Isaiah 35: Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. James 5: You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. Matthew 11: Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
The thing about our winter is that it snows. The thing about spring is that it rains. The thing about summer is that it’s sweltering hot. The thing about autumn is that it’s dark and cold. Isn’t it wonderful? All of it. Every single different thing that makes us adjust and enjoy and live life differently. The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
From Lynda Fleming: Senior Citizens Angel Tree:
We are partnering again this year with the Wellness Center for Older Adults in Plano. There are a variety of ways you can help:
~ If you would like to sponsor a senior, please text Lynda Fleming at 972-754-0823 with the number of seniors you would like to sponsor and a budget amount.
~ If you would like to make a contribution, please Venmo her @LyndaFleming and she’ll be happy to shop for you.
~ if you would like to donate $20 gift cards, the most requested places are Walmart, Subway, Target and Aldi.
Thanks so much for your support and generosity!!
I asked Lynda how much it would cost to sponsor a person. She said it would probably be $20-$30. They typically want pajamas or a couple pieces of clothing or a small appliance, things like that…
She also said The Wellness Center will contact as many of their people as they can to ask for needs and wants. If they don’t need anything specific, we give them a gift card depending on if they asked for a restaurant, groceries or general items.
Another Reminder for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2025 Here are the links for Sunday:
John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at
The ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
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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Laughter! Don't you know you are not supposed to be laughing in here?!
Readings:
Leviticus 19, 1-2, 17-18, You shall love your neighbor as yourself
Psalm 103, The Lord is kind and merciful.
1 Corinthians 3, 16-23, Do you not know that you are the temple of the Lord.
Matthew 5, 18-48, Love your enemies.
The Big Community Swap. Bring anything you want to get rid of. Take anything you want. The left over goes to Souls' Harbor for their thrift stores. Watching over us, the portraits of our heroes as depicted by the students.
Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 21, 2020, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.
Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075
"Come in, Folks, there is still room."
Readings:
Revelation 7, 2-4, 9-14,I, John, saw another angel.
Psalm 24, Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
1 John 3, 1-3, See what love the Father has bestowed on us.
Matthew 5, 1-12, Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Offertory, The Wyndham Gang, Bill Ray & Claire, Barb & Ron
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, October 30, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00. Save your receipts for cookies.
LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, November 5, 1:00 P.M., Place still to be announced.
Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested. If you let me know I will add their email to the list.
Carol
The Our Father
Love for the Kids picnic, December 12. Book it. Bill will have a signup sheet. This is a great event for underprivileged kids, hundreds of them.
Services of Hope, 6540 Victoria Ave. Dallas: still want to help out with serving the less fortunate at Thanksgiving, like we used to do at the church? Book the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21. More info the upcoming Sundays at Sigler.
Christmas boxes for military people overseas. More explanation at Sunday Masses.
Time: 9:30; John Cade Celebrating 50 years ordained
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano
Readings: Ezekiel 18, 25-28; Psalm 25, Remember your Mercies, O Lord; Philippians 2, 1-11; Matthew 21, 28-32.
Picture Picture 1: Mike
Picture 2: Ryan
Picture 3: Sisters, Siennaand
Picture 4: Brooklyn with their grandmother, Robyn
Picture 5: Jerry with Judy & Joan
Picture 6: Rob with Margie & Beth
Community Bulletin Board:
1. Brunch Sunday this week, Sept. 25, celebrating John Cade in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.
2. This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine.
3. Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24. A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11
4. Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. One more week until Sept. 26, when we buy.
The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive. Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage. Let me or Rosemary know. Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.
5. Tony O'Donovan has informed us that he will not be celebrating Mass with our community.
6. Sunday evening I will celebrate the team Mass for the Washington Red Skins. Any altar server volunteers, readers, altar decorations? Got to be nice to the celebrant.
If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, novelist, Nobel laureate (1918-2008)
Video: Final Blessing
See you Sunday, 9-25-11
J.S. (214-783-0443)
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
Thanks again for all the Food that came in Sunday!
This Sunday: special double baptism (son & dad)
True?I believe there is an important distinction to be made between religion and spirituality. Religion I take to be concerned with belief in the claims to salvation of one faith tradition or another–an aspect of which is acceptance of some form of meta-physical or philosophical reality, including perhaps an idea of heaven or hell. Connected with this are religious teachings or dogma, ritual, prayers and so on. Spirituality I take to be concerned with those qualities of the human spirit–such as love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, contentment, a sense of responsibility, a sense of harmony, which bring happiness to both self and others.
-His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Picture 1: Sam
Picture 2: Maureen, Blake & Blair
Picture 3: Mike Miller receiving the community's gratitude for all his work at the CCAC with John Ernst, the director, attending
