• Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 9, 1-6, The People who walked in darkness have seen a great  light

    Psalm, 96, Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.

    Titus 2, 11-14,  Beloved, the grace of God has appeared, saving all.

    Luke 2, 1-14, In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus…

     

    Jerusalem 3

     

    Peace 

     

     

    Download Readings Christmas 2020

     

    Homily:

    Download Homily for Christmas Eve 2020

     

    Alaska 4

    Serenity

     

    Thanks to the Team

    Music,  Ben & Shonda, 

    Readers, Beth & Rob,  & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Claire Occipinti 

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

    Alaska 3

    Alaskan Forest

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Paul & Carrie recuperating, plus her ex, Larry;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For David Dinsmore's bad shoulder from a biking accident;  For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody & Ben & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family;  

     

     

     

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For both Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free;    For John O'Donnell;   For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; for a little 4 month old boy undergoing an operation, from Barbara;  For the students, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    More of the forest

     

    Community Finances, December 24, 2020

    Expenses: $

    Outreach   $  (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.

    Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.

    Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.

    Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

    May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake.

    Amen.

    Robert  Louis Stevenson

     

  • Reminder for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020,

    ByRosemary

    Date: December 24, 2020, Thursday

    Mass begins at 4:30 P.M.

    Musical Welcome, 4:00 P.M.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah 9, 1-6, The People who walked in darkness have seen a great  light  (Beautiful)

    Psalm, 96, Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.

    Titus 2, 11-14,  Beloved, the grace of God has appeared, saving all.

    Luke 2, 1-14, In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus…

     

    IMG_0483

    Peace

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, December 26, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

    Reminder for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020

    Here are the links for Christmas Eve:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     

    Mountain path dirt

    Peace

  • 4th Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    2 Samuel 7, 1-5, 8-12, 14, & 16, The Lord tells the prophet Nathan that he will protect his lineage forever.

    Psalm, 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

    Romans 16, 25-27,  To the only wise God be glory forever

    Luke 1, 26-38, The angel Gabriel was sent to a town called Nazareth

     

     

    Snoopy 13

     

     

    Thanks to the Team

    Music,  Ben & Shonda, 

    Readers,  Lynda & Tom & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  John Cade 

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

    Download Readings Week 4 Advent

     

    Homily by John Stack:

    Download Homily. 4th Advent 2020

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Cody, For Paul & Carrie recuperating, plus her ex, Larry;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For David Dinsmore's bad shoulder from a biking accident;  For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody & Ben & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family;  

     

    Tranquility 6

     

    Tranquility, Fall

     

    For Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For both Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free;    For John O'Donnell;   For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; for a little 4 month old boy undergoing an operation, from Barbara;  For the students, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools

     

     

    Birthdays: Jan Keszler, Meredith, & Ben 

     

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    A little crowded in the studio this morning.

     

    Community Finances, December 20, 2020

    Expenses: $1014.00

    Outreach   $0  (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

    Schedule for Christmas Eve, Thursday:

    4:0o,  live & recorded Christmas music

    4:30,  Christmas Eve Mass begins

     

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    Becky got a deal on all this classroom & office furniture at a local college closing down their classrooms and going on totally line.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    The Christmas Story will always be the story of Emmanuel, of God-with-us, always and everywhere, in the everyday, in the chaos, in the flight into exile, in the love between a man and a woman and in the birth of a child. 

    It is the story of God who heals, empowers and loves us just as we are – in our greatness and our foolishness. 

    As we anticipate the joy, the love and the peace that are God's Christmas gifts to us, let us receive them with gratitude and be sure to unfold them and share them especially where they need to be more visible.

    Sister Jean Amore, CSJ, Principal, Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, N.Y.

  • Reminder for 4th Advent, December 20, 2020,

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    2 Samuel 7, 1-5, 8-12, 14, & 16, The Lord tells the prophet Nathan that he will protect his lineage forever.

    Psalm, 89, Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

    Romans 16, 25-27,  To the only wise God be glory forever

    Luke 1, 26-38, The angel Gabriel was sent to a town called Nazareth

     

     

    Tranquility 10

     

     

    Here is information about ways we can help this Christmas. 

    Soul’s Harbor.  As in years past we are collecting sweatshirts and hoodies for the guys at Soul’s Harbor. Please drop them off at Lynda Fleming’s house by 12/17/20.  (5 Vista Cliff Place, Richardson, TX 75080).

     

    A note from Becky Good:

    Legacy Preparatory Charter in Plano is looking for a few good church families to donate to our neediest school families.  If you're one of those who feels the need to answer this call please email me so that I can make you part of the document that will contain the list of our neediest families and their children with ages and sizes.

    Should you want to donate money instead, email me and we will find a way to receive it if you don't want to drop off a check.

    Families in need: Download Families (1)

    Here's my email:  Bgood@legacypca.com

    As always, Legacy and I thank you for your constant generosity.  You are making a difference in our school community.  Thank you again.

    Checks and gifts/donations needed to be dropped off by Monday, 12/15/20, so they can get it to the families.  Still okay for donations.

     

    Tranquility 8

    Turtle Tea Time, location, NW Hwy bridge over White Rock Creek Trail, north side, you can see over a dozen occasionally.  See any babies? 

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, December 18, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

    Romeos

     

    Last Friday Romeos, Ray, Mike, Guess, Jim, John, Christmas tree.  Scary, no?

     

     

    Reminder for 4th Sunday Advent, December 20, 2020

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
    What's up in Ye Olde Catholic Church
    1.  Demon Possession?  Exorcism?   San Francisco archbishop's exorcisms,  https://www.ncronline.org/news/justice/san-francisco-archbishops-exorcisms-highlight-controversy-over-serra-conflict
    I've worked with these poor souls both here in the States and in East Africa.  It was always Catholic church hysteria.
     
     
     
    Wise Men
     
     
     
     
    Covid version of Night Before Christmas.   Thanks to Becky on FaceBook.

    T'was a month before Christmas,

    And all through the town,

    People wore masks,

    That covered their frown.

     

    The frown had begun

    Way back in the Spring,

    When a global pandemic

    Changed everything.

     

    They called it corona,

    But unlike the beer,

    It didn’t bring good times,

    It didn’t bring cheer.

     

    Airplanes were grounded,

    Travel was banned.

    Borders were closed

    Across air, sea and land.

     

    As the world entered lockdown

    To flatten the curve,

    The economy halted,

    And folks lost their nerve.

     

    From March to July

    We rode the first wave,

    People stayed home,

    They tried to behave.

     

    When summer emerged

    The lockdown was lifted.

    But away from caution,

    Many folks drifted.

     

    Now it’s December

    And cases are spiking,

    Wave two has arrived,

    Much to our disliking.

     

    It’s true that this year

    Has had sadness a plenty,

    We’ll never forget

    The year 2020.

     

    And just ‘round the corner –

    The holiday season,

    But why be merry?

    Is there even one reason?

     

    To decorate the house

    And put up the tree,

    Who will see it,

    No one but me.

     

    But outside my window

    The snow gently falls,

    And I think to myself,

    Let’s deck the halls!

     

    So, I gather the ribbon,

    The garland and bows,

    As I play those old carols,

    My happiness grows.

     

    Christmas is not cancelled

    And neither is hope.

    If we lean on each other,

    I know we can cope

     

    Anonymous

     

  • 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020, Gaudete Sunday

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me

    Psalm, Luke 1, My soul rejoices in my God

    Thessalonians 5, 16-24, Rejoice always; Check out special reading from Pope Francis

    John 1, 6-8, 19- 28,  A man named John was sent from God

     

    Our Mass this morning is for Christine Dresher, who passed to the Other Side recently, and for her family, Mom & Sisters, and Many Friends.

     

    Thanks to the Team

    Music,  Ben & Shonda, 

    Readers,  Jackie & John Simari, & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  John Cade 

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Mike & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

     

    Snoopy 1

     

     

    Download Readings Gaudete Sunday 12-13-20

     

    Download Cade homily 12-13-2020

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Cody, For Paul & Carrie recuperating, plus her ex, Larry;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For David Dinsmore's bad shoulder from a biking accident;  For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody & Ben & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family;  

     

     

    Tranquil path 1

     

    Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.  It's about learning how to dance in the rain.  Vivian Green

     

    For Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For both Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free;    For John O'Donnell;   For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; for a little 4 month old boy undergoing an operation, from Barbara;  For the students, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

    Cade 4

    Our Beloved John Cade.

     

    Birthdays: Jan Keszler, Doug Kite 65, Quads (12), Becky 62.

    Anniversaries: Jackie & Rick

     

    Community Finances, December 13, 2020

    Expenses: $1375.00

    Outreach   $900.00  (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    May an abundance of gratitude burst forth in our minds and hearts as we remember all the blessings in our life

    May we slow our hurried pace these days so we can be aware of, and enjoy, what we can too easily take for granted. 

    May we always be open, willing and ready to share our blessings with others and never forget the God who loves us lavishly and unconditionally. 

    And  may we remember that our thanksgiving is incomplete until we pay it forward by doing for others what they cannot do for themselves. 

    Amen.

     

    From a prayer by Sr. Jean Amore CSJ,  Sacred Heart Academy,  Hempstead, N.Y.

     

     

  • Reminder for 3rd Advent, December 13, 2020, Laetare Sunday

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me

    Psalm, Luke 1, My soul rejoices in my God

    Thessalonians 5, 16-24, Rejoice always

    John 1, 6-8, 19- 28,  A man named John was sent from God

     

    Cade 4

    John Cade will celebrate Laetare Sunday with his homily.

     

     

    Here is information about ways we can help this Christmas. 

    Soul’s Harbor.  As in years past we are collecting sweatshirts and hoodies for the guys at Soul’s Harbor. Please drop them off at Lynda Fleming’s house by 12/17/20.  (5 Vista Cliff Place, Richardson, TX 75080).

     

    A note from Becky Good:

    Legacy Preparatory Charter in Plano is looking for a few good church families to donate to our neediest school families.  If you're one of those who feels the need to answer this call please email me so that I can make you part of the document that will contain the list of our neediest families and their children with ages and sizes.

    Should you want to donate money instead, email me and we will find a way to receive it if you don't want to drop off a check.

    Families in need: Download Families (1)

    Here's my email:  Bgood@legacypca.com

    As always, Legacy and I thank you for your constant generosity.  You are making a difference in our school community.  Thank you again.

    Checks and gifts/donations need to be dropped off by Monday, 12/15/20, so they can get it to the families.

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, November 27, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

    Reminder for 1st Sunday Advent, November 29, 2020

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
    Jerusalem 1
     
     
    Peace, Jerusalem
     
     
     
     
    What's up in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
     

     

  • 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 40, 1-5, 9-11, Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God (one of the most beautiful readings.)    This marvelous selection from Isaiah will be dramatized by Handel's Messiah, sections 1-4

    Psalm 85, Lord, let us see your kindness and grant us our salvation.

    2 Peter 3, 8-14,   Beloved, be eager to be found without spot or blemish.

    Mark 1, 1-8, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

     

    Snoopy 13

     

    Have a Blessed & Happy Advent.

     

    Thanks to the Team

    Music,  Ben & Shonda, 

    Readers,  Connie & John Bresson  & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Mike Carrell 

    Homily,   Deacon Mike Carrell

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Mike & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

     

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    Our beloved Deacon Mike Carrell.

     

     

    Download Reading Week 2 Advent

     

    Download Mike's Homily 12-6-2020

     

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Paul & Carrie recuperating, plus her ex, Larry;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For David Dinsmore's bad shoulder from a biking accident;  For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody & Ben & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family;  

     

    White Rocl 5

     

    Tranquility.

     

    For Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For both Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free;    For John O'Donnell;   For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; for a little 4 month old boy undergoing an operation, from Barbara;  For the students, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

    IMG_2034

     

    Making Magic, Hue & Rich.

     

     

    Birthdays:  Fred Jansky 73 & Patricia 20 years smoke free, Noah Thompson 24, TC Fleming, & Loretta

    Anniversaries:

    Tom & Denni, 45th

     

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    Mike at prayer!

     

     

    Becky's List: View this photo
     

     

    Community Finances, December 6, 2020

    Expenses: $1300.00

    Outreach   $225.00  (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    When this is over, may we never again take for granted

    A handshake with a stranger

    Full shelves at the store

    Conversations with neighbors

    A crowded theatre

    Friday night out

    The taste of communion

    A routine checkup

    The school rush each morning

    Coffee with a friend

    The stadium roaring

    Each deep breath

    A boring Tuesday

    Life itself.

    When this ends, may we find that we have become more like the people

    We wanted to be

    We were called to be

    We hoped to be

    And may we stay that way – better for each other because of the worst.

     

    Laura Kelly Fanucci

    Given to me by Pat Jansky

     

     

  • A Special Christmas Notice From Becky

    ByRosemary

    Christmas 3
    Dear Church Community:

    Here is the initial list of our neediest families. Please send me who you would like to adopt. I will try to be timely in letting you know if a child/family has been taken by another church member.

    We would appreciate getting the items back for the families by Monday, Dec. 14th.

    Thank you so much ahead of time!

    Becky

     

    Download Families (1)

                                                                                               

  • Reminder for 2nd Advent, December 6, 2020

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 40, 1-5, 9-11, Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God (one of the most beautiful readings.)

    Psalm 85, Lord, let us see your kindness and grant us our salvation.

    2 Peter 3, 8-14,   Beloved, be eager to be found without spot or blemish.

    Mark 1, 1-8, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

     

    Christmas 2

    Here is information about ways we can help this Christmas. 

    Soul’s Harbor.  As in years past we are collecting sweatshirts and hoodies for the guys at Soul’s Harbor. Please drop them off at Lynda Fleming’s house by 12/17/20.  (5 Vista Cliff Place, Richardson, TX 75080).

     

    A note from Becky Good:

    Legacy Preparatory Charter in Plano is looking for a few good church families to donate to our neediest school families.  If you're one of those who feels the need to answer this call please email me so that I can make you part of the document that will contain the list of our neediest families and their children with ages and sizes.

    I will create a Google doc that can be seen by anyone so when a person signs up for a child/family everyone can see that child/family is taken/spoken for.  It should be an easy way of filling the slots without back-and-forth emails.   

    Should you want to donate money instead, email me and we will find a way to receive it if you don't want to drop off a check.

    Here's my email:  Bgood@legacypca.com

    As always, Legacy and I thank you for your constant generosity.  You are making a difference in our school community.  Thank you again.

    Checks and gifts/donations need to be dropped off by Monday, 12/15/20, so they can get it to the families.

    Christmas 2

     

    Cath1

     

    Happy Birthday, Cathy.  Hi, Harper,  I see you.

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, December 4, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

    IWhite Rock 1

    Tranquility.

     

    Reminder for 2nd Sunday Advent, December 6, 2020

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
    What's up in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
    1.   Francis warns (new) Cardinal Gregory (now of D.C) & other new cardinals about behavior dangers,  https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/francis-warns-gregory-other-cardinals-against-being-eminences-part-virtual-consistory
    2.  Francis, to celebrate the beginning of Advent and the coming of the Nativity, writes to us all (a bit lengthy, but with some beautiful text),  Download Pope Francis

  • 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020

    ByRosemary

    Readings:

    Isaiah 63, 16-17, 64, 2-7,  No ear has ever heard, no eye ever seen any God but you.

    Psalm 80, Lord, make us turn to you.

    1 Corinthians  1,  3-9, I give thanks to my God always on your account.

    Mark 13, 33-37, Be watchful, be alert.

     

    Note:  Watch out in the readings for fear based spirituality.   For instance, in Isaiah, Behold, you are angry and we are sinful; Mark, Watch, you do not know when the lord is coming; may he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.   Gratitude based spirituality says, watch so that you spot & appreciate  the gifts. 

     

    Snoopy 10

     

    Have a Blessed & Happy Advent.

     

    Thanks to the Team

    Music,  Ben & Shonda, 

    Readers,   Mary Jane & John & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  John Cade 

    Homily,   Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Mike & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

     

    Download Readings Week Advent 1

     

    Download Homily for Sunday

     

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Paul & Carrie recuperating;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;  For John Doherty recuperating;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine; For David Dinsmore's bad shoulder from a biking accident;  For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody & Ben & Leo & all of Shonda's dear family;  

     

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    Tranquility.

     

    For Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For both Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg; For Meredith, cancer free;    For John O'Donnell;   For Dee, and for her daughter, Lisa; For John Schanot's continued health;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer,  For the students, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

    Song Sheets for Sunday's Mass can be found online at 
    https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1IOrhygLoXEtbwb3Jws3-JMXMUOzESA8l
    Thanks to you, Mike

     

    Birthdays:  Mike Moran 71 (impossible),  & Cathy Bambanek

    Anniversaries:

    Brent & Meredith, 8th

    Shonda & Cody, 4th

     

    The Lab 1

     

    The Laboratory on air.

     

    Community Finances, November 29, 2020

    Expenses: $1100.00

    Outreach   $100.00  (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

    And again double thanks to all who jumped right in within 1 week to help the 50 families Becky adopted for special Thanksgiving help.  Our marvelous little community has been so generous that the same families already are covered for Christmas.  I feel humbled and privileged to be part of our most generous community.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Blessing 112920 1st Advent

    Author Unknown