Reminder for Sunday, October 18, 29th Ordinary Time, B

Samuel 1:  Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and from that day on, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David.
Ephesians 5:  Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.
John 9:  “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.

Friendship is one of the treasures of life that cannot be bought. It can only be cultivated. It must be earned. It must be tended. It is impossible to have a good friend without being one ourselves.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

From Lynda Fleming:

Once again, we would like to put together Easter treat bags for the guys at Souls Harbor. Donna Dinsmore is out of town for several months preparing for a new grandchild, so I will be coordinating the collection. Below is a list of the items that we’re hoping to include. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation, that would be wonderful! Please see me at church or send your contribution via Venmo or Zelle to 972-754-0823.
Socks
Toiletries (travel size)
Toothbrush and small toothpaste
Candy
Laundry detergent pods

Thanks, in advance, for your generosity and support!

Another Reminder for The 4th Sunday of Lent, March 15, 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.

Kaliope says, "Welcome, Everybody," in Greek while John translates for the illiterates.

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.

Mikela and Kiera also say, "Welcome, Everybody," in English.

 Readings:

Isaiah  49, 3, 5-6,  I will make you a light to the nations.

Psalm 40,  Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

1 Corinthians 1,  1-3,  Grace to you and peace.

John  1, 29-34, I saw the spirit come down. Like a dove.

Chloe says, Hi, Everybody, meet my new little sister, Charlotte."

Community Events:

1.   Brunch Sunday, January 26, the Sunday after this one.  Rumor: an old geezer is celebrating a birthday.

2.    Anybody have any ideas of how we might celebrate Lent again this year?  We will have a penitential service, and are looking for other helpful activities.

3.   ROMEO lunch Friday, January 17,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

4.  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. 

The Pastry Shoppe is open, "Take a number."

What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     Who is Peter Faber?, National Catholic Reporter,  January 11, 1000 words,    Download Peter Faber 1-16-14  

2.     Francis' advice to us, National Catholic Reporter, January 14, 700 words,      Download Francis' Advice 1-16-14

A Pastry Shoppe regular, Tori, blowing bubbles in her grape juice, while Buddy wonders what is going on.

 True? 

All societies are evil, sorrowful, inequitable; and so they will always be. So if you really want to help this world, what you will have to teach is how to live in it. And that no one can do who has not himself learned how to live in it in the joyful sorrow and sorrowful joy of the knowledge of life as it is.

Joseph Campbell, Myths To Live By

The girls solving the problems of the world, Sandra, Denni, Carol, and Geri.

See you Sunday, January 19, 2014, 2^nd Ordinary Time

J.S., 214-783-0443

Another regular of the Pastry Shoppe, Georgie, relaxing after working all morning.

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.

Communion Helpers ready.

Want to start your week off on a beautiful note?   

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.  Also, A Birthday Brunch and Memorial for Jerry.

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

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

The Cafe' – Pattisserie will also help make for a sweet start.

Readings:

Nehemiah  8, 2-10,   Do not be sad and do not weep.

Psalm 19, Your words, Lord, are spirit and life.

 1 Corinthians 12, 12-30,  A body is one though it has many parts.

Luke 1, 1-4; 4, 14-21,   He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives.

 The Girls.

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 22, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in,                                                                                                                                             
2. JULIETS’ LUNCHEON (aka., just us ladies into eating together) ,  Friday, February 5, 1:00,   Place undetermined yet.  Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  GeriinTX@gmail.com.   Thanks, Jeanne, for organizing the outing.                                                                                                         

     3. Informaton on Jerry:  

Visitation is at Aria from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Mass Will be Wednesday January 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Elisabeth Seton.

Cards may be sent to Jerry's house at 2609 Timbercreek Dr. Plano, Texas  75075.   Sean lives there.

    4.  Brunch this Sunday: honoring Jerry and an old geezer's birthday.

Kayla, how did you end up with those 2 cupcakes?

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. Francis vs Trump, National Catholic Reporter, January 16,   910  words,       Download Francis vs Trump 1-21-16                                                                      

The Offertory with the Wyndhams, Bill, Ray & Claire & Kayla, and Barb & Ron.

True? 

Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family,

in another city.

George Burns

Carrie & Paul, Believe not a word Occhipinti is telling you.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Welcome to the Sigler Community.                     

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. 

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.

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.

Sienna

Leo coming prepared

Readings:    

Deuteronomy  6, 2-6,   You shall love the Lord

Psalm 18,   I love you, Lord, my strength.

1 John 3, 1-3,   See what love the Father has bestowed on us. (this is from the All Saints readings, p. 75)

Mark 12, 28-34,  Which is the first of all the commandments.

Sean with his dad, Ed

Cara at 4 with her mom, Christine

 Community Bulletin Board:   

 This Sunday, All Saints, All Souls: November 4.  Bring pictures of your loved ones..

Note:Time Change This Sunday. 

Play time with Ray and Gilberto

Zoe and Leo at play

     What's going on in our Catholic World:     

1.   The Catholic Charism of Imperfection by Kennedy, National Catholic Reporter,  October 19, 1000 words,  Download Imperfection 11-2-12
2. Supporting American Nuns under Seige, National Catholic Reporter, October 29, 700 words,  Download American Nuns 11-2-12
3.  Goal of the Reform of the Reform, Kennedy, National Catholic Reporter, October 30, 300 words,   Download Reform of the Reform 11-2-12

Leo and Cole

Delgado Corner, Bernadette and Gil, Zoe and Torri

True? 

 He who knows he has enough is rich.

TAO TE CHING

Chloe

Bill and Mike, Judy and Mary with Rosemary

See you Sunday, November 4 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Alison receiving communion from Lynda with Mike

Brooklyn

 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.

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

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

Readings:  Isaiah 55, 1-11; Psalm is Isaiah 12; 1 John 5, 1-9; Mark 1, 7-11.   

Community Bulletin Board:

• True?  Although we have been made to believe that if we let go we will end up with nothing, life reveals just the opposite: that letting go is the real path to freedom & peace.                     Sogyal Rinpoche, Glimpse After Glimpse

•  Excellent Book on Salem Witch Trials: The Heretic's Daughter, Kathleen Kent (Dallas native & descendent of the family in the book)

Picture 1:  Christmas Kids 

Picture 2:  Nativity Drama

Picture 3:  Carina's Candle Shop, Cuernavaca, Mexico

See you this Sunday, January 11.

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)