Sunday Reminder #2 for 3-14-10, Lent 4

Isaiah 8: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils.
1 Corinthians 1: I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.
Matthew 4: … Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen.

Failure is essential to being able to succeed. Learning to accept ourselves as we are is key to being able to be more than we are because then we are free to fail—which means, of course, that then we are free to try til we succeed.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Another Reminder for The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 25, 2026
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.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards. But not this week. 

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

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

Buddies,Connie and Cathy.

Celeste arriving.

 Readings:

Acts 10, 34, 37-43, He went about doing good.

Psalm 118,  This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. 

1 Corinthians  5, 6-8,  A little yeast leavens all the dough.

John 20, 1-9,  Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning.

Curtis processing with a prayer shawl.

Jim, Jerry, and Bobby forming a welcoming line.

Community Events:

1.  March 31, this Sunday, Easter Sunday.  Bring a flower and you kids bring Easter baskets–empty.  Easter Egg hunt after Mass.  Anybody free who would love to help Carol & Bernadette fill eggs Friday, Call Carol, 972-423-0069.  

2.  April 13, Love for the Kids picnic

3.  Romeos’ lunch Friday, March 29, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek. 

Georgie arriving.

Beth arrives.

 What's going on in our Catholic World:  

1.  Priests Married?, Corpus & NY Times, March 20, 1100 words,   Download Priestly Marriage 3-29-13

2.  Kids at Mass, Commonweal, Washington Post, March 15, 700 words,   

3.  One view from Argentina, Religion & Politics, March 18, 1600 words,   Download View from Argentina 3-29-13

  4.  5 Tests Ahead of Pope Francis, National Catholic Reporter, March 22, 1300 words, Download Five Papal Tests 3-29-13

Passion readers, Tom and Denni and John.

Kayla awaits.

True?    

It is only because of your love — only your love — that the poor will forgive you the bread you give them.

St. Vincent de Paul

Maureen with Finn and Raven and their momma, Becca.

Finn and Raven.

 See you Sunday, March 31, 2013, Easter Sunday, C cycle 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Olivia with her grandmother, Sandra.

Zoe, the Rabbit.

 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.

He who takes pictures, Rick.

Emma, one of Rick's favorite subjects.

Mass:   Coffee, donuts, and specials on the house.  

Time: 9:30;  Stack Celebrating 

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

Readings: 2 Samuel 5, 1-3; Psalm 122, Let us go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord; Colossians 1, 12-20; Luke 23, 35-43. 
 

Community Bulletin Board: 

No Discussion after Mass Sunday.  Take the gift of time to enjoy the pastries and each other after Mass. 

 
  
 
 
  
Dates this Week: 

November 20, This Saturday: help us feed the homeless like we did last year.    Time: 10:00-2:00.  Place: Lake Highland's Presbyterian, (across from the police station), 8525 Audelia Road, Dlls 75238.  

Note the time change to 10:00.  They are starting earlier this year, and will probably finish earlier. 

Click on the link for a nice letter from Ross Taylor, the director of LifeNet & coordinator of the Thanksgiving Dinner,   Download LifeNet Thanksgiving Dinner

November 21, This Sunday: our Thanksgivning food drive.  We will have extra boxes for packing.

City House: Jackie Ritter has brought this agency to our attention as worth supporting, Download City House 11-19-10  
 

 Picture 1:   Leo

Picture 2:    Emma

What's going on in The Church:

  1.  Bishop John Shelby Spong, Episcopal,  on the Bible, Mirabili Dictu, 11-12-10, Download The Bible, a Divine Gift or Immoral

  2.  The Great Fr. Hans Kung, Mirabili Dictu, 11-15-10,  Download The Theologian

  3.  The Catholic Church welcomes large group of Anglicans, Mirabili Dictu, 11-15-10, Download Anglicans 
  

True? 

Mark Twain upon being introduced by some guy:

"The house, very much against his will, forced him to ascend the platform and introduce me. He stood thinking a moment and then said:

'I don't know anything about this man. At least I know only two things: one is, he hasn't been in the penitentiary, and the other is (after a pause, and almost sadly), I don't know why.'”

Autobiography of Mark Twain

 Video:    Rosemary's Blessing

See you Sunday, November 21

Mass: 9:30; Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place: Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: Deuteronomy 8, 2-16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10, 16-17; John 6, 51-58.

Community Bulletin Board:

• The Quads need afternoon help.  See their link: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com

• True? Feeling gratitude & not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. William Arthur Ward
• Want to try a personality indicator: http://memoriter.net/flash/test.html

See you this Sunday, May 25

J.S.

Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house.

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade.     Welcome. 

John Cade celebrates Mass

Readings:  

Acts 10, 25-26, 34-35, 44-48, God shows no partiality;

Psalm 98, The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power;

1 John 4, 7-10, Let us love one another; 

John 15, 9-17, I have told you this so my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Ryan lights our Easter Candle

Georgie with her mom & brother, Michelle & Buddy

Community Bulletin Board:

1.  Jessica Bresson wedding Saturday, the 12th, in Boston.

Leo with his favorite pillow & John

Sir Charlie with his momma from Budapest

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.   Suport for American Nuns, National Catholic Reporter, May 3,  (450 words)   Download Support for Sisters 5-11-12

2.  Wisconsin Bishop's bizarre ways, National Catholic Reporter, May 3, (600  words),  Download Wisconsin bishop 5-11-12

3.  Irish Catholic Assembly speaks out, National Catholic Reporter, May 8, (400 words),  Download Irish Assembly Speaks Out 5-11-12

Gilberto aboard the Staten Island Ferry on his way to the 5 Boro Bike Tour

Bernadette headed to the 5 Boro

 True?

Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise.

HERACLITUS           

The McGinn Team, Las Tortugas, The Turtles, Bernadette & Gilberto, Bob & Joe, Joe, Rosemary & John, all making it.

 See you Sunday, May 13, 6th Easter

  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.

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

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

Emma with her mom, Beth

 Readings:  

 Proverbs, 9, 1-6, Wisdom had built her house

 Psalm 34, Taste & See the Goodnesss of the Lord (2^nd week)

Ephesians, Giving thanks always and for everything

John, 6, 51-58,  I am the living bread that came down from heaven.

Ray

Community Bulletin Board: 

1.  Habitat Build, Saturday morning, the 18^th, 11^th Street & Ave. E.  Welcome.  This is a unique experience of giving.

2.  Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert.  It may be only August, but this superb performance sells out.  We get discounted tickets as a group and because we know someone.  Date: December 14, 8:00, tickets will be $37 or $47.  Wine & Cheese at The Rectory pre-performance.  Traditionally, this has been a beautiful evening.

3.  Free Medical Clinic in September (message from John Ernst, CCAC):   "September 29, there will be a large one day free clinic at the Dallas Convention Center sponsored by our national organization, of which we are members.  Thousands of people will be served all by volunteers."  Download Medical clinic 8-10-12 

Our house getting siding

 What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1. Vatican II’s Accomplishments, National Catholic Reporter, August 7, (650 words),   Download Vat II 8-17-12

Siding going up everywhere

True? 

 Spirituality is doing what is right regardless of what you are told.

Religion is doing what you are told regardless of what is right.

Anonymous

Habitat lets anybody work on their houses

 See you Sunday, August 19

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.