Reminders

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating; Tony Levatino of Holy Trinity Parish talking

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
 
  Readings: Exodus, 34, 4-9, Note the great line, The Lord is Gracious & Merciful, slow to anger, and rich in kindness & fidelity;

Daniel 3, Glory and Praise Forever;

2 Corinthians 13, 11-13;

John 3, 16-18.

  
 
 

Picture 1:    Sienna with her grandmother, Robyn                             

Picture 2:   Alison & John                  

Picture 3:   Noah with his dad, Carl                          

Picture 4:  The Ekes, Marlene, Mabel, & Curtis 

 Picture 5:   Emma with her mom & her apple juice                 

 
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   June 26, next brunch celebrating anniversaries

  
     

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Women's Ordination & Infallibility,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-13-11,  Download Infallibility on Women 6-17-11

 2.  The Great Theologian, Hans Kung,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-11-11,  Download Hans Kung 6-17-11 

 3.  The Great American Theologian, Anthony Padovano, National Catholic Reporter, 6-11-11, Download Padovano in Detroit 6-17-11

  
 
   

True?   

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
 
 Readings: Acts of the Apostles  2, 1-11; Psalm 104, Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the Face of the Earth; 1 Corinthians 12, 3-13; John 20, 19-23
 
  
Picture 1:   Emma                           

Picture 2:   Shonda & Ray & Jon                

Picture 3:   Claire & Andrew, Jackie & Bob                       

Picture 4:   Tony & Gayle                 

 
 
 
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-27-11, Due this Sunday, please. 

  2.  Our community has donated $1000 each to Joplin, MO and to Bona Responds, the St. Bonaventure team that has taken our community members to Galveston & Tuscaloosa to do emergency help.  

     

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Bishops vs Popes,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-6-11,  Download Bishops and the Pope 6-10-11

 2.  Big parishes, Coppell, for example, National Catholic Reporter, 5-24-11,  Download Example, St. Ann's Coppell 6-3-11

 

    True?   

 

See you, June 12,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 

 

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
                                                  

Readings: Acts of the Apostles 1, 12-14 (post Ascension, Wednesday), Psalm 27  (good), I believe that I shall see the Good Things of the Lord in the Land of the Living; also verse 4, One thing I ask of the Lord, to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemplate his temple.
1 Peter 4, 13-16; John 17, 1-11

 
 
 
  
Picture 1:   The Team                        

Picture 2:   Zoe with her momma, Michelle                

Picture 3:   Torri with her mom, Georgie, & Gilberto                        

Picture 4:   Georgie                

Picture 5:   Sir Charlie             

 
 
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-27-11, Due June 12, please.   

    
 

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Resurrection, Part II,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-31-11,  Download The resurrection II 6-3-11   

 2.  Big parishes, Coppell, for example, National Catholic Reporter, 5-24-11,  Download Example, St. Ann's Coppell 6-3-11

  3.  Anglicans join up, National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11,  Download Anglican converts 6-3-11
 

 

Picture 6:   Hue's wife, Linda  
Picture 7:   Frank & Gerald    

      
  

  True?   

The fundamental job of a toddler is to rule the universe.

 

See you, June 5,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

  

 Readings: Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7; Psalm 33, Lord, let your Mercy be upon Us, as we place our Trust in You; 1 Peter 2, 4-9; John 14, 1-12 
 

 
  

Picture 1:   Emily & her dad, Myron                     

Picture 2:   Hebrew prayer             

Picture 3:   Ben's uncle Gary doing Jewish ritual                     

Picture 4:   Vows, Emily & Ben             

Picture 5:    Promenade into new life           

 
 
  
Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-27-11

  2.  Plano Community Home fundraiser bingo:   Download Plano Community Homes Fund Raiser 5-27-11 

 
 

    Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Resurrection,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11, Download McBrien 5-27-11

   2.  Chicago priest returns to his parish, National Catholic Reporter, 5-23-11,  Download Chicago 5-27-11

 
 

Picture 6:     Jenny                

Picture 7:     Geri

Picture 8:     Fred

Picture 9:     Emma & her momma, Beth

Picture 10:   Finale

Picture 11:   Sienna & gang, Wendy, Erin (mom), Brian, Robyn, & an old geezer      

  

 True?   (from Joplin, MO)   

Monday at the shelter I saw a young man eating who was obviously upset and weeping. I went over and talked to him in an effort to comfort him. In the course of conversation I asked what he had lost. His answer was …terrific. He said, "I have lost any selfishness that I had before. I have seen destruction and good people giving of themselves to help those who were hurt. I will never be the same as before

 Ralph McClurg (cousin to Kent, Diane's husband)

 

 See you, May 29,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
 
 Readings: Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7; Psalm 33, Lord, let your Mercy be upon Us, as we place our Trust in You; 1 Peter 2, 4-9; John 14, 1-12 
  
 
 
Picture 1:   Leo with his daddy, Ray                                        

Picture 2:  You know who with Wendy & his momma, Shonda             

Picture 3:   Ryan's corner                     

Picture 4:   Ryan with John             

Picture 5:   The Coffee Shoppe, Sir Charles, Connie, & John            

  
 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   JS Ministries survey.  Download JSM Community Survey 5-20-11

 
    

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on fired theologian,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-16-11, Download Fr.McBrien 5-20-11

   2.  Spirituality for us all, National Catholic Reporter, 5-13-11, Download Spirituality for All 5-20-11  

3.   Sex Abuse report, National Catholic Reporter,  5-17-11,  Download Special Report on Catholic sex abuse 5-20-11

 

Picture 6:   Bernadette with Zoe & Buddy             

Picture 7:   Wendy, Shonda, Ray, Jon, & You Know Who        

 
 
  True?      

An idle mind is….the best way to relax.

 

 See you, May 22,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
 
  
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 6, 1-7; Psalm 33, Lord, let your Mercy be upon Us, as we place our Trust in You; 1 Peter 2, 4-9; John 14, 1-12 
  
 
 

Picture 1:   Mother's Day, de facto & potential                                     

Picture 2:   Special Community Blessing            

Picture 3:   Raven                   

Picture 4:   Liam'a Mass, why not all of us be as free           

Picture 5:   Vow renewals          

  
 

  
  Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   Our Annual Anniversary Party: Thanks to all of you who made the celebration terrific.

  2.  Wendy Sings: as a semifinalist in the Dallas Opera Guild competition.  Come and support her!  Free admission.  Windspear, 12:00, doors open 11:30

 3.  For all of you who wanted pictures of the glasses Rosemary is painting:  Download Glasses 5-13-11

 

 
 

  Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on fired progressive Bishop,  National Catholic Reporter, 5-2-9, Download Progressive Bishop fired 5-13-11

  2.  Infallibility back again, National Catholic Reporter, 5-9-11, Download Infallibility being used again 5-13-11

  3.   Why not Our Church, National Catholic Reporter,  5-5-11,  Download It's Our Church 5-13-11

 

Picture 6:   61 years, our Madge & Carl Smith          

Picture 7:   50 years, our Sandra & Chuck Pratt      

Picture 8:   35 years, our Geri & Mike Moran

 Picture 9:   Heritage Farm

 Picture 10:  Kids' Wagon

 
  

True?     Inner Peace:

 If you can start the day without caffeine,

 If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

 If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,

 If you can eat plain food every day and be grateful for it,

 If you can understand when you’re loved ones are too busy to give you any time,

 If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,

 If you can conquer tension without medical help,

 If you can relax without liquor,

 If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,

Then You Are Probably The Family Dog!

 

 See you, May 15,  2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

Place:  Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

 
 
 
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2, 14, 22-33; Psalm 16, Lord, You will show us the Path of Life; 1st Letter of Peter1, 17-21; Luke 24, 13-35 

 
 
 

Picture 1:   Sir Charles' mom, Nellie                                  

Picture 2:   Wendy's parents, Jack & Jean         

Picture 3:   Preston, Nolan, Valerie, & Vincent                

Picture 4:   Bill, Ray & Claire, Ron         

Picture 5:   Gayle, Sydney, & Hugh        

 
 
 
 
  Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, this Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year.  The mules and hay wagon will be taking rides.  We'll supply cold drinks & water.  BYOB.  Covered dish, hors d'oeuvres & desserts.  John & Rosemary

Also, before the party, at noon, Saturday, at the Windspear in Dallas, Wendy is performing as a semifinalist in the Dallas Opera Guild competition.  Come and support her!  Free admission. 

2.  Penny's daughter has a very nice crib for a deserving family.

  

 
   Church Happenings: 

  1.   An American Catholic Council, National Catholic Reporter, 5-2-11, Download American Catholic Council to convene 5-6-11

  2.  Australian Bishop Kicked Out, National Catholic Reporter, 5-3-11, Download Support for ousted Australian bishop 5-6-11

  3.   On Jesuit numbers & influence, Washington Post,  4-
23-11, Download Fewer Jesuit priests this Easter 5-6-11

 

Picture 6:   The Coffee Shoppe with Tony, Nina, & Jamie        

Picture 7:   6th Avenue looking south with the mob heading for Central Park   

Picture 8:   Staten Island Ferry heading to lower Manhatten & Battery Park where the 5 Boro begins  

 
  

True?

 Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise.

 HERACLITUS           

 See you, May 8, 2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

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

 
 
 
  
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2, 42-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1, 3-9; John 20, 19-31

 

Picture 1:   The Great Easter Egg Hunt                                   

Picture 2:   John Cade considering how he's going to swipe an Easter Egg      

Picture 3:   Awards table       

Picture 4:   Maggie & Emma       

Picture 5:   Emma        

 
 
  

  Community Bulletin Board:

  1.   Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year.  The mules and hay wagon will be taking rides.  We'll supply cold drinks & water.  BYOB.  Covered dish, hors d'oeuvres & deserts.

 2.  Worth reminding you again, a new CPR method, more simple, more effective,                                   http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59

 

 
 
 
   Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. Richard McBrien on Easter, National Catholic Reporter, 4-25-11, Download Easter 4-29-11

 2.  John Allen on J.P. II Beatification, National Catholic Reporter, 4-25-11, Download Beatification Speed 4-29-11

 3.   Maureen Dowd on Beatification Hesitations, N.Y. Times, April 23, Download Beatification Problems 4-29-11 
  
Picture 6:   Leonardo       

Picture 7:   The Life Corner, the kids, Buddy, Georgie, Natalie, Zoe, Kendall, & Torri in the arms of her grand dad

Picture 8:   Communion Helpers

Picture 9:   Rosemary's Blessing

    
  
    

 True?

Seven Social Sins:

1. Politics without principle
2. Wealth without work
3. Commerce without morality
4. Pleasure without conscience
5. Education without character
6. Science without humanity
7. Worship without sacrifice

—Gandi

 

 See you, May 7, 2011

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

      

Welcome, Everyone,

Our 6th Annual Anniversary Party, May 7, around 6:00 P.M. to—

Place: Heritage Farm, 15th between Custer & Alma, south east corner, Plano

Covered Dish as usual, hors d'oeuvres & Deserts.  We will supply cold drinks & water.  BYOB.

The mules are awaiting you kids with their hay wagon.  The main house will be open for visiting.

Love, John & Rosemary  (214-783-0443)

 

 
Mass:   Coffee, pastries, Nope, not this week.  Too busy  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating

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

 
 
 
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 10, 34-43; Psalm 118, This is the The Day the Lord has made, let & Rejoice and be Glad; Corinthians 5, 6-8; John 20, 1-9. 

 

Special Notice: Good Friday Services 7:00 PM at the home of Curtis & Mabel Ekes, 2514 Grandview Drive, Richardson 75080, where we celebrated Ash Wednesday.

 

 

 
 
 

Picture 1:   Brooklyn Michelle awake                                

Picture 2:   Leo & admirers   

Picture 3:   Beth & her sister, Janet     

Picture 4:   Rob & Bill, Janet's husband     

Picture 5:   Buddy with his momma, Michelle      

  

  Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Remember Margie Dugan's mom, who died Sunday night.

 2.  The Big Easter Egg Hunt: Hey, You Kids, get ready, Easter Sunday after Mass.

 3.  Save the Date & Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year.  The mules and hay wagon will be taking rides.  We'll supply cold drinks & water.  BYOB.

4.  Girl Scouts Honoring Troops at Heritage Farm: Download Girl Scouts at Heritage Farm 4-22-11.  Also check, www.heritagefarmstead.org

5.  "Getting the Love You Want" Seminars with David & Margie McKeon, Download Seminar for Couples 4-22-11

6.  I have a person who is selling 2 burial sites at Calvary Hill.  Let me know if interested.

 
 
   
 Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. Richard McBrien, National Catholic Reporter, 4-18-11, Download The origins of Holy Week liturgies 4-22-11 

 2.  Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J., National Catholic Reporter, 4-22-11, Download The hidden Catholic exodus 4-22-11

 
 
  
Picture 6:   Torry & Zoe with grandma Bernadette     

Picture 7:   Tony  with admirers, Nancy, Marilyn, & Joanne

 
     

 True?

This is my creed: For man the vast marvel is to be alive. For man as for flower and beast and bird the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. Whatever the unborn and the dead may know they cannot know the beauty, the marvel of being alive in the flesh. The dead may look after the afterward. But the magnificent here and now of life in the flesh is ours alone, and ours only for a time. We ought to dance with rapture that we should be alive and in the flesh and part of the living incarnate cosmos.

 D. H. LAWRENCE

 

 Video:  Blessing of the Palms 

  

See you, April 24, 2011, Easter Sunday

  J.S.   (214-783-0443)