Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Chuck receiving the community's blessing on his health and fight with cancer.
Readings:
Acts 14, 21-27, From there they sailed to Antioch.
Psalm 145, I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
Revelation 21, 1-5, He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them. I, John, had a vision of a great multitude.
John 13, 31-35, A new commandment, love one another.
Leo at work.
Emma almost on stage.
Community Events:
1. April 27, This Saturday, The Great Annual Anniversary Party (8th), Heritage Farm on 15th just east of Custer, covered dish, 6:00 P.M. If you are celebrating a special anniversary, join us in renewing our wedding vows, Rosemary & John. Welcome all kids. The wagon will roll. Come see if Rosemary will sign up for another year.
5. There has been a request for a Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays at noon starting around May 16th. We'll have a sign up sheet for those interested on Sunday.
First prize in the San Vino beauty contest: lunch with these Romeos. 3rd prize: 3 lunches…
Acts 13, 14, & 43-52, Both Paul & Barnabas spoke out boldly.
Psalm 100, We are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Revelation 7, 14-17, I, John, had a vision of a great multitude.
John 10, 27-30, I know them, and they follow me.
The team is ready.
Acts observations & review:
We have already covered this material. What I have here is a quick reminder.
Date: sometime before the year 70. Why? No mention of the destruction of Jerusalem, which took place the year 70, a Big Date in Jewish history. The Romans destroyed not only Jerusalem, but also the Temple, the only place where the priests offered sacrifices. The temple has never been rebuilt and the priests have been replaced by rabbis, teachers formerly. Today there is a holy mosque on the site of the former temple.
Harper is ready, too.
Who: The same person who wrote the Gospel of Luke. How do we know? Similarities of style, language (Greek), and theological themes.
Subject: The story of the expansion of the Jesus story in 3 areas, first, Jerusalem, then, Palestine or the Holy Land, and finally, into the Mediterranean and ultimately, Rome. Stories about the early communities are a bit romanticized, like advertisements for Pleasant Valley Retirement Center.
Harper's grandmother, Cathy, just having too much fun in life.
Today’s Subject: noting that the chapter we are reading is 13, you can guess we are not reading about the first circle, Jerusalem. Not even the second, but the third, the Mediteranian.
Sources: Good News Bible, The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, Wikipedia
Emma and her friend.
The Lord is Good
This morning I would like to talk about the first line of the third stanza of our Psalm 100, ‘The Lord is Good.’
Our week has been extraordinarily stressful. First, the Boston Marathon bombs. Then, West. I actually was in West at the Czech bakery, the original, genuine bakery in town, about 4:00, Wednesday afternoon, just before the explosion. I have fond memories of one really friendly lady at the bakery and hope she is okay.
Emma's mom, Beth, on the chase.
I would like to say, yes, the Lord is Good. Also, people are good. And, you are good. Here is what I mean despite the stress of the week.
First, Rosemary & I had our routine appointments to give blood at Carter Blood at Preston & LBJ Wednesday & Thursday. When I went in Thursday afternoon the place was more busy than I had ever seen it. Even extra techs had been called in.
Meredith and Brent with Meredith's dad, Joe.
I asked why and they said it was because of, first, Boston, and then, secondly, West, which had just happened that morning. The Lord is good. People are good.
John Botts, Iraq vet with left leg prothesis, at the capitol building in Austin.
Secondly, remember last Saturday, which seems forever ago? Love for the Kids picnic. About a quarter of you volunteered to make that day special for handicapped kids and their families. God is good. People are good. You were good. This is typical.
Thirdly, this past Wednesday, two days after Boston and the day of the West explosion, I went to Austin with a group of which I was humbled to be part of. The Nuns on the Bus.
Nuns on the Bus rally on the capitol steps in Austin. John Botts is back left.
We departed Dallas at 5:30, 10 of us, 2 guys & myself, 7 women, 3 of whom are nuns. We arrived at the capitol about 10:00 for a little rally on the steps of the capitol building. I expected maybe 50 people. 300 were registered and another 100 joined, 400 all together from all over the state.
Daniel Fleming and Stephanie at their wedding.
My job was to visit my two representatives, Dan Branch & John Corona. It was in Branch’s office that a remarkable event took place.
Tom and Lynda processing.
The Nuns on the Bus, who had advocated throughout the Midwest in the summer before the presidential election, were requesting our government to not forget the poor, especially that the billion dollars of federal money be accepted for expansion of Medicaid this year. 25% of our population is uninsured, a million & a half.
Rob and Casey celebrating 10 years (and 4 kiddoes).
We are talking with the aide, basically just letting him know our case. I have picked up about 6 people from San Antonio, 4 nice, Hispanic little nuns, and a young, nice looking guy. He had a limp.
Rob and Casey renewing their vows and signing up for another 10 years.
Suddenly, the guy, John, tells the aide, “Let me tell you my story and why I am here. I walk with a limp because I lost my left leg in Iraq. I got this prosthesis because I was a vet, no question. I could have even gotten one more expensive. I am here because I have become aware that so many people don’t have that care that I had, people who are working full time and still don’t have enough, certainly not enough to buy insurance.”
The whole gang. The kids now are 5 years old.
The reception office went dead silent. Everyone was touched, including the nice kid who was the aide.
God is good. People are good. You are good.
What are you doing to continue to make it better?
Video: The community blessing Chuck's health and his struggle with cancer (1/2 minute)
Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.
I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people; and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.
Amen.
Seventeenth Century Nun’s Prayer
Geri reading Revelations.
Our Special Thanks
For Reading: Mike & Geri
For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
For the Communion Bread: Cindy & Kim
For the Wine & Cups: Jan & Charlie
For the Pictures & Video: John & Connie, Jan & Rick, and Beth
For the coffee and pastries: Ron & Marilyn, Jackie
For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Bethany
Mike reading Acts.
Birthdays: Brittany Carey (27, Friday), Tony Whitley (75, Thursday), Fred Macchio (75, Tuesday)
Anniversaries:
Katie Tomas & Jeremy Foust (0 Day, just married)
Daniel Fleming & Stephanie (Day 1, today)
Rob & Casey (10th, Saturday)
Randolph & Michelle (16th, Thursday)
John & Alison (19th, Tuesday)
Tony & Jo (35th, Wednesday)
John & Connie (22nd, today, Sunday)
Chuck receiving the special, total community blessing for his struggle with cancer.
We Remember:
Chuck Pratt and his cancer; John's Caliope, who fell last Sunday; John Doherty's dad who is declining rapidly; Diane Holcomb who is recovering from a bad bike crash; John Simari’s friend Kieth; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill; Tom Quinn's shoulder surgery coming up May 15, plus Tom & Teresa's daughter, Colleen, with cancer; Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friend, Mike & Tara, plus their family friends who lost a 20 week old baby son; Jim Butterly’s brother, Paul; Rose Banzhaf & the Banzhaf family on their new grandkid, Warren; Judy's Matt Larson with cancer, David, and Sue, her sister & Sue's husband, Jim; Janie's friend Wilbur; Gerald's mom really sick; Cathy Bambanek’s recuperation from her foot operation; Jean Wright's recovering from rotator cuff surgery; Mike & Dee’s daughter, Lisa; Alexander Occhipinti; Mary Zachos' brother (Jessica Bresson's maid of honor) with a stroke; Rita
Katie & Jeremy at their wedding.
Bernadette Delgado's mom & Gilberto's mom; Marilyn Ackerman's mom & brother, Dick; Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, & Chebino; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.
Reception time for Jeremy and Katie Tomas.
Your Finances: April 21, 2013
Expenses: $765.00
Outreach: $675.00
We donated this week:
1. Nothing special this week.
Thanks for your Generosity
Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)
Video: Recessional, City of God (2 1/2 min.)
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.
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Olivia celebrating her 5th birthday.
Emelia, sisters these two.
Readings:
Acts 13, 14, & 43-52, Both Paul & Barnabas spoke out boldly.
Psalm 100, We are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Revelation 7, 14-17, I, John, had a vision of a great multitude.
John 10, 27-30, I know them, and they follow me.
Consultation time with Buddy, Emma, and Zoe.
The Cupcakes of the Week, Michael, Jerry, Claire, Olivia, and Maureen and Fred on their 50th.
Community Events:
1. April 27, Saturday, The Great Annual Anniversary Party (8th), Heritage Farm on 15th just east of Custer, covered dish, 6:00 P.M. If you are celebrating a special anniversary, join us in renewing our wedding vows, Rosemary & John. Welcome all kids.
2. Romeos’ lunch Friday, April 5, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek.
Our Capitol steps Wednesday in Austin. The Nuns on the Bus advocating for the 1 million in TX without insurance.
One of our contemporary prophetic people, Sr. Simone Campbell, addressing the rally before we broke into small groups to visit our congressional representatives.
What's going on in our Catholic World:
1. Was Jesus married?, This is an excellent, contemporary article by one of our best theologians and a married priest. You will have to magnify it and it may take 2-3 sittings to get through the article. It is worth it. Let me know what you think. Corpus Reports, March-April, 10 pages with 2 addenda, Download Was Jesus Married
In the words of Ursuline sister, Peggy Hill, it was a sacred day. Right hands raised in prayer, we prepare to visit our representatives.
Our Harper.
True?
Yes, we did produce a near-perfect republic. But will they keep it? Or will they, in the enjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom? Material abundance without character is the surest way to destruction.
Thomas Jefferson
Gym session with Emma, Buddy, Torri, Zoe, and Harper.
Leo in the driver's seat.
See you Sunday, April 21, 2013, 4th Sunday of Easter, C cycle
J.S., 214-783-0443
The Gang at Love for the Kids picnic Saturday.
And more of Our Gang.
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.
Acts 5, 27-32 & 40-41, We must obey God rather than men
Psalm 30, I will praise you Lord, for you have rescued me.
Revelation 5, 11-14, Blessing and honor, glory and might forever and ever.
John 21, 1-19, Put your finger here and see my hands.
Mike sharing his ideas.
Homily by Mike
I have an app that makes me aware on my iPhone when there is an important news event. This happened some weeks ago when white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel. After I looked at it, I turned my sound to off.
Georgie ready to serve.
What was going though my mind was, ‘How did the conclave decide so quickly.’ I was apprehensive, and didn’t want to know who had been chosen.
When I did turn it back on later that day, I had a number of phone calls to return. All but one came from friends who were not Catholic [however, who are one with us through the power of the Holy Spirit].
Our Emma.
One thing each of them spoke about with joy was the name our new Pope had chosen, Francis. The name had been immediately identified to the universal prayer of St. Francis, which seeks to have us become sowers of the good news. It helps us to recognize that all of us are part of the papacy of Francis! Together we are one body; our name has become Francis, too.
Leo on a roll.
For the last decade I have spent a great deal of time studying the structure spiritual writings: all of which have been composed with some type of structure.
Look at the copy that I have made for you. The bold print is a mini summary of the Gospel, where we are to be sowers of the good news! What is not in bold print in the first section are those who have not received or not allowed the seed to take root, to whom we seek to console, understand, and love. Notice that we address God in both the bold and un-bold
Grace arriving.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
What's it there? Buddy and Emma and Zoe search.
Today’s gospel reading begins after the Lord has witnessed his Peter, a good man, being the buffoon: going fishing for gentiles in darkness, without casting out the net [composed of his good news] to the gentile side of the lake.
Cupcakes of The Week, Michael, Jerry, Claire, Olivia, and Maureen and Fred.
Our Lord had chosen a motley group of sinners, and had led them to forgiveness. Today he comes to Peter, whom he had chosen to lead the church, to reinforce within Peter his responsibility to feed his flock! How? In the light of day in this celebration of Word and Sacred Meal. The New Covenant meal fulfills not only all of the Jewish feasts; but their Sabbath Scripture study as well.
Olivia at 5 years old.
Recently I saw a film that made me think about Peter, our first pope. It was entitled, An Afternoon with Marguerite.
It is about a man about 5o who meets Marguerite, 95, in a park. She is a holy, and very educated woman, never married, whose mission has been to serve those in need. She currently resides in an assisted living facility.
Olivia with her sister, Emelia, her grandmom, Sandra, grandfather, Chuck, and her dad, Chris
He is a large man. He had been severely abused as a child by his mother, whatever man was living with her, and by his teacher at school. He never went back. He had lived all these years essentially illiterate tending his garden and doing odd jobs. He meets Marguerite. He reaches in his pocket and sows some seed to the 19 pigeons that he knows by name. He is known by some as a good man, by others as a buffoon.
Torri with her good granddad, Gil.
She sees the goodness within him and begins to sow words. She always has a book with her, and asks if she can read to him aloud. A friendship has begun. She reads and asks him questions, day after day; and her words enlighten him. She leaves a book with him, later a dictionary.
At first he is frustrated; later, for she is going blind, he reads to her. Her nephew sensing that she has a very short time to live, stops paying her monthly rent and sends her to a public facility to spend the rest if her life.
Harper with her grandmom, Cathy. Where's the hat?
[ ] searches for her, finds her, and steals her away from her dismal surroundings. The film ends with him driving her to his home where he will take care of her.
These are some of the words we hear coming forth from his heart as they drive away laughing, talking to one another and sharing a sandwich: ‘This is not a typical love affair; but love and tenderness are there. Named after a daisy she lives among the words surrounded by adjectives in green fields of verbs.
Bethany , Shonda, and Ray with Leo around somewhere.
Not always are love stories just made of love, sometimes love is not named, but it is love all the same. Don’t die now; just wait, it’s not the hour, my little flower. Not always are love stories made of love; love is not named, but it is love all the same.
Tape this prayer of St. Francis on your bathroom mirror at home. Try to become aware of those who seek to be consoled, understood or loved…for it is giving that we receive; it is in pardoning….
Grant me the grace to live as a person of peace today
and to treat all I meet today with dignity.
Unknown
Taylor reading Acts.
Our Special Thanks
For Reading: Taylor & Zach
For The Team: Georgie & Kevin
For the Communion Bread: Cindy & Kim
For the Wine & Cups: Beth
For the Pictures & Video: John & Connie, Jan & Rick, and Beth
For the coffee and pastries: Ron & Marilyn, Jackie & Jerry
For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
For all who helped with the picnic for Love for the Kids
For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Bethany
Zach reading Revelations.
Birthdays: Alexandra Froebe (24, Friday), Jerry Gleason, (79, Friday), Claire Occhipinti ( Wednesday), Chip Prastt, (50, Tuesday), Olivia Pratt (5, last Thursday)
Anniversaries:
Fred & Maureen (50th, Saturday)
Love for the Kids picnic, Sabrina and buddies.
We Remember:
Chuck Pratt and his cancer; Patty Hammond in hospital for tests; Diane Holcomb who is recovering from a bad bike crash; John Simari’s friend Kieth; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill; Tom Quinn's shoulder surgery coming up May 15, plus Tom & Teresa's daughter, Colleen, with cancer; Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friend, Mike; Bill Ekes eye operation recuperation; Jim Butterly’s brother, Paul; Rose Banzhaf & the Banzhaf family on their new grandkid, Warren; Mary Hall who broke her foot; Barb & Warren's friend, Mike, fighting cancer, & Tara; Judy's Matt Larson with cancer, David, and Sue, her sister & Sue's husband, Jim; Janie's friend Wilbur; Gerald's mom really sick; Cathy Bambanek’s recuperation from her foot operation; Jean Wright's recovering from rotator cuff surgery; Sue Tomas; Mike & Dee’s daughter, Lisa; Alexander Occhipinti; Mary Zachos' brother (Jessica Bresson's maid of honor) with a stroke; Rita
Love for the Kids, a beautiful, loving, gentle young boy and his mom.
Bernadette Delgado's mom & Gilberto's mom; Marilyn Ackerman's mom & brother, Dick; Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad in assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, & Chebino; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.
Some of our folks at Love for the Kids, Rosemary and Aviana, Alison (Sabrina's mom), Maureen, and Ray.
Your Finances: April 14, 2013
Expenses: $1350.00
Outreach: $ 140.00
We donated this week:
1. $1000 to Nuns on the Bus
Thanks for your Generosity
Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)
Video: Entrance, Gather at the River (2 min.)
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.
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community, Stack, & homily by Mike. Again, Welcome.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Toy World with Michelle
Emma entering.
Readings:
Acts 5, 27-32 & 40-41, We must obey God rather than men
Psalm 30, I will praise you Lord, for you have rescued me.
Revelation 5, 11-14, Blessing and honor, glory and might forever and ever.
John 21, 1-19, Put your finger here and see my hands.
Ken receiving The Sacrament of the Sick.
Community Events:
1. April 13, Love for the Kids picnic
2. This Sunday, April 14. Book & Game & Movie swap. Gather your old books, movies, games, and bring them in this Sunday, 4/14/13 for the Great Swap. Any items not swapped will be taken to Half Price Books and the proceeds given to the Outreach fund.
3. April 27, Saturday, The Great Annual Anniversary Party (8th), Heritage Farm on 15th just east of Custer, covered dish, 6:00 P.M. If you are celebrating a special anniversary, join us in renewing our wedding vows, Rosemary & John. Welcome all kids.
3. Romeos’ lunch Friday, April 5, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek.
4. Fr. Michael Morewood lecture at Catholica,click the link and wait; it will eventually come up with an arrow to start, April 4, via Corpus, 30 minute lecture, excellent, Download Morewood 4-12-13 also
Acts 5, 12-16, Many signs and wonders were done among the people.
Psalm 118, Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.
Revelation 1, 9-19, I was caught up in the spirit.
John 20, 19-31, Put your finger here and see my hands.
Offertory, Ron & Barb, Claire & Ray.
Acts observations: I won’t bore you every Sunday for the next six with these same observations. I thought I would repeat them because you may have missed them Easter Sunday with all that was going on. Periodically I will remind you of the basics.
Date: sometime before the year 70. Why? No mention of the destruction of Jerusalem, which took place the year 70, a Big Date in Jewish history.
Who: The same person who wrote the Gospel of Luke. How do we know? Similarities of style, language (Greek), and theological themes.
Subject: The story of the expansion of the Jesus story in 3 areas, first, Jerusalem, then, Palestine or the Holy Land, and finally, into the Mediterranean and ultimately, Rome.
Today’s Subject: a description of the growth & expansion within the first area, Jerusalem.
Sources: Good News Bible, The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, Wikipedia
Easter Poster, by Rosemary.
More on New Life
Ever hear of a guy named Christopher Scott? How about Michael Morton?
I want to talk again about the new life coming from the resurrection. To exemplify I want to tell you the story of one of these two men, Michael. Both were chosen by The Dallas Morning News as their Toys of 2012, Texans of the Year. Both were exonerated of crimes in the last two years. Christopher served 13 years for a robbery & murder he never committed. Michael, 25 years. Here is Michael’s story.
Cupcake of The Week to Tom on his Birthday.
It is early morning, August 13, 1986. Michael is 33 years old and manager of a grocery store. He gets up early this morning and slips out of the house quietly so he won’t wake up Christine, his wife, and his son.
He goes to work, punches in, and begins his regular day. Meanwhile, back home a sick man breaks in and kills Christine while the 3 year old son watches. Then he disappears.
Cupcake of The Week to Mabel & Curtis for their anniversary, Sixty Years!
Next thing Michael knows he is arrested for killing his wife and taken to jail. The prosecutor is convinced Michael did it and determined to convict him, even to the point of hiding evidence that proved Michael could not have done it. The prosecutor succeeds and Michael is sent to prison for life.
Sixteen months later in the same area another woman is killed in a similar fashion and a man is caught and charged. His DNA and the DNA from Christine’s crime scene match. Nobody checks it out.
Our beautiful Celeste.
All during this time, Michael is in prison for life, knowing he was innocent. His wife murdered and he is convicted of it. He cannot raise his young son. The long years pass for Michael.
Until 2011. A group of lawyers and student lawyers take up his case and expose how he was framed. November 9, 2011, Michael, now 58, walks free exonerated more than half his life behind him.
Buddy.
And now the amazing part. I would imagine that if I were in the same place, I would be bitter and eager for revenge. Michael, however, is totally at peace and instead of seeking revenge is seeking to convince the Texas legislature that some new laws need to be enacted to protect innocent people from prosecutors framing people and hiding evidence.
Both Michael with his 25 years and Christopher with 13, the other guy I mentioned, are working to help other prisoners who are innocent. Already about 90 have been exonerated. How many more?
Zoe.
Can you imagine how you would feel walking free after 25 years in prison for a crime you did not commit? And not be bitter? And not want justice, but want to help others in similar circumstances? Talk about resurrection and new life. This is it.
When was the last time you were grateful for and just savored your life and your freedom?
Source: The Dallas Morning News, Sunday, December 30, 2012, Texan of the Year
For the Pictures & Video: John & Connie, Jan & Rick, and Beth
For the coffee and pastries: Ron & Marilyn, Jackie & Jerry
For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
For the Music: Ray & Shonda
Patricia reading Revelation.
Birthdays: Morgan Froebe (20, Wednesday), Mark Ackerman 49, Thursday), and Tom Zurchin (Friday)
Anniversaries:
Curtis & Mabel (60th, Friday)
Bill inviting people to sign up to help with Love for the Kids, the picnic for handicapped kids next Saturday, the 13th.
We Remember:
Chuck Pratt and his cancer; Diane Holcomb who is recovering from a bad bike crash; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill; Tom Quinn's shoulder surgery coming up, plus Tom & Teresa's daughter, Colleen, with cancer; Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth; Bill Ekes eye operation recuperation; Jim Butterly’s brother, Paul; Rose Banzhaf & the Banzhaf family on their new grandkid, Warren; Mary Hall who broke her foot; Barb & Warren's friend, Mike, fighting cancer, & Tara; Judy's Matt Larson with cancer, David, and Sue, her sister & Sue's husband, Jim; Janie's friend Wilbur; Gerald's mom really sick; Cathy Bambanek’s recuperation from her foot operation; Jean Wright's recovering from rotator cuff surgery; Sue Tomas; Mike & Dee’s daughter, Lisa; Alexander Occhipinti; Mary Zachos' brother (Jessica Bresson's maid of honor) with a stroke; Rita
Rosemary reading her blessing.
Bernadette Delgado's mom & Gilberto's mom; Marilyn Ackerman's mom & brother, Dick; Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad in assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, & Chebino; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.
Next Sunday 4/14/13 Don't forget the book, movie and game swap. Bring in all your read books, watched movies and played games. Any leftovers will be taken to Half Price Books and any proceds given to the Outreach fund.
Your Finances: April 7, 2013
Expenses: $1915.00
Outreach: $ 975.00
We donated this week:
1. Nothing special this week.
Thanks for your Generosity
Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)
Video: Entrance, Morning has Broken (2 min.)
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.
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack. Again, Welcome.
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.
Two of our special kids back, Sabrina and Anthony.
Another of our specials back, Alexandra with her mom, Monica.
Readings:
Acts 5, 12-16, Many signs and wonders were done among the people.
Psalm 118, Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.
Revelation 1, 9-19, I was caught up in the spirit.
John 20, 19-31, Put your finger here and see my hands.
A happy Brooklyn after the Easter egg hunt.
Brooklyn consoling her dad, Payton, on not getting any Easter Eggs, along with Robyn.
Community Events:
1. April 13, Love for the Kids picnic
2. Next Sunday, April 14. Book & Game & Movie swap. Gather your old and read books, movies and games and bring them in on Sunday, 4/14/13 for the great swap. Any items not swapped will be taken to Half Price Books and the proceeds given to the Outreach fund.
3. April 27, Saturday, The Great Annual Anniversary Party (8th), Heritage Farm on 15th just east of Custer, covered dish, 6:00 P.M. If you are celebrating a special anniversary, join us in renewing our wedding vows, Rosemary & John. Welcome all kids.
3. Romeos’ lunch Friday, April 5, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek.
Cupcakes of The Week, Jean and Jim who was collecting for Bobby.