Reminders

There it is, The New World Trade Center, also called Freedom Tower, seen from the Staten Island Ferry. Think there is nothing free in NY? This ferry is totally free, Staten Island to Lower Manhatten.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Freedom Tower.  A week from Wednesday, The Memorial Park will take down the fences and security, then open the museum.  Cost to enter, $25.

Readings:

Acts 2, 14, 36-41,  About 3 thousand people were added that day.

Psalm 23,  The Lord is my shepherd (a good one)

1 Peter  2, 20-25,  When he was insulted, he returned no insult.

John  10, 1-10,  The shepherd calls his own sheep by name.

Height of The Tower, 1776 feet. Sound familiar?  

 Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, May 9,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.  The Old Geezer is home, Fred, no more tears.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next book and game swap: May 18, Next Week.  Save up.

Astoria Park Rest Stop, Queens, 5 Boro Bike Tour. Robert Kennedy Bridge (or Tri-boro), connecting Queens & Manhatten. Note the helmet covers. First time we've seen them. Also, no cups or water bottles at water stops to prevent waste & mess. Bring your own water bottle and fill up from 10 gallon jugs.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.   Any chance of a married priesthood?, April 25, 1000 words,     Download Married priests next 5-8-14

2.   German priest on marriage for himself, Huffington Post, April 29, 900 words,     Download German Priest request 5-8-14

 3.   Hans Kung on the future church, National Caqtholic Reporter,  May 1, 1300 words,    Download Hans Kung 5-8-14

Post finish line, Wadsworth Park, Staten Is., at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge connecting Brooklyn with Staten Island.

 

True? 

 Ego says, “Once everything falls into place, I will find peace.”

Spirit says, “Find peace, and everything will fall into place.”

Marianne Williamson    (thanks, Geri)

Emma says, "Welcome back, Everybody."

 See you Sunday, May 11, 2014, 4th Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Judy reading.

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.

Richard reading.

Can't understand your electronics, your iPhone? Just call a kid, call Emma. Maureen is learning from Emma and Zoe.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Mike.  Mike will do a communion and word service.

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

Leo and John checking us out.

 Readings:

Acts 2, 14, 22-33,  Peter stood up and proclaimed.

Psalm 16,  Lord, you will show us the path of life.

1 Peter  1, 17-21,  Conduct yourselves with reverence..

Luke  24, 13-35,  The disciples were going to a village called Emmaus.

She signed up for another year and it's been 9 years. Lots of bets lost? Heritage Farm.

  Community Events:

1.  Note:  May 4, this Sunday: Rosemary & I will be in NYC for her annual family reunion and the 5 Boro Bike Ride.   John Cade is also out of town. Therefore, Mike will offer a communion & word service.  Welcome.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, May 2,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.  The Old Geezer will be in NYC with the Queen Mother.  Is this poker Friday, also?

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

Harper testing her wings.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.   The Accidental Saint, John 23, National Catholic Reporter, April 24, 1400 words,    Download Accidental Saint 5-1-14

2.   John Dar, Peace Activist, to present in Dallas,  Download CAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE

3.   Living Wage Debate, National Caqtholic Reporter,  April 30, 650 words,    Download Living Wage 5-1-14

4.  Married Priests?,  America,  April 30,   1000 words,    http://www.americamagazine.org/issue/are-married-priests-next

Offertory, Richard and Carol, Kerry and Nina.

True? 

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

Toy World with Emma, Cowboy Cole, and Leo.

 See you Sunday, May 4, 2014, 3rd Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

More Toy World, same actors.

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.

Zoe & Buddy say, "Welcome back this Sunday."

Jackie dancing in her driveway, having just been given a NED classification after her 18th & last chemo treatment, No Evidence Detected. Which means, 'You are cancer free, Jackie.'

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Jacob with his parents, Robert and Stacey

Readings:

Acts 2, 42-47,  Awe came upon everyone.

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

1 Peter  1, 3-9,  Although you have not seen him, you love him.

John  20, 19-31,  Unless I see the marks of the nails.

Who dat? The Easter Bunny, with Leo, Cowboy Cole, and Emma.

 Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 18,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

 2.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

 3.  Next Community Party: April 26, This Saturday,  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

4.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

5.  Note:  May 4, Sunday, Rosemary & I will be in NYC for her annual family reunion and the 5 Boro Bike Ride.   John Cade is also out of town.  Therefore, Mike will offer a communion & word service.  Welcome.  

That Rabbit again, with Chloe.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1. Two New Saints?, National Catholic Reporter, April 23, 1500 words,   Download New Saints 4-24-14       

The Great Annual Easter Egg Hunt with that Rabbit and Emma and Leo.

True? 

What we anticipate seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens.

Benjamin Disraeli

Anybody seen any Easter Eggs around here? That Rabbit again.

 See you Sunday, April 27, 2014, 2^nd Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Who let those Germans into our wedding? Part of the German side of Rebecca's family, Barbara's family.

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.

Recognize that new cross? Robb Scott, who married Rebecca Saturday, hand made the cross for the wedding, then donated it to our community. Thanks, Robb.

Cowboy Cole our Candle Lighter welcoming everyone to our Palm Sunday Celebration.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Cupcake of The Week for Candle Lighters? Absolutely.

Readings:

Acts 10, 34, 37-43,   Peter proceeded to speak.

Psalm 118,  This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Cortinthians  5, 6-8,  A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John  20, 11-18,  Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

Palm Sunday entrance with palms sprinkled.

 Community Events:

1.    Easter Sunday, Beware, an Easter Bunny may be around, plus hidden Easter Eggs.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 18,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

  4.  Love for kids picnic,   Download Love For Kids 4-10-14

  5.  Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center meeting,   View this photo

6.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

7.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

The procession. See the video in Sunday's blog.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1. Current Liturgy terminology?, National Catholic Reporter, April 8,     Download Liturgy translations 4-17-14  

    2.  About finances and abuse, National Catholic Reporter, April 10, 1000 words,       Download About finances and abuse 4-17-14    

    3.  Check out Pope Francis on 60 Minutes, Google to access.  Good.  

    4.  Slomo video.  Apply to biking?  What think? Download Slomo 4-17-14

Play Time with Emma, Tori, Zoe, and Cowboy Cole, with Beth watching over.

True? 

No one is in charge of your happiness but you.* 

What a Team!

See you Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Zoe, Tori, and Emma under the watchful eyes of Emma's pal.

  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.

Awaiting the beginning, Mary Ellen, Kerry & Nina, Linda & Patricia.

Rice & Beans brunch, Mike preparing.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

What do we have here? Rice and Beans!

 Readings:

Matthew 21, 1-11, Jesus enters Jerusalem

Isaiah 50, 4-7,   I gave my back to those who beat me.

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

Philippians  2, 6-11,  Because of this God greatly exalted him.

Matthew  27,, 11-54,  The passion & death.

It may not seem like much, but it really tastes good.

 Community Events:

1.    Sixth Sunday of Lent:  Palm Sunday & Passion

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 11,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

  4.  Love for kids picnic,   Download Love For Kids 4-10-14

  5.  Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center meeting,   View this photo

6.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

7.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

Healing for Cathy.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1. The Irish Cardinal, National Catholic Reporter, April 4, 1100 words,  Download Irish Cardinal 4-10-14

    2.  U.S. Parish profiles, National Catholic Reporter, April 5, 1400 words,          Download U.S, Parish demographics 4-10-14

    3.  A bishop’s compensation, National Catholic Reporter, April 7, 1600 words,     Download A bishop's worth 4-10-14

    4.  Immigration policies, Corpus, April 1, 1900 words,   Download        Immigration 4-10-14

Welcome back, Harper. So nice to see you.

True? 

It is your right to be happy. 
This is what you were made for. 
And if you will not resist, 
happiness will find a way 
to pour from your heart and fill your days. 
– Hugh Prather 
 

Erin and Judd, a great old friend.

 See you Sunday, April 13, 2014, 6th Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Leo riding his daddy-horse, Ray.

  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.

Cupcake of The Week to Tom.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

 Readings:

Ezekiel 37, 12-14,   I will open your graves and have you rise.

Psalm 130,  With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

Romans  8, 8-11,  Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

John  11, 1-45,  The raising of Lazarus.

Community Events:

1.    Fifth Sunday of Lent:  

1.   Rice & Beans brunch 
2.   Extra rice & beans to Catholic Charities.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 4,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.   Maybe a day off.  April ll, all will be back & no poker plans.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

5.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     Nothing this week.

True? 

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned,
earned, worn or consumed.
Happiness is the spiritual experience
of living every minute with love,
grace, and gratitude.

 Dennis Waitley

 See you Sunday, April 6, 2014, 5th Lent, 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.

Leo says, "Time for the cupcakes yet?"

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

The Gang, Sienna, Emma, Tori, and Buddy.

Readings:

Samuel 16, 1-13,   Samuel anointed David.

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

Ephesians  5, 8-14,  You were once darkness, but now you are light.

John  9, 1-41,  As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.

The Hemphills, Mike and Norma, John and Andrew, and Kristin and Josh.

 Community Events:

 Fourth Sunday of Lent:  

  1. John & Mike 

  2. ROMEO lunch Friday, March 28,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  Maybe a day off this week & next.  People are away.

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

One of the penitential lines, each person asking for, receiving, and granting pardon.

4.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

5.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

6.  Food drive brought in 380 pounds of food.

Offertory, Jerry and Bill, Sydney and Hugh.

What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     Francis at 1 Year,  Corpus & The Tablet, March 6, 17000 words,     Download Francis 1 year assessment 3-27-14    

 2.    Abuse victim appointed, National Catholic Reporter,  March 22, 1000 words,      Download Abuse Survivor 3-27-14  

Got problems? These guys solve, Grace, Tom, Bill, and Teresa.

True? 

An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.

Spanish proverb

Buddy, Tori, and Emma also solving problems.

See you Sunday, March 30, 2014, 4th Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Time out for Brooklyn and Bryan, with Sienna and Erin getting away.

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.

Cupcakes of the Week to Barb and Bill.

Says Brooklyn, "Hi, Everybody."

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Brooklyn's family, Robyn, Payton & Erin, Brian and Sienna.

 Readings:

Exodus 17, 3-7,   Why did you ever make us leave Egypt?

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

Romans   5, 1-8,  We have peace with God.

John  4, 5-42,  A woman of Samaria came to draw water.

Got problems? Sandra and Beth will solve them for you.

Community Events:

1.    Second Sunday of Lent:  

1.   Penitential rite 
2.   Collection for DARCC (Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center)

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, March 21,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

5.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

6.  Food drive brought in 380 pounds of food.

Sunday's Food Drive, 380 pounds.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     Francis, your boss?, National Catholic Reporter, March 13, 10000 words,     Download Francis your boss 3-20-14

 2.    Family Synod results, National Catholic Reporter,  March 14, 1400 words,       Download Family synod 3-20-14

3.    Women's Ordination?  The theology, A letter, 1600 words, long, but thorough,  The beginning of Lent,    Download The Beginning 3-20-14

More problem solvers, Grace, Beth, and Rob.

True? 

War does not determine who is right – only who is left.

Winston Churchill

Video:  Damon's talk Sunday, part 1 of 2, ca. 10 minutes:

 See you Sunday, March 23, 2014, 3rd Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Video:  Damon's talk Sunday, Part 2 of 2, ca. 10 minutes:  (Sorry for the split.  We had to divide it up to upload it on YouTube.)

  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.

Poor Emma. Fred jumped the pastry line in front of her & she is starving.

Emma says, "Mister Fred, Won't you at least give my little friend a crumb?"  And Mister Fred said?   You don't want to know.

Cowboy Cole and Leo, trouble brewing.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

 Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack with Damon sharing his history before arriving at Soul’s Harbor. 

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

John giving ashes to Cole, his mom, Erin, and Leo, with Chuck following up.

 Readings:

Genesis 12, 1-4,   I will make of you a great nation.

Psalm 62,  Lord, let your mercy be upon us as we place our trust in you.

2 Timothy  1,  8-10,  Bear your share of hardship.

Matthew  17, 1-9,  And he was transfigured before them.  (A good one)

John with ashes for Mike.

 Community Events:

1.    Second Sunday of Lent:  

1.   Food Drive; 
2.   Soul’s Harbor Truck—Spring Cleaning week;  
3.   Damon, one of the men from Soul’s Harbor will tell his story, very powerful.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, March 7,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next Community Party: April 26.  Annual Anniversary Party, Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.  

5.  Next book and game swap: May 18.  Save up.

Georgie and Tori at the Cookie Shoppe with dad, Randolph, looking on.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     NCR Letter to Francis, National Catholic Reporter, March 6, 940 words,     Download NCR Letter to Francis 3-13-14

 2.    Francis plans may be bigger, Religion News Service, March 8, 1000 words,      Download Francis plans 3-13-14

3.    John Dear, a great man released from the Jesuits, Huffington Post, Friends of Christian Spirituality, Matthew Fox, March 8, 150 words,    Download John Dear 3-13-14

The Contemplative Zoe.

True? 

“Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense.”

Gertrude Stein

The gang, Gil and Bernadette, John and Jean holding somebody's cupcake.

 See you Sunday, March 16, 2014, 2^nd Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Sacrament of Healing for Jackie with Cathy looking on.

  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.

Frank and Jerry checking out the coffee.

And we begin the first Sunday of Lent.

Here they come out of the cold, Gil with Tori and Zoe.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

What has Zoe found in the parking lot. Why, it's Buddy!

Readings:

Genesis 2, 7-9, 3, 1-7,   The Lord planted a garden in Eden.

Psalm 62,  Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Romans  5,  12-19,  Through one man sin entered the world.

Matthew  4, 1-11,  Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.

Zoe in party hat continues, with the gang, Buddy and Tori.

Community Events:

1.    First Sunday of Lent, with ashes just in case you missed them & want them.

2.    Watch Out: Daylight Saving Time Sunday.                

3.   ROMEO lunch Friday, March 7,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

 4.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

Kevin is ready.

 What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     The Rome Questionaire Results, National Catholic Reporter, February 24, 1300 words,    Download Synod questionnaire 3-6-14

2.    Francis, Get moving!, National Catholic Reporter, February 27, 1200 words,    Download Act faster 3-6-14

3.    Religious Orders' Treasurers gathered in Rome, National Catholic Reporter, March 3, 600 words,   Download Treasurers meet in Rome 3-6-14

4.    Francis' anniversary remarks, National Catholic Reporter, March 5,  1100 word,     Download Francis marks anniversary 3-6-14

Georgie and Kevin snoozing through another great homily.

True? 

People will pay more to be entertained than to be educated.

Johnny Carson

Our Talents, Bethany and Ray.

 See you Sunday, March 9, 2014, 1^st Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

The beginning.

 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.