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Reminder for Sunday, December 11, 2016, 3rd Advent, Cycle A
ByRosemary December 7, 2016
"Welcome in, Everybody," say Alison & John

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

"Wow," say Zoe & Tori, "Lots of good treats today," like chocolate chip cookies from Jason's.

Readings:

Isaiah, 35, 1-6, 10,  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened

Psalm 146,  Lord, come and save us.

James 5, 7-10,  Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you.

Matthew 11, 2-11, Are you the one who is to come?

Happy Birthday, Grace.

Happy 6th special anniversary and happy birthday to Fred.

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 9, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), December 9; 12:30

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016 This Sunday, food drive

Happy 41st, Tom & Denni.

Happy 30th, John & Connie.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person. Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.

Something new and special this year. We will meet before the 7:30 concert at the condo of Beth & Rob at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.

Here are instructions on how to arrive at Robinson’s, including how to arrive via DART. Note also that you may leave your car at Robinsons and take the free DART shuttle to the Meyerson (saving you $10 parking).    Download DART to Robinsons'

Happy 4th, Meredith and Brent.

What is going on in Our Catholic World
1. 4 Cardinals may get stripped of their pink outfits, The Tablet, November 13, 222 words, Download 4 CARDINALS FIRED 12-8-16
2. A wake up call to American bishops, Commonweal, November 22, 190 words, Download BISHOPS GET WAKE UP 12-8-16
3. Irish priests burning out, National Catholic Reporter, December 1, 700 words, Download Irish priests burning out 12-8-16
Offertory, Mike and Geri, Teresa and Tom

True?

Six Facts of Life
1. Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price.
2. Best wise words: "Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food."
3. The one who loves you will never leave you because, even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find one reason to hold on.
4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few folks really understand that.
5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage!
6. If you just want to walk fast, walk alone; but, if you want to walk far, walk together!
KC

My special helper.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

I think I feel a stalker.

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.

Can we find a volunteer to shake the hand of Sir Charlie?

Advent Peace.
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Sunday Homily, December 4, 2016, 2nd Advent, A
ByRosemary December 4, 2016

Welcome to the beautiful colors of Advent & Fall in Dallas.

Readings:

Isaiah, 11, 1-10, On that day the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb. (a beautiful reading)

Psalm 72, Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.

Romans 15, 4-9, Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you.

Matthew, 3, 1-12, John the Baptist appeared preaching in the desert.

Welcome, Everybody.

Observations on the Isaiah and the Matthew selections.

These two reading today have a sort of ying & yang quality to them. Isaiah is looking for peace while Matthew talks about John the Baptist, who does not specialize in peace.

You will find the selection from Isaiah (this is Isaiah 1) to be a beautiful dream about peace. He even looks at the animal kingdom for peace. Watch how Isaiah enters into this theme when he talks about the wolf.

And what was John's message? You better behave and repent or you are going to get it.

So how do you you reconcile the reading from Matthew with a
God who loves unconditionally?

Happy Engagement, Carrie & Paul.

In place of our usual homily today we have invited one of the men from Souls Harbor so share his journey of recovery.

Ha! I caught you, Beth. Swiping pastries before the kids and I can get there. Sure, you think I believe that you brought those.

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ByRosemary December 4, 2016
Rosemary's Blessing:

I shall no longer allow

negative thoughts or feelings

to drain me of my energy.

Instead I shall focus on all the

good that is in my life.

I will think it, feel it and speak it.

By doing so I will send out

vibes of positive energy into

the world and I shall be grateful

for all the wonderful things it

will attract into my life.

Positivity Pledge given to me by Sandra Pratt

Author Unknown

John reading a beautiful passage from the Great Isaiah.

Our Special Thanks
- For the Readings: John & Mary Jane
- For The Team: Georgie & Buddy & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Special Communion Cups: Jan
- For the Pictures: Rick & Connie & Beth & Mike
- For the coffee and extras: Mike & Jackie & Beth
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & The Beavers
- For the Music: Ray & David & Shonda
- For all who helped with Communion
Mary Jane reading from Paul's letter to the Romans.

Birthdays:   Grace LeBlanc & Cathy Bambanek (67) Sunday, today), Diane Drescher & David Delgado (Tuesday), Genny Mattingly (Thursday), Patricia's Fred (69 Thursday), & Patricia's last cigarette 2010, 6 years ago), Noah Thompson (20, Friday)

Anniversaries:

Denni & Tom (41st, Tuesday)

Rosemary reading her Blessing of The Week.

Please Remember these special people:

For Carol's recuperation from her operation; For Bill Carey, who had open heart surgery; For Tom Good; For Dee; For John Schanot's treatment; For Frank with Hospice; For Nadia's recuperation; For a young man who is suffering from depression; For Claire's mom; For Jan’s mom; For Grace's mom and brother in Alberta ; For Cliff & Jean; For Laura's sister Claudia; For Dawn; John Simari’s friend, Ron; For Anthony; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues; For Frank & Mary's niece, Lisa, with cancer; For John & Jean's son John Louis; For our good friend Kay in Ontario; For Jackie Urbanzyk's continued recovery;

Andrew sharing the story of his recovery from his early life of drugs and alcohol thanks to Souls Harbor.

For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou; For Cathy's uncle, Jim Wright at 90; For Connie's nephew, Fred; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why; The Quinn’s granddaughter, Mikayla;   For Maureen’s daughter, Kathleen, with cancer; For Jackie's friend, Barbara, plus Angela; For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Frank’s & Mary's niece, Lisa, with brain cancer, Franks brother with advanced Parkinsons; Diane McClurg's mom in Fort Dodge; For Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;

The formalizing of the marriage between Cody and one of our Most Special People, Shonda.

Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill, and Judy's aging parents & daughter of her best friend, Mekala; Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's dad & niece & Annie & Kyler; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; for Mary Ellen & her Margaret, Jim, & Christopher; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.



Cody and Shonda sharing their marriage vows.

Your Finances, December 4, 2016

Expenses: $1345.00

Outreach: $515.00

                                    November 27, 2016

Expenses: $348.00

Outreach: $270.00

Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

The bringing together of 5 people to a new union is symbolized by the mixing of different sands and Leo is adding his contribution.

Have a Great Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Hi, Buddy, pretty neat story from Andrew, right?

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.

Victoria & Zoe & their buddy invite you all back next week.
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Reminder for Sunday, December 4, 2016, 2nd Advent, A Cycle
ByRosemary November 30, 2016
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Brandon, the Candle Lighter of The Week, with his apprentice learning the skill.

Readings:

Isaiah, 11, 1-10, On that day the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb. (a beautiful reading)

Psalm 72,  Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.

Romans 15, 4-9,  Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you.

Matthew, 3, 1-12, John the Baptist appeared preaching in the desert.

Communion from Patricia to Cindy and Claire.

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 9, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), December 9; 12:30

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016 This Sunday, Souls Harbor, hoodies, useful items for the truck, guest speaker

Healing & Life for Tom from John.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person. Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.

Something new and special this year. We will meet before the 7:30 concert at the condo of Beth & Rob at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.

"You look beautiful," says Mike to John,

What is going on in Our Catholic World
1. Nothing this week
And, just in case you forgot…..

True?

There are bold pilots, and there are old pilots, but very few old bold pilots.

Army Air Corp Sign

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

You have doubts? This is alligator habitat, nice cool lagoon, warm bank for sunbathing. One warm Sunday afternoon during a Thanksgiving week, there was a, say, 5 foot, sunbather. Problem: blind curves on the bike path. Thanks be to other cyclists and walkers who warned this biker.

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.
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Sunday Homily, November 27, 2016, 1st Advent, A
ByRosemary November 27, 2016

Readings:

Isaiah, 2, 1-5, They shall beat their swords into plow shares. (a beautiful readRing)

Psalm 122,  Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Romans 13, 11-14,  Our salvation is nearer now.

Matthew 24, 37-44, Stay awake, for you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Thanks, John, for celebrating today.

Second week of Advent, Thoughts by Mike

Energize your spiritual journey

We are all brothers and sisters, and our one goal is the kingdom of heaven, here and now.

We will always obtain the desire of our heart, so we must choose our desires wisely.

Choose love, for it is in giving that we receive, ‘it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.’

‘Pay it forward.’ We teach by example.

Life is not about winning or loosing, its about compassion and justice.

Taking a step forward means that we have chosen to leave something behind.

We are granted joy when we choose to leave pain behind.

We enter truth when we choose to leave fear behind.

Peace comes when we choose to forgive.

Our Spirit enlightens us by chasing away our darkness, for they cannot coexist.

Happy Anniversary, Frank & Mary.

The Kingdom of God is always at hand. Be born again.

We are one body in Christ, when we are not seen or recognized when we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and visit the sick and imprisoned.

Love does not build barriers; it tears them down.

Gratitude is the lens through which the Spirit calls us to journey.

‘Most opportunities are never convenient. You don’t wait for them; they just occur.’

Deacon Mike

Hi, John and Mike from Hilton Head Island.

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Announcements
ByRosemary November 27, 2016
Rosemary's Blessing:

Our Special Thanks
- For the Readings:
- For The Team: Georgie & Buddy & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Special Communion Cups: Jan
- For the Pictures: Rick & Connie & Beth & Mike
- For the coffee and extras: Mike & Judy, & Jackie
- For the altar & sound: Jackie
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany & Shonda
- For all who helped with Communion
Birthdays:   David Grattifiori (Today, Sunday), Nina Tucker (Monday), Mike Moran (67, Friday)

Anniversaries:

Brent & Meredith (4th Thursday)

John & Michelle Simari (31st, Tuesday)

Frank & Mary Esparza (53rd, Tuesday)

Remember Patrick, Rosemary's grand nephew who broke his thigh bone and for whom we were praying each week? He is now walking and running, though with a slight limp which will disappear shortly. He sleeps in the arms of his mom, Kelly, and his dad, Brian. He is worn out chasing his 6 cousins.

Please Remember these special people:

For Carol's recuperation from her operation; For Bill Carey, who had open heart surgery; For Tom Good; For Dee; For John Schanot's treatment; For Frank's treatment; For Nadia's recuperation; For a young man who is suffering from depression; For Rosemary's great nephew, Patrick who broke his leg (3 years old); For Claire's mom; For Jan’s mom; For Grace's mom and brother in Alberta ; For Cliff & Jean; For Laura's sister Claudia; For Dawn; John Simari’s friend, Ron; For Anthony; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues; For Frank & Mary's niece, Lisa, with cancer; For John & Jean's son John Louis; For our good friend Kay in Ontario; For Jackie Urbanzyk's continued recovery;

A small portion of the mountains of trees and brush piled along the lanes in Hilton Head after Hurricane Matthew about a month ago,

For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou; For Cathy's uncle, Jim Wright at 90; For Connie's nephew, Fred; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why; The Quinn’s granddaughter, Mikayla;   For Maureen’s daughter, Kathleen, with cancer; For Jackie's friend, Barbara, plus Angela; For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Frank’s & Mary's niece, Lisa, with brain cancer, Franks brother with advanced Parkinsons; Diane McClurg's mom in Fort Dodge; For Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;

There are houses where trees crashed through the roof, through the ceiling, and landed on the floor of the house. This while 18 inches of rain fell in an hour.

Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill, and Judy's aging parents & daughter of her best friend, Mekala; Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's dad & niece & Annie & Kyler; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; for Mary Ellen & her Margaret, Jim, & Christopher; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.



While other, younger trees were falling down, this grandfather live oak of ca 500 years, was surviving.

This plaque tells the story of the grandfather live oak.

Your Finances, November 27, 2016

Expenses: $ Next Week.

Outreach: $

Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

Have a Great Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Just in case you like to feed the ducks and pigeons… Sign at the entrance to the community of Hilton Head Plantation. The numerous man made lagoons often have a resident. One stopped bike and walking traffic on a bike path I was using one nice winter afternoon. They love to sun bathe.

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.
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Reminder for Sunday, November 27, 2016, 1st Advent
ByRosemary November 23, 2016
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Our Community Welcome Team

Readings:

Isaiah, 2, 1-5, They shall beat their swords into plow shares. (a beautiful reading)

Psalm 122,  Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Romans 13, 11-14,  Our salvation is nearer now.

Matthew 24, 37-44, Stay awake, for you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Our Special Blessing, Bethany.

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 2, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), December 9; 12:30

ADVENT PLANS:   Download Advent 2016

Wake up, Leo, Look at what you are missing.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person. Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.

Something new and special this year. We will meet before the 7:30 concert at the condo of Beth & Rob at 2111 Marilla on the corner with S. Pearl across the street from the Dallas Farmers’ Market.

You may come by car or by DART. More on this later.

Buddy taking care of the flowers.

What is going on in Our Catholic World
1. Nothing this week
Georgie taking care of Buddy.

True?

Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.

Rita Rudner, Comedian

The Team at work.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Peace and Happy Thanksgiving.

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.
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Sunday Homily, November 20, 2016, Christ the King
ByRosemary November 20, 2016
Readings:

2 Samuel 5, 1-3, They anointed David king of Israel.

Psalm 122, Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Colossians 1, 12-20, Let us give thanks to the Father.

Luke, 22, 35-43, If you are king of the Jews, save yourself.

Special Advent reflection by Deacon Mike: Download Bible Study by Deacon Mike.10-20-16docx

"Hi," says the beautiful Victoria, "Welcome in."

History of the Christ the King Feast: date, author, reason it was declared

Date: Not during the early church, not during the time when Constantine made Christianity the religion of the Empire, not during the time of Luther & the Reformation, not during the time of Pius IX with the Italian Resorgiamento & his Infallibility statement (1870), but in 1925. Fairly Recently.

And not to be outdone in hospitality, this cute little girl likewise says, "Hi, Everybody."

Author: Pius XI, pope 1922-39

Reason(s): at least 2 factors–The Times and Modernism/Secularism
1. The Times:
  
  End of WW I and build up to WW II
  
  Mussolini & Hitler: the same year Pius XI became pope, Mussolini became prime minister. By 1925 he had become a dictator. The feast was to counter the dictatorship.
2. Modernism & Secularism:
  
  Modernism. Despite being scholarly and pro-scientific methods, Pius XI was suspicious of biblical scholarship which questioned, for example, biblical inerrancy, the nature of bible miracles, the virgin birth, the resurrection, the atonement theory that God demanded his son suffer & die for a single sin by a human.
  
  Secularism coming out of the Enlightenment said that all people were equal, people should have a say in government as in democracy, and backed the separation of church/state, like proposed by Jefferson.
Sources: Living with Christ, Nov., 2009; Wikipedia

Even Kevin says, "I may not be a cute little girl, but I still say, 'Welcome!'"

Observations on Samuel:

What: This is a 4 book series, 1 & 2 Samuel & 1 & 2 Kings. The first two are all about Samuel, the last of the Judges of the tribe, and about Saul and David, the first two kings.

Author: Numerous authors. Some say even Saul put together some of the parts that pertain to him.

When written: Over a period of even centuries. However, it seems to have come together in the present form around the Babylonian Captivity, 555 before Christ.

Our selection: David is anointed king.

Sources: Jerusalem Bible, Good News Bible.

Guess who has herself a nice letter jacket! Congratulations Kara and Hi, James.

Thanksgiving

When Christ the King Sunday rolls around every year I am always tempted to tell good old stories about my childhood growing up in Christ the King parish here in Dallas. Suffice it to say Christ the King was one reason why I became a Jesuit instead of a diocesan priest.

Instead of Christ the King, therefore, I would prefer to focus on my most favorite topic, Thanksgiving from my perspective. Of course, when I ran my idea by Rosemary, I got a “Thanksgiving again. You just talked about it and you will wear everybody out.” The problem: I don’t think I can ever focus on thanksgiving enough. And that holds for all of us.

Offertory, The Ekes, Marlene, Mabel, Bill, and Cindy.

So, hang on Everybody, I want to talk about four special blessing that have given me life and joy this year. I pass on the Big 4 you know about, the Jesuit experience, East Africa, Marriage, and our community. Instead, this year it is biking, backpacking, learning, and priesthood.

Because of biking, which in turn I can do because of my two new hips, I have this summer ridden 500 miles across Iowa, ridden 100 miles the last Saturday in August in the Hotter ‘N Hell out of Wichita Falls, circled White Rock Lake with Rosemary dozens of times, and made some dear friends at the Jewish Community Center where I put in a strenuous workout every week day.

"Nothing like Grandma's hugs," says Victoria.

Backpacking this past September took us to Idaho and the 7 Devils region, 7 of us, 7 nights, and a great time.

As a spinoff of this I have also been blessed by our Friday Romeos luncheon at Jason’s Deli.

Muy Buenos Dias and Bienvenidos, Senora Alisia et Senor Jose.

From the first day I entered the Jesuits we were vaccinated with the idea that we never stop learning. French has been my learning this year and for the last 6 years, since I got my new hips in ’10. Because of this I have had the opportunity to get to know some really special people in L’Alliance Francaise, the office of which is, you will never guess, at the corner of Central and Royal Lane.

The final blessing is the privilege of continuing to act as a priest. Just recently I have been part of two superb weddings, Lisa Anderlick, the daughter of John and Karen, and Scott Simari, the son of John and Michelle.

What do you think, Buddy, am I doing a good job? You are awake anyway.

Besides weddings, I have had the enormous privilege of walking with some people on their last walk. John’s mother, Pat. Jerry Gleason. Curtis Ekes. And Mike Miller.

These are some of my blessing for 2016. What are yours?

Says Zoe, "Leo, may I go for a ride in your car?"

I heard a nice idea for sitting around the Thanksgiving table. Each person is invited to thank one other person at the table and to give thanks to or for one person not at the table.

The Best, Mary, Bethany, and Ray.
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Announcements
ByRosemary November 20, 2016
Rosemary's Blessing:

O God, when I have food,
help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work,
help me to remember the jobless;
When I have a home,
help me to remember those who have no home at all;
When I am without pain,
help me to remember those who suffer,
And remembering,
help me to destroy my complacency;
bestir my compassion,
and be concerned enough to help;
By word and deed,
those who cry out for what we take for granted.
Amen.

Samuel F. Pugh

Grace reading 2 Samuel about King David.

Our Special Thanks
- For the Readings: Grace and Cheryl
- For The Team: Georgie & Buddy & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Special Communion Cups: Jan
- For the Pictures: Rick & Beth & Mike
- For the coffee and extras: Mike & Judy, & Jackie
- For the altar & sound: Jackie
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany & Mary
- For all who helped with Communion
Cheryl reading from Colossians.

Birthdays:   Mary Ellen (Monday), Ron Ackerman (Tuesday), John Cade (82, Friday)

Anniversaries:

Cliff & Jean Wright (21st, Thursday) (cupcake home delivered)

Barb & Ron Senter (45th, Saturday)

Joe Farmer retired (October 31st)

Rosemary reading her Blessing of The Week.

Please Remember these special people:

For Carol's recuperation from her operation; For Jim Butterly's mom who died last week and the family; For Bill Carey, who had open heart surgery; For Tom Good; For Dee; For Gilberto & Bernadette, both of whose moms have died, and for the family; For Charlie's mom who also died recently; For John Schanot's treatment; For Brent, whose mom died & for the family; For Frank's treatment; For Nadia's recuperation; For a young man who is suffering from depression; For Rosemary's great nephew, Patrick who broke his leg (3 years old); For Claire's mom; For Jan’s mom; For Grace's mom and brother in Alberta ; For Cliff & Jean; For Laura's sister Claudia; For Dawn; John Simari’s friend, Ron; For Anthony; For a number of David McKeon's family who are having a rough time with health issues; For Frank & Mary's niece, Lisa, with cancer; For John & Jean's son John Louis; For our good friend Kay in Ontario; For Jackie Urbanzyk's continued recovery;

Happy birthday Mary Ellen.

For Rosemary's sister, Patty and her husband, Lou; For Cathy's uncle, Jim Wright at 90; For Connie's nephew, Fred; For Mary Jane Stevenson's son Philip, 34, sick & don't know why; The Quinn’s granddaughter, Mikayla;   For Maureen’s daughter, Kathleen, with cancer; For Jackie's friend, Barbara, plus Angela; For Sr. Patricia Otillio, a nun I worked with for years in Grand Coteau; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Frank’s & Mary's niece, Lisa, with brain cancer, Franks brother with advanced Parkinsons; Diane McClurg's mom in Fort Dodge; For Steve Barrett, Rose, & Katie;

Happy Birthday to you, too, John. Ain't nobody as old as you, for sure.

Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill, and Judy's aging parents & daughter of her best friend, Mekala; Barb & Warren's grandbabies, Leighton Elizabeth and Warren Phillip and Ethan Michel, & their friend Chris, plus Barb's dad & niece & Annie & Kyler; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; for Mary Ellen & her Margaret, Jim, & Christopher; for our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Ryan McClurg and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.



Thanks, Buddy for being our Candle Lighter of the Week.

Your Finances, November 20, 2016

Expenses: $ 2,410.00

Outreach: $ 1,385.00

Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

  Welcome back, Lance, so good to see you.

Have a Great Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Says Zoe, " See you next week, Everybody."

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.

And, as always, Harper says, "See you next week and have a Peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving."
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Reminder for Sunday, November 20, 2016, Christ the King, C
ByRosemary November 16, 2016
Watch out, Norm & Cheryl & Mike, that little girl will swipe your cookies when you are not looking.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Beware, Richard, friendly Sir Charlie is just getting ready to stick that left hand in your pocket.

Readings:

2 Samuel 5, 1-3, They anointed David king of Israel.

Psalm 122,  Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Colossians 1, 12-20,  Let us give thanks to the Father.

Luke, 22, 35-43, If you are king of the Jews, save yourself.

Welcome Home, Kim, with all your Dallas family.

Community Activities:

ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 18, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), December 9; 12:30

Download Juliet Xmas

LOVE KIDS PICNIC: December 10, Saturday; Bill will work sign up beginning this Sunday.

ADVENT PLANS: Download Advent 2016

Offertory with Jim and John and Connie trying to make them behave for a few moments.



Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person. Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going. As always we will gather at Tulip Lane before the performance.

Welcome Home Norm and Diane. Wow, can that Diane dance!

What is going on in Our Catholic World
1. Vatican observations on D. Trump, National Catholic Reporter, November 12, 777 words, Download VATICAN ON TRUMP 11-17-16
2. Church observations on immigrants to U.S., National Catholic Reporter, November 14, 430 words, Download IMMAGRANTS & US CHURCH 11-17-16
One cupcake to the Candle Lighter of The Week.

True?

Six Best Doctors in the World
1. Sunlight
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self Confidence
6. Friends
KC

Some of the 19 Juliettes out on the town.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Friday meeting of some of The Board. A question of quantity vs quality?

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.

Special Healing for Carol. Special prayer Friday.
Read More Reminder for Sunday, November 20, 2016, Christ the King, C