Reminders

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

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

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

Angels Sienna and Brooklyn with Payton and Brian

Our Bambino Emmit

 Readings:

1 Samuel 1, 20-28, Hannah conceived and bore a son whom she called Samuel.

Psalm 84, Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.

1 John 3, 1-2, 21-24, We are God’s children.

Luke 2, 41-52, After 3 days they found him in the temple. 

The Nativity

Leo future guitarist learning from dad

  Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Celebrate the Last Sunday of The Year 2012.

CC

Our Special Elf, Georgie

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.     Implosion in the Catholic Higherarchy, National Catholic Reporter, December 14, 950 words,  Download Implosions 12-28-12

Santa and Elf arriving

Santa with a Good Kid

2.     Swiss Abbott insistent about Church reform, The Tablet, December 20, 600 words,  Download Swiss abbot 12-28-12

3.     Editorial on The Catholic of the Year, National Catholic Reporter, December 26, 700 words,  Download Editorial 12-28-12 

4.    The Special Meaning of this year's Nativity, by James Carroll, ex Jesuit, The Boston Globe & Corpus, Dec. 24, 750 words,   Download This Christmas 12-28-12

Emma with mom and dad, Beth and Tom

Geordie, The Graduate, with Santa

 True?

 There must be more to life than having everything!

MAURICE SENDAK

Megan with her grandmother, Diane

Offertory, the Ekes Cousins, Carlie, Megan, Ashley, Ryan, and Jeremy

 See you Sunday, December 30, 2012, Last of The Year

J.S., 214-783-0443

Meredith preparing for Christmas dinner at Soul's Harbor

Brent and Rosemary, dining room ready.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

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

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

Soul's Harbor Christmas Dinner, here they come.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.  Actually, not Christmas Eve.

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

Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00.  Again, Welcome.

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

Cupcake of The Week to Mike for speedy recovery from his hip operation.

The Team

 Readings: (for Sunday, 4th Advent)

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

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

Hebrews 10, 5-10, My prayer, that your love may increase ever more.

Luke 1, 39-45, When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb.

Penitential Rite, Maureen with her dad, Jerry.

Penitential Rite, Sandra with Tom.

 Readings: (for Christmas Eve, 4:00, Midnight Mass readings)

Isaiah 9, 1-6, The People who have walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Psalm 96, Today is born our savior, Christ the Lord.

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

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

Rose with backpacker crowd, Barb Perry, Tom, Rose, Bill, Claire, Lynda, and Beth

Offertory, The Ekes, Cindy, Marlene, Zaile, and Bill

 Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Collection of items for Soul’s Harbor.  Special need: hoodies and sweatshirts

2. This Sunday also: All toffee lovers, Extra toffee will be available at Mass.  Cost: $12.50 per box.  Checks can be made out to me, John Stack, going to Dallas North Rotary.

3. Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

Leo arrives.

Hunter and Audrey light the 3 Advent Candles.

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1. Nothing special this week.

Sienna with her mom, Erin.

Brooklyn dances!

 True?

 Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.

 E. B. WHITE

Cousins, Georgie and Natalie.

Best Christmas Lights in Dallas: (According to Stack and not publicized widely)

Hugh with Sydney and Sandra

1.    Deloache west side of Preston, just north of Nwst. Hwy.

2.    Druid Lane east side of Preston in University Park, 3rd street south of Lovers Lane, and Glenwick, 4th street.

3.      Highland Park Village, catch a horse & buggy ride.

4.      Armstrong Parkway between Douglas & Preston-Oak Lawn.

5.      Beverly Drive east side of Preston & Lakeside Drive right off of Beverly.

Sacrament of the Sick

Chuck and Sandra

See you Sunday & Monday, December 23 & 24, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

Juliette with her grandmother, Alicia.

Anybody know who let these guys in? Tony and Jerry

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

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

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

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

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

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

Brooklyn, "Wow, all for me, right?"

Sienna, "What about me, little sister?"

 Readings:

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

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

Hebrews 10, 5-10, My prayer, that your love may increase ever more.

Luke 1, 39-45, When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb.

Noah, the Candle Lighter, on his 16th.

Kayla with granddad Ray

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Collection for Samaritan Inn.  The director will address the community.  For special needs please check the handout.

2. This Sunday also: All toffee lovers, your toffee will again be at Mass.  Cost: $12.50 per box.  Checks can be made out to me, John Stack, going to Dallas North Rotary.

3. Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

4.  DSO: For all you Dallas Symphony affianados, The Best Show of The Year is here, Friday the 14th, today to be exact, 7:30 P.M.  You are all invited to The Rectory for wine & cheese on the way to the Meyerson.  Welcome, 5:30 or earlier.  We will depart at 6:30 & we will have maps through the best Christmas lights in Dallas, that is, The Park Cities.  The map will also show you the inconspicuous entrance into underground parking lot, $10.  We are almost 30 people this year.

Cupcakes of The Week, Sean (7) and Noah (16) both on Sunday

One more Cupcake, Patricia, 2 years no smoking

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.     Another Jesuit in trouble at 92, Reuters, December 8, 475 words,   Download Jesuit 12-14-12

2.     Irish priests support Fr. Roy Bourgouis, National Catholic Reporter, December 7, 400 words,   Download Irish priests 12-14-12 

Brunch with Ray, Claire, and kids

Play time

 True?

 20 years from now you’ll be more disappointed by what you didn’t do than what you did.

Mark Twain

Ryan with Jim, Tom, and Denni

Cara and Christine

 See you Sunday, December 16, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

Brunch with Geri

Brunch with Alison and John

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

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

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

Brunch with Linda, Rick, and John

Sir Charlie

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

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

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

Advent Altar

 Readings:

1 Baruch 5, 1-9, Put on the splendor of glory from God.

Psalm 126, The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

2 Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11, My prayer, that your love may increase ever more.

Luke 3, 1-6, The word of God came to John.

Georgie Suiting up for the first time.

Ready

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Community Brunch, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent, plus collection for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. See the handouts for special needs.

2. For the Love of the Kids, December 8, this Saturday
A note from Bill Hammond:

Just a reminder of our volunteer outing at Circle R Ranch with Love for Kids on December 8th. We will car pool from SAMs at George Bush and Coit.  Be there by 8:00 am and we'll  caravan out to Circle R.  It is 7.5 miles west of I-35 on Main/ 1171 ( exit 452).

Let me know by e-mail whether you will caravan or go direct.

You also will need to go to the web site to sign up.   Loveforkidsinc.org   This is a new requirement this year so they know who is coming.

See you Dec 8th at 8:00 am at SAMs or at 9:00 at Circle R.   Thanks for your support.

Bill Hammond

214-244-7854

3. This Sunday also: All toffee lovers, your toffee will be at Mass.  Cost: $12.50 per box.  Checks can be made out to me, John Stack, going to Dallas North Rotary.

4. Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

5.  DSO: For all you Dallas Symphony affianados,  The Best Show of The Year is approaching quickly, Friday the 14th, to be exact, 7:30 P.M.  You are all invited to The Rectory for wine & cheese on the way to the Meyerson.  Welcome, 5:30 or earlier.  We will depart at 6:30 & we will have maps through the best Christmas lights in Dallas, that is, The Park Cities.  The map will also show you the inconspicuous entrance into underground parking lot, $10.  We are almost 30 people this year.

6.  Food Drive last Sunday: 370 lbs. & $40

The Team

Offertory, Mary Ellen, Grace, and John

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Nothing special this week. 

The Welcome Table, Carol, Alison, John and Rich.

The Music Team, Bethany, Shonda, Wendy, and Ray

 True?

"Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest
It's about those who came and never left your side ……"

Sister Joan Chittister

The Reads, Teresa (running the Dallas Marathon Sunday), Taylor, Zack, and Doug

Lynda and her mom, Barb Perry, in from Chicago

 See you Sunday, December 9, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

Gilberto, the great granddad

Rosemary reading her blessing

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

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

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

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

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

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

Readings:

Jeremiah 33, 14-16,
In those days Jerusalem shall dwell secure.

Psalm 25, To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul

1 Thessalonians 3, 12- 4, 2, May the Lord make you increase and abound in love.

Luke 21,
25-28, 34-36, Be vigilant at all times.

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Food Drive This Sunday.  For example, staples, can goods, peanut butter, cereals, & crackers.

2. For the Love of the Kids, December 8
A note from Bill Hammond:

3. Next Community Brunch, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent,
plus collection for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. See the handouts for
special needs.

4. Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

What's going on in our
Catholic World:

1.   Fr. Roy Bourgeois expelled from Maryknoll by order of the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, November 20, 300 words, Download Maryknoll head

2.  Kennedy commentary on Bourgeois, Naational Catholic Reporter, November 29, 1000 words,  Download Kennedy 11-29-12

3.  Attached is an  excellent 30 minute YouTube presentataion on the current implosion of the Catholic Church by a Vatican correspondent for the British Catholic magazine,  The Tablet.  The presentation is followed by questions from The City Club of Cleveland, November 16, 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PyPUzfJ8X50#
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PyPUzfJ8X50#>

True?

"Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest
It's about those who came and never left your side ……"

Apologies for no pictures.  Lots of people away for Thanksgiving.

See you Sunday, December 2, 2012

J.S., 214-783-0443

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

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

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

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade.    Again, Welcome.

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

Harper and Cathy

John busy this week, Mass for the Redskins and Mass for the community, Sunday

  Readings:  

 Daniel  7, 13-14,   His dominion is an everlasting dominion.

Psalm 93,   The Lord is King, He is robed in majesty.

Revelations 1, 5-8,   Behold, his coming amid the clouds.

John 18, 33-37,  Are you the king of the Jews? 

Hugh

Emma and Beth

 Community Bulletin Board:   

1.   For the Love of the Kids, December 8.  You must sign up ahead of time if you want to help.  The link:   Loveforkidsinc.org

 2.   Next Community Brunch, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent, plus collection for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center.  See the handouts for special needs. 

3.  Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

Leo and Ray

Sean and Ed

  What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   Bishops' plan B post election, National Catholic Reporter, November 11,  600 words,   Download Bishops' Plan B 11-16-12

True? 

 Expect nothing.
Live frugally on surprise.

Alice Walker

Sienna

Rosemary doing her blessing

  See you Sunday, November 25 

 J.S., 214-783-0443

 JSM Mission-Faith Statement   

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

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

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

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

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

Georgie

 Readings:    

1 Kings  17, 10-16,   When we have eaten it, we shall die.

Psalm 146,   Praise the Lord, my soul.

Hebrews 9, 24-28,   He will bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.

Mark 12, 38-44,  A poor widow came and put in two small coins.

Emma on her way

What next?

 Community Bulletin Board:   

1.   For the Love of the Kids, December 8.  You must sign up ahead of time if you want to help.  The link:   Loveforkidsinc.org

 2.   Next Community Brunch December 9

3.    Want to serve Thanksgiving Dinner at Soul's Harbor, Thanksgiving Day?  Check with Brent, 214-596-8225, or with me.  Time, 8:00 to about 1:00. 

 4.     LifeNet just contacted us.  They are the people we used to serve Thanksgiving dinner for the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  Last year they switched to the Thursday before Thanksgiving and we had no one available.  They also had many fewer people to serve.  They plan again for the Thursday before, November 15.  If you are available, contact, David Baird, 214-932-1950,  <DBaird@lifenettexas.org>, or let me know.  J.S.

The Community blessing Mike before his hip operation

Sacrament of the Sick Blessing for Loretta

     What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   University cancels invitation to theologian, National Catholic Reporter,  November 1, 300 words,   Download Theologian disinvited 11-9-12

    2.  Women Deacons?, National Catholic Reporter, November 7, 300 words,   Download Women deacons 11-9-12

Greek Communion Bread baked by Caliape, John Cade's mother in law.

The Butterlies

True? 

 For all that has been, thanks. To all that will be, yes.

  Leon Jaworski, toward the end of his life.

Laycee and T.J.

Bethany, Shonda, and Ray

 See you Sunday, November 11 

J.S., 214-783-0443

 JSM Mission-Faith Statement   

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

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

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

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

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

Sienna

Leo coming prepared

Readings:    

Deuteronomy  6, 2-6,   You shall love the Lord

Psalm 18,   I love you, Lord, my strength.

1 John 3, 1-3,   See what love the Father has bestowed on us. (this is from the All Saints readings, p. 75)

Mark 12, 28-34,  Which is the first of all the commandments.

Sean with his dad, Ed

Cara at 4 with her mom, Christine

 Community Bulletin Board:   

 This Sunday, All Saints, All Souls: November 4.  Bring pictures of your loved ones..

Note:Time Change This Sunday. 

Play time with Ray and Gilberto

Zoe and Leo at play

     What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   The Catholic Charism of Imperfection by Kennedy, National Catholic Reporter,  October 19, 1000 words,  Download Imperfection 11-2-12
2. Supporting American Nuns under Seige, National Catholic Reporter, October 29, 700 words,  Download American Nuns 11-2-12
3.  Goal of the Reform of the Reform, Kennedy, National Catholic Reporter, October 30, 300 words,   Download Reform of the Reform 11-2-12

Leo and Cole

Delgado Corner, Bernadette and Gil, Zoe and Torri

True? 

 He who knows he has enough is rich.

TAO TE CHING

Chloe

Bill and Mike, Judy and Mary with Rosemary

See you Sunday, November 4 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Alison receiving communion from Lynda with Mike

Brooklyn

 JSM Mission-Faith Statement   

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

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

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

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

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

Brooklyn with Brian

Peace: Keven & his dad, John

Readings:    

Jeremiah  31, 7-9,   Shout with joy.

Psalm 126,   The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy.

Hebrews 5, 1-6,   Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God.

Mark 10, 46-52,  Bartimaeus, a blind man, sat by the road begging. 

Peace: Mabel with Connie

Sienna with Brian and Robyn, Hugh and Sydney

 Community Bulletin Board:   

 Next big feast: All Saints & All Souls, November 4.  Bring pictures.

Mary Ellen receiving Sacrament of the Sick Blessing

Harper visiting the community

What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   The new San Francisco Archbishop, National Catholic Reporter,  October 5, 300 words,   Download San Francisco Archbishop 10-26-12
2. Knights of Columbus making big donations, National Catholic Reporter, October 19, 200 words,   Download Knights of Columbus 10-26-12
3.  Legio Christi's wealth, National Catholic Reporter, October 23, 350 words,   Download Legion of Christ 10-26-12

Sienna and Leo at play under Payton's watch

Leo and Payton

True? 

 The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those who have enough; it is whether we provide for those who have too little.

— Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Dembneys, Chris and Nancy, Kate and Susan

Claire and Sandra on wine cups

See you Sunday, October 28 

J.S., 214-783-0443

The Coffee Shoppe: Sir Charlie, Fred, and Gilberto

The Coffee Shoppe 2: Mike, Bill, and Jerry

 JSM Mission-Faith Statement   

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

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

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

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

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

CC with her birthday cupcake, 6 years old

Readings:    

Isaiah  53, 10-11,  The Lord was pleased to crush him in infirmity.

Psalm 33,   Lord, Let you mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Hebrews 4, 14-16,   Let us confidently approach the throne of grace.

Mark 10, 35-45,  Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.

Jackie & Rick sharing communion

Lynda sharing communion

 Community Bulletin Board:   

 Next big feast: All Saints & All Souls, November 4

Patricia, Fred and Maureen, Hue

Maureen, Jerry, Bill, and John

What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   The Great Priest-Theologian Hans Kung, The Guardian,  October 5, 1600 words,  Download Hans Kung 10-19-12
2.  Tax on Catholic laity in Germany, National Catholic Reporter, October 11, 380 words,  Download German Church Tax 10-19-12
3.  Touching story about a nun from the summer conference of Call to Action, 700 words,  Download Sister Louise 10-19-12

Leo ready to join the music team

Pastry Shoppe with Torri, Buddy,  Zoe and their dad, Randolph

Live like someone left the door open.

Ray, Bill, Tom, Ron, Barb, and Lynda

See you Sunday, October 21 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Jim, Tom, and Denni

Rob sharing his vows

 
JSM Mission-Faith Statement   

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

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

New life beginning for Frances and Rob

 True?