Reminders

  • Reminder for Sunday, December 7, 2014, 2nd Advent, B cycle

     

    James

    James 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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Emma 2

    With her mom, Beth, looking on, Emma solves world problems.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah 40, 1-5, 9-11,  Comfort, give comfort to my people (excellent, see Handel’s Messiah)

     Psalm 85,    Lord, Let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

    2 Peter 3, 8-14,  With the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.

    Mark 1, 1-8,   The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

     

    Cole 2

    Cowboy Cole works on the same problems.
     

     

     

    Community Activities:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 5, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys welcome.

    2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday,  December 4, 1:00, Cantina Laredo, Royal & Preston (northeast corner on Royal side)

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

    Carol

     

    Maureen & Cupcake

    Cupcake of The Week to Maureen.

     

     3.  Love for the Kids’ picnic, December 13, Saturday, from 8:00-1:00 more or less.  More info from Bill Hammond.

    4.    Interested in a French Christmas Market here in Dallas?  Check the International School, Dec. 7, this Sunday,  Download French Xmas Market 11-20-14

    5.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & following Sundays, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

     

     

    Tom & Denni

    Cupcake of The Week to Tom & Denni for 39 years.


     

    What is going on in our Catholic World:

    1.    Fr. Charles Curran, friend of our community and theology professor at S.M.U.,  National Catholic Reporter,November 21,  2500 words,    Download Curran 12-4-14

    2,    The Great ex-priest James Carroll on Thanksgiving,  Boston Globe,  November 24, 800 words,     Download James Carroll 12-4-14

    3.  Kennedy on Synod Follies, National Catholic Reporter, November 26,  800 words,   Download Kennedy 12-4-14   

     

    Beginning

    Beginning, 1st Sunday of Advent.

     

    True? 

    Your work is not to drag the world kicking and screaming into a new awareness.  Your job is to simply do your work  …  sacredly, secretly, and silently  …  and those with eyes to see and ears to hear will respond.

    The Arcturians 

     

     

    Hat makers 2

    The Magic Hatmakers, Cathy & Harper, Bern & Victoria.


     

    See you Sunday, December 7, 2014, 2nd Advent, Cycle B

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    More teddy bears

    Want a teddy bear?

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, November 30, 1st Advent, Cycle B

     

    Bern & Carol

    Bernadette and Carol say, "Happy Thanksgiving, 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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Bern & Kids

    Bern training the kids in the meaning of Thanksgiving, Tori, Zoe, and Buddy.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah, 63, 16-19, 64, 2-7,  You are our father, we are the clay and you the potter.

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

    1 Corinthians 1, 3-9   I give thanks to my God always on your account.

    Mark 13, 33-37,   Be watchful, be alert.  You do not know when the time will come.

     

    Buddy

    Buddy on the loose.

     

    Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 28, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys welcome.

    2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday,  December 4, 1:00, Cantina Laredo, Royal & Preston (northeast corner on Royal side)

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

    Carol

     

    Victoria at the patisserie

    Victoria on the loose in the Pastry Shoppe.

     

     

    3.  Love for the Kids’ picnic, December 13, Saturday, from 8:00-1:00 more or less.  More info from Bill Hammond.

    4.    Interested in a French Christmas Market here in Dallas?  Check the International School, Dec. 7,   Download French Xmas Market 11-20-14

    5.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & following Sundays, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

     

    Mary & Frank

    Cupcake of the Week to Mary and Frank for 51 years.

     

     

    What is going on in our Catholic World:

    1,    The Great ex-priest James Carroll on Francis,  New York Times & Corpus, November 7, 1300 words,   Download Carroll 11-27-14

    2.  School of the Americas equals School of Assassins, National Catholic Reporter, November 18,  3700 words,     Download School of The Americas 11-27-14

     

    Zoe

    In pink the beautiful Zoe.

     

    True? 

    The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.

    Albert Einstein 

     

    Music

    Bethany, Shonda, and Ray, our Best.


     

    See you Sunday, November 30, 2014, 1st Advent, Cycle B

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Kevin

    Kevin helping to make things smooth.

     

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, November 23, 2014, Christ the King, Cycle A

     

     

     

    Freddie & Joey

    Freddy with his momma, Joey, one of John's daughters.

     

    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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    The scene

    The Scene.

     

    Readings:

     Ezekiel, 34, 11-12, 15-17, As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. 

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

    1 Corinthians 15, 20-26, 28,  Christ has been raised.

    Matthew 25, 31-46,  He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

     

    John's family

    John with some of his family.

     

     Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 21, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All misfits welcome.

    2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday,  December 4, 1:00, Cantina Laredo, Royal & Preston (northeast corner on Royal side)

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

    Carol

     

    Zoe-Buddy

    Buddy and The Girl in Pink, Zoe.

     

    3.  Love for the Kids’ picnic, December 13, Saturday, from 8:00-1:00 more or less.  More info from Bill Hammond.

    4.    Interested in a French Christmas Market here in Dallas?  Check the International School, Dec. 7,   Download French Xmas Market 11-20-14

    5.  Christmas gift toffee will be on sale Sunday & following Sundays, $13.  Proceeds go to Dallas North Rotary, my club.

     

    Sam

    Sam, John's second daughter, with Beth, Joey, and Freddie.

     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1,    25th Anniversary of the 6 Jesuits in El Salvador, National Catholic Reporter, November 4, 2900 words,    Download 25th Anniversary 11-20-14

    2.    Murder of Jesuits 2, National Catholic Reporter, November 15,  1700 words,     Download Murder of Salvadoran Jesuits 11-20-14

     

    The Girls

    Our Girls, Cathy, Carol, Jean, and Jan.

     

    True? 

    Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it. 

    Kahlil Gibran

     

    And again in the Thanksgiving Spirit, a Bonus:  

     

    Your Kitchen

     

    See you Sunday, November 23, 2014, Christ the King, End of Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    The Party

    The Party, John's 80th.

     

     

     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.

     

     

    Ro-Geri

    What are these two up to?

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, November 16, 2014, 33rd Ordinary Time & Last of the Year

     

     

    Healing

    Healing for Patricia.

     

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

    Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade (Very special Birthday)

    Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Emma 2

    Says Emma, "Hi, Everybody."

     

    Readings:

    Proverbs 31, 10-13, 19-20, 30-31, When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls.

    Psalm 128,   Blessed are those who fear the Lord.

    1 Thessalonians 5, 1-6,  All of you are children of the day and children of the day.

    Matthew 25, 14-30,  A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.

     

    Mike 2

    Mike homilizing.

     

     Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 14, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All misfits welcome.

    2.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

    December location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

    3.  Love for the Kids’ picnic, December 13, Saturday, from 8:00-1:00 more or less.  More info from Bill Hammond.

     

    Kevin

    Kevin ready to go.

     

     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1,    New Pope, New Hope, Excellent though long article on where we are with Francis, by Fr. Donald Cozzins, a superb author and visionary.  Even reading the section heads will give you a good idea of the article.  Corpus, September 17, 5100 words,  Download Fr. Cozzins 11-13-14

     

    Georgie

    Our Beautiful Georgie.

     

     True? 

     Believe not because some old manuscripts are produced, believe not because it is your national belief, believe not because you have been made to believe from your childhood, but reason truth out, and after you have analyzed it, then if you find it will do good to one and all, believe it, live up to it, and help others live up to it.

    THE BUDDHA

     

    Anniversary Brunch

    10th Anniversary Brunch, Beth & Mabel.

     

     

    See you Sunday, November 16, 2014, 33rd & last of the year, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Offertory

    Offertory with Patricia, Fred, and Hue.

     

     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.

     

    Viki 2

    Vivian sharing her Spirit with everyone.

     

     

     

     

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  • Reminder for Sunday, November 9, 2014, Lateran Basilica, Cycle A

     

    Aggie

    Geri and Aggie say, "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 & Mike homilizing

    Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

     

    Tom & Lynda 2

    "Welcome, Folks" say this classy couple, Tom & Lynda.


     

    Readings:

    Ezekiel  47, 1-2, 8-9, 12, I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple.

    Psalm 46,   The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.

    1 Corinthians 3, 9-11, 16-17,  You are God’s building

    John 2, 13-22,  He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple.

     

    Emma

    Emma says, "Come with me, you never know where you will find a cupcake."

     

     Community Events:

    1.     November 9, this Sunday, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.  The actual date of our debut was the Sunday before Thanksgiving, 2004.  We figure this Sunday is a better, more convenient date for celebrating.

    2.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, November 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All welcome.

     

    Arianna 1

    Arianna blessing us with her presence.

     

    3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     

    Malphurs

    Arianna's dad & mom, Ryan and Nicole.

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    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1,    Young Catholics leaving, why, Commonweal, October 9, 1400 words,  Download Young Catholics departing 11-6-14

    2.    Family Synod update,  The Tablet, Corpus,  October 20, 1100 words,  Download Synod update 2 11-6-14

    3.    Family Synod update by Eugene Kennedy,  America / Corpus, October 23, 700 words,    Download Synod update 11-6-14 

    4.    Sign of Peace questioned, Commonweal, September 23, 777 words,  Download The Sign of Peace at Mass 10-9-14

    5.    Poverty not mentioned in election, National Catholic Reporter, November 3, 340 words,   Download Poverty 11-6-14

     

    Geri

    Geri, Tom, and Denni preparing for All Souls.

     

     True? 

     Can’t sleep?   Try counting your blessings.

     

     

    All Souls 2

    The Blessing, All Souls celebration.


     

    See you Sunday, November 9, 2014, Lateran Basilica, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Natalie

    Victoria and Natalie, "Where are those cupcakes?"

     

     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.

     

     

    Communion 2

    Communion with Gilbert, Natalie, and Mike.


     

    Kids' Korner

    Kids' Korner.

     

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  • Reminder for Sunday, November 2, 2014, All Saints, Cycle A

     

     

    Shirley

    Shirley says, " I deserve a Cupcake of The Week because I got to put up with these two clowns."

     

    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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Bill & Greg

    Two more clowns, Bill and Greg.

     

    Readings:

    Wisdom  3, 1-9,  The souls of the just are in the hand of God.

    Psalm 23,   The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

    1 John 3, 1-3,  See what love the Father has bestowed on us.

    John 6, 37-40,  I will not reject anyone.

     

    Emma

    Emma showing Rosemary how her puppy dog works.

     

     Community Events:

    1.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, October 31, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Watch Bill fenagle a discouont from Michelle (the manager), a whole dollar.

    2.     November 1, All Saints, this Sunday:  we will decorate the stage.  Bring pictures from your life, family and friends.  We will celebrate them.

    3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     

    Healing

    Healing for Jackie.

     

     4.       November 9, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

     

     

    Jackie & Mike

    How come Mike is the target of his camera, along with Jackie?

     

     What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.    Family Synod update,  The Daily Beast, October 20, 1100 words,    Download Synod update 10-30-14

    2    Family Synod update II,  America / Corpus, October 18, 1900 words,   Download Further Synod follow up 10-30-14    

     

    PATISSERIE 2

    La Pizzeria with devoted customers, Buddy and Georgie.

     

    True? 

     Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

    Henry David Thoreau

     

     

    Communion

    Communion with All God's People welcome, Jan, John, Michelle, Victoria, and Emma.


     

    See you Sunday, November 2, 2014, All Saints, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Patricia

    And more characters, Fred & Maureen, Patricia, and Rosemary.

     

    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

    Peace, Rick, John, and Monica.

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, October 26, 2014, 30th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Harper #1

    Sez Harper, "Happiness is chocolate cake."

     

    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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Cole, Emma, & books

    Our special book collectors, Cole and Emma.

     

     

    Readings:

    Exodus  22, 20-26,  You shall not molest or oppress an alien.

    Psalm 18,   I love you Lord, My Strength

    1 Thessalonians 1, 5-10,  You know what sort of people we were among you.

    Matthew 22, 34-40,  The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.

     

    Cole & Celeste

    And more books, from Celeste.

     

     

     Community Events:

    1.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, October 24, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Free cookie from Michelle (the manager), if you can find invisible Fred.

    2.     November 1, All Saints:  we will decorate the stage.  Bring pictures from your life, family and friends.  We will celebrate them.

    3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     

    Carol & Cathy

    "Carol, Don't let that witch in here."

     

     4.       November 9, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

    5.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

     

    John & Co.

    Denni, John, and Connie conjuring up new problems.

     

     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.    Family Synod, surprising change,  America, October 13, 500 words,   Download Family Synod document 10-23-14   

    2    Family Synod update II,  National Catholic Reporter, October 18, 950 words,      Download Synod report 10-23-14

     

     

    Zaile & Co.

    Zaile with Teresa and Mabel also conjuring up problems.

     

     

    True? 

     Do not regret growing old.  It is a privilege denied to many.

     

    Zoe, Buddy, Leo

    Zoe, Buddy, and Leo solving the problems.

     

    See you Sunday, October 26, 2014, 30th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Chairs up

    Chairs up. Everybody pitching in to return Vines to being a school.


     

    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.

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, October 19, 2014, 29th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    Tori the witch

    "Who dat, Emma, under dat witches hat? A witch?" No, that's Victoria.

    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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

     

    Ray

    For Ray, a blessing of healing.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  45, 1, 4-6,  I have called you by your name.

    Psalm 96,   Give the Lord glory and honor.

    Thessalonians 1, 1-5,  Grace to you and peace.

    Matthew 22, 15-21,  Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?  

     

    Zoe & Emma

    Zoe & Emma solving world problems with ease. Supervision provided by Beth.

     

     Community Events:

    1.    DOMEO MEET: Friday, October 17, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Free cookie from Michelle (the manager), if you can find invisible Fred.

    2.    Souls Harbor Silent Auction,   October 21,  Download Doc1

    3.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December; location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     

    Butterlies 2

    The Butterlies, Bob & Diane, James & Denise

     

    4.       November 9, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

    5.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

    6.     Christine Drescher still has a job opening for a bus driver, ca. 30 hours a week.  No need for a special license.  469-509-5939 or 972-207-0855 or 817-876-4772.

     

    Cathy & Mike

    Cathy explaining AP chemistry to Ph.D Mike.

     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.    Family Synod update I, ,  Catholic Church Reform International, October 11, 400 words,    Download Family Synod update 10-16-14

    2    Family Synod update II,  National Catholic Reporter, October 13, 600 words,     Download Synod update 10-16-14

     3.    Francis & the Synod, The Tablet & Corpus, October 2, 975 words,     Download Francis & the Synod 10-16-14

     

    Offertory

    Offertory, Mike & Lynda, Geri & Mike

     

    True? 

         It takes courage to grow up and become who you are.

    E.E. Cummings

     

    Georgie 3

    Cupcake of The Week to Georgie at 13.

     

    See you Sunday, October 19, 2014, 29th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Esparzas

    Esparzas, Somebody is watching you, Frank. Right Nikki & Mary?

     

    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.

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, October 12, 2014, 28th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Offertory

    Cheryl, Meredith, and Brent say, "Welcome, Folks, Come 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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

    Celeste 2

    Celeste, back from France, dit, "Bonjour, Tous, Bienvenu."

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  25, 6-10,  On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines.

    Psalm 23,   I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

    Philippians 4, 1-14, 19-20,  I know how to live in humble circumstances.

    Matthew 22, 1-14,  The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.  

     

    Leo

    Leo says, "Any more cupcakes like that one last week?"

     

    Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 10, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  See if you can find invisible Fred.

    2.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

     October:  we are meeting on the 2nd Thursday, October 9.  Abuelo’s, 3420 N Central Expy, Plano, TX, (972) 423-9290, 1 p.m. 

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December;  location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     3.       November 9, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

     4.      Our annual pilgrimage to the Meyerson for the marvelous Christmas Concert will take place December 18, Thursday.  Rosemary requests that you get your names in quickly because we are running a bit late this year.  

    5.     Christine Drescher still has a job opening for a bus driver, ca. 30 hours a week.  No need for a special license.  469-509-5939 or 972-207-0855 or 817-876-4772.

     

    Leo & Emma

    Leo and Emma taking care of serious business.

     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.    Nuns on the Bus, What are they doing, with pix, Chicago Kossacks, October 2, 2400 words,   Download Nuns on the Bus 10-9-14

    2    Family Synod now in session in Rome,  National Catholic Reporter, October 2, 550 words,    Download Family Synod 10-9-14

    3.    Francis, BBC News Magazine, 2000 words,   Download Francis 10-9-14

    4.    Giants of the former church by Tom Reese, S.J., National Catholic Reporter, September 24, 110 words,    Download Giants of the Vatican 10-9-14

    5.    Priest shortages, National Catholic Reporter, September 29, 800 words,     Download Priest shortage 10-9-14

     

    Cupcakes

    Guess what we have here.

      

    True? 

    Today's Inspirational Lesson:

    Thou shalt never irritate a woman,
    who can operate a backhoe…

     

    New Picture

      

    Thus Endeth the Lesson.

     

    See you Sunday, October 12, 2014, 28th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Brent 2

    Brent receiving the community's $2000 monthly contribution to Soul's Harbor.

     

     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.

     

     

    Longship

    The Viking Cruise ship, bed rooms the back half, dining room on the first floor forward with a lounge on the second floor. And the deck on the roof.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, October 5, 2014, 27th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

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    John celebrates our Mass.

     

    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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence. 

     

     

    Image022

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

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  5, 1-7,  Let me now sing of my friend, my friend’s song concerning his vineyard.

    Psalm 80,   The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

    Philippians 4, 6-9,  Have no anxiety at all.

    Matthew 21, 33-43,  There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. 

     

    Image020

    Cupcake of The Week Time.

     

    Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 3, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Watch out for an Old Geezer.  We’ll play see if you can find Fred.

    2.    Ladies' luncheon, Thursdays,  

     October:  we are meeting on the 2nd Thursday, October 9.  Abuelo’s, 3420 N Central Expy, Plano, TX, (972) 423-9290, 1 p.m. 

    November; we are meeting Thursday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Steve Fields, 5013 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, (972) 596-7100.  NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME!!!!    We’re going to happy hour, the lobster pizza is to die for and ½ price.

    December;  location not yet determined.  We’re looking for something holiday-ish to do.  Ideas?  Time not yet decided on.  Cathy says, "Elkes at Greenville in Allen or 5th St. Pizza, Stacy Furniture in Allen."

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

    Carol

     

    Image012

    Harper says, "Cupcake Time yet?"

     

     3.       Habitat Project, build 100 houses in Dallas, Oct. 5-11, 

    cwpdallasfortworth.org/  also, www.dallasareahabitat.org

    4.       Christine Drescher has two job opportunities, a part time bus driver and a full time maintenance person.  Contact: 972-686-5633.

    5.       November 6, 10th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

     

     

    Image004

    Bernadette reading Ezekiel.


     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.     Kansas City Bishop under indictment,  National Catholic Reporter, September 29, 1200 words,    Download Kansas City 10-2-14

      

     

    Image007

    Gil reading Philippians.

     

    True? 

    Where will you be sitting in eternity, smoking or non-smoking?

     

    Image011

    Sandra says, "Good to be home.'

     

    See you Sunday, October 5, 2014, 27th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Image001

    David opening the Coffee Shoppe.

     

     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.