Reminders

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

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

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

Readings: Genesis 1, 9-31;  Responsorial Psalm 136, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Acts 2, 42-47.  Matthew 18, 1-4.  Special for Reconciliation Service.

 

 

Picture 1:   Rosemary preparing for her blessing                         

Picture 2:   Wendy

Picture 3:   John Cade & cookie with Rosemary

Picture 4:   Tony with cookie & Jo

Picture 5:   Sienna walks, with Brian

  
 
  

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   "All Kids Count" day from Bob McGrath, Download Bona Responds Flyer March 2011

 2.  Save the Date & Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year. 

 

 

 

Church Happenings:

 1.   What is going on around the States, National Catholic Observer, Fr. Richard McBrien, 3-21-11, Download Parish mergers 3-25-11

2.   Portrait of Nigeria, National Catholic Reporter, 3-18-11, Download In Nigeria, Democracy 3-25-11

3.  New Armaments, National Catholic Reporter, 3-19-11, Download More Nuclear Weapons, 3-25-11 

 
 

Picture 6:   The Girls, Jackie, Gayle, & Marilyn

Picture 7:   Emma & Sienna

Picture 8:   Leo with Barb

Picture 9:   Torri with her mom, Michelle, and

Picture 10:  her twin brother, Buddy     

  
 True?

 I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.  

  
 

 

  See you Sunday, March 27, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

   

 

 

          

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

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating, Ed Lamberty speaking

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

Readings: Genesis 12, 1-4; Psalm 33, Lord, let you Mercy be on Us, as we place our Trust in You; 2 Timothy 1, 8-10; Matthew 17, 1-9

 

 
       
 

Picture 1:   Wendy, Shonda, Ray, & Jon                       

Picture 2:   Chuck & Rick

    

      

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   "All Kids Count" day from Bob McGrath, Download Bona Responds Flyer March 2011

 2.   We are donating $1000 to the Japan disaster via American Red Cross. 

 3.  Save the Date & Welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year. 

 

Church Happenings:

 1. Another Disaster, Philadelphia, National Catholic Reporter, 3-10-11, Download Philadelphia 3-18-11

2.   Why Philadelphia, National Catholic Reporter, 3-14-11, Download Philadelphia fallout 3-18-11

3.  New leader of the Bishops' Conference & why, Fr. McBrien, National Catholic Reporter, 3-16-11, Download Catholic Bishops' Conference 3-18-11 

Video:   Rosemary's Blessing

  

 
 True?

 It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the
 second one is up to you and no one else.  For example:

 

Now THIS Is A Great Commercial

          

 See you Sunday, March 20, 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: Genesis 2, 7-9, 3, 1-7; Psalm 51, Be Merciful, O Lord, for We have sinned; Romans 5, 12-19; Matthew 4, 1-11 
  
 

 
 
        
Picture 1:   Ryan on book patrol after Mass                        

Picture 2:   Wendy, Shonda, Ray, & Jon

Picture 3:   Leo in a baptism mood   

Picture 4:   Ash Wednesday at Curtis & Mabel's

Picture 5:   Ash Wednesday              

 

 
 

Picture 6:   Mabel recieving ashes

Picture 7:   Taylor reading

Picture 8:   Zach reading

Picture 9:   Bernadette with Gilberto, Mary Ellen, Nina, & Curtis

 

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   "All Kids Count" day from Bob McGrath, Download Bona Responds Flyer March 2011

 2.  New Way to Love Seminar with David McKeon (MC for our annual anniversary party) & Margie, his wife, Download New Way to Love Seminar 3-11-11 

3.  Early announcement & welcome: Our Annual Anniversary Party (6th), May 7, Saturday evening, 6:00, Heritage Farm, like last year. 

 

Church Happenings:

 1.  What is the read on The Future Catholics, National Catholic Reporter, 2-28-11, Download Younger Catholics 3-11-11 

2.   A contemporary exemplary Bishop, National Catholic Reporter, 3-7-11, Download Bishop Ruiz Hero Bishop 3-11-11 

3.  Mother Theresa, National Catholic Reporter, 3-5-11,  Download Mother Teresa 3-11-11

 

 

 
 

 True?

 And for Lent, 

Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or
          joyful.

  
 
 

See you Sunday, March 13, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

   

 

 

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

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating, Leo's Baptism

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

 
 Readings: Deuteronomy 11, 18-32; Psalm 31, Lord, be my Rock of Safety; 2 Corinthians 5, 20-6, 2; Matthew 6, 1-6, 16-18. 
  
  
 
        
Picture 1:   Wendy & Ray                     

Picture 2:   John & his mother in law, Kalliope Pikioulis, Greek, please                     

Picture 3:   You think Spring has arrived?  Date on these pictures, March 20.  Rosemary shoveling.      

Picture 4:   Spring snow in the neighborhood        

 

 

 

  Church Happenings:

1.  Struggle with authority in Caritas, National Catholic Reporter, 3-2-11, Download Caritas 3-4-11

 

 

 

 True?

 It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. 

 

 

 

 

      Video:   Rosemary's Blessing 

   

 See you Sunday, March 6, 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

 
 
   
Readings: Isaiah 49, 14-15; Psalm 62, Rest in God alone, my Soul; 1 Corinthians 4, 1-5; Matthew 6, 24-34

  
 
 
  
        
Picture 1:   Find the 5th member of the Music Machine.  Hint, feet.  Yeah, Leo!                  

Picture 2:    Offertory with Sienna, Payton, her dad, Erin, her mom, and her aunt, Debbie                     

Picture 3:   Bobbi's kids, Audry, Hunter, & Dillon

Picture 4:   Regan with her grandmother, Jackie,  & Nancy and Ron  

Picture 5:   Maggie with her dad, Tom, Jackie, her grandmother, & in the background Bill & Bob, her granddad   

 

  
 

 Church Happenings:

Two views on how Vatican II went, 1. too far, 2. way too far:

1.  Pope Benedict, National Catholic Reporter, 2-10-11, Download Legislate 2-25-11
 
 2.  Society of Pius X, National Catholic Reporter, 2-22-11, Download Pius X Society 2-25-11

 

 

True?

 There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.

Han Suyin 

 

 

Picture 6:   The Pastry Shoppe, Nina, Bernadette, & Ray

Picture 7:   Rosemary's Blessing 

 

      Video:   Offertory 

  

 

 See you Sunday, February 27, 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: Leviticus 19, 1-2, 17-18; Psalm 103, The Lord is Kind and Merciful (the best); 1 Corinthians 3, 16-23; Matthew 5, 38-48

  
 
 
 
 Community Bulletin Board: 

 1.  Thanks for the terrific Valentine's Brunch last Sunday.

 
 
        
Picture 1:   Jackie & Gayle with Nancy & Bob in the back                 

Picture 2:   Jan handling the wine cups before Mass                       

Picture 3:   Leo trying out his voice with his dad, Ray, plus Wendy & his mom, Shonda

Picture 4:   The Ackermans & the Ekes 

Picture 5:   "La Rive Gauche," the left bank again  

Picture 6:  Tom & Bill 

  

 Church Happenings:

1.   Fr. McBrien on American Nuns investigated by Rome, National Catholic Reporter,  2-14-11,  Download The Investigation 2-18-11 

2.  Europe's Theologians offer resistance, Corpus, 2-10-11,  Download Dialogue without Taboos 2-18-11 

 
 
 

True?

 A hundred and fifty years ago there lived a woman named Sono, whose devotion and purity of heart were respected far and wide. One day a fellow Buddhist, having made a long trip to see her, asked, "What can I do to put my heart at rest?"

 She said, "Every morning and every evening, and whenever anything happens to you, keep on saying, 'Thanks for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.' "

 The man did as he was instructed for a whole year, but his heart was still not at peace. He returned to Sono crestfallen. "I've said your prayer over and over, and yet nothing in my life has changed; I'm still the same selfish person as before. What should I do now?"

 Sono immediately said, "Thanks for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever."

 On hearing these words, the man was able to open his spiritual eye, and he returned home with a great joy.

 Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell

 

 

Picture 7:   Mike & Rick,

Picture 8:   Brunch with Mark & Tom

Picture 9:   Kevin with his mom & dad, Connie & John and Charlie

Picture 10:  Annie, Nicole, Wendy, Ray & Leo, Shonda, & Nicole

Picture 11:  Jackie & Carol

      Video:     Rosemary's Blessing

  

 See you Sunday, February 20, 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

 
  
 
  
Readings: Sirach 15, 15-20; Psalm 119, Blessed are They who follow the Law of the Lord; 1 Corinthians; Matthew 5, 17-37. 
  

 
 Community Bulletin Board: 

 1.  Winter/Valentine Brunch this Sunday.

         

 

 

Picture 1:   C.C. at the Pastry Shoppe              

Picture 2:   The Music Machine                    

Picture 3:   "La Rive Gauche," The Left Bank

      

Church Happenings:

1.   Fr. McBrien on beatification, National Catholic Reporter, 2-7-11,    Download JP II Beatification    

 

True?  

I am not afraid of storms,
for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Louisa May Alcott

  Video:   End of Mass

   

 See you Sunday, February 13, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

   

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

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

 
  
  
  
 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 

 
  

 
 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

   

 See you Sunday, February 6, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

  

 

 

 

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

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

 
   
  
 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 

 
 
 
 Community Bulletin Board: 

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

   
 

    
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         

 

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

 

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  

   

  
 

 See you Sunday, January 30, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

  

 

 

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

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

   
 

 
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

 

 
 

 Community Bulletin Board: 

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

 
 
  

   
Picture 1:    Can you believe how they have grown!    

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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 Edison

  

 See you Sunday, January 16, 2011

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)