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ByRosemary April 27, 2014
Rosemary’s Blessing

Life is short …

Break the rules,

Forgive quickly,

Kiss slowly,

Love truly,

Laugh uncontrollably,

And never regret anything that made you smile.

Author Unknown

Lily reading Acts.

Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Scott and Lily
- For The Team: Georgie
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Denni & Tom
- For the Pictures & Video: Rick & Beth, Mike & John
- For the coffee and pastries: Ron & Marilyn, Jackie and Beth Dugan
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Bethany & Shonda
Scott reading 1 Peter.

Birthdays:     Stacey Fitterer (27, Monday), Ed Kless (49, Thursday), Denni (Thursday), John Sumari (Wednesday), Cliff Wright (70, Wednesday), David Dinsmore (Today, Sunday).

Anniversaries:

Jerry and Joan (57^th, today, Sunday)

Heritage Farm Saturday evening, Hay Ride with Mike.

Please Remember these special people:

For Nina Tucker's dad; Jackie Urbanczyk's continued recovery; Cathy’s mom, Mary Dzuro, in hospice care; For Patty Hammond’s recuperation from knee replacements; From Mary Hall, Debbie Hooper with serious cancer; for a special girl named Missy Ackerman; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Fred and Maureen’s friend, Real Giguere; Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; from Rob, the brother of his business associate who has cancer;

Saturday Evening Hay Ride, Heritage Farm.

Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Margie McKeon’s brother, Bill, with lung cancer; Jackie's sister, Shellie; Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living; Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita;

So long, Kids, been good to know you.

Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom and brother; 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; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg just home from Korea, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Saturday Evening in The Barn waiting for vow renewal. She signed on for one more year!

Your Finances, April 27, 2014

Expenses:   $ 1,840.00

Outreach: $ 898.00



We Donated this week:

$ 2000 to Soul’s Harbor

$ 300 to Plano Homes

Thanks for your Generosity.

Have a Good Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

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.
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Reminders

Reminder for Sunday, April 27, 2014, 2nd Easter, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 23, 2014
Jackie dancing in her driveway, having just been given a NED classification after her 18th & last chemo treatment, No Evidence Detected. Which means, 'You are cancer free, Jackie.'

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

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

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

Jacob with his parents, Robert and Stacey

Readings:

Acts 2, 42-47, Awe came upon everyone.

Psalm 118, Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everylasting.

1 Peter 1, 3-9, Although you have not seen him, you love him.

John  20, 19-31, Unless I see the marks of the nails.

Who dat? The Easter Bunny, with Leo, Cowboy Cole, and Emma.



Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 18, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

2.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays, The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette.

3. Next Community Party: April 26, This Saturday, Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.

4. Next book and game swap: May 18. Save up.

5. Note: May 4, Sunday, Rosemary & I will be in NYC for her annual family reunion and the 5 Boro Bike Ride. John Cade is also out of town. Therefore, Mike will offer a communion & word service. Welcome.

That Rabbit again, with Chloe.

What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. Two New Saints?, National Catholic Reporter, April 23, 1500 words, Download New Saints 4-24-14
The Great Annual Easter Egg Hunt with that Rabbit and Emma and Leo.

True?

What we anticipate seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens.

Benjamin Disraeli

Anybody seen any Easter Eggs around here? That Rabbit again.

See you Sunday, April 27, 2014, 2^nd Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Who let those Germans into our wedding? Part of the German side of Rebecca's family, Barbara's family.

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.

Recognize that new cross? Robb Scott, who married Rebecca Saturday, hand made the cross for the wedding, then donated it to our community. Thanks, Robb.
Read More Reminder for Sunday, April 27, 2014, 2nd Easter, Cycle A
Homilies

Sunday Homily, April 20, 2014, Easter, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 20, 2014

Chloe says, "Happy Easter, Everybody."

Readings:

Acts 10, 34, 37-43, Peter proceeded to speak.

Psalm 118, This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Corinthians 5, 6-8, A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John 20, 11-18, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

Jude also says, "Happy Easter, Everybody, and welcome in."

Seeing the Lord

I would like to talk this morning about seeing the Lord. I would, also, like to suggest we see the Lord constantly and seldom realize it. I have three short stories to illustrate the idea.

The first event happened here about two, maybe three weeks ago. We were in the middle of our Sunday celebration. I am pretty sure we were singing, so it could have been at the very beginning or during the responsorial psalm.

Not to be outdone by those big kids, Charlotte says, "Happy Easter Everybody; where is that Easter Rabbit?

During the singing Leo was playing at the feet of his parents as he often does. At a point, he gets up and starts walking slowly in front of the table as he often does. Suddenly, however, he vanishes from sight. I don’t think I was paying much attention to him.

Then I sense he is just at my feet. He had decided to slip under the table cloth hanging down in front of the table which we use as an altar. He climbed in under the table. And there he was right at my feet.

Christopher says, "Happy Easter from Amarillo."

Poor Shonda, as soon as she could finish singing and get over here, she comes over, pulls him out from under the table, and carries him off. Leo did not cry or squeal or anything. He looked content.

This was a see the Lord moment for me. Why? Two reasons.

First, Leo was not afraid to wander around up front with everyone looking on. He feels accepted by you people, the community. Occasionally, Emma does it, walking by sweetly smiling at everyone. Georgie, you used to do a bit of this in your day. This is amazing and I see the Lord in the kids and in you folks when you accept the kids.

The Roberts.

Secondly, Leo is not afraid of The Old Geezer. Parents have told me since the days of St. Marks, “My kids think you are God.” I am sure many of you can see the resemblance.

I think when I was a little kid I saw the priest as some God figure. Trouble was, they were all stern and scary. I would never have done what Leo did, nor anything close to it. I grew up with fear, ultimately, fear that I was going to hell because I was such a bad kid.

Emma, who is always ready to welcome everybody, says, "When do we begin that Easter egg hunt?"

So if Leo and the kids think I am something like God and they are not afraid of me, I am overjoyed. This is one of my goals in our community. No fear spirituality.

The second event took place last night in Granbury. We did the wedding of Ron and Barb Senter’s second daughter, Rebecca. I saw the Lord in those people and especially in Rebecca, who had a difficult time in her adolescent years and has turned into one marvelous person.

"Where is that Easter Rabbit, say the Gerwers kids.

I was so touched by her. As she walked down the aisle with Ron, her dad, she began to cry and cry. Of course, that got me going. I saw the Lord last night.

The third event took place Thursday afternoon. See this turquoise thumb. This says, “She made it, the last of 18 chemo treatments, success over ovarian cancer, NED, no evidence detected, Jackie Urbanczyk.” We had a celebration at her house Thursday after her last treatment.

There that rabbit is.

Three times in three days: Leo, Rebecca, Jackie, I saw the Lord.

And you?

Fred and Maureen celebrating 51 years and Fred 76 years. So he wants 2 Cupcakes of The Week!

Read More Sunday Homily, April 20, 2014, Easter, Cycle A
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Announcements
ByRosemary April 20, 2014
Rosemary’s Blessing

None today, too busy.

Claire reading Acts.

Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Claire and Alexandra and Judy
- For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Denni & Tom
- For the Pictures & Video: Rick & Connie, Mike & John
- For the coffee and pastries: No coffee today, but Jerry and Beth
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Ray & Shonda
- For liturgical help: John and Mike
Alexandra reading 1 Corinthians.

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Birthdays:    Brittany Carey (Saturday), Fred Macchio (76, Wednesday) (plus Kerry and Jean O'D and Claire and Alex and Leo), Darbyann, (18)

Judy reading John's account of Mary Magdalene at the tomb (see Video).

Anniversaries:

Casey and Rob (11^th, Saturday)

Randolph and Michelle (17^th, Friday)

John & Alison (20^th, Wednesday)

John & Connie (23^rd, Monday)

Fred & Maureen (51^st, Today, Easter Sunday)

Rebecca being escorted by her dad, Ron.

Please Remember these special people:

For Nina Tucker's mom, Betty Lavergne, who just died Wednesday and for Nina and the family; Jackie Urbanczyk's recovery, last chemo was Thursday; Cathy’s mom, Mary Dzuro, in hospice care; For Patty Hammond’s recuperation from knee replacements; From Mary Hall, Debbie Hooper with serious cancer; for a special girl named Missy Ackerman; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Fred and Maureen’s friend, Real Giguere; Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; from Rob, the brother of his business associate who has cancer; Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Margie McKeon’s brother, Bill, with lung cancer; Jackie's sister, Shellie;

Rebecca and Rob Beginning. Lake Granbury outside the windows.

Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living; Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita; the Silvers, dad, Dave, and son, Andrew;

Rob handmade the cross in the background and has contributed it to our community.

Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom and brother; 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; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg heading to Korea, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Love for Kids' picnic: Geri and pals.

Your Finances, April 20, 2014

Expenses:   $1615.00

Outreach: $1305.00

Video: Judy reads the story of Jesus teasing Mary Magdalene, 90 sec.



We Donated this week: Nothing special this week.

Thanks for your Generosity.

Have a Good Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Paige and her pals.

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.

Holy Thursday at Marlene's house.

Holy Thursday, Hand washing Jackie.
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Reminder for Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 16, 2014
Cowboy Cole our Candle Lighter welcoming everyone to our Palm Sunday Celebration.

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

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

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

Cupcake of The Week for Candle Lighters? Absolutely.

Readings:

Acts 10, 34, 37-43, Peter proceeded to speak.

Psalm 118, This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Cortinthians 5, 6-8, A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John  20, 11-18, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

Palm Sunday entrance with palms sprinkled.

Community Events:

1.    Easter Sunday, Beware, an Easter Bunny may be around, plus hidden Easter Eggs.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 18, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays, The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette.

4. Love for kids picnic,   Download Love For Kids 4-10-14

5. Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center meeting,   View this photo

6. Next Community Party: April 26. Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.

7. Next book and game swap: May 18. Save up.

The procession. See the video in Sunday's blog.

What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. Current Liturgy terminology?, National Catholic Reporter, April 8, Download Liturgy translations 4-17-14
2. About finances and abuse, National Catholic Reporter, April 10, 1000 words, Download About finances and abuse 4-17-14

3. Check out Pope Francis on 60 Minutes, Google to access. Good.

    4. Slomo video. Apply to biking? What think? Download Slomo 4-17-14

Play Time with Emma, Tori, Zoe, and Cowboy Cole, with Beth watching over.

True?

No one is in charge of your happiness but you.*

What a Team!

See you Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Zoe, Tori, and Emma under the watchful eyes of Emma's pal.



  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.



Awaiting the beginning, Mary Ellen, Kerry & Nina, Linda & Patricia.
Read More Reminder for Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Cycle A
Homilies

Sunday Homily, April 13, 2014, Palm Sunday, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 13, 2014

Emma says, "Hi, Everybody, from my bunny, welcome."

Readings:

Matthew 21, 1-11, Jesus enters Jerusalem

Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me.

Psalm 22, My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

Philippians 2, 6-11, Because of this God greatly exalted him.

Matthew 27,, 11-54, The passion & death.

Harper says, "Yes, welcome from me too. It is fun here and they have cupcakes."

Sorry, Everybody, because of the extraordinary length of so many readings, especially the Matthew Passion, we don't have a homily. Tune in for a good one this Sunday, Easter. Welcome, also. You might find an Easter Bunny attending.

Tom.

And Lynda.

Read More Sunday Homily, April 13, 2014, Palm Sunday, Cycle A
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Announcements
ByRosemary April 13, 2014
Rosemary’s Blessing

On this Palm Sunday …

As we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with palms and holy water

May we know how much God loves us

And in this knowledge, may we rejoice!

J&R Creations

Grace reading Matthew's entry into Jerusalem.

Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Grace, Patricia, John, Mike, Lynda and Tom
- For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Sir Charlie & Jan
- For the Pictures & Video: Rick & Connie, Beth & John
- For the coffee and pastries: Jackie and Jerry and Beth
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany
Patricia reading Isaiah.

Birthdays:    Kerry Tucker (Monday), Claire Occhipinti (Thursday), Alexandra (27, Saturday), and Jerry Gleason (80, Saturday)

John reading Philippians.

Holy Thursday: 7:00 P.M., Marlene's house, 2017 Keystone, Plano

Good Friday: 7:00, Marlene's house, John & Mike coordinating the service.

Next Sunday: Easter, watch out for a loose bunny and some Easter eggs.

Lynda, Tom and Mike reading Matthew's Passion

Please Remember these special people:

Jackie Urbanczyk's recovery; For Patty Hammond’s recuperation from knee replacements; From Mary Hall, Debbie Hooper with serious cancer; for a special girl named Missy Ackerman; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; Beth with a stomach infection; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Fred and Maureen’s friend, Real Giguere; Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; from Rob, the brother of his business associate who has cancer; Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Margie McKeon’s brother, Bill, with lung cancer;

Rick picking up Jackie's Cupcake of the Week and saying a few words about Jackie, who receives her last chemo treatment Thursday.

Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living; Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita; the Silvers, dad, Dave, and son, Andrew;

Cupcake of the Week for Jerry 80

Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom and brother; 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; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg heading to Korea, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Offertory, Jerry & Shirley, Judy and Bill.

Your Finances, April 13, 2014

Expenses:   $740.00

Outreach: $515.00

Video: Sing a New Song, The entrance procession, 3 minutes



We Donated this week: Nothing special this week.

Thanks for your Generosity.

Have a Good Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

Harper says, "Bye, bye, see you Easter."

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, April 13, 2014, Palm Sunday, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 9, 2014
Rice & Beans brunch, Mike preparing.

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

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

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

What do we have here? Rice and Beans!

Readings:

Matthew 21, 1-11, Jesus enters Jerusalem

Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me.

Psalm 22, My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?

Philippians 2, 6-11, Because of this God greatly exalted him.

Matthew  27,, 11-54, The passion & death.

It may not seem like much, but it really tastes good.

Community Events:

1.    Sixth Sunday of Lent: Palm Sunday & Passion

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, April 11, Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos.

3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays, The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette.

4. Love for kids picnic, Download Love For Kids 4-10-14

5. Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center meeting, View this photo

6. Next Community Party: April 26. Annual Anniversary Party (9 years!), Heritage Farm, 6:00 P.M., covered dish as usual.

7. Next book and game swap: May 18. Save up.

Healing for Cathy.

What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. The Irish Cardinal, National Catholic Reporter, April 4, 1100 words, Download Irish Cardinal 4-10-14
2. U.S. Parish profiles, National Catholic Reporter, April 5, 1400 words,      Download U.S, Parish demographics 4-10-14

3. A bishop’s compensation, National Catholic Reporter, April 7, 1600 words, Download A bishop's worth 4-10-14

4. Immigration policies, Corpus, April 1, 1900 words, Download Immigration 4-10-14

Welcome back, Harper. So nice to see you.

True?

It is your right to be happy.
This is what you were made for.
And if you will not resist,
happiness will find a way
to pour from your heart and fill your days.
– Hugh Prather

Erin and Judd, a great old friend.

See you Sunday, April 13, 2014, 6th Lent, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Leo riding his daddy-horse, Ray.



  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.

Cupcake of The Week to Tom.
Read More Reminder for Sunday, April 13, 2014, Palm Sunday, Cycle A
Homilies

Sunday Homily, April 6, 2014, 5th Lent, Cycle A
ByRosemary April 6, 2014

Readings:

Ezekiel 37, 12-14, I will open your graves and have you rise.

Psalm 130, With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

Romans 8, 8-11, Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

John  11, 1-45, The raising of Lazarus.

Harper says, "Hi, Everybody, fun to be back."

Make Lazarus live. Make life happen.

Guess what, I have a story about France this morning. I want to use it to exemplify the metaphor of giving life that is contained in the Lazarus story. I would propose that Jesus metaphorically gave life to Lazarus, something all of us can do, give life.

There is a tour company known as Fat Tire Bike Tours. Founded a few years ago by, of all things, an Aggie who made good in life, the company has tours in a number of European cities, Paris included, naturally.

Zoe lights the Lent candle, the 5th Sunday.

Rosemary & I have used them a few times in Paris and we find them terrific. A week ago we joined a group that was going to visit the home of Claude Monet, an hour train trip northwest out of Paris into the province of Normandy. On these distant trips you take the train out to the location, like the palace of Versailles, for instance. Then you pick up bikes and ride.

Our tour was meeting at the St. Lazare train station in Paris and going to Giverny, the simple, but beautiful garden home of the impressionist artist, Claude Monet. Twenty eight people met at 10 A.M. at gate 22, and we split into two with a guide for each.

Emma says, "What's going on here?"

Our international group of Chinese, Australians, Irish, Americans, and a 28 year old New Zealander guide rode the train to Vernon, a neighboring town to Giverny.   We picked up bikes, went to buy picnic lunches at a farmers’ market, rode to the edge of the Seine River that ran through the town, and had a picnic.

On the picnic the group came alive. The guide had his French girl friend with her two French girl friends. Another sparkling young couple from Australia revealed that they were just engaged the evening before. Life came to the group as pairs or individuals revealed glimpses into themselves.

Village market near Giverny. Where we bought our picnic lunches.

As the day went on, (we traveled together from 10 to about 7 in the evening), Rosemary & I began to reveal ourselves and we also focused on hearing the stories of others. We targeted particularly 3 groups.

One, of course, was the Australian couple. We invited them to tell the amusing story about how the engagement planned never took place, but still was dear. I said I knew an old priest who would do their wedding cheap.

Same delightful, inexpensive market.

Then we spent a lot of attention on the guide and his girl friend. They were not engaged, but we, of course, almost had them married. I suggested that same old geezer priest would do their wedding.

Thirdly, we focused on a Chinese family from California, a mother, an 18 year old high school senior, and an 11 year old, shy daughter.   The 18 year old especially talked about his hopes and dreams, to go to Georgetown, to become a doctor, to work for Doctors without Borders.

Our picnic sight on the Seine R. near Giverny.

He said he wanted to work internationally like I had done. I affirmed his dream while pointing out I did this in 74 years and he still had time at 18.

The mother was extraordinary. Leaving China, speaking Cantonese and another Chinese language, Erica, did not seem daunted by the prospect of financing Jacob’s educational dreams.

Guess who, Guess where. The same river with sight seeing boat sailing by.

By the time we arrived again at gate 22 in the St. Lazare station about 7:00, an amazing closeness and life pervaded the group and everyone was hugging. Jacob even asked to use us as the subject of a project he had to compose for his classes. He took our picture. I was flattered.

By asking these people to tell their stories, I saw them come alive. Reciprocally, their stories enlivened me and Rosemary. We were mutually giving new life.

I repeat my idea, Jesus metaphorically gave life to Lazarus. And we give life to each other.   That is what our community attempts to do. That is what Mike’s ideas about a beans & rice brunch and a penitential rite do for us.

To whom are you giving life?

Harper caught an extra cupcake and is gone.

Read More Sunday Homily, April 6, 2014, 5th Lent, Cycle A
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Announcements
ByRosemary April 6, 2014
Rosemary’s Blessing

As Lazarus came forth alive from the tomb

May we too, come forth from the tombs which bind and hold us.

May we be filled with life and blessings

And may we share our lives and blessings with others.

J & R Creations

Jackie reading Ezekiel.

Our Special Thanks:
- For Reading: Jackie and Bill
- For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
- For the Communion Bread: Alison
- For the Wine & Cups: Sir Charlie & Jan
- For the Pictures & Video: Rick & Connie, Mike & John
- For the coffee and pastries: Jackie and Jerry
- For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
- For the Music: Ray & Bethany & Shonda
- For all who contributed to and partook of the beans & rice brunch
Bill reading Romans.

Birthdays:    Nicole Wilson, (25, today, Sunday), Morgan Froebe (21, Thursday), Mark Ackerman (50, Friday), Tom Zurchin (Friday), Hugh Bivona (25, today)

Anniversary: Curtis and Mabel(61, Saturday)

Wedding of Rob and Mary, the beginning.

Lenten Plan:   Download Lent 2014

Next Sunday: Palm Sunday



Please Remember these special people:

Jackie Urbanczyk's recovery; From Mary Hall, Debbie Hooper with serious cancer; for a special girl named Missy Ackerman; Judy Thompson's dad in the hospital; Beth with a stomach infection; John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli; Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Fred and Maureen’s friend, Real Giguere; Beth Dugan's dad struggling with prostate cancer; from Rob, the brother of his business associate who has cancer; Frank’s sister, Grace Campos, 84, with stage one; Margie McKeon’s brother, Bill, with lung cancer;

Vows composed by Rob and Mary.

Diane McClurg's mom having a hard time making the transition to assisted living; Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri. Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita; the Silvers, dad, Dave, and son, Andrew;

Exchange of rings.

Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom and brother; 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; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg heading to Korea, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

Michelle adding to the sand blending of two families. Both Rob and Mary have 2 boys and one girl, Garret, Mason, and Meredith on Rob's side; Paul, Mason, and Michelle on Mary's side. Mary's sons escorted her.

Your Finances, April 6, 2014

Expenses:   $1475,00

Outreach: $ 485.00

March 30, 2014

Expenses: $435.00

Outreach: $420.00

Video: I will raise you up on the last day, 3 minutes



We Donated this week:

$2000 to Soul’s Harbor.

$300 to Plano Homes.

Thanks for your Generosity.

Have a Good Week, J.S

(214-783-0443)

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      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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