Reminder for Sunday, December 16, 2018, 3rd Advent

Isaiah 49:  I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
1 Corinthians 1:  … to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.
John 1:  He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’

John Cade’s Homily from last Sunday:  01-11-26 Homily -The Baptism of the Lord

 

The real problem in life is when we accept what other people say we are. We learn not to change, not to try, not to begin all over again. But the poet Rumi says, “You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Another Reminder for The Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 18, 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.

 

 

Where else but in this community can you find a little piggy who welcomes you in?

 

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

 

My Dearest Genevieve, Could we borrow your turtle backpack when we go backpacking in Yosemite in September?  I know a few who would really like to use it.

 

Readings:

Acts of the Apostles  10, 34-43.   You know what has happened all over Judea

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,    The Resurrection

 

 

 

Could you resist her anything she wants??

 

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 14, 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),  May Final Date- Wed. May 3 @12:30 pm, Chef's Gallery Restaurant at The Institute of Art  of Dallas, 8080 Park Lane, (east side of Central Expy)

Thanks Everybody who took part in the Love for the Kids Picnic, and to you, Bill for gathering us.

 

 

Trouble brewing, John, John, Tom, Connie, & Denni.
 

 

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1.  Why not change the whole process of ordination?, National Catholic Reporter, April 8, 630 words,   Download ORDINATION CHANGE 4-13-17   

 

 

 

The Gang, Mary, Judy, and Mike.

 

True? 

 What does love mean–

When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore.  So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis, too.

Rebecca, age 8

 

 

Zoe, when did you turn into a butterfly?
 

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

You, too, Harper?

 

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.

Genesis 12:   I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you;
2 Timothy 1:  He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, . . .
Matthew 4:   And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.

 

To be an artist of our own life, we must learn how to detach our selves from it long enough to reconstruct it. “Every now and then, go away and have a little relaxation,” Leonardo da Vinci writes. “To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen.”
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 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 1, 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.

 

Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Extras

Place: Vines High School

on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

  

Readings: Daniel 12, 1-3; Psalm 16, You are my Inheritance, O Lord; Hebrews 10, 11-18; Mark 13, 24-32

  
 

  Community Bulletin Board: 

 

Heritage Farm renovation: Saturday # 3 coming up.  We hope to finish replacing rotten slats and paint the whole house.  Welcome Painters. 

Tony's son is job searching: 

Hugh has his master’s degree in History, and has taught for the past eleven years at college level.  He is currently working on getting his teacher’s certification, but at this point would be very happy with almost any kind of employment.  Please feel free to contact either Tony 972-347-2051 or Hugh 512-787-2524.  Thanks.

Christmas Gifts for Child Advocacy: Beth will collect them.  Download Child Advocacy Gifts 

Thanksgiving is coming!  Help Rosemary & me to feed the homeless a Thanksgiving Feast

Date: Saturday, November 21, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Also, Friday volunteers are needed to set up, 3:00 P.M.

Place: Lake Highlands Presbyterian, 8525 Audelia & Nwst Hwy.

Time: 10:00-2:00, two sittings.

Lifenet phone: 214-932-1950, David Bear

Welcome: Let Rosemary or me know, we'll see you there.

   
   
 
True? 

 

"The stars seemed near enough to touch and never before have I seen so many. I always believed the lure of flying is the lure of beauty, but I was sure of it that night."

Amelia Earhart

   
 
Picture 1:  Hammond & Moran at Heritage project

Picture 2:  Jack

Picture 3:  Jo & Jamie

Picture 4:  Guess who are growing up

Picture 5:  Good Memories of the Fall

  
 
        

See you Sunday, November 15

 J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

Isaiah 60:  Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

Ephesians 3:  …that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Matthew 2:  The prostrated themselves and did him homage.  Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,  frankincense, and myrrh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louis Schneider of Open Windows has let us know of a possible project. 

Housing Forward has scheduled the Point-in-Time (PIT) count of the homeless in Dallas and Collin County for the night of January 26, 2023.  At this web site https://housingforwardntx.org/volunteer/, Housing Forward asks for Care Packages for the homeless. These packages will be given out when volunteers are doing their annual count in January.  If anyone would like to contribute a package or so, Carolyn Bentley, would be happy  to pick up the package for delivery on or before the 14th.  Her number is 214.789.2034.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

 

 

 

          

 

 

 

 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.

 

 

 Readings:

Isaiah 49, 1-2, 14-15,   Even should your mother forget you, I will never forget you.

Psalm 62,  Rest in God alone, my soul.

1 Corinthians 4,  1-5,  Do not make any judgment.

Matthew  6, 24-34,  Why are you anxious?

 

 

 Community Events:

1.  Ash Wednesday: 7:00, Marlene's house, 2017 Keystone Drive, Plano 75075.  Thanks, Marlene

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, February 28,  Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  Celebrate the last day of February, 2014.  You’ll never see it again, probably.

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. 

 

 

What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.     The Prodigal Son by David Brooks, New York Times, February 14, 830 words,     Download Prodigal Sons, 2-27-14

2.    Does this bishop not get it?, National Catholic Reporter, February 20, 680 words,       Download Bishop's retirement home 2-27-14

3.    Losing our religions?, Corpus, Febraury 24, 930 words,       Download Suspicious Minds 2-27-14

4.    Check out Frontline's Secrets of the Vatican, shown Feb. 25th,     

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secrets-of-the-vatican/        

 

 

 

True? 

The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Nelson Henderson

 

 

  

See you Sunday, March 2, 2014, 8^th Ordinary Time, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

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.