Reminders

 

 "Welcome in, Folks." say Carrie, Paul, and Bill, Our Runners.

 

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

 

 

Also, from Judy, Becky, Cathy, and Mary, "Hi, Everybody, Come in."

 

Readings:

Genesis 15, 5-12, 17-18     To your descendants I give this land.

Psalm 27,  The Lord is my light and my salvation

Philippians 3, 17-4, 1,   Their god is their stomach.

Luke 9, 28-36,   The Transfiguration.

 

Hey, wait, who invited in these two, Sir Charlie & Jackie?? 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 19, 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),  Thursday, March ?, 1:00 P.M.,  Place? Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com                                                               

 

 

 

Michael, from the J.  For reference, check out the excellent Sunday homily.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. The American political campaign,  National Catholic Reporter, February 6,   747  words,      Download The campaign trail.doc 2-18-16
2. Francis message to Mexico,  National Catholic Reporter, February 16, 747 words,       Download Francis in Mexico 2-18-16           

 

Donor Receipts for your 2015 donations have been emailed out.  If you have not received yours, please let John or Rosemary know.  Thank you for your generosity.  

 

 

 

 So, who said I can't play the guitar, even with my toes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

True? 

Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.

CAMILLE PISSARRO

 

 

 

Communion for everybody.

 

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.

 

 

 Here she is, Folks, saying, "See you next week, Everybody."

 

JS Ministries' Hospitality Team, all 4.

 

 

 

Guess who?   Rosemary says Genevieve says, "Welcome, Everybody."

 

 

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

 

 

 

Becoming an A.F Major, Greg Moran, son of Mike & Geri, Washington, D.C.

 

Readings:

Deuteronomy 26, 4-10     You shall bow down in his presence.

Psalm 91,  Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

Romans 10, 8–13,   The word is near you.

Luke 4, 1-13,   Jesus was led into the desert to be tempted by the devil.

 

 

                 

 Still having to help him get dressed up, Geri & Mike with Greg. 

 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 12, 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),  Thursday, March ?, 1:00 P.M.,  Place? Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com

                                               

Our Great helpers, Kevin & Georgina.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis is going to Mexico, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   765  words,   Download Francis to Mexico 2-11-16
2. Francis & Legio Christi, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 816 words,    Download Francis & Legio Christi 2-11-16 
3. Jesuits murdered, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 701 words.        Download Jesuit murders 2-11-16

Donor Receipts for your 2015 donations have been emailed out.  If you have not received yours, please let John or Rosemary know.  Thank you for your generosity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Genevieve says, "Zoe, You think I am funny or something?"

                                                                                                                                                                 

True? 

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

 

                             

Buddy, whatchyou eating, cookies??

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

                       

Offertory, Sir Charlie, Mary Ellen, Grace, and Jan.

 

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.

 

Tori, where did you get that pretty profile?

 

Genevieve says, "Welcome, Everybody."

 

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

 

Card for Jerry's family from the Community. 

 

Readings:

Jeremiah  1, 4-5, 17-19,   Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.

Psalm 71, I will sing of your salvation.

 1 Corinthians 12, 31 – 13, 4-13,  If I do not have love, I am nothing. (Excellent)

Luke 4, 21-30,   They wanted to throw him over the cliff.

 

Candle lighters, Zoe & Cole.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 29, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. The Old Geezer will miss you guys.                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIETS’ DINNER, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together) ,  Thursday, February 4, 6:00 P.M.,   Cafe Amore.  600 N. Coit, Richardson,  (Italian & BYOB),   Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com

                                                          

Offertory, Nina & Kerry, Sydney & Hugh, & Judy.   

 

 

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis Obsession, National Catholic Reporter, January 18,   1000  words,     Download Francis-obsession-1-28-16 (1)                                                                                                                         
2. St. Mary Parish, National Catholic Reporter,   January 22,   1200 words,   Download St Mary's Parish 1-28-16                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Cole says, "Welcome to a great brunch, Everybody." 

 

True? 

 Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement . . . get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal. . . . To be spiritual is to be amazed.

ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL

 

Yes, Cole, a Great Brunch. 

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

           

 Nobody left out of this brunch. 

 

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.

 

Want to start your week off on a beautiful note?   

 

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.  Also, A Birthday Brunch and Memorial for Jerry.

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

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

 

 

         

The Cafe' – Pattisserie will also help make for a sweet start.

 

Readings:

Nehemiah  8, 2-10,   Do not be sad and do not weep.

Psalm 19, Your words, Lord, are spirit and life.

 1 Corinthians 12, 12-30,  A body is one though it has many parts.

Luke 1, 1-4; 4, 14-21,   He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives.

 

                                                                       

 The Girls.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 22, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in,                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIETS’ LUNCHEON (aka., just us ladies into eating together) ,  Friday, February 5, 1:00,   Place undetermined yet.  Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  GeriinTX@gmail.com.   Thanks, Jeanne, for organizing the outing.                                                                                                         

     3. Informaton on Jerry:  

Visitation is at Aria from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Mass Will be Wednesday January 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Elisabeth Seton.

Cards may be sent to Jerry's house at 2609 Timbercreek Dr. Plano, Texas  75075.   Sean lives there.

    4.  Brunch this Sunday: honoring Jerry and an old geezer's birthday.

 

Kayla, how did you end up with those 2 cupcakes?

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis vs Trump, National Catholic Reporter, January 16,   910  words,       Download Francis vs Trump 1-21-16                                                                      

 

 

 

The Offertory with the Wyndhams, Bill, Ray & Claire & Kayla, and Barb & Ron.

 

True? 

Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family,

in another city.

George Burns

 

Carrie & Paul, Believe not a word Occhipinti is telling you.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Welcome to the Sigler 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.

 

Peace, Everybody. 

 

Jackie getting everything ready to celebrate The Baptism.

 

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

 

Welcome.

 

Readings:

Isaiah  62, 1-5,     The Lord delights in you. (another excellent reading, this time from Isaiah III)

Psalm 96,  Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.

 1 Corinthians 12, 4-11,  There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same spirit, different forms of service, but the same Lord.   (a good selection)

John 2, 1-11, There was a wedding at Cana.  ( a good story)

 

 

Sacrament of Healing for Ken.

 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 15, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all old geezers & young ones, too.                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIETS’ LUNCHEON,  Friday, February 5, 1:00,   Urban Rio Cantina?  1000 E 14^th, Plano, Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  GeriinTX@gmail.com?   Thanks, Jeanne for organizing the outing.

 

Sacrament of Healing for Mary Ellen.

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Review of the movie Spotlight by a priest, National Catholic Reporter, December 23,   900  words,       Download Spotlight 1-14-16 
2. Whitfield's Advent Homily at St. Rita,     Download JOSHUA WHITFIELD

 

 

 The Kerns, Mike & Stephen, Candy & Ben (13 years old), and Holly.

 

True? 

Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.

Mark Twain

 

 

Hi, Mommy, says, Victoria.   

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 Our Father with Buddy, Bernadette, and 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.

 

 

Peace, Everybody.

 

And More Peace.

   The Epiphany, the coming of the 3 Wise Men, the Magi, from the East 

 

 

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

 

 

 What?  What do I see?  A puppy?  A little mouse?

 

Readings:

Isaiah  40, 1-5, 9-11,  God up to a high mountain, Zion, cry out at the top of your voice.   (another excellent  reading, this time from Isaiah II)

Psalm 104,  Bless the Lord My Soul.

Pope Francis, Laudato Si:

A Reading from Pope Francis’ Letter on the Environment:

When we speak of the “environment”, what we really mean is a relationship existing between nature and the society which lives in it.

Nature, the environment, cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves, a mere setting in which we live. We are part of nature, included in it and in constant interaction with it. 

 

 

Must be a new musician or singer, joining with David.

 

 

It is critical to seek comprehensive solutions which consider the interactions within natural systems themselves and with social systems.

We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.

 

 

Wow!  That is Genevieve, moving on her own, and she wants to help The Old Geezer.

 

Strategies for a solution demand an integrated approach: combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and protecting nature and our entire environment.

The words of Pope Francis.

Luke 3, 15-16, 21-22, The baptism of Jesus.

 

 The Offertory, Aggie & Allen, Lily & Scott 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all old geezers & young ones, too.                                                                                                                                             
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, January 8, at 1:00 at Juliet’s Luncheon, 1000 E 14^th, Urban Rio Cantina, Plano, Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  GeriinTX@gmail.com?

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

Communion.  Welcome, Everybody, big or little. 

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. U.S. Identity Crisis or not, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   765  words,     Download US identity crisis, 1-7-16                                                                                                               
2. Fr. Whitfield's Advent Homily at St. Rita,   Download WHITFIELD Homily     Fr. Whitfield was formerly Episcopal. 

 

 

The Brain Trust plotting to help Genevieve, Cole, Emma, Victoria, Zoe, & Buddy (or is that a frog?).

 

True? 

Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.

Robert Louis Stevenson

 

Healing for Tom.

 

See you Sunday & again, Happy New Year.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

The Coffee Shoppe, Geri, Mary Ellen, and 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.

 

Peace, Everybody

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

 

"Welcome, Everybody,"  says the shepherd, the lamb, the angel, Mary, and the donkey.  

 

 

Readings:

Isaiah  60, 1-6, Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem,  Your light has come.

Psalm 72,  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Ephesians  3, 2-6, The Gentiles are coheirs.

Matthew 2, 1-12, Magi from the east arrived.

 

 

Santa and his best buddies. 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Let’s take a break for two weeks.
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, January 8?, at 1:00 at Juliet’s Luncheon, Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  geriintx@gmail.com

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

 

Genevieve meets Santa for the first time in her life, "Whoa, who are you?"

 

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World

1. Best Gifts are Free,  Rev. Lauren Stanley, 630 words   Download Best Gifts 12-31-15
2. Persons of The Year, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   990 words,       Download Persons of The Year 12-31-15 

 

 

Leo the Candle Lighter at work.

 

True? 

If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It is lethal.

Paulo Coelho

 

 The second elevation. 

 

 

See you Sunday & Happy New Year.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

Santa and his girls, Natalie & Georgina.

                       

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.

 

 Says Genevieve,  "Happy New Year, Everybody."

 

 

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.  This is for Sunday, not Christmas Eve

Time: 4:00, Christmas Eve;            9:30, Sunday;                                                                                                                                                                              Celebrate with the Community & Staff.

Place:   Christmas Eve, Vines High School (our old venue);            on Sunday, Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

Sabrina is Home!  Congratulations, John & Alison.

 

Readings for Christmas Eve

Isaiah 9,  1-6,  He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock

Psalm 96,    Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord

Titus 2, 11-14,  The grace of God has appeared.

Luke  2,  1-14, In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus…The Nativity narrative.

 

What's in that bag, Emma?  The one that matches your coat.

 

Readings for Sunday, December 27, Holy Family

1 Samuel 1, 20-28,  Hannah conceived a son, Samuel.

Psalm 84, Blessed are they who dwell in the house of the Lord.

1 John 3, 1-2, 21-24, See what love the father has bestowed upon us.

Luke 2, 41-52,  Each year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.

 

Leo, are you taking up ballet?  I'm out of here before he knows I asked the question. 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Let’s take a break for two weeks.

2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, January 8?, at 1:00 at Juliet’s Luncheon, Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  geriintx@gmail.com

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

Reminder: Shonda, Bethany, and Ray will be doing the annual Christmas carol sing along at 3:30 Thursday, Christmas Eve.  (at Vines)
 

 

3. Christmas boxes for military people overseas.   See attachment for items to include. Boxes may be taken straight to the Post Office or brought to Sunday Mass.    Download Christmas Box items                    Address to send:  Ryan McClurg, 455 EAMXS/F16-EAMU,  APO,A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
   
4. Special Notice:  Christmas Eve, we are returning to Vines for only the Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00.  Don't go to Sigler.                                                                                                                                                                                       

  

 Welcome in, Shonda & Ken.

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World

1. Francis: Decentralize the Vatican,  National Catholic Reporter, December 12, 410 words,    Download Francis, decentralize 12-24-15
2. Francis to visit Mexico, National Catholic Reporter, December 14,   360 words,      Download Francis to visit Mexico 12-25-15
3. Ed is Back, National Catholic Reporter, December 15, 1500 words,         Download Ed is back 12-24-15
4. Drug addictions, new cause discovered, Huffington Post, October 19, 2300 words,   Download Drug addiction cause 12-24-15

 

 

 And more hoodies for the 65 guys at Souls Harbor.

  

True?  

Live your life and forget your age.

See you Christmas Eve.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

She is taking over!  Ro reading her Blessing of The Week.

                       

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.

 

Barb, you are on Candid Camera.

 

 A new community member says, "Welcome, Everybody."

 

 

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

 

Pure joy, pure delight: Love for the kids picnic, 2500 kids.  When the kids finish the picnic, they return to find a Christmas gift in their seat on the school bus.

 

 

Readings:

Micah  5, 1-4,  He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock

Psalm 80,    Lord, make us turn to you, let us see you face and we shall be saved

Pope Francis 

Luke  1,  39-45, Mary set out and traveled to the hill country. 

 

Special people welcoming the kids into the pavilion.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Save your receipts for the clerical help.                                                                                                                                                                                                               
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, January ?, at 1:00 at Kathy’s Choice, 7989 Beltline (NW corner, Belt Line & Coit), . Please RSVP to Geri Moran at  geriintx@gmail.com

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

 More special, super people welcoming the kids to the picnic (or scaring them away).

 

 

4.  Tonight, Thursday, Meyerson.  42 patrons.  Welcome to the Rectory (or Chancery, in honor of the resident bishop), 6107 Tulip Lane, Dallas, from 5:00 wine & cheese.                                                                                                          
5. Christmas boxes for military people overseas.   See attachment for items to include. Boxes may be taken straight to the Post Office or brought to Sunday Mass.    Download Christmas Box items                    Address to send:  Ryan McClurg, 455 EAMXS/F16-EAMU,  APO,A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                   
   Bill, our Bona Responds coordinator (for St. Bonaventure U. ), and Grace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
6. Special Notice:  Christmas Eve, we are returning to Vines for only the Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00.  Don't go to Sigler.                                                                                                                                                                                       
7. Want to see the schedule for Advents events at Sigler?   Click:    Download Advent 2015

  

 

Brother & sister team, Bill & Cindy.

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World

1. Francis: proclaims a Jubilee Year,  National Catholic Reporter,  December 8, 880 words,    Download Jubilee Year 12-17-15
2. Next Synod agenda already forming, married priests, Chiesa,  December 9,   666 words words,     Download Next Synod 12-17-15        

 

 

Our long distance runners, Carrie & Paul.

 

True?  

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

G.K. Chesterton

 

 

Offertory, Tom & Teresa, David & Caroline

 

See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

With the help of Kevin, Brent, and Brady, this Souls Harbor truck is going to be filled.
 

                       

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.

 

 The Sacred Reconciliation celebration.

               Genevieve says, "Hi, Everybody, Welcome in."

 

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

 

 

            Here come the Advent Wreath Makers of The Week, Buddy, Victoria, Leighton, and Zoe.
 

 

Readings:

 Zephania  3, 14-18,  Shout for Joy, O Daughter Zion.

Isaiah 12,    The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy.

Philipians 4, 4-7, Rejoice in the Lord always.

Luke,  3,  10-18,  I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.

 

              Could this be what Santa's Workshop looks like?

   

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 11, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Save your receipts for the clerical help.                                                                                                                                                                                                               
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, December. 11, at 1:00 at Kathy’s Choice, 7989 Beltline (NW corner, Belt Line & Coit), . Please RSVP to Geri Moran at  geriintx@gmail.com

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

            Leighton, bearing wreath, arrives to cheers from Ken.

 

4. Love for the Kids picnic, December 12.  Book it.  This is a great event for underprivileged kids, hundreds of them.                                                                                                                                            
5. Christmas boxes for military people overseas.   See attachment for items to include. Boxes may be taken straight to the Post Office or brought to Sunday Mass.    Download Christmas Box items                     Address to send:  Ryan McClurg, 455 EAMXS/F16-EAMU,  APO,AE 09352                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                Like mother, like daughter, Denise and Kara.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
6. December 13: 3 events that morning:
   1. Reconciliation service.
   2. The homily will be one of the guys from Souls Harbor sharing his journey to recover from hitting the bottom.
   3. The Souls Harbor truck will come. Let the winter cleaning begin.                                                                                                                                                                   
7. Special Notice:  Christmas Eve, we are returning to Vines for only the Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00.  Don't go to Sigler.                                                                                                                                                                                       
8. Want to see the schedule for Advents events at Sigler?   Click:     Download Advent 2015

  

 
Food Drive with Ken's report:    Thanks, Ken & Cindy
   

What a generous group we have! The donated food totaled 359 pounds! This compares with 237 pounds last December.

Additionally there were two merchandise credit cards at Kroger donated.

 

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World

1. Francis: World close to suicide,  National Catholic Reporter,  November 30, 710 words,        Download Francis, suicidal climate changes 12-10-15
2. U.S. church leaders, changing,  National Catholic Reporter, December 2,   1000 words,          Download US Church in transition 12-10-15
3. Dealing with the refugee crisis, National Catholic Reporter, December 3, 900 words,      Download Refugee crisis 12-10-15

 

 

Some of the clothes collected for the agency, Dressed for Success.  Thanks to Bill for gathering them all and delivering them. 

 

True?  

Very little is needed to make a happy life. It is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

MARCUS AURELIUS

 

                            The Best: Leo and his Mommy.

 

See you this Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

          The Offertory Gang, Tom & Denni, Jim, John, & Louis.
 

                         

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.

 

 

 

                                              The Scene of Peace