Reminders

 

Welcome Home, Ryan McClurg, from Afganistan.

 

 

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

 

 

The Best Music, Shonda & Ray.

 

Readings:                          

1 Kings   17,  17-24, See, your son is alive.

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

Galatians 1, 11-19,    The gospel preached by me is not of human origin.

Luke 7, 11-17,  The dead man sat up and began to speak.

 

 

Cole, our Ace Candle Lighter.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 3 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.
2.  
3. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together): Ocean Seafood and Grill 3829 West Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 105, Plano.  Friday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. BYOL Very Good, Very Reasonable,   If anyone would like to bring a bottle of wine that Would Be Great!  Please let Marilyn know so she can make reservations. 972-491-7068rmackerman5@gmail.com              

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1.  Oldest Bishop in the weorld, National Catholic Reporter, June 1,  590 words,    Download Oldest Bishop 5-2-16

 

 

Cole, our Ace Booklet Collector.

 

True? 

 An idle mind is….the best way to relax.

1^st Grader

 

 

It is Cupcake of The Week time.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Sun setting over the Baltic about 10:00 P.M.

 

 

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.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

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

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

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

 

Readings:                          

Acts  2,  1-11,  There appeared to them tongues as of fire.

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

Romans 8, 8-17,    You are in the spirit.

John 20, 19-23,  Peace be with you.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 13 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):  To Be Announced.              

  

What is going on in our Catholic World 

Sorry nothing new this week.

                                                                                                                                                   

True? 

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Anne Frank 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 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.

 

 

 

Hi, Kiera, Mikayla, and Vivienne.  You girls are beautiful and fun.

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

Coffee Time with Sandra and Judy.

 

 

Readings:                          

Acts  7,  55-60,  They threw Stephen out of the city, and began to stone him.

Psalm 97,  The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth

Revelation 22, 12-14, 16-17, 20,    I, John, heard a voice.

John 17, 20-26,  I pray that they all may be one.

 

 

 Would you trust your jewels with these two??  Mary Ellen & Beth.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 6 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                

Please join us for the next JULIET gathering.  Thursday EVENING to include those who work during the day.  May, 5, Thursday,  6:00 for cocktails, followed by dinner at 7:00.  MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center Custer at Lookout in Richardson,  South of Bush Turnpike.

 Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather demands we can eat inside as well).  Great Italian food, live music, full bar,   friendly atmosphere.  Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music and friends!  

Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

 

 

 Our Brain Trust??

 

What is going on in our Catholic World 

1. Daniel Berigan dies, one of my heroes,  National Catholic Reporter, May 2,   1600 words, Download Daniel Berrigan 5-5-16    

 

Communion Helpers, Geri and Patricia and Mike.

 

 

True? 

 When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: “Whose?”

Don Marquis, American journalist

 

 

Welcome to the North Side subdivision.  Beware, dangerous neighborhood.

 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

A super special hug from Zoe to Grandmom, Bernadette.

 

 

 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.

 

 

Hurry up, Tori, that monster chasing you is Georgie.   Scary!

 

"Welcome Everybody,"  from Marlene, Cindy, Bill, and Zaile

 

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

 

 

And Leo sings. 

 

Readings:

Acts  15, 1-2, 22-29,   Unless you are circumcised you cannot be saved.

Psalm 67,  Oh, God let all the nations praise you.

Revelation  21, 10-14, 22-23,  The angel took me to a great, high mountain.

John 14, 23-29,  Whoever loves me will keep my word.

 

 

Not to be outdone, Genevieve, "I can sing, too."

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 29 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                

Please join us for the next JULIET gathering.  Thursday EVENING to include those who work during the day.  May, 5 at 6:00 for cocktails, followed by dinner at 7:00.  MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center Custer at Lookout in Richardson,  South of Bush Turnpike.

 Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather demands we can eat inside as well).  Great Italian food, live music, full bar,   friendly atmosphere.  Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music and friends!  

Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

 

 

Communion for Cole.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World 

1.  About housing the homeless,  National Catholic Reporter, April 23,   850 words,    Download Homeless shelters 4-28-16     
2.  Hans Kung sees movement on papal infallibility dogma, National Catholic Reporter,   April 26,          Download Kung and papal infallibility 4-28-16

 

 

The Gang, Marsha & Joe, Connie & John, & Denni.

 

 

True? 

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.

JOSEPH CAMPBELL 

 

 

 Becky and Cathy discussing the Future with Tom observing.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Healing and Life for Teresa.

 

 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.

 

 

 

John, what did you do to make Mike laugh like that? 

 

"Welcome in," say Jackie & Jimmy.

 

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

 

 

 And from Leo on high, "Good Morning, Everybody." 

 

Readings:

Acts  14, 21-27,  It is  necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom.

Psalm 145,  I will praise you name forever, my king and my God, plus the great line (8), The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. 

Revelation  21, 1-5, I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth.

John 13, 31-33, 34-35,  My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.   

 

 

Don't you people know better than to go out in the rain??  Look outside. It is 10 A.M. and pouring outside.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 22 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                

Please join us for the next JULIET gathering.  Thursday EVENING to include

those who work during the day.  May, 5 at 6:00 for cocktails, followed by

dinner at 7:00.  MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center

Custer at Lookout in Richardson,  South of Bush Turnpike.

 Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather

demands we can eat inside as well).  Great Italian food, live music, full bar,

friendly atmosphere.  Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music

and friends!     Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

 

Communion for Jackie & Jimmy.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World 

1.   Just War theory questioned,  National Catholic Reporter, April 14,   680 words,     Download New Just War 4-21-16
2.   Reform Catholic Doctrine, National Catholic Reporter,  April 19,  400 words,     Download Reform Catholic Doctrine 4-21-16       

 

 

                   

Communion for Zoe and Tori.

 

True? 

The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.

MICHEL LEGRAND

 

You girls on the back row are having too much fun, Kara & Denise, and Caroline.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

                                     

 Who is on that phone, Zoe?

 

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.

 

 

Big sister and little brother helping each other. 

 

Genevieve says, "Welcome in, Folks."  Beware: this little girl walks!

 

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

 

                                          

Victoria, also, says, "Hi, Folks, Come in."

 

Readings:

Acts  13, 14, 43-52,  Paul and Barnabas continued on from Perga.

Psalm 100,  We are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Revelation  7, 9, 14-17, I, John, had a great vision.

John 21, 19-31,  My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.   

 

               

 Sunday's A Team, Kevin, John, Buddy, Georgie, & Mike.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 15 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                                      
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                

   Please join us for the next JULIET gathering.  Thursday EVENING to include

   those who work during the day.  May, 5 at 6:00 for cocktails, followed by

   dinner at 7:00.  MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center

   Custer at Lookout in Richardson,  South of Bush Turnpike.

    Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather

   demands we can eat inside as well).  Great Italian food, live music, full bar,

   friendly atmosphere.  Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music

   and friends!     Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

 

Sunday's A Music Team, The Best.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World 

1.     Six points to watch for in Francis' Amoris Laetitia, National Catholic Reporter, April 5,   286 words,    Download Six Points 4-14-16
2.     How to read Amoris Laetitia, National Catholic Reporter,  April 8,   808 words,   Download Reading Amoris 4-14-16      

 

                        

Leo, the Candle Lighter.

True? 

Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take off their shirts during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.

Dave Barry

 

 

 

 Trophy tree, Spring Hill  College campus,  one of many.  A Live Oak.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

  Assumption Hall, Spring Hill College, the Jesuit students' residence.  I lived there 1962-1965 with ca. 150 fellow Jesuits.  It has been torn down and replaced with a colony of attractive student apartments.   Did the college not want to make  it a historical monument??  

 

 

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.

 

 Spring Hill College Chapel.  Saturday evening after Mass  reception.

                    

 

 

Hi, Tori, Welcome in.  You look beautiful today.

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John & Mike. 

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

 

 

And off they go, Leo taking Genevieve for a little ride.  

 

Readings:

Acts  5, 27-32, 40-41,  The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles to stop speaking in the name of Jesus

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

Revelation  5, 11-14, I heard to voices of many angels.

John 21, 19-31,  Simon, do you love me more than these?   

 

 

Offertory with Bernadette, Carol, and Richard

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 8 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in. An Old Geezer will be out of town.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together) To be announced.

 

 

Healing & Life for Tom.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World 

    1.  Catholic Women speak out, Commonweal, March 29,   777 words,   Download Catholic Women 4-7-16

    2.  Cardinal chides clergy for lack of mercy, National Catholic Reporter,  March 31,   415 words,     Download Carfdinal on Mercy 4-7-16

    3.  Obama to Cuba,  National Catholic Reporter,   April 2,  606 words.    Download Obama to Cuba 4-7-16

 

 

 Healing & Life for Paul & Carrie.

 

True? 

If a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

 

Communion for All.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Communion for All, even Little Ones

 

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.

 

Our Father.  Peace, Everyone.

 

Kevin says, "Welcome in and Happy Easter, 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

 

 

The Easter Community.

 

Readings:

Acts  5, 12-16,  Many signs and wonders were done among the people.

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

Revelation  1, 9-19, I was caught up in spirit on the Lord’s day.

John 20, 19-31,  Thomas, “Unless I see the mark of the nails.   

 

 

The Easter Team, Kevin, John, Georgie, and Buddy

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 1 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in. It’s All Fools’ Day!
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together)  Friday, April 1, Guess what day this is!) Frankie's Mexican Restaurant, 2701 Custer Pkwy & Lookout, Richardson, 1:00.  Please RSVP to Marilyn, rmackerman5@gmail.com.
3. All Kids Count Picnic: from Bill,  

Please help me to get the word out for the All Kids Count – picnic for disabled kids and families.

This event will be April 9, at the Circle R Ranch.  We'll meet as usual at Sam's at Coit/ Geo. Bush at 8:00am.  Others can meet us at Circle R Ranch.

 

Hi, Genevieve, How is your first Easter?  

 

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. A new bishop for the Twin Cities,  National Catholic Reporter, March 24,   854  words,        Download New Bishop 3-31-16

 

 

Hi, Harper, Ready for the Easter Egg Hunt?

 

True? 

It is good to love as many things as one can, for therein lies true strength, and those who love much, do much and accomplish much, and whatever is done with love is done well.

VINCENT VAN GOGH

 

 

Donna, Darwin, and Dana, the Dinsmores. 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Hey, who is that on that bike?  Why that's the Easter Bunny.

 

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.

 

 

 

Ugh, oh, what is happening?  The Easter Bunny fell down!

 

 

Yeah!, The Easter Bunny is up and okay.  Get ready, you kids.

 

 

Here comes that Easter Bunny.

 

 

Hey, Somebody open up.  After all that work and the poor Easter Bunny is locked out.   Does anybody have a better Easter Bunny  than we have!!

Palm Sunday procession.

 

 Welcome: Catholic Mass with the Great Easter Egg Hunt after Mass.

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

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

 

 

Even Tori and Zoe process, together with their little friends.

 

Readings:

Acts  10, 34, 37-43,  You know what has happened all over Judea.

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, 1-9,  Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark.   

 

 

So, Genevieve, how did you enjoy processing this morning?

 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 25, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together)  Friday, April 1, Guess what day this is!) Frankie's Mexican Restaurant, 2701 Custer Pkwy & Lookout, Richardson, 1:00.  Please RSVP to Marilyn, rmackerman5@gmail.com.
3. All Kids Count Picnic: from Bill,  

Please help me to get the word out for the All Kids Count – picnic for disabled kids and families.

This event will be April 9, at the Circle R Ranch.  We'll meet as usual at Sam's at Coit/ Geo. Bush at 8:00am.  Others can meet us at Circle R Ranch.

 

Want a professional level candle lighter?  Inexpensive, too.  

 

Special Notice:   Holy Thursday & Good Friday at Marlene's home,  2017 Keystone Drive, Plano 75075,  6:30.

 

 

Thanks, Cole.  As we say, "The worker is worthy of his reward."

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Religious freedom before The Supreme Court,  National Catholic Reporter,  March 22,   725  words,      Download Religious liberty before Supreme Court. 3-24-16 doc

 

 

Thanks, John and Mary Jane, for superb Passion reading.

 

True? 

The problem with Americans today is that too many people know too much about not enough.

Margaret Mead

 

 

Thanks, Michelle, for an equally superb Passion reading.  

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Two and one half special helpers.  

 

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.

 

Palm Sunday entrance.  Next entrance, Easter.

 

 Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass

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

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

 

 

Hi, Genevieve, Welcome in.

 

Readings:

Luke 19, 28-40, The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

Isaiah  50, 4-7,  I gave my back to those who beat me (a Suffering Servant)

Psalm 22,  My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

Philippians 2, 6-11, He emptied himself

Luke 22-23,   The Passion

 

 

Leo the Candle Lighter at work.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together)  Information pending
3. All Kids Count Picnic: from Bill,  

Please help me to get the word out for the All Kids Count – picnic for disabled kids and families.

This event will be April 9, at the Circle R Ranch.  We'll meet as usual at Sam's at Coit/ Geo. Bush at 8:00am.  Others can meet us at Circle R Ranch.

 

 

Special candles for Lent

 

 

Special Notice:   Holy Thursday & Good Friday at Marlene's home,  2017 Keystone Drive, Plano 75075,  6:30.

 

 

Leo joining in the singing.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Suite against Legionaires in TX,  National Catholic Reporter,   March 10,   345  words,     Download Legionaires in TX 3-17-16

 

 

Is that another critter trying to join in the singing?

 

True? 

You can't pour from an empty cup.  Take care of yourself first.

 

 

Where is that other microphone?

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Is this the music we are singing?

 

 

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.