Sunday Reminder for 12-20-09, 4th Advent

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.

Our Angels

 Readings:

Isaiah  60, 1-6, Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem,  Your light has come.

Psalm 72,  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Ephesians  3, 2-6, The Gentiles are coheirs.

Matthew 2, 1-12, Magi from the east arrived.

An Angel named Torri

 For those who don’t have a decent Bible or a book of the readings, here are two links that I use, The Bible at Your Fingertips and USCCB, The New American Bible. 

The difference?  The second is officially Catholic and has the 12 little books in between the O.T. & N.T., called Deuterocanonical or Apocrypha. 

Both are good translations.  I use the first more often because it has fewer doors to pass through to get to the text.  Thanks, Gerald, for this idea.  I will include the link from now on.

One more week for our Christmas Tree

Emma at work

 Community Bulletin Board:

1.  This Sunday: Celebrate the First Sunday of The Year 2013.

2.  January 24, Thursday night, 8:00, Collin County Homeless Coalition is having their annual census of homeless.  We will have a sign up sheet at Mass.  Last year we had two teams of about 5 each. 

The Reads, Taylor, Zach, and Teresa

  What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.    5 Things to do to make a better 2013, America and Corpus, December 31, 1000 words,   Download AMERICA 1-4-13 

Rosemary reading her blessing

All paths are the same: they lead nowhere. They are paths going through the bush, or into the bush. In my own life I could say I have traversed long, long paths but I am not anywhere. My benefactor's question has meaning now. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't, it is of no use. Both paths lead nowhere, but one has a heart, the other doesn't. One makes for a joyful journey; as long as you follow it, you are one with it. The other will make you curse your life. One makes you stronger; the other weakens you.

The Teachings of Don Juan Carolos Castañeda

Communion helpers

 See you Sunday, January 6, 2013, First of The Year

J.S., 214-783-0443

Peace be with you

  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.

True?

A Mother's Day Blessing from the Community for all the females in our community.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack.

Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.

Peace.

Readings:

Acts 6, 1-7,   The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly.

Psalm 33,  Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

1 Peter  2, 4-9,  You are a chosen race.

John  14, 1-12,  Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Our Best Helpers, Georgie and Kevin.

 Community Events:

1.   ROMEO lunch Friday, May 16,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids, plus the Real Romeos. 

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on 1st Thursdays,  The Olive Garden, 1:00, Central and Plano Pkwy, northbound service road.    For more info talk with Carol or Bernadette. 

4.  Next book and game swap: May 18, This Sunday.  Save up.

5.  John Dear Saturday night:    Download CAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE

Offertory, Ron and Barb, Robb, Rebecca and Pam.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.   Francis’ thoughts on worldwide economic inequality, National Catholic Reporter,  May 7, 725 words,    Download Francis on inequality 5-15-14

2.   American Nuns’ struggle with Rome,  National Catholic Reporter, May 8,  444 words,    Download Nuns' struggle with Rome 5-15-14  

 3.   Leadership Conference of Women Religious, National Catholic Reporter,  May 8, 2000 words,     Download Leadership Conf. of Women Religious 5-15-14

The Girls, Emma, Tori, and Zoe.

True? 

I've never been lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.

Daniel Boone

Bethany and Ray, our musical guides.

See you Sunday, May 18, 2014, 4th Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Bill & Dick awaiting their Cupcakes of the Week.

 JSM Mission-Faith Statement

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s
People, provides for and challenges spiritual and total growth.

    Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.

The Pastry Shoppe with 3 mice, John, Jerry, and Fred.

Jean, that cupcake is to insure that you have a successful and easy hip replacement this Thursday.  

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack 

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Beth & Emma, mother & daughter.   Can it get any better? 

Readings:

Isaiah 55, 10-11,   Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down…

 Psalm 65,   The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.

Romans 8,  18-23,  The sufferings of this present time are as nothing…

Matthew 13, 1-23,  The parable of the sower.

Could our dear Cathy be setting you up, Aggie?  Beware.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 14, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.   Welcome back, Ray!

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), For July,  TBA

Special condolences to David & the Dinsmore over the loss of their dear little Yorkie, Dixie Belle, snatched from her back yard by a bobcat.   Check the Metro section of The Dallas Morning News, 7-12-17.  

Check D Magazine's article on DARCC, Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center.   

https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2017/july/making-peace-with-dallas-over-1000-miles/

Healing and Full Life for Alison & John.
 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. New group of different Cardinals,   National Catholic Reporter, June 28,   55

Anybody seen any June Bugs for Beth? 
 

True?

Any time three New Yorkers get into a cab without an argument,

a bank has just been robbed.

-Phyllis Diller
 

Our Father.  Perhaps the kids are all playing.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Communion for Everybody.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for and challenges spiritual and total growth.

Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.

Peace, Everybody.

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:

For Zoom   ( the video conference)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
Passcode: 412993

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.

Suiting up is a team effort with Rosemary & Mike helping Leo.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.  

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack 

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

A final kiss from mom and we are ready to go. 

Readings:

Isaiah 22, 19-23,    I will pull you down from your station.

Psalm 138,   Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (one of the best psalms on gratitude)

Roman s 11, 33-36,  How unsearchable his ways.

Matthew 16, 13-20,  You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.  

Hue takes time out from his radio station every week to handle our sound.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 25, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),   September 1, Friday

 Hi Everyone,

Maybe it will be a little cooler when we get together for Lunch Friday, September 1^st at 12:30 at YE Shire Tavern 3600 Shire Blvd. Richardson.  Hope everybody can join us for a lot of fun and laughs as we share our summer.  Please let me know if you can make it.
 

Thanks,

Marilyn

972-491-7068     

 The community goal, keep these characters busy to keep them out of trouble, John  & Connie, Denni & Tom, & John. 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Rome attacks a good priest/scholar,  Corpus, August 11, 1900 words,   Download PRIEST PERSECUTED BY ROME

Best Buddies, Ben & his dad Cody. 

True?

Don’t do something permanently stupid because you are temporarily upset. 

Congratulations, Dee, on walking with that new hip.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Yes, this is that crazy group.  At least Cathy is off chasing an eclipse instead of abusing the local priest.
 

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for and challenges spiritual and total growth.

Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.

Okay, just wake me up when you are finished talking.

Says the lovely Georgie, "Welcome back next week, Everybody."

Mass: Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.

Time: 9:30; Stack celebrating

 Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano

  
 Readings:  Isaiah 5, 1-7; Psalm 80, The Vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel; Philippians 4, 6-9; Matthew 21, 33-43 

 
                                                                                                                                                                                                Picture Picture  1:    The Team                        

Picture 2:     Bethany, Ray, & Jon                               

Picture 3:     Communion helpers         

Picture 4:     Freddie on the move

Picture 5:     Sunday Brunch 

Picture 6:     The line up    

Community Bulletin Board:

1.    Congratulations to Becky & Christine Shaw, National Merit semi-finalists.  The only two students from J.P. II.    

2.   The next team Mass, Sunday, 6:30 A.M., The Detroit Lions.  

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Fr. McBrien on Catholic Finances,  National Catholic Reporter, September 27:  Download The financial scandal 9-30-11

Picture 7:     Ray digging in        

Picture 8:     Tom & Lynda, Ray & Claire        

Picture 9:     Richard & Carol with Marilyn & Judy

Picture 10:    Jean & John, John & Mary Jane       

True?

Always remember that you are absolutely unique.  Just like everyone else.

Margaret Mead

   Video: Final  Blessing, Lambrini, John's wife