Reminders

  • 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. 

     

     

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    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. 

     

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    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

     

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    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.

     

     

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    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

     

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    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.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, September 28, 2014, 26th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Cowboy Cole

    Cowboy Cole says, "Welcome in, Folks, it's fun here."

     

    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.

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

     

    Emma 1

    Emma says, "I can't wait. It's my momma's birthday and she will get a cupcake."

     

    Readings:

    Ezekiel  18, 25-28,  Is it my way that is not fair?

     Psalm 25,   Remember your mercies, Oh Lord.

    Philippians 2, 1-11,  God greatly exalted him.

    Matthew 20, 1-16,  The man who had two sons. 

     

    Great Singers.

    Great Singers.

     

    Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 26, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  The Old Geezer will be cruising the Danube—Welcome.

    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

     

    Reads

    Cupcake of The Week to Doug & Teresa for 25 years.

     

    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.

     

    Leo 2

    Leo say, "Yippee!"


     

    What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.      Eugene Kennedy on Church madness right now,  National Catholic Reporter, September 19, 1331 words,   Download Eugene Kennedy 9-25-14  

     2.       Chicago gets a new bishop, National Catholic Reporter, September 19,   1456 words,   Download Eugene Kennedy 9-25-14

    3.        Should we fight Islam, National Catholic Reporter, September 20, 888 words,   Download Fighting Islam 9-25-14

     

    Leo, Cole, Horses

    Leo and Cole horse trading.

     

    True? 

    The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.  One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.

     F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Alicia's

    Alesia says, "Cupcakes, where?"

    See you Sunday, September 28, 2014, 26th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Brent

    Brent accepting from Grace our monthly $2000 donation 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.

     

    Offertory

    Offertory, John, Loretta, Mary and Frank.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, September 21, 2014, 25th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Kerns

    Say the Kerns, Ben, Candy, Michael, and Holly, "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.

     

    Tony Blessing

    Mike's Blessing for his friend, Tony

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  55, 6-9,  Our God who is generous in forgiving.

     Psalm 145,   The Lord is near to all who call upon him

    Philippians 1, 20-27,  Christ will be magnified in my body.

    Matthew 20, 1-16,  The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard.

     

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    Campfire with Lynn & Rose, Yosemite – Kings Canyon.

     

    Community Events:

    1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00

    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.

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

    Carol

     

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    Super Moon the whole camping trip.

     

     What's going on in our Catholic world:

    1.      The Catholic church a shrinking organization?  National Catholic Reporter, September 16, 940 words,     Download Catholicism shrinking 9-18-14

    2.       Family Synod (meeting) in Rome, National Catholic Reporter, September 10,  737 words,     Download Family Synod 9-18-14 

     

    349 tents low clouds

    Early morning campsite, Rae Lakes, nobody up, overnight rain storm with left over clouds, 10 thousand feet high.

     

     True? 

    A man gradually formulates his religion, be it what it may.  A man has no religion who has not slowly and painfully gathered one together, adding to it, shaping it; and one's religion is never complete and final, it seems, but must always be undergoing modification.

    D.H. Lawrence

     

    The Gang

    The Gang, an old geezer, Beth, Dayna, Rose, George, Kim, Lynn, & Mike.


     

    See you Sunday, September 21, 2014, 25th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Waterfall Mike

    Waterfall Mike.

     

     JSM Mission-Faith Statement

         Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s
    People, provides for and challenges spiritual and total growth.

        Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.

     

    Boots

    Boots at tree line, that is, 10 thousand feet.

     

     

    Are we there yet

    Are we there YET?

     

     

    Campsite Yoga, Mike & Kim

    Campsite yoga (OPTIONAl), Mike & Kim.

     

    Alpen glow, that is,  sunset on the peaks with the moon

    Alpen glow, that is, sunset on the peaks.

     

    A glacier passed here once

    A glacier passed here once.

     

    Evening visitor

    Evening visitor says, "Time for hors d'oeuvres yet?"

     

    Rae Lakes, above tree line

    Peace, Rae Lakes, above tree line.  Why we go.

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, September 14, 2014, Holy Cross, Cycle A

     

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    Buddy, Harper, Leo and Gil

     

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

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

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

     

     

    Photo5

    Kathy and the Dinsmore Ladies

     

    Readings:

    Numbers  21, 4-9,  Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert.

     Psalm 78,   Do not forget the works of the Lord.

    Philippians 2, 6-11,  God greatly exalted him.

    John 3, 13-17,  Nicodemus.

     

    Photo4

    The Coffee Shoppe

     

     

    Community Events:

    1. ROMEO lunch, Friday, September 12.  Jason’s, 1:00.  Welcome campers and non-campers. 

     

     

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    Jerry, Mike, Judy, Shirley and Bill

     

     

      

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    The final hymn

     

     

     

     True? 

    Doubt grows with knowledge.

    JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

     

    See you Sunday, September 14, 2014, Holy Cross, Cycle A

    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.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, September 7, 2014, 23rd Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Payton & Derrick

    Payton, along with his dad, Derrick, says again, "Hi, Folks."

    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.

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

     

     

    Healing

    Healing for Mary Ellen.

     

    Readings:

    Ezekiel   33, 7-9,  You duped me, Lord, and I let myself be duped.

     Psalm 95,   If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

    Romans, 13, 8-10,  Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.

    Matthew 18, 15-20,  Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I.

     

    Tristan & Gracie

    Tristan and Gracie hard at work.

     

    Community Events:

    1.    Ladies luncheon, Thursday, Sept. 4, Chocolate Angel, N.E. corner of            Plano Pkwy & Central, High Street, 1:00,

    2.    ROMEO lunch, Friday, September 5,  Jason’s, 1:00.  Welcome All.  Branch Romeo meeting, same day, same time, Yosemite.   Mike has enough Jason's cookies for all.

     

    Play Time 2

    A cupcake if you can guess how many people are playing. Oops, too bad, you missed, you did not include the teddy bear on the table, which makes 13.

     

     What's going on in our Catholic World:    

    1. Legio Christi apologizes,  National Catholic Reporter, August 28, 700 words,    Download Legionaries apologize 9-4-14
    2. Kennedy on Foley, National Catholic Reporter, August 28, 1000 words,     Download Kennedy on Foley 9-4-14

     

    Kevin

    Kevin suiting up.

     

     True? 

    People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.

     

    Maureen

    Cupcake of The Week to Maureen.

     

    See you Sunday, September 7, 2014, 23rd Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    John-Connie

    John & Connie bring up the bread & wine.

     

     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.

     

    Sienna & Brooklyn

    Sienna and Brooklyn lighting up our world just by playing.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, August 31, 2014, 22nd Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Victoria

    Victoria says, "Thanks, Mary Ellen, for a nice reception.  I'm loving it.  And thanks for being a fun and loyal friend for such a long time."

     

    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.

     

    ME & Friends

    Our special friend, Mary Ellen.

     

    Readings:

    Jeremiah  20, 7-9,  You duped me, Lord, and I let myself be duped.

     Psalm 63,   My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

    Romans, 12, 1-2,  Do not conform yourself to this age.

    Matthew 16, 21-27,  Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

     

    Kevin & Friends

    Kevin & friends, Cathy and dad, John.

     

    Community Events:

    1. ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 29.  Jason’s, 1:00.  Welcome campers and non-campers. 

     

     

    Emma - Zoe

    Do we have a problem here? Not for Emma and Zoe.


     

     What's going on in our Catholic World:    

    1.        Update on Legio Christi,  National Catholic Reporter, August 26, 1800 words, Download Legio Christi 8-28-14 

     

     

    The Girls

    The girls, Grace, Rosemary, & Marsha.

     

     

     True? 

    Good friends are like quilts.  They age with you, yet never lose their warmth. 

     

    Craig & Zara

    Craig & Zara celebrating their 2nd.

     

    See you Sunday, August 31, 2014, 22nd Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

     

    Communion 2

    Communion, 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.

     

    HHH 2

    We got our money's worth, 100 miles & 102 temp.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21st Ordinary Time, Cycle A

     

    Leo 2

    Our Man Leo, say, "Hi, Folks."


     

    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.

     

    Buddy

    Buddy says, "Where is Leo today?"

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  22, 19-23,  I will pull you down from your station.

     Psalm 138,   Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

    Romans, 11, 33-36,  For from him and through him and for him are all things.

    Matthew 16, 13-20,  You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.

     

    Victoria and dad 2

    Victoria tends to her dad, Randolph.

     

    Community Events:

    1. ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 15.  Jason’s, 1:00.  Note: The Great Biker will miss this one, Nature calling, Wichita Falls.
    2. Hotter 'N Hell Hundred this week, Saturday, August 23, Wichita Falls  Welcome, All You Bikers.  
    3. Come  celebrate a special Mary Ellen Munzell Sunday.  Reception after Mass.

     

    Zoe

    Who is that pretty girl with the pink ribbon and pigtails? Why, it's Zoe.

     

     What's going on in our Catholic World:    

    1.        Historical survey of the pedophile crisis,  Corpus, August, 5400 words, long article, but excellent and thorough, by Fr. Tom Doyle,   Download Fr. Tom Doyle on pedaphilia crisis 8-21-14

    2.       American Sisters meeting, National Catholic Reporter, August 13, 740 words,     Download American Sister again 8-21-14  

    3.       Eugene Kennedy on abuse of American sisters, National Catholic Reporter,  August 15, 700 words,       Download Kennedy 8-21-14

    4.        High Praise for American sisters from a unique source, New York Times, August 16, 1000 words,    Download High Praise for nuns 8-21-14

     

    Music Team

    The Best, Bethany, Shonda, and Ray.

     

     True? 

    In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

    John Muir 

     

    Nina

    Nina contemplates riding the HHH.

     

    See you Sunday, August 24, 2014, 21st Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Work site 2

    Creative minds at work, Leo, Emma, Cowboy Cole, Victoria, 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.

     

    Victoria

    Victoria (Tori) says, "See you next week, Everybody."

     

     

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    Awesome
    Welcome to the San Vino community where miracles take place.  Like, why is it a miracle every time a kid makes it to adulthood.

     

    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.

     

    Zoe

    Zoe in special Sunday attire.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah  56, 1-7,  I will bring them to my holy mountain.

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

    Romans1, 13-15, 29-32  I am speaking to you Gentiles.

    Matthew  15, 21-28,  It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.

     

    Emma & Gift

    Emma receiving the last Cupcake of the Week for….

     

    Community Events:

    1. ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 15.  Jason’s, 1:00.
    2. Hotter 'N Hell Hundred a week away, Saturday, August 23, Wichita Falls  Welcome, All You Bikers.  

     

    Emma dancing

    …for dancing before the altar and the whole community.

     

     What's going on in our Catholic World:    

    1.        Young Conservative Clergy, The Tablet & Corpus, August 4, 315 words, Download Young clergy 8-14-14

    2.       What to do with the Iraq Christians, National Catholic Reporter, August 8, 820 words.  Drew Christiansen, the author of this article, is an old Jesuit camping buddy.  The last time we camped with our group of Jesuits, we started from the trail head at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, Yosemite.  We had an endless series of ascending switch backs.  The last half besides carrying my own back pack, I carried Drew's on my head, African style.  Or he would still be there.    Don't get any ideas, September Kings Canyon campers.   Download Iraq Christians 8-14-14

    3.       Culture Wars, National Catholic Reporter,  August 9, 1400 words,   Download Culture Wars 8-14-14   

     

    Emma & cupcake

    Emma says, "Would you like a piece of my cupcake?"

     

     True? 

    While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign… "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."
     

     

    The 50's

    The 50's live! Jean & John at 56 and Mike & Judy at 50.

     

    See you Sunday, August 17, 2014, 20th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Marlene & cupcake

    Cupcake of The Week to Marlene.

     

     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.

     

    Elevation

    Elevation time.