Reminders

  • Reminder for Sunday 2-6-11, 5th Ordinary Time

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

     
     Leo 2-4-11 
      
      
     Readings: Isaiah 58, 7-10; Psalm 112, The Just Man is a Light in Darkness to the Upright; 1 Corinthians 2, 1-5; Matthew 5, 13-16 

     
     Sienna 2-4-11 

     
     Community Bulletin Board: 

     1.  Next brunch: Feb. 13, the Sunday after Super Bowl.

     2.  Financial Report for 4th Quarter, 2010, Download Financial Report 2-4-11

     3.  John Ernst, Jan. 15, 2011: "On behalf of the board, volunteers, and patients of Collin County Adult Clinic, I thank you so much for your generosity, your commitment, and your support through your $27,000 cash donation in 2010 to help us provide care for the indigent and uninsured adults of Collin County."

     4.  An excellent 20 minute presentation on subjects I've talked about for years, but this lady does it better:          

     

        
    Picture 1:   Leo in there somewhere           

    Picture 2:   Sienna with her daddy                 

    Picture 3:   Sienna's mom, Erin   

          

    Church Happenings:

    1.   How come fast track beatifications, National Catholic Reporter, 2-1-11,      Download Fast Track 2-4-11

        

    True?  

    Do all you can with what you have,
    in the time you have, in the place you are.

     Nkosi Johnson
    12-year-old Zulu boy, living with AIDS

      Erin 2-4-11 

     See you Sunday, February 6, 2011

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 1-30-11, 4th Ordinary Time

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

    Music 1-28-11 
       
      
     Readings: Zephaniah 2, 3-3, 12-13; Psalm 146, Blessed are the Poor in Spirit; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs; 1 Corinthians 1, 26-31; Matthew 5, 1-12     

    The Welcome 1-28-11 
     
     
     Community Bulletin Board: 

     1.  Next brunch: Feb. 13, the Sunday after Super Bowl.

      Sienna Ready 1-28-11 
    Blessing the Water 1-28-11 

        
    Picture 1:   Music, Wendy, Shonda, Ray, & Jon        

    Picture 2:   Tony Welcoming Sienna & family               

    Picture 3:   Sienna is ready

    Picture 4:   Blessing the water      

    Picture 5:   Sienna with her cypress tree         

     Sienna with her tree 1-28-11

    Church Happenings:

    1.   Beatification of J.P. II, some thoughts, National Catholic Reporter, 1-27-11: Download Beatification 1-28-11  

    2.   Some thoughts on America, Corpus, 1-24-11: Download AMERICA 1-28-11

    Payton 1-28-11 

    True?  

    How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roasted chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea . . . . All that is required to feel that here and now happiness is a simple, frugal heart.

     NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS   

    Picture 6:   Payton & Erin 

    Picture 7:   Hue & Linda & Fred  

       

     Fred 1-28-11 
     

     See you Sunday, January 30, 2011

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 1-16-11, 3rd Ordinary Time

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

      Gerwers 1, 12-30-10 
     

     
    Readings: Isaiah 8, 23-9, 3; Psalm 27, The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; 1 Corinthians 1, 10-13; Matthew 4, 12-23

     

    Gerwers 2, 12-30-10 
     


     Community Bulletin Board: 

     Rosemary & I are in Mexico this week.  More info on Karina & her mother, Maria Luisa, when we return.

     
    Gerwers 3, 12-30-10 
      

       
    Picture 1:    Can you believe how they have grown!    

    Picture 2:             "     "

    Picture 3:             "     "

     

    Church Happenings:

    1.   Nice survey of the Catholic scene by a veteran observer, Download Good Reflections on Where we are 1-14-11

          

    True?  

    I am not discouraged,
    because every wrong attempt discarded
    is another step forward.

    Thomas Ediso    n

      

     See you Sunday, January 16, 2011

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 1-9-11, 2nd Ordinary Time

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

      Kevin 1-7-11 

     
    Readings: Isaiah 49, 3-6; Psalm 40, Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will; 1 Corinthians 1, 1- 3; John 1, 29-34

    Choir 1-7-11 
     

    Community Bulletin Board: 

     Rosemary & I will be in Mexico this week.  More info on Karina & her mother, Maria Luisa, when we return.

    Annual Report from the excellent Collin County Adult Clinic to which we donate $2000 monthly: Download CCAC 1-7-11

     
     Choir 2, 1-7-11 

       
    Picture 1:    Kevin at The Pastry Shoppe 

    Picture 2:    The Music Machine

    Picture 3:    Wendy, Shonda, Ray, & Jon

     

    Church Happenings:

    1.  What is happening with the Legionares of Christ, National Catholic Reporter, 12-30-10: Download Status of Legionares of Chrst 1-7-11 

    2.  Historical resume' of the Legionares, National Catholic Reporter, 12-30-10: Download Background on Legionares 1-7-11

          

    True?  

    Gratitude takes nothing for granted,
    is never unresponsive,
    is constantly awakening to new wonder
    and to praise of the goodness of God.

    Thomas Merton
    Thoughts in Solitude       

      Video:   Rosemary's Blessing

      

     
     

     

     See you Sunday, January 9, 2011

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

     

     


  • Reminder for Sunday 1-2-11, Epiphany

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

     Santa 12-30-10 

    Waiting 12-30-10 

     
    Readings: Isaiah 60, 1-6; Psalm 72, Lord, Every Nation on Earth will Adore You; Ephesians 3, 2-6; Matthew 2, 1-12 
     

    The Look 12-30-10 

    Ray & Ben 12-30-10 

     

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    We have been supporting LifeNet which provides housing for the homeless.  We donated $1000 last Christmas and will do so this Christmas.  We have served Thanksgiving dinner to their homeless the past two Thanksgivings.  A great agency.  The Dallas Morning News, Wednesday, the 29th, has an good article: Download Homeless – LifeNet 

     
    Zaile 12-30-10 
           
    Picture 1:   Santa

    Picture 2:   Waiting

    Picture 3:   The Look    

    Picture 4:   Ray & Ben   

     Penny 10-30-10 
               

    Picture 5:   Zaile & Bill    

    Picture 6:   Penny    

      

       Tony 12-30-10 

    Mike 12-30-10 

     
    Picture 7:       Mike & Tony   

    Picture 8:   Two old Buddies  

      

    True?  

     There is nothing on this earth
    more to be prized than true friendship.

    Thomas Aquinas

     Video:  A Children's Nativity

    

     

     See you Sunday, January 2, 2011

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 12-19-10, 4th Advent

    ByRosemary

     
    Mass    :   Coffee, donuts, & specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

    Choir 12-17-10 
     
    Community 12-17-10 
      
     
    Readings: Isaiah 7 10-14; Psalm 24, Let the Lord enter, He is King of Glory; Romans 1, 1-7; Matthew 1, 18-24 

     Sebastian 12-17-10

    Sienna 12-17-10 
     

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    Christmas Eve Mass: 4:00, Friday  

    Dillon 12-17-10 
    Taylor 12-17-10 
            

    Need a Taxi during the holidays:  our man, Rick Turner, the best, Jackie Johnson's husband, 214-707-6536

     Wendy 12-17-10 
      

    Picture 1:   Wendy, Shonda, & Ben

    Picture 2:   Community

    Picture 3:    Sebastian with his grandparents, Carol & Richard

    Picture 4:    Sienna & Robyn

    Picture 5:     Dillon, Hunter, Audrey, & Granddad, Tony

    Picture 6:     Taylor with her mom, Teresa

    Picture 7:      Wendy in the brunch line

    Picture 8:      Gilberto, Bernadette, Mike, & Geri

     Brunch I, 12-17-10 
           

    What's going on in The Church:

      1.  Christmas traditions and their origins, researched by Jim Swayze, Download Christmas traditions 12-17-10

     
    Brunch II, 12-17-10 
     
         Picture 9:        John & Jean, John & Mary Jane, & Nina

    Picture 10:   Warren & Barb & Diane .

     

    True?  

     There is nothing on this earth
    more to be prized than true friendship.

    Thomas Aquinas

    Brunch III, 12-17-10 

     

    See you Sunday, December 19

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

     

  • Reminder for Sunday 12-12-10, 3rd Advent

    ByRosemary

    Mass:   Coffee on the house.   Christmas Brunch this Sunday.

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

     
     Choir 12-10-10 
     

    Readings: Isaiah 35, 1-10; Psalm 146, Lord, Come and Save Us; James 5, 7-10; Matthew 11, 2-11. 

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    No Discussion after Mass This Sunday, Brunch.  

    Ryan 12-10-10 

    December 12, This Sunday, Christmas Brunch 

    Toys for Kids: Beth Robinson says she is collecting this Sunday only.  Then they distribute.  For more info, 214-675-0310.

    Need a Taxi during the holidays:  our man, Rick Turner, the best, Jackie Johnson's husband, 214-707-6536

      Chloe & Hunter 12-10-10 

    Picture 1:   Wendy & Shonda & Ray 

    Picture 2:   Ryan with his mom, Michelle

    Picture 3:   Chloe & Hunter at the Pastry Shoppe

    Picture 4:   Sienna with her grandmother, Robin

    Picture 5:    Paul

    Picture 6:    The Sailor, Port Royal Sound, SC

    Picture 7:     Emma

      
     Sienna 12-10-10 
     

    What's going on in The Church:

      1.  Change in Catholic Church possible, Daniel Maguire, Mirabili Dictu, 12-3-10,  Download The Church Change 12-10-10

     2.  Christmas Peace, Editorial, National Catholic Reporter, 12-8-10, Download Christmas Peace 12-10-10

     
    Paul 12-10-10 
     

    True?  

    Although we have been made to believe that if we let go we will end up with nothing,
    life reveals just the opposite: that letting go is the real path to freedom.

    Sogyal Rinpoche
    Glimpse After Glimpse

    The Sailor 12-10-10 

     Emma 12-10-10

    See you Sunday, December 12

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

  • Reminder for Sunday 12-5-10, 2nd Advent

    ByRosemary

    Mass:   Coffee, donuts, and specials on the house.   Note: Christmas Brunch in 2 weeks.

    Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

     
     Ray & Ben 12-3-10 

     
    Readings: Isaiah 11, 1-10 (a beauty); Psalm 72, Justice shall Flourish in His Time, and Fulness of Peace Forever; Romans 15, 4-9; Matthew 3, 1-12. 

     

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    No Discussion after Mass This Sunday.  

    December 12, next Sunday, Christmas Brunch 

    Toys for Kids: Beth Robinson says she is collecting this Sunday & the next, then they distribute.  For more info, 214-675-0310.

    Need a Taxi during the holidays:  our man, Rick Turner, the best, Jackie Johnson's husband, 214-707-6536

     Ekes 12-3-10 
        

    Picture 1:    Ray & Ben

    Picture 2:   The Ekes, the Flemings, & Ray

    Picture 3:   Jenny with her mom, Diane, & Jon & Nina 

    Picture 4:   Alison with Gilberto 

    Picture 5:   Ryan with his dad & mom, Jim & Michelle

     Ginny 12-3-11 
          

    What's going on in The Church:

      1.  Thanksgiving revisited, James Carroll (a married priest), Corpus (Group of Married Priests), 11-4-10, Download Thanksgiving in Hindsight 12-3-10

     2.  Antiabortion thinking today, Editorial, National Catholic Reporter, 11-29-10, Download Effective Antiabortion Policy 12-3-10

    3.  Pope Benedict & Condoms, National Catholic Reporter,  11-24-10, Download B. XVI & Condoms 11-3-10

    Alison 12-3-10 
     

    True? 

    Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.

    Dr. Albert Schweitzer 

     

     

     Ryan 12-3-10 

     See you Sunday, December 5

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

      

  • Reminder for Sunday 11-28-10, 1st Advent

    ByRosemary

    Mass:   Coffee, donuts, and specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

    Kitchen Team 11-26-10 
     
    Dining Room Team 11-26-10 
     
     

    Readings: Isaiah 2, 1-5; Psalm 122, Let us go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord; Romans 13, 11-14; Matthew 24, 37-44

    Sabrina 11-26-10 

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    No Discussion after Mass Sunday.  Take the gift of time to enjoy the pastries and each other after Mass. 

     Our own Mike Carroll has a book coming out and a signing:  Download Mike Carroll's Book 11-26-10
      
     The Bar Tender 11-26-10 

     Tony serving tea 11-26-10 
      

    Picture 1:   The kitchen team, Ron & Barbara, Rosemary & friend, Marilyn, Erin, & friend

    Picture 2:   The dining room team, Ken & Cindy, Theresa & Gayle

    Picture 3:    Sabrina welcoming everyone

    Picture 4:    The bar tender, Charlie, with his lemonade brew

    Picture 5:    Tony serving iced tea

     Jan 11-26-10 

    Preparing Plates 11-26-10 
       

    What's going on in The Church:

      1.  Good Article on the recent bishops' election of a new national leader, Corpus, 11-18-10,     Download Bishops' Election 11-26-10 

     2.  Further analysis of the election, National Catholic Reporter, 11-18-10, Download Bishops' Election 2, 11-26-10 

    3.  The Catholic Church welcomes large group of Anglicans, Mirabili Dictu, 11-15-10, Download Anglicans 
          

    Nancy 11-26-10 

    True? 

    Earth laughs in flowers.

     Ralph Waldo Emerson


     Ross 11-26-10

    Picture 6:    Jan serving drinks

    Picture 7:    Plates being prepared assembly line

    Picture 8:    Nancy serving lemonade

    Picture 9:    Ross Taylor, the director of LifeNet & coordinator of the meal

     See you Sunday, November 28

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)