mejor mundo easter

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Marc Smason – trombone/voice    Spring 2010

           Easter Sunday  April 4     7 pm      Mejor Mundo –  jazz Latina   Marc Smason    Orrin Sand    Kevin McCarthy    Chris Jimenez     *Navya Lounge      Rainier Sq.   5^th & Union   (5^th Ave. Entance)    2^nd Floor    Fine Cuisine of India & Russia!   Mention this post 4 free beverage   http://www.navyalounge.com

 

             Jammin’ in the Junction    Mondays      8:30 pm    Better World     diva, Joanne Klein   Marc Smason    Bruce Barnard    Ken Strong   Chris Jimenez     Poggie Tavern  4717 California S.W.    206 937-2165    Jam Session!  

       Wednesday    April 7      6 – 7 pm   Yellow Hat Band    *Capitol Music Center     Seattle’s Music Store     1032 N.E. 65^th      206 622-0171   www.capitolmusiccenter.com

         April 9 - 11      Yellow Hat Band    Anti-Fascist Marching Band  etc.     *HonkFest West      www.honkfestwest.com

          2^nd & 4^th Saturdays      12:30 pm       Mejor Mundo – jazz latina     Marc Smason   Brian Flanagan   Ken Strong      *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club    1303 N.E. Boat St.     206 545-8570    music on the deck   comida sabor!    www.aguaverdecafe.com

           Saturday    April 10     2 - 4 pm    Better World     *Paul Robeson Peace & Justice Awards   Garfield Community Center    2323 Cherry    206 329-2033   $10 donation

            Sunday  April 18    7 pm      Mejor Mundo –  jazz Latina   Marc Smason    Lillian Wu    Kevin McCarthy   Vern Lawton     *Navya Lounge      Rainier Sq.   5^th & Union   (5^th Ave. Entance)    2^nd Floor    Fine Cuisine of India & Russia!     http://www.navyalounge.com                                                                   

 

         Sunday  April 25    4 pm       Better World      Marc Smason                 Tim Wetmiller   Michael Gotz   Andy Zadrozny     Ould Triangle Pub    9736  Greenwood N.    206 706-7798    nice home-made n. seattle hang

       Thursday    April 29     8 - 10 pm    the free world    marc smason   rosalynn deroos    dalton davis   & guests    *Gallery 1412      1412 18^th Ave.        www.gallery1412.org       $5 – 15 donation

        Friday    April 30     7:30 – 9:30 pm    Better World    Marc Smason    Brian Flanagan    Mark Bullis    *Laughing Ladies Café      17551 15th N.E. - Shoreline        206 362-2026         www.laughingladiescafe.com       Nice Food   Espresso    Beer & Wine

 

Seattle WA unless otherwise noted        * all ages        no cover unless noted    www.marcsmason.com      CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com  or  call  206 760-1764      ”We know now that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.” FDR  1936        Hearing on Limits of Executive Power: Vincent Bugliosi      removal upon request

 

 

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St. Benedict the African (1526-1589)

Benedict held important posts in the Franciscan Order and gracefully adjusted to other work when his terms of office were up.

His parents were slaves brought from Africa to Messina, Sicily. Freed at 18, Benedict did farm work for a wage and soon saved enough to buy a pair of oxen. He was very proud of those animals. In time he joined a group of hermits around Palermo and was eventually recognized as their leader. Because these hermits followed the Rule of St. Francis, Pope Pius IV ordered them to join the First Order.

Benedict was eventually novice master and then guardian of the friars in Palermo— positions rarely held in those days by a brother. In fact, Benedict was forced to accept his election as guardian. And when his term ended he happily returned to his work in the friary kitchen.

Benedict corrected the friars with humility and charity. Once he corrected a novice and assigned him a penance only to learn that the novice was not the guilty party. Benedict immediately knelt down before the novice and asked his pardon.

In later life Benedict was not possessive of the few things he used. He never referred to them as "mine" but always called them "ours." His gifts for prayer and the guidance of souls earned him throughout Sicily a reputation for holiness. Following the example of St. Francis, Benedict kept seven 40-day fasts throughout the year; he also slept only a few hours each night.

After Benedict’s death, King Philip III of Spain paid for a special tomb for this holy friar. Canonized in 1807, he is honored as a patron saint by African-Americans.

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easter

Top 10 Reasons to Celebrate Easter

10. You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments." 

9. You look really, really good in yellow. 

8. You just went on a low cholesterol diet and didn't want to waste all those eggs in the fridge. 

7. You figure any Holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" can't be all bad. 

6. You love to bite the heads off chocolate bunnies. 

5. It's a good time to check out your neighborhood church and not be noticed. 

4. You have this bunny suit you love to wear, but are too insecure to wear it without a reason. 

3. Even though you don't know what it is, you really like the sound of going to a "Passion Play." 

2. You figured since Jesus went to all THAT trouble to make it to the first Easter, you'd give it a shot. 

1. As a Christian you celebrate the resurrection every other day, why not Easter too? 

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St. Francis of Paola (1416-1507)

Francis of Paola was a man who deeply loved contemplative solitude and wished only to be the "least in the household of God." Yet, when the Church called him to active service in the world, he became a miracle-worker and influenced the course of nations.

After accompanying his parents on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, he began to live as a contemplative hermit in a remote cave near Paola, on Italy's southern seacoast. Before he was 20, he received the first followers who had come to imitate his way of life. Seventeen years later, when his disciples had grown in number, Francis established a Rule for his austere community and sought Church approval. This was the founding of the Hermits of St. Francis of Assisi, who were approved by the Holy See in 1474

In 1492, Francis changed the name of his community to "Minims" because he wanted them to be known as the least (

minimi

) in the household of God. Humility was to be the hallmark of the brothers as it had been in Francis's personal life. Besides the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, Francis enjoined upon his followers the fourth obligation of a perpetual Lenten fast. He felt that heroic mortification was necessary as a means for spiritual growth.

It was Francis's desire to be a contemplative hermit, yet he believed that God was calling him to the apostolic life. He began to use the giftshe had received, such as the gifts of miracles and prophecy, to minister to the people of God. A defender of the poor and oppressed, Francis incurred the wrath of King Ferdinand of Naples for the admonitions he directed towards the king and his sons.

Following the request of Pope Sixtus IV, Francis traveled to Paris to help Louis XI of France prepare for his death. While ministering to the king, Francis was able to influence the course of national politics. He helped to restore peace between France and Brittany by advising a marriage between the ruling families, and between France and Spain by persuading Louis XI to return some disputed land.

Francis died while at the French court.

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Home

Home for the Holidays

Morris calls his son in NY and says, "Benny, I have something to tell you. However, I don't want to discuss it. I'm merely telling you because you're my oldest child, and I thought you ought to know. I've made up my mind, I'm divorcing Mama."

The son is shocked, and asks his father to tell him what happened.

"I don't want to get into it. My mind is made up."

"But Dad, you just can't decide to divorce Mama just like that after 54 years together. What happened?"

"It's too painful to talk about it. I only called because you're my son, and I thought you should know. I really don't want to get into it anymore than this. You can call your sister and tell her. It will spare me the pain."

"But where's Mama? Can I talk to her?""No, I don't want you to say anything to her about it. I haven't told her yet. Believe me it hasn't been easy. I've agonized over it for several days, and I've finally come to a decision. I have an appointment with the lawyer the day after tomorrow."

"Dad, don't do anything rash. I'm going to take the first flight down. Promise me that you won't do anything until I get there."

"Well, all right, I promise. Next week is Passover. I'll hold off seeing the lawyer until after the Seder. Call your sister in NJ and break the news to her. I just can't bear to talk about it anymore."

A half hour later, Morris receives a call from his daughter who tells him that she and her brother were able to get tickets and that they and the children will be arriving in Florida the day after tomorrow.

"Benny told me that you don't want to talk about it on the telephone, but promise me that you won't do anything until we both get there." 

Morris promises. After hanging up from his daughter, Morris turns to his wife and says, "Well, it worked this time, but we are going to have to come up with a new idea to get them here for Rosh Hashanah."

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St. Stephen of Mar Saba (d. 794)

A "do not disturb" sign helped today's saint find holiness and peace.

Stephen of Mar Saba was the nephew of St. John Damascene, who introduced the young boy to monastic life beginning at age 10. When he reached 24, Stephen served the community in a variety of ways, including guest master. After some time he asked permission to live a hermit's life. The answer from the abbot was yes and no: Stephen could follow his preferred lifestyle during the week, but on weekends he was to offer his skills as a counselor. Stephen placed a note on the door of his cell: "Forgive me, Fathers, in the name of the Lord, but please do not disturb me except on Saturdays and Sundays."

Despite his calling to prayer and quiet, Stephen displayed uncanny skills with people and was a valued spiritual guide.

His biographer and disciple wrote about Stephen: "Whatever help, spiritual or material, he was asked to give, he gave. He received and honored all with the same kindness. He possessed nothing and lacked nothing. In total poverty he possessed all things."

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St. Hugh of Grenoble (1052-1132)

Today’s saint could be a patron for those of us who feel so overwhelmed by all the problems in the world that we don’t know where to begin.

Hugh, who served as a bishop in France for 52 years, had his work cut out for him from the start. Corruption seemed to loom in every direction: the buying and selling of Church offices, violations of clerical celibacy, lay control of Church property, religious indifference and/or ignorance. After serving as bishop for two years, he’d had his fill. He tried disappearing to a monastery, but the pope called him back to continue the work of reform.

Ironically, Hugh was reasonably effective in the role of reformer—surely because of his devotion to the Church but also because of his strong character. In conflicts between Church and state he was an unflinching defender of the Church. He fearlessly supported the papacy. He was eloquent as a preacher. He restored his own cathedral, made civic improvements in the town and weathered a brief exile.

Hugh may be best known as patron and benefactor of St. Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order.

Hugh died in 1132. He was canonized only two years later.

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april fools

An Atheist's Holiday

An atheist became incensed over Christmas holiday preparations. He filed a lawsuit about the constant celebrations given to Christians and Jews while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. 

The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long, passionate presentation by the atheist's lawyer, the judge banged his gavel and declared, "Case dismissed!"

The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling. "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter, and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah. Yet, my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!"

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, "Obviously, your client is too confused to know about, much less celebrate, his own atheist holiday!" 

The lawyer pompously said, "Your honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be?" 

The judge replied, "Well, it comes every year on exactly the same date. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, if your client says there is no God then, according to the Bible, he is a fool. April Fool's Day is his holiday. Now, get out of my courtroom!"

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