Reminders

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

 

Says our pretty Victoria, "Welcome in Everybody." 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

Victoria's pretty sister, Zoe, earns a cupcake for lighting our candles this week.

 

 

Readings:  

 Isaiah 50, 4-9,  The Lord opens my ear that I may hear.

Psalm 116,  I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the Living

 James 2, 14-18, What good is it if someone says he has faith but does not have works?

Mark 8, 27-35,  Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself

                   

 

 

Yes, The Best Team.

                                                                         

 

Community Activities:  

 

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 14, 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), October, TBA

 

NOTE: no brunch this Sunday.

 .

 

 

Thanks for coming to visit us, Jim & Natalie.  Come back again. 

 

 

TRUE?

 

Love thy neighbor, even when he plays the trombone.

 

Jewish proverb

 

 

 

Who let these two out in public?

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1. Interesting background on Cardinal Vigano's role in Nienstedt case, National Catholic Reporter, September 6,      https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/vigan-s-role-nienstedt-case-scrutinized-anew-bishops-statement?utm_source=SEPT_6_ROEWE_VIGANO+MN&utm_campaign=cc&utm_medium=email

        2.    Time is up for Francis on pedophilia,  Corpus, September 6,  http://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2018/09/editorial-times-up-on-pope-francis-and.html

 

 

 

 

 

Can anyone believe that these two characters have been married more than 40 years!

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Hue receiving The Community Blessing for his operation Wednesday.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

So, is Cody trying to join the choir by being buddy with Ben?

 

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

This kids sings!    Stay away from Shonda & Ben, please.  I don't want to lose you to the choir.

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

Those twins are disturbing the peace again!

 

 

Readings:  

 Isaiah 35, 4-7,  Be strong, Fear not.  (Isaiah at his best!)

Psalm 146,   Praise the Lord, My Soul.

 James 2, 1-5, Did not God choose those who are poor?

Mark 7, 31-37,  His speech impediment was removed.

                   

 

 

What's up, Tori?       Where are you racing off like to the First Prize?  Somebody call your name or something?

 

                                                                         

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. 

 

 

 

 

Wow!!  Now we know.  How did you know a cupcake was awaiting you?

 

 

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), September  7,   Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a good summer. We are in Rochester where it is cooler and having a great time. 

I have set up our next Juliets Luncheon for Friday, September 7th at Ocean Seafood and Grill at 12:00 Noon.  Please let me know who will be attending.  I have called in a reservation for 18 already.  It is a BYOB and the food very good and reasonable.  This is always a favorite restaurant.  Hope to see all of you then.

Don't have the exact address with me but it is on Spring Creek and Coit Road behind the Chic-fil-A in Plano.

See ya soon,  Marilyn

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

TRUE?

 

Of course I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

 

 

 

Healing touch, even for disturbers of the peace.

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1. The Path to purification, National Catholic Reporter, August 30   https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/editorial-its-time-choose-painful-path-purification

 

 

 

Healing Touch for Meredith.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

She is taking 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.

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

Anybody know who this crazy girl is?

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

After 56 years, Ken & Cindy.

 

 

Readings:  

 Deuteronomy 4, 1-2, 6-8,  Moses said to the people…  

Psalm 15,   The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

 James 1, 17-18, 21-22, 27, All good giving is from above.

Mark 7, 1-8, 14-15, 21-23,  You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.

                   

 

 

Ye olde Candle Team.

                                                                               

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 31, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. Even Mike is back!

 

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), September  7,   Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a good summer. We are in Rochester where it is cooler and having a great time. 

I have set up our next Juliets Luncheon for Friday, September 7th at Ocean Seafood and Grill at 12:00 Noon.  Please let me know who will be attending.  I have called in a reservation for 18 already.  It is a BYOB and the food very good and reasonable.  This is always a favorite restaurant.  Hope to see all of you then.

Don't have the exact address with me but it is on Spring Creek and Coit Road behind the Chic-fil-A in Plano.

See ya soon,  Marilyn

 

 

 

 

 

The Healing Touch.

 

 

TRUE?

 

 

 

By whom?  Guess.

 

 

 

 

 

This cupcake, Georgie, is from the community and says, "Thanks for being so special."

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1. Who is this Cardinal Vigano?, National Catholic Reporter, August 28  https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/who-archbishop-carlo-maria-vigano
2.  I stood up in Mass and confronted, August  24, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/23/opinion/i-stood-up-in-mass-and-confronted-my-priest-you-should-too.htm ,  Also, from a good friend of mine, a personal story   Download Stand up

 

 

Our Father. 

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Peace, Aggie.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

Harper says, "Welcome in, Everybody."   Welcome to you, too, Harper.

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

Who has been into the coffee?  Sir Charlie, that one one for me??

 

Readings:  

 Joshua 24, 1-2, 15-17, 18,  Far be it from us to forsake the Lord.  

Psalm 34,   Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.  (Wow, 3rd week in a row, terrific)

 Ephesians 5, 21-32,  Wives should be subordinate  to their husbands as to the Lord.   (Yipee, sounds good to me.  Make sure Rosemary is listening to this!)

John 6:60-69,  This saying is hard; who can accept it.

                                                                                                   

 

 

 Offertory Parade of Bressons, John, Jessica, Renee, & Connie.  Missing only Kevin.

 

 

Community Activities:  

 

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 24, 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), September,   Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a good summer. We are in Rochester where it is cooler and having a great time. 

I have set up our next Juliets Luncheon for Friday, September 7th at Ocean Seafood and Grill at 12:00 Noon.  Please let me know who will be attending.  I have called in a reservation for 18 already.  It is a BYOB and the food very good and reasonable.  This is always a favorite restaurant.  Hope to see all of you then.

Don't have the exact address with me but it is on Spring Creek and Coit Road behind the Chic-fil-A in Plano.

See ya soon,  Marilyn

 

 

 

 

The Healing Touch.

 

 

TRUE?

 A SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER READS:

o     We will heel you

o     We will save your sole

o     We will even dye for you.

 

 

 

 

The Ladies.

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1. The Sex Abuse Explosion, National Catholic Reporter, August 15,    Download SEX EXPOSE' 8-30-18
2.  Demands for S. Bishops to resign, National Catholic Reporter, August 23,     Download BISHOPS RESIGN 8-23-18

 

 

 

 

Hey, Charlie, thanks for the coffee.  That is for me, yes?   Want to kiss my first class relic?

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Says Leo, "See you next week, Everybody"

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

Jan, The Most Welcoming Person, says, "Welcome in, Everybody."

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

Here, Buddy, let me get that bug out of your ear.

 

 

Readings:  

 

 Proverbs 9, 1-6,  Wisdom has built her house.  

Psalm 34,   Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.  (Wow, 2^nd week in a row, terrific)

 Ephesians 5, 15-20,  Watch carefully how you live. 

John 6: 51-58,  I am the living bread.

                                                                                                   

 

 

 

Sir Charlie, I am scared with you standing there so close to me.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 17, 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), September, TBA

 

  

 

 

Wake up, Joe.  Just because Marsha is not here you think you can sleep during my homily.  

 

 

TRUE?

 

I very quietly confided to my best friend that I was having an affair.

He turned to me and asked, "Are you having it catered?"

And that, my friend, is the sad definition of "OLD".

 

 

 

 

 

You are lucky, John.  When I was supposedly growing up in Christ the King parish, they had ushers who knocked sleepers on the head when they got caught sleeping during the sermons of old Monsignor Bender.   How come we got so many sleepers this morning, John?

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1.  Why not report clerical sexual harassment, America, 8-1-18,   Download SEXUAL SECRECY 8-16-18

2.   Steve Blow used to write column for the Dallas Morning News.  On at least two occasions, one of which was our wedding, Steve wrote me up & we became friends.  John Cade came across this article, which I had never seen.   It is a homily subject.  It will make your day.  Enjoy.   Download PET DELIGHTS 8-15-18

 

 

 

 

Donna, Bernadette, and Dana, I don't even want to ask what is going on there.  You even got Cody and Ben watching.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Peace, Everybody.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

And even more Peace, Everybody.

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

There they go for another year, having helped dozens of riders with flat tires, broken spokes, and accidents.  A great inspiration.

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

It's a take over!

 

 

Readings:  

 1 Kings 19:4-8,  Elijah went a day’s journey into the desert.  

 Psalm 34,   Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

 Ephesians 4:30-5,2, Be kind to  one another

John 6: 41-51,  I am the bread of life

                                                                                                   

 

The Offertory Team, Claire, Teresa, Tom, & Ray
 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, Augsut 10, 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), September, TBA

 

 

 

Judy, Come back.  That cupcake is for both of us.  Please.

 

 

TRUE?

 

 The biggest lie I tell myself these days is "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it."

 

 

 

Bon Voyage, Geri.  Haven't you always wanted to go camping?

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

 

 What to do about Cardinal McCarick,  National Catholic Reporter,   Download MCCARICK 8-9-18

 

 

 

"And you will not believe it, but he is taking me camping with a little pop-up trailer."  

"No, I cannot believe it.  I can't believe you, you are certifiable!" 

A Belle Vita package of cookies to anybody who can identify the speakers of the above quotes.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

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.

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

The Community listening to Mike's Homily.

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

Georgie.

 

Readings:  

 2 Kings 4:42-44,  They shall eat and there shall be some left over.

 Psalm 145,   The hand of the Lord feeds us;he answers all our needs.

 Ephesians 4: 1-6, One body and one Spirit.

John 6: 1-15,  The miracle of the loaves and fishes.

 

Emma, the candle lighter.
 

                                                                                                   

 

Community Activities:  

 

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 20, 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), August, TBA

 

 

 Zoe and…

 

 

 her sister, Tori.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Great music, Ben.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

 

 Welcome in, Sophie.    Want to blend in?  Change your hair color.  However, it is too pretty to do that, for sure

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

Should we dare ask Lynda & Tom what is so funny?

 

 

Readings:  

 Jeremiah 23, 1-6,  Woe to the shepherds who mislead the flock.

 Psalm 23,   The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.   (a good one!)

 Ephesians 2, 13-18, He is our peace.

Mark 6, 30-34,  They were like sheep without a shepherd.

 

 

 

 

Beth, just because it is your birthday, you still don't get to taste each cupcake before you take one.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 20, 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), August, TBA

 

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1. World Cup and Peace, National Catholic Reporter,  7-11-18,    Download WORLD CUP 7-19-18

     2.   Catholic backlash to #MeToo, National Catholic Reporter, 7-17-18,   Download CATHOLIC BACKLASH 7-19-18 

 

 

 

Peace, John & Tom. 

 

 

True?

If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.

 

 

 

 

Peace, Bernadette and Rick.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

 

And more Peace.  Does it get better?

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

And even More Peace!

 

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

So, Mike, would you be saying that this church,  St. Monica in Cincinnati, is for sale?

 

 

Readings:  

 Wisdom 1, 13-15, 2, 23-24, God did not make death; God formed man to be imperishable

 Psalm 30,   I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

 2 Corinthians 8, 7, 9, 13-15,  As you excel in every respect

Mark 5, 21-43, Daughter, your faith has saved you.  Go in peace. 

 

 

 

 

The Best of Teams. 

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 29, 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), July, TBA

 

 

 

 

Only 2 birthdays this last week of June??

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

 Where is your voice, Catholic Bishops?,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-22-18,     Download BISHOPS 6-28-18

 

 

 

The picture gallery of contemporary significant people in America.

 

 

True?

A man needs a little madness or else he never dares to cut the rope and be free.

Nikos Kazantzakis

Zorba the Greek

 

 

 

The pictures are painted by the 5th grade kids.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Suit up time.

 

 

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 meeting of The Board of Directors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

This makes for a change of plans.

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

On The Top, Ray, Rob, Bill, Stack, Rose, & Beth on the camera.

 

 

Readings:  

 Isaiah 49, 1-6, The Lord called me from birth.  (good ole Isaiah)

 Psalm 139,   I praise you for I am wonderfully made. (beautiful)

 Acts 13,22-26  To us this word of salvation has been sent.

Like 1 57-66 80,   When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. 

 

 

 

 

Stream crossing at about 11 thousand feet.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 29, 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), July, TBA

 

 

 

 

Welcome Home, Mary Ellen.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

 Check a good article on Immigrants & the Catholic Church,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-6-18,   click on the link:

 

http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/CatholicReporter/default.aspx?href=NCR/2018/06/15&page=1 

 

 

 

 

Father's Day Blessing.

 

 

True?

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

Theodore Rubin

 

 

 

 

Anniversaries come with the Age: 60 years since entering the Jesuits, August 15, 1958;  47 years since ordination, June 12, 1971.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Peace, Paul.  Peace, Mike.

 

 

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.