Reminders

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 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.

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 2^nd 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

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, 10^th Anniversary of our Community, Sunday brunch.

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 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

Alesia says, "Cupcakes, where?"

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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, John, Loretta, Mary and Frank.

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.

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.

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 2^nd 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

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 

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

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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 at tree line, that is, 10 thousand feet.

Are we there YET?

Campsite yoga (OPTIONAl), Mike & Kim.

Alpen glow, that is, sunset on the peaks.

A glacier passed here once.

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

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

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.

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.

The Coffee Shoppe

Community Events:

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

Jerry, Mike, Judy, Shirley and Bill

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.

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 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 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.

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 suiting up.

 True? 

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

Cupcake of The Week to Maureen.

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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 and Brooklyn lighting up our world just by playing.

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.

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, Cathy and dad, John.

Community Events:

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

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, Grace, Rosemary, & Marsha.

 True? 

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

Craig & Zara celebrating their 2nd.

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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.

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

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 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 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.

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

The Best, Bethany, Shonda, and Ray.

 True? 

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

John Muir 

Nina contemplates riding the HHH.

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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

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 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 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.  

…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 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 live! Jean & John at 56 and Mike & Judy at 50.

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

J.S., 214-783-0443

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 time.

Says CC, "Hi, Everybody, 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.

Kayla, CC's sister, with her mom, Christi, says, "Time for cupcakes yet?"

Readings:

1 Kings  19, 9-13,  There was a tiny whispering sound.

 Psalm 85,   Lord, let us see your kindness, and grand us your salvation.

Romans 9, 1-5,  My kindred according to the flesh

Matthew  14, 22-33,  Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.

Tori with her mom, Michelle.

Community Events:

1.   Ladies’ luncheon, This Thursday, August 7,  Jan’s house, 1317 Edgefield Drive, Plano, 214-926-6888.  Time: 1:00.  Jan will serve sloppy joe’s.  Please bring a small dish to share.  Let Jan know if you will be coming.

2.   ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 8.  Jason’s, 1:00.  Mike’s cookies up for grabs.

 3. Garbage Fact of the week:  This August comes only once every 800 years.  It has 5 Sundays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Fridays.

Zoe with the white ribbon.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.       Meeting in Rome on Marriage, National Catholic Reporter, July 30, 1600 words,     Download Meeting on Marriage 8-7-14

2.       Babe Routh, National Catholic Reporter,  August 2, 1200 words,     Download Babe Ruth 8-7-14   

Cathy & Renee.

True? 

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Chinese Proverb

Emma and Zoe working under Gil's supervision.

See you Sunday, August 10, 2014, 19^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Dawson on his 17th.

 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 Cowboy Cole, "See you next week."

"Welcome, Everybody," says Ragbrai, (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, 450 miles, 7 days)

 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.

Sienna and Brooklyn say, "Let's ride, we are ready."

Readings:

Isaiah   55, 1-3,  Come, drink wine and milk.

 Psalm 145,   The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.  Also, That Line, The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love, Stanza 2.

Romans 8, 35, 37-39,  What will separate us from the love of  God?

Matthew  14, 13-21,  The feeding of the multitude.

Emma says, "Me, too, I'm ready."

Community Events:

1.   Ladies’ luncheon, Thursday, August 7,  Jan’s house, 1317 Edgefield Drive, Plano, 214-926-6888.  Time: 1:00.  Jan will serve sloppy joe’s.  Please bring a small dish to share.  Let Jan know if you will be coming.

2.   ROMEO lunch, Friday, August 1.  Jason’s, 1:00.  What a way to celebrate the new month!   Right, Fred?   Especially when guess who will be there.

Buddy and Tori in action.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.       Take a look at the new type of bishop, Reuters, July 16, 470 words,  Download The New Bishop 7-31-14  

2.       More acceptance of LGBT, National Catholic Reporter,  July 25, 400 words,    Download LGBT Ruling 7-31-14

3.       A principal goes public, National Catholic Reporter, July 26, 700 words,       Download A prinicipal comes out 7-31-14   

4.        Milwaukee Archdiocese bankrupt?, National Catholic Reporter, July29,  699 words,     Download Milwaukee Archdiocese bankrupt 7-31-14   

Rosemary with her blessing and Wendy with her final hymn ready.

True? 

 Life is better when you are happy, life is

 best

when other people are happy because of you.

Harper is looking for her bike.

See you Sunday, August 3, 2014, 18^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Sunrise over Ragbrai, Iowa.

 

 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.

There are so many riders every day (16-20 K) that to get into and through the numerous little pass-through towns (as opposed to overnight towns), bikers have to walk.

Melvin, Iowa welcomes Ragbrai riders.

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

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

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

Readings:

1 Kings  3, 5, 7-12,   The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream one night.

Psalm 119,   Lord, I love your commands.

Romans 8, 28-30,  All things work for good who love God.

Matthew  13, 44-52,  The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field.

Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, July 25.   The Old Geezer will miss.  Those Iowa hills still calling .

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.       Twin Cities Archbishop holding on, National Catholic Reporter,  July 10, 800 words,     Download Twin Cities Archbishop 7-24-14

True? 

 Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips are signs that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.

Hugh Sidey, American journalist

See you Sunday, July 27, 2014, 17^th Ordinary Time, 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.