Reminder for Sunday 8-21-11, 21st Ordinary Time

Acts 1:  “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Ephesians 1:  May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe,in accord with the exercise of his great might, . . .
Matthew 28:  . . . “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

 

Kindness is not recompense for favors received, it is unearned warmth given for absolutely no reason at all.  Joseph Joubert says of it, “A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

 

Rickey Turner
Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
Rick Turner Blog Post

Another Reminder for The Ascension, May 17, 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.

 

Isaiah 66:  I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my glory.

Hebrews 12:  So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.  Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed.

Luke 13:  For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."

                           
                                                                   

Truth is time-bound, winning is fleeting, competition fails us, accumulations go to dust. Only love remains. Novalis says of it: “Love works magic/ It is the final purpose/ of the world story,/ The Amen of the universe.”

The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister 

   

                                                                                                                                        

Another Reminder for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025



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

Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

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

 
 
 
  Readings: Deuteronomy 8, 2-16; Psalm 147, Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; 1 Corinthians 10, 16-17; John 6, 51-58 

 
 
 
 

Picture 1:   Ryan with his dad & mom, Jim & Michelle                               

Picture 2:   Brooklyn is back                     

Picture 3:   Sienna with her grandmom, Robyn                           

Picture 4:   Cara & Sean  

 Picture 5:   Cara & Sean with their big sister, Cailin, and their dad, Ed               

  
 

 
 Community Bulletin Board:

  1.    Brunch this Sunday.  Welcome!  

  2.   Financial helps for seniors: Download Some financial helps 7-1-11

 
  
 
 
    

Church Happenings: 

  1.   Fr. McBrien on Bishops as Umpires,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-24-11,  Download Bishops as umpires 7-1-11

 2.  The American Catholic Council meeting in Detroit,  National Catholic Reporter, 6-24-11,  Download Council 7-1-11

 

 
     

True?   

 

 

 

 

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

 

 

 

 

Jan, The Most Welcoming Person, says, "Welcome in, Everybody."

 

 

 

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

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

Place: Legacy Charter School, Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

Here, Buddy, let me get that bug out of your ear.

 

 

Readings:  

 

 Proverbs 9, 1-6,  Wisdom has built her house.  

Psalm 34,   Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.  (Wow, 2^nd week in a row, terrific)

 Ephesians 5, 15-20,  Watch carefully how you live. 

John 6: 51-58,  I am the living bread.

                                                                                                   

 

 

 

Sir Charlie, I am scared with you standing there so close to me.

 

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 17, 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, TBA

 

  

 

 

Wake up, Joe.  Just because Marsha is not here you think you can sleep during my homily.  

 

 

TRUE?

 

I very quietly confided to my best friend that I was having an affair.

He turned to me and asked, "Are you having it catered?"

And that, my friend, is the sad definition of "OLD".

 

 

 

 

 

You are lucky, John.  When I was supposedly growing up in Christ the King parish, they had ushers who knocked sleepers on the head when they got caught sleeping during the sermons of old Monsignor Bender.   How come we got so many sleepers this morning, John?

 

 

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1.  Why not report clerical sexual harassment, America, 8-1-18,   Download SEXUAL SECRECY 8-16-18

2.   Steve Blow used to write column for the Dallas Morning News.  On at least two occasions, one of which was our wedding, Steve wrote me up & we became friends.  John Cade came across this article, which I had never seen.   It is a homily subject.  It will make your day.  Enjoy.   Download PET DELIGHTS 8-15-18

 

 

 

 

Donna, Bernadette, and Dana, I don't even want to ask what is going on there.  You even got Cody and Ben watching.

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

 

 

Peace, 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.

 

 

 

And even more Peace, Everybody.

 

 

Our beautiful Zoe says, "Come in, Everybody.

 

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

 

 

And not to be outdone by her big sister, Our beautiful Victoria, says, "Remember me."

 

Readings:

Genesis  18,  20-32,  The story of Sodom & Gomorrah.

Psalm 138,  Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.

Colossians 2, 12-14,     He has forgiven us all our transgressions.

Luke 11, 1-13,  Ask and you will receive.

 

 

 

And to stay in the same family, Tori's twin brother is our Candle Lighter of The Week.

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 22 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  May be  a very small group.  Most of us will be gone.
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):                       

        August 5,2016, Friday,1 pm

        Salsa? Independence & Legacy

        String Bean? Coit & Campbell

        Jason’s Deli?

        your choice?

        Please let me know if you will be able to join us  JeanneVogel:  pickincotton26@verizon.net

 

Want the Best Music?  Go no further.

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Charges dropped in Twin Cities ,   National Catholic Reporter,  July 20, 345 words,     Download Criminal charges dropped against Twin Cities 7-21-16
2. Francis rebukes Cardinal, National Catholic Reporter, July 13,   567 words,      Download Francis rebukes Cardinal 7-21-16  

 

 

Victoria with a special friend and momma.

 

True? 

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.

Thomas Edison

 

 

Buddy says, "Welcome back, Everybody.  I'm ready."

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

And The Man now plays the violin.  Congratulations, Leo.

 

 

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.

 

 

Fond Memories from Saturday evening.

 

 

 

 

Guess who?   Rosemary says Genevieve says, "Welcome, Everybody."

 

 

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

 

 

 

Becoming an A.F Major, Greg Moran, son of Mike & Geri, Washington, D.C.

 

Readings:

Deuteronomy 26, 4-10     You shall bow down in his presence.

Psalm 91,  Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

Romans 10, 8–13,   The word is near you.

Luke 4, 1-13,   Jesus was led into the desert to be tempted by the devil.

 

 

                 

 Still having to help him get dressed up, Geri & Mike with Greg. 

 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 12, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  Thursday, March ?, 1:00 P.M.,  Place? Please RSVP to Marilyn Ackerman, rmackerman5@gmail.com

                                               

Our Great helpers, Kevin & Georgina.

 

What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis is going to Mexico, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   765  words,   Download Francis to Mexico 2-11-16
2. Francis & Legio Christi, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 816 words,    Download Francis & Legio Christi 2-11-16 
3. Jesuits murdered, National Catholic Reporter, February 8, 701 words.        Download Jesuit murders 2-11-16

Donor Receipts for your 2015 donations have been emailed out.  If you have not received yours, please let John or Rosemary know.  Thank you for your generosity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Genevieve says, "Zoe, You think I am funny or something?"

                                                                                                                                                                 

True? 

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

 

                             

Buddy, whatchyou eating, cookies??

 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

                       

Offertory, Sir Charlie, Mary Ellen, Grace, and Jan.

 

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.

 

Tori, where did you get that pretty profile?