us, and like God, lean toward those suffering, oppressed and poor.

    Taken from A Reflection and Prayer for Easter by S. Jean Amore, CSJ

     

    In response to those of you who have been asking, Yes, we are so far paying our weekly bills.   Collections are certainly down.  We are bringing in ca. $400 a week. Unfortunately we have not been able to support Souls Harbor. 

    If you would like to help out, simply send a check to Rosemary at 6107 Tulip Lane, Dallas 75230.  Tom Zurchin suggested we get a PayPal account and Rosemary is afraid it will complicate her present arrangements.  

    Tom also gave us a heads up about the North Texas Giving Day, May 5.   Souls Harbor has a $10 thousand matching grant.   Donate your $1200 government subsidy?  Unless you need it.

     

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    Remember……

     

  • Link Announcement for the Second Sunday of Easter

     

    John Stack Ministries – Sunday Mass

    When:  Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:30am – 10:30am 
     
    Where: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09 
     
    Who:    jsm555bc@gmail.com
     
     
    John Stack Ministries is inviting you to our Sunday Mass celebration on Zoom.
     
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7428208829?pwd=VERncTBxaWdkaFpkTUZKL3RROW81UT09

    Meeting ID: 742 820 8829
    Password: 930

     
    OR 
     
    Join us via YouTube
     
     
     
  • Announcements for Easter Week

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    Remember……

     

     

    Thanks to all who put together our Easter Sunday Celebration: 

    Music, Shonda & Ben

    Readers, Tom & Denni & Beth

    Eucharistic Prayer, John

    Blessing of the Week, Rosemary

    The Magic Makers, Mike and Becky

     

     

    Magic 1

     

    The Brain Center…..

     

     

    Birthdays, Kerry Tucker, Clair Occhipinti, Darbiana, 24, 

     

    Anniversaries:

    Curtis & Mabel

    Rebecca Senter & Rob

    John & Alison, 26th

     

     

    How goes Ye Ole Catholic Church

    Catholics & Trump,  https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/editorial-catholics-and-trump-reckoning?clickSource=email

     

     

    Woman Deacons?

    Women deacons

     

     

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular locally, Cindy's staff at Presby; For Joe Hogan with cancer,  For Loretta's aunt Alicia;   For Ryan, Rosemary's nephew, who had surgery; For Bill Hammond,    For Sydney & her dear Husband, Hugh, who has moved to the Other Side,  & For Sir Charlie recuperating from surgery;  Shonda's mom;   For Gilberto recuperating from his gall bladder operation:  for Michelle;  For a friend, a neighbor, & a doctor, Karen, with brain cancer; For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free.;    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; 

     

     

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    Remember…..

     

     

    The following is a special gift from Sandra:

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_ikVdX-C0

     

     

     

     

  • Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020

    Welcome, Everybody, to our Easter Sunday liturgy being streamed through Zoom.   

     

    To View the Live Broadcast on Youtube, 

    click this Link :

    https://youtu.be/9y9vIjo_gp0

    >>> To Participate in the Zoom Video Conference*, at 0930 CDT,

    click this Link :
    https://us04web.zoom.us/j/580592058?pwd=ZTY2TmlIU29Ib3VnNEZLZXJRSll0UT09

    * and be sure to Mute your microphone when joining   [ if you do Not have a speaking part ]

    [ Zoom Meeting ID: 580 592 058  Password: 021242  ]

     

     

    A really special thanks to Mike and Becky for making this presentation possible.  We are broadcasting from our normal Sunday meeting room at Legacy Charter school.

     

     

    Please begin this celebration by asking, What has been my biggest blessing recently?

     

    Prayer for Today:

    Please, Lord, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

    The courage to change the things I can,

    And the wisdom to know the difference.

     

     

    Reading 1, read by Denni

    A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles

    Peter fairly exploded with his good news, saying:  “You know the story of what happened in Judea.  It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change.  Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit.  He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil.  He was able to do all this because God was with him. 

    “And we saw it all, everything he did in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem where they killed him, hung him from a cross.  But in three days God had him up, alive, and out where he could be seen.  Not everyone saw him; witnesses had been carefully handpicked by God beforehand—us!  We were the ones, there to eat and drink with him after he came back from the dead. 

    He commissioned us to bear solemn witness that he is in fact the One whom God destined as judge of the living and the dead.  And our witness that he is the means to forgiveness of sin is backed up by the witness of all the prophets.”

    The Word of the Lord.

     

     

    Psalm 118, This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad

     

     

    Reading 2, read by Tom

    A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians

            Yeast is a small thing, but it works its way through a whole batch of bread dough pretty fast.  So get rid of this “yeast.”  Our true identity is flat and plain, not puffed up with the wrong kind of ingredient.  The Messiah, our Passover Lamb, has already been sacrificed for the Passover meal, and we are the Unraised Bread part of the Feast.  So let’s live out our part in the Feast, not as raised bread swollen with the yeast of evil, but as flat bread—simple, genuine, un-pretentious.

    Our word for today.

     

     

     

    The Lord be with you.    A Reading from the Good News of John, read by Robinsons, Beth & Rob

            Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance.  She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, breathlessly panting.  “They took the Master from the tomb.  We don’t know where they’ve put him.” 

            Peter and the other disciple left immediately for the tomb.  They ran, neck and neck.  The other disciple got to the tomb first, outrunning Peter.  Stooping to look in, he saw the pieces of linen cloth lying there, but he didn’t go in.  Simon Peter arrived after him, entered the tomb, observed the linen cloths lying there, and the kerchief used to cover his head lying separate, neatly folded.  Then the other disciple, the one who had gotten there first, went into the tomb, took one look at the evidence, and believed.  No one yet knew from the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. 

    The Good News of John.

     

     

    Thoughts for Today

    About 10-12 days ago I had just finished Aviana's first morning potty trip.  I was going in the front door when I saw a note taped to the door.  A young couple who lived behind us,  Joe & Julie, wrote that if we needed anything from the stores to let them know.  They would love to help us out.  I was stunned.  I was humbled.  

    Two days ago I look out our front bay window and see a little girl walking up the sidewalk from her little bike to the open front door.  Her mom was at the curb on her bike.  Lucy, who is about 6, but who has grown so much I did not even recognize her, was given a school assignment to write a note to one of her neighbors.  She chose Rosemary & me.

    Again I was humbled and touched.

    Amid these difficult and troubled times what small gems of joy do you find every day?

    For instance on a bigger screen, when the NBA shut down do you know who stepped forward with a promise to take care of his network of helpers?  Mark Cuban.

    I cannot say enough about the heroic medical personnel all over the country, with the NY doctors and nurses giving heroic care, even at the cost of their own health.  That's Rosemary's city.

    On the home front, turns out bike shops are running out of bikes for people to buy & ride.  Rosemary  & I see them around White Rock or along the W. R. Creek trail.  I see people Rosemary & I have never seen out walking their dogs or riding their bikes.

    Also there is word that there are various local groups of ladies gathering via Zoom for "tea" about 5:00.  I hear that liquor stores are frequently sold out.

    Two final people have really touched me.  Mike.  He has worked tirelessly to put our ceremonies on line.  Thanks, Mike.

    And finally, one special lady who does so much I can't even imagine.  Not  only has she been sending every week 1100 to 1800 meals out the door to her Legacy students and staff as well as others.  She has also opened up her school so we could use our Sunday space and she has worked side by side with Mike to present these programs.

    Thanks, Becky.

    What small & large gems of joy are you finding every day?

     

     

    The Preface & Eucharistic Prayer will be done by John Cade.

  • Announcement for Good Friday, April 10, 2020

    In the spirit of Holy Week, here is a copy of a contemporary  Stations of the Cross which we have used in past years.  You may like to read them as a family and meditate on them.

     

    If you would like to download and print the stations here is a link Download Stations of the Cross-Covid 2020.

     

    Stations of the Cross -  Good Friday

     

    Station

    Focus

    Application

    1

    Jesus is condemned to death

    For all those who have been condemned to die

    Innocent people have been condemned to die.  We are blessed in this community – we have health care and food when we need it.  Many people die because they do not have access to doctors, nurses, clean water.  Let us pray for those in need of these most basic resources.  Let us pray for those who are suffering from Covid-19.  Let us also pray for those unjustly condemned to die or spend their life imprisoned.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord hear our prayer.

    2

    Jesus is given his cross

    For all of us that we may bear our cross with acceptance

    We all have our crosses – physical, emotional, economic. We deal with the pot holes in our journey  as best we can and with the help of our family and friends.  Right now we are dealing with staying home and being isolated.  Let us pray that we can help others who need our friendship to help them to carry their cross.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord hear our prayer.

    3

    Jesus falls the first time

    For all of us who have failed

    We all fall down along the way.  Sometimes we fail because of things out of our control and sometimes because of things within our control.   Let us pray for peace during our current staying at home.  Let us pray for patience with ourselves as well as a renewed conviction to try again.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    4

    Jesus meets his mother

    For our mothers and other significant women in our lives

    Mothers hold a special place in our life's journey.  We ask a lot from them and have great expectations of them.  Let us pray for the mothers of the world that they have the strength and love to do what is needed for their children and that they are loved in return.  Let us pray for all those who have lost their mothers.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    5

    Simon of Cyrene carries the cross

    For people who help us when we are in need

    We all need help at one time or another.  We are also given the opportunity to help others.  Let us pray for the humility to accept help when we need it.  Let us also pray that we may see where we can help.  Maybe a phone call is exactly what someone needs these days.   Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    6

    Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

    For all the care givers

    Care giving can be rewarding and also exhausting.  May those who care take with love the elderly, the infirmed, the young, the poor, relatives and strangers know that they are appreciated for their care giving.  May we be grateful for our doctors, nurses and front line health care people especially at this time.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    7

    Jesus falls the second time

    For people who are hard on themselves

    We can be harder on ourselves than anyone else.  We expect a lot from ourselves.  May those who are never satisfied with themselves, know that  they are lovable, learn to accept being imperfect as we all are, and also learn to laugh at their mistakes.  Also, may we be there to give them a positive word.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    8

    Jesus meets the daughters of Jerusalem

    For people we meet on our life's journey

    We meet many people on our life's journey.  Some are important.  Some are almost invisible.  Some are rich and some are poor. May we see the gift that they are to us and likewise that we may be a gift to them.   Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    9

    Jesus falls the third time

    For people who have addictions and keep falling

    Addictions come in all sizes and styles.  Food, control, smoking, alcohol,  drugs, deviant behavior.   We pray for those people who are fighting addictions and we also ask your help to renew our pledge to do better each time we fall again.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    10

    Jesus is stripped of his garments

    For people who have been stripped of their dignity in one form or another

    The poor, the homeless, the unemployed, the disabled have all been stripped of some dignity.  May we treat each person with the respect and honor with which we would want to be treated ourselves.  Help us to reach out at this most difficult time, in whatever way we can to help the most needy.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    11

    Jesus is nailed to the cross

    For all the nails we use on occasion – sharp words, prejudgement, impatience

    It is so easy to do and it can be so hurtful.  Help us to grow in patience,  acceptance and positive words for others.  Help us to smile, say hello and wish others a good day.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    12

    Jesus dies on the cross

    For all those dying or near death

    We all will die.  May we pass in peace and among those we love and who love us.  At this time, we pray for all those who have died and are dying from Covid-19.  Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

    13

    Jesus' body is taken down from the cross

    For all those who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives

    Everyone has lost someone perhaps a parent, a spouse, a child, a relative, a friend, a dog, a cat.  It hurts.  May we be there to comfort those who are suffering from losing someone special. Let us remember those who have lost a loved one from Covid-19.   Let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, hear our prayer.

     

     

     

  • Announcements for Holy Week & Easter

     

     

    Communion 2

     

    Remember……

     

     

    For a really clear status of the virus……(Thanks, Sandra)

     

    Download Corona virus

     

     

    And now for an answer to your most important Question of the Year, Computers, Male or Female?

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    If you have not been totally intellectually satisfied, the following (also from Sandra) will give balm to your spirit:

     

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    Palm Sunday

     

    Easter Sunday approaches and we hope to broadcast live.  The link will come via the blog.   Here's hoping we get it perfect, thanks to the enormous efforts put out by Mike and Becky.

     

     

    Cajun

     

    Just in case you are looking for the most effective medicine.   No wonder John Cade is so healthy.

  • Saturday-Sunday Bulletin # 2, April 4-5, 2020

    Special Notice: 9:30 Sunday Morning, our usual time for gathering together, we hope to present an on-line reflective Sunday Mass.   More info to come.  Prepare thyself, no laughter, please!

     

    Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5, 2002, Palm Sunday

     

     

    : Paws

     

    Reading 1

     

    The Lord be with you.                                                                                 

    A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew

    When they neared Jerusalem, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her.  Untie her and bring them to me.  If anyone asks what you’re doing, say, ‘The Master needs them!’  He will send them with you.”

    This is the full story of what was sketched earlier by the prophet Zechariah:

    “Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion!  Raise the roof, Daughter  Jerusalem!   

    Your king is coming!  A good king who makes all things right,

    A humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey.”

    The disciples went and did exactly what Jesus told them to do.  They led the donkey and colt out, laid some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted.  Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their garments down on the road, giving him a royal welcome.  Others cut branches from the trees and threw them down as a welcome mat.  Crowds went ahead and crowds followed, all of them calling out, “Hosanna to David’s son!” “Blessed is he who comes in God’s name!”  “Hosanna in highest heaven!”

    As he made his entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, “What’s going on here? Who is this?”

    The parade crowd answered, “This is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth in Galilee.”

    [Procession to the Table for Mass]

     

     

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    Reading 2

    A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 50

     

    GOD has given me a well-taught tongue, so I know how to encourage tired people.

    He wakes me up in the morning, he opens my ears to listen, as one ready to take orders.

    GOD opened my ears, and I didn’t go back to sleep, didn’t pull the covers back over my head.

    I followed orders, stood there and took it while they beat me, held steady while they pulled out my beard.

    I didn’t dodge their insults, and faced them as they spit in my face.

            And GOD stays right there and helps me, so I’m not disgraced.

    Therefore I set my face like flint, confident that I’ll never regret this.

    Our word for today.

     

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    A Reading from the Letter to the Philippians

            Sisters and brothers:  Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself.  He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what.  Not at all. 

    When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity, and took on the status of a slave, became human!  Having become human, he stayed human.  It was an incredibly humbling process.  He didn’t claim special privileges.  Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then a selfless and obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.

            Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.

     Our word for today.

     
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    The Matthew Passion:

    Download PALM Sunday – Passion of Jesus – Matthew

     

     

     

     

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     Life, A Circle?

    Today, Wednesday, April 1, Rosemary & I signed away our home on Tulip Lane, looking to downsize.  It surprised me that the signing was to take place on Rosedale Avenue & Snider Plaza, in University Park.  I was born one street north, on Milton, & one of my best childhood buddies, Pete Wacks, lived one block west on Rosedale.   It was  surprisingly moving to sign away our house in the place where it all began in 1940.  A Circle?

     

     

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

     

    For all who have contracted Corona-Virus,

        We pray for care and healing.

    For those who are particularly vulnerable,

        We pray for safety and protection.

    For all who experience fear or anxiety,

        We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

    For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,

        We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

    For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

        We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

    For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,

        We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

    For our brothers and sisters around the world,

        We pray for shared solidarity.

    For public officials and decision-makers,

        We pray for wisdom and guidance.

    Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.

        Grant peace.

        Grant comfort.

        Grant healing.

        Be with us, Lord.

    Amen

     

    Sent to me by Alison who received it from a friend

     

  • Announcements No. 3, March 31, 2020

     

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    JSM is now streaming live thanks to the enormous efforts of Mike Moran.

    The link: Coming Sunday

     

     

    From our Dearest Becky:

    Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy is now your drop off point for needed medical supplies such as gloves and masks. We are also combining this with a food pantry drive.

    If you feel the need to help during this special time and can bring any or all of these needed medical supplies and/or food donations, Legacy will get them to the appropriate sites.

    Hours are between 8 am and 4 pm Monday – Fridays. Week end hours by appointment only for large donations.

    Location: 601 Accent Dr., Plano 75075

    Please share share share !


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    Also from Becky:

    Legacy has just spent the last week preparing to be closed for probably the year and yet still have school. We are fortunate that the Texas Education Agency and the Commissioner of Education  has allowed educators to continue to be paid if we make an attempt to instruct children while they are home.

    Not only at Legacy, but educators around the state have been doing just that. Many districts like us will be starting online school or giving out instructional packets on Monday. We also started our food program back early last week and on Tuesday handed out over 1000 meals in one day. Every Monday now families can come and receive 7 days worth of food for each child in the home. For many families, especially for the ones who has a parent or two who has been laid off, it’s making a tremendous difference.

     

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    I am proud of my leadership team and what they have accomplished in one week’s time. But you know what’s even better? Knowing that Legacy is not unique. You will continue to hear wonderful stories of what school districts around the state of Texas are doing to meet the needs of families through food support and low tech and high tech learning. It’s a great time to be proud of your public school system!

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    Please Remember these special people:

    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular locally, Cindy's staff at Presby; For Joe Hogan with cancer,  For Loretta's aunt Alicia;   For Ryan, Rosemary's nephew, who had surgery; For Bill Hammond,    For Sydney & her dear Husband, Hugh, who just moved to the Other Side,  & For Sir Charlie recuperating from surgery;  Shonda's mom;   For Gilberto recuperating from his gall bladder operation:  for Michelle;  For a friend, a neighbor, & a doctor, Karen, with brain cancer; For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free.;    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; 

     

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    Remember….

     

    Safe grocery shopping: 

    PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic UPDATED!!! www.DrJeffVW.com