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Mark Holt
Wednesday’s in October….
5:00pm
photo of Mark Holt by: Sara Gettys
location: Gilbert Cellars Winery. Yakima, Washington
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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!"
Religious life proved to be the right choice. He felt drawn to spend time in seclusion and prayer, but his administrative talents also made him a natural for other tasks. He helped in the establishment of what is now the Gregorian University in Rome. Not long after his ordination he served as political and spiritual adviser to the emperor. In Spain, he founded a dozen colleges.
At 55, Francis was elected head of the Jesuits. He focused on the growth of the Society of Jesus, the spiritual preparation of its new members and spreading the faith in many parts of Europe. He was responsible for the founding of Jesuit missions in Florida, Mexico and Peru.
Francis Borgia is often regarded as the second founder of the Jesuits. He died in 1572 and was canonized 100 years later.
A minister decided to try something a little different one Sunday morning.
He said, "Today, in church, I am going to say a single word and you are going to help me preach. Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn comes to your mind." The pastor shouted out, "Cross!" Immediately the congregation started singing in unison "The Old Rugged Cross." The pastor hollered out, "Grace!" The congregation began to sing "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound." The pastor said, "Power!" The congregation sang "There is Power in the Blood." The Pastor said, "Sex!" The congregation fell in total silence. Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other, afraid to say anything. Then all of a sudden, from the back of the church, a little old 87-year-old grandmother stood up and began to sing "Precious Memories."Three nuns died and visited St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said he would admit them if they each answered one question.
He turned to the first nun and asked, "Who was the first man?" "Adam," the nun confidently replied. The trumpets sounded and the angels sang as the gates swung open and she walked into heaven. St. Peter turned to the second nun. "Who was the first woman?" "Eve," she replied. The trumpets sounded and the angels sang. Then St. Peter turned to the last nun. "What was the first thing Eve said to Adam?" The nun paused for a moment. "Gee, that's a hard one!" The trumpets sounded and the angels sang.
He was born in Cologne, Germany, became a famous teacher at Rheims and was appointed chancellor of the archdiocese at the age of 45. He supported Pope Gregory VII in his fight against the decadence of the clergy and took part in the removal of his own scandalous archbishop, Manasses. Bruno suffered the plundering of his house for his pains.
He had a dream of living in solitude and prayer, and persuaded a few friends to join him in a hermitage. After a while he felt the place unsuitable and, through a friend, was given some land which was to become famous for his foundation "in the Chartreuse" (from which comes the word Carthusians). The climate, desert, mountainous terrain and inaccessibility guaranteed silence, poverty and small numbers.
Bruno and his friends built an oratory with small individual cells at a distance from each other. They met for Matins and Vespers each day, and spent the rest of the time in solitude, eating together only on great feasts. Their chief work was copying manuscripts.
The pope, hearing of Bruno's holiness, called for his assistance in Rome. When the pope had to flee Rome, Bruno pulled up stakes again, and spent his last years (after refusing a bishopric) in the wilderness of Calabria.
He was never formally canonized, because the Carthusians were averse to all occasions of publicity. Pope Clement extended his feast to the whole Church in 1674.
A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs.
With the ferocious bear charging at him from a distance, the preacher prayed, "O Lord, I'm so sorry for skipping services today. Please forgive me and grant me just one wish--make a Christian out of that bear that's coming at me!" At that very instant, the bear skidded to a halt, fell to his knees, clasped his paws together, and began to pray aloud at the preacher's feet: "Dear God, please bless this food I am about to receive."Marc Smason trombone / voice
Wednesday October 6 6 – 7 pm Café Oy Vey Talia Toni Marcus Ben Smith Smason Jim Parfitt Capitol Music Center Seattle’s Music Store 1032 N.E. 65th 206 622-0171 www.capitolmusiccenter.com
Friday October 8 6:30 – 8:30 pm ChoroLoco Rosalynn DeRoos Marc Smason Stuart Zobel Amy Rubin Brandi Ledferd *Makeda Coffee 153 N. 78th 206 782-1489
2nd & 4th Saturdays 12:30 pm Mejor Mundo Marc Smason Brian Flanagan Ken Strong *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club 1303 N.E. Boat St. 206 545-8570 Music on the Dock Comida Sabor http://aguaverdemusic.blogspot.com/
Mondays 8:30 pm Jammin’ in the Junction! Better World Joanne Klein Marc Smason Brian Flanagan Ken Strong Chris Jimenez Poggie Tavern 4717 California S.W. 206 937-2165 Jam Session!
Saturiday October 16 noon – 12:45 pm Yellow Hat Band *Seattle Art Musem – Family Festival 1st & University 206 344-5275 no cover www.seattleartmuseum.org
Wednesday October 20 6 - 7 pm Smason Bruce Barnard Steve Marx *Capitol Music Center Seattle’s Music Store 1032 N.E. 65th 206 622-0171 www.capitolmusiccenter.com
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 In Memorium – Hadley Caliman 1932-2010
”Summary of N.Y. Times Discoveries about John Boehner’s Ties to Corporate Lobbyists -
It couldn’t be plainer.
It’s just a no-brainer.
The fat cats own Boehner.
He’s on a retainer.”
”Calvin Trillin – the Nation http://www.thenation.com/article/154005/calamity-heart removal upon request
