Reminders

 

Note: this Sunday we are 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 & Mike 

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

 

 

 

 

Going back packing, Colorado.

 

 

Readings:  

 Genesis 3, 9-15,   The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with me—she gave me fruit from the tree.

 Psalm 130,   With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption

 2 Corinthians 4, 13-5, 1,  We have a building from God

 Mark 3, 20-35,   Who are my mother and my brothers?   

 

 

 

 

Want to join us?
 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 8, 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

 

 

 

 

Hurry up and get to Durango, our rendez vous, Monday morning.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

 Catholic position oon illegals,,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-22-18,      Download CATHOLICS VS ILLEGALS 6-7-18

 

 

 

This Monday to Friday, a quickie this time.

 

 

True?

Know how to prevent sagging?

Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.

 

 

Our new venue again, Legacy Charter School, K-12 

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Do we have a secret here?

 

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: this Sunday we begin 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

 

 

 

 

 

Says Harper, "Welcome in, Everybody."

 

 

Readings:  

 Exodus 24, 3-8,   This is the blood of the covenant

 Psalm 116,   I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord

 Hebrews 9, 11-15,    He is a mediator of a new covenant.

 Mark 14, 12-16, 22-26,   The Eucharist   

 

 

 

A down payment (local honey) to Becky for inviting us to Legacy and for helping us transition this Sunday.   Sigler, our present location is being renovated during the Summer.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 1, 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), 

from Cathy Bambeneck & Geri Moran:  next luncheon, June 1, 12:30, Urban Rio Cantina, 1000 E 14th, ste. 100, Plano.  Please reply to Cathy if you can make it, not if you won't be there.                  Cathy Bambenek [cbamben@hotmail.com]

 

 

 

 

 

Healing for Meredith still in Medical City, Dallas.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

  Was Jesus Married?,  Corpus,  2013,    Anthony Padavano,    Download Was Jesus Married  

 

 

 

Bill & Frank Hart, Frank, Sr.'s two oldest sons.

 

 

True?

I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend.

Abraham Lincoln

 

 

 

 

Too much fun going on in that corner!

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Says Emma, "Want to dance, Mom?"

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Sister – Brother act working together.

 

 

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

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

 

The Board at our Tuesday night meeting at The Rectory.

 

 

Readings:  

 Genesis 11, 1-9     The whole world spoke the same language.

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

 Romans 8, 11-16,   The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness.

 John 7, 37-39,   Let anyone who thirsts come to me.

 

 

 

 

Cathy has a new grand-baby!

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 18, 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),  May Luncheon, TBA

 

 

 

 

 

Healing for Sir Charlie.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1.   Justice articles,  National Catholic Reporter,  May 16, 2018,     Download JUSTICE

 

 

 

 

Our Father & liturgical dance. 

Where else could you find altar helpers who feel the rhythm.    Download the link. 

 

 Download Buddy

 

True?

 At my age “Getting Lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.

 

 

 

 

Siesta time?  Must be homily time.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Patty & Bill sharing their 50th Anniversary vows with The Community.

 

 

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.

 

 

Special Blessing for All Our Mothers, Actual and Virtual.

 

Sez Sir Charlie, "Beth have I got a deal for you.  You know that mint condition, classic 55 Studebaker, the one that Rob let slip through his fingers?    I will give it to you for half price.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Wake up, Fred!  Or Rosemary will swat you.

 

 

Readings:  

 Acts of the Apostles 1, 15-17, 20-26,  The lot fell upon Matthias.

Psalm 103,  The Lord has set his throne in heaven.

 1 John 4, 11-16,  We must love one another.

 John 17, 11-19,  When I was with them I protected them.

 

 

 

 

Sez Rick, "If you are not nice to me, Cory, God will punish you by turning you into a troll!"

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 11, 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),  May Luncheon, TBA

 

 

 

 

Sez Rosemary, "13 years and all I get is a day old cupcake!"

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1.  Saint Mr. Rogers, U.S. Catholic, & Corpus,  May 10 , 2018,  999 words ,     Download MR. ROGERS 5-10-18

 

 

 

 

It's a take over.  I've lost my job!

 

 

True?

 

I got this from a friend of mine, Nicholas French. 

 

 

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Twins?  Carrie & Paul are also Marathoners.  Life is not fair!

 

 

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, Angela

 

 

Peace, Everybody.

 

 

Peace Rob & Buddy, Zoe & your mom & Loretta.

 

 

 

 

Hi,  Claire & Chloe, Andrew & Nora, Welcome!

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Hi, to you, too, My Dearest Harper.  Have a Happy Easter Week.

 

 

Readings:  (Easter Sunday)

 Acts of the Apostles 4, 32-35 ,  The community was of one heart & mind

Psalm 118,  Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

 1 John 5, 1-6,  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by Bod.

John  20, 19-31,  Thomas doubts.

 

 

Healing for Bob.

 

 

Tons of thanks, Marlene, for hosting the community on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in your home, and for the hospitality of the whole Ekes gang.

 

 

 

 

Healing for Jim.

 

 

Community Activities:  

 

ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 6, 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),  Juliet April Luncheon,

 

Hi Everyone,

Spring has sprung and we are planning our April luncheon.  I hope you all can join us at:

Into My Garden Tea Room, 1726 Avenue K (Downtown Plano) Plenty of parking

Friday, April 6, 12:30 P.M.

Please let me know if you will be attending.

Thanks,

Marilyn  972-491-7068

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Why the Church can (& does) change, America, March 26, 2018,  1500 words  Download CATHOLIC CHURCH CHANGE 4-5-18  

 

 

 

 

Communion for Emma.

 

 

True?

o     We will heel you

o     We will save your sole

o     We will even dye for you.

A SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER

 

 

 

 

A Peace melee.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Peace for All. 

 

 

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 from Mister Rabbit (and his wife),  "we wish you all Peace and a Happy Easter Season."

 

 

 

Says Tori, "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: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

Reading the passion, Jesus (Geri), Narrator (Claire), & Voice (Mary)

 

 

Readings:  (Easter Sunday)

 Acts of the Apostles 10, 34, 37-43 , Peter proceeded to speak

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

 1 Corinthians 5, 6-8,  A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John  20, 1-95,  Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning.

 

 

Healing for Emma.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 30, 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),  Juliet April Luncheon,

 

Hi Everyone,

Spring has sprung and we are planning our April luncheon.  I hope you all can join us at:

Into My Garden Tea Room, 1726 Avenue K (Downtown Plano) Plenty of parking

Friday, April 6, 12:30 P.M.

Please let me know if you will be attending.

Thanks,

Marilyn  972-491-7068

 

 

 

Healing for Joe.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Students March, National Catholic Reporter, March 26, 2018,      Download STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE 3-30-18

 

 

 

 

Healing for Sandra.

 

 

True?

I learned that every mortal will taste death.

But only some will taste life.

Rumi

 

 

 

Our Father.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Peace for Dee and Frank.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Twins, Buddy & Tori.

 

 

 

Peace for Buddy & Tori.

 

 

 

Peace for Jud & Erica.

 

 

All Dallas kids from Arkansas get cupcakes.  

 

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

Says Zoe, "Welcome in, Everybody."

 

 

Readings:  (for Palm Sunday)

Entrance procession: Mark 11, 1-10,  Entry with palms

 Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me.

Psalm 22,  My God, my God, why have you abandoned me.

 Philippians 2, 6-11,  He emptied himself.

Mark  14 & 15, The Passion

 

 

 

"Yes, Emma, you may sleep while that old guy is talking," says grandpa Tom.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 23, 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),  April Luncheon, TBA

 

Some good news:  Angela is fine.  She said that she was coming this past Sunday, but overslept.

 

Holy Thursday Service (washing of the hands), Marlene's, 2017 Keystone Place, Plano, 7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Offertory with John, Tom & Becky, and Jim

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Congress on immigrants, National Catholic Reporter, March 19, 2018,  444 words    Download CONGRESS ON IMMIGRATION 3-22-18

 

 

 

Sez Peighton, "They got good cookies here."

 

True?

Never fly in the same cockpit with someone braver than you.

Air Force Axiom

 

 

 

The Occhipinti gang.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Would you trust your kids with these characters?   Who let them out on the street?

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Some people would dispute this sign.

 

 

Sez Sir Charlie, "Hey, Stack, remember that mint condition Studebaker Rob wanted to buy from me?  I'll give it to you for half price."

 

 

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

 

 

John sharing his memories of working at Dickinson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connie sharing her memories.

 

 

Readings:

 Jeremiah 31, 31-34, I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel.

Psalm 51, Create a clean heart in me, O God.

 hebrews 5, 7-9,  He became the source of eternal salvation.

John  12,  20-33, Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground

 

 

 

Healing for Cheryl. 

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 16, 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),  April Luncheon, TBA

 

 Food Donation: 315 lbs., plus a check for $15 (More than ever)

 

 

 

No touch Our Father for the flu season

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Francis at 5 years continued, National Catholic Reporter, March 13, 2018, 3400 words    Download FRANCIS AT 5

 

 

 

 

Our Lenten penitential rite: "Please forgive me."  "I forgive you."

 

 

True?

Dinosaurs never went to the vet.  Look what happened.

 

 

 

With Dickinson, a beautiful memory, Bill says, "Love for Kids picnic is coming."   Bill, you constantly challenge us to  be a better community

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

"He bought it!"   Sir Charlie is so happy!

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

What is THAT?   Who let it in here?

 

 

Beware: Clock change this week, Daylight Savings Time returns.

 

Food Drive this Sunday.

 

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

 

Homily this week by the Dickinson gang, plus Penitential Rite. 

 

 

 

 

Is it edible or does it eat?  Like US?

 

Readings:

 2 Chronicles 36, 14-16, 19-23, Cyrus, king of Persia, builds a temple in Jerusalem.

Psalm 137, Let my tongue be silenced if I ever forget you.

 Ephesians 2, 4-10,  God raised us up.

John  3,  14-21, Jesus and Nicodemus converse

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Dickinson, TX, a Houston suburb hit hard by Harvey and still recuperating.   We joined members of our community with Bona Responds, Prof. Jim Mahar's marvelous group of students and alumni who came here from St. Bonaventure U. near Buffalo, NY

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 9, 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),  April Luncheon, TBA

 

 

 

Where to sleep?  Grab a cot.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1   Franci at 5 years, Crux, 2/28/18       Download FRANCIS FIVE YEARS 3-8-18

 

 

 

Jim addresses the group.

 

True?

 

Energizer bunny arrested.  Charged with battery.

 

 

 

The King and Queen of Bona Responds, John & Connie.
 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

Bona Responds kids.  Many flew to Houston on their own.

 

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.

 

 

 

It must be homily time!

 

 

Okay, Everybody, Up!  It is time for morning calisthenics.

 

 

 

 Mike at work with the Dickinson team.   Did I say work?

 

 

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

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

I am proud to present our Community Marathon Team, Paul & Carrie, Lynda & Tom.
 

 

 

Readings:

Exodus 20, 1-17,  Yahweh gives the 10 Commandments to Moses

Psalm 19,  Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

 1 Corinthians 1, 22-25,  God is stronger

John  2,  13-25, Jesus cleans out the temple.

 

 

 

 

 

There  is one of my most favorite funkie streets in whole world, Queen Street in Toronto.   It even has old streetcars, running east & west above the edge of Lake Ontario.   There is even a Mexican restaurant run by a couple from Mexico City.   Renee Reddick & her older son, Julien,  (graduating from college this spring), often take Rosemary & me to celebrate our visit.   This homey little restaurant has like six tables max.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 2, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  Bill & Jim & I will not make it, John

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  March Luncheon, March 2nd at 12:30.  Ocean Seafood and Grill, 3829 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. See you there.

 

 

 

Best buddies: Buddy and Mike.

 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1   Nothing special this week. 

 

                                                                                                                               

True?

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

 

 

 

4 of our nicest ladies and one turkey? 

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

My Dearest Ben, you are The Best.

 

 

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.