Leviticus 19: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Corinthians 3: Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
Matthew 5: You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, …
Linda, Claire, Mary and Hue
John Stack Ministries now meets at: The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano
Rosemary, Connie, John, Denni, Tom and John
Another Reminder for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19, 2023
Here are the links for Sunday:
For Zoom ( the video conference, same as last week )
Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.
Readings: Isaiah 61, 1-2, 10-11, He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken hearted; Psalm, The Magnificat, My soul rejoices in my God; 1 Thessalonians 5, 16-24, Rejoice always; John 1, 6-8, 19-28, John the Baptist, I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the lord. (from Isaiah 40, 3, last week's Isaiah reading put to music by Handel in his Messiah, which we heard) Beautiful readings.
Picture Picture 1: Our Father
Picture 2: Toy Drive results
Picture 3: Froebes, Monica, Alexandra, & Dean Woodward
Picture 4: Ashley
Picture 5: Brooklyn
Picture 6: Sienna
Community Bulletin Board:
A. Schedule of upcoming events: In an attempt to make our Advent special this year, we invite the community to focus on one gift to the less fortunate each of the 4 Sundays. We will include a special reconciliation rite the 4th Sunday, Dec. 18. See the flier: Download Advent 2011
Last Sunday, December 4, The 2nd of Advent. The gift: Toys. Thanks to Beth & Rob Robinson for coordinating. Beth says they need volunteers to sort & hand out toys:
If anyone is interested, the store could use some extra hands to man "store," where the parents/caretakers come in to find toys for their children. Here are the hours that were suggested by the coordinator, Vicky Stilly:
On the 14th - we could use 2-8 volunteers from noon to 2p and/or 4p to 6:30p
On the 15th - we can use help from noon to 4p and/or 4p to 6p.
Questions: Vickie Stilly: 214-675-3318 cell
Plus she added: The CCCAC was overjoyed with the generous contributions from the John Stack Ministries.
1. This Sunday, December 11, 3rd Advent. The gift:Blankets to The Bridge Homeless Shelter.
Also, Thanks Brunch in gratitude to our Board and particularly to Ron Kovatis, Penny Morrow, & Cathy Goode, who are retiring.
Special guest homilist, Jamie Rose.
December 10, this Saturday, Love for Kids Christmas Party in Flower Mound for handicapped kids. loveforkidsinc@yahoo.com
2. December 18, 4th Advent. The Gift: Men's Shoes for the Austin Street Shelter. Also, a special rite of reconciliation during our Mass. Mike Carrell will share his ideas during the homily.
4. Christmas Eve, 4:00, December 24, Saturday. Christmas Pageant, plus 2 special visitors will be present.
A special Need Kid: 7 year old Zach needs a bone marrow transplant from a non-family person, Download Zach 12-9-11
Picture 7: Chris Dembney the biker
Picture 8: Nina & Diane
Picture 9: Michelle with Torri & Buddy, Zoe, & Georgie
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack. Welcome.
Our Jessica Bresson & Steve Craig promenade out married
Mr. Cole & dad, Chuck
Readings:
Acts 1, 15-17, 20-26, Lord, You know the hearts of all;
Psalm 103, The Lord has set his throne in heaven;
1 John 4, 11-16, If God so loved us, we also must love one another;
John 17, 11-19, That they may be one just as we are one.
Alison preparing communion
Tom & Denni
Community Bulletin Board:
Bona Responds is in town. Their work schedule:
Here is our schedule in case you can come join us. Bona Responds has about 6 – 8 students coming to Dallas to work May 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th. I’m hoping we can supplement with 5 to 10 additional people. Work as much as you can but there will be something for everyone to do. Be sure and bring sun screen, water and lunch.
Date Place Jobs Time & Place to meet
May 17th Lancaster TX - Various jobs (trash pick up etc.) 9:00am Renner Police Station(Renner just west of Jupiter, North side)
Bill H. Cell 214-244-7854 Jim Mahar’s Cell 585-307-8340
May 18th McKinney TX - Habitat for Humanity(8 homes) 7:00am Renner Police Station(Renner just west of Jupiter, North side)
Bill H. Cell 214-244-7854 Jim Mahar’s Cell 585-307-8340
May 19th McKinney TX Habitat for Humanity(Could change) 7:00am Renner Police Station(Renner just west of Jupiter, North side
May 20th St Vines Meet and Greet 9:30 am Possible work in the afternoon TBD
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 from Leo on high, "Good Morning, Everybody."
Readings:
Acts 14, 21-27, It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom.
Psalm 145, I will praise you name forever, my king and my God, plus the great line (8), The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.
Revelation 21, 1-5, I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth.
John 13, 31-33, 34-35, My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.
Don't you people know better than to go out in the rain?? Look outside. It is 10 A.M. and pouring outside.
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 22 , 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):
Please join us for the next JULIET gathering. Thursday EVENING to include
those who work during the day. May, 5 at 6:00 for cocktails, followed by
dinner at 7:00. MARCUS CAFE in the II Creeks Shopping Center
Custer at Lookout in Richardson, South of Bush Turnpike.
Named "The best patio for outdoor dining in the Metroplex" (or if weather
demands we can eat inside as well). Great Italian food, live music, full bar,
friendly atmosphere. Come, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Sing, Enjoy the music
Sez Genevieve, "Hi, Everybody, Welcome in. Look at me, I can walk."
Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice, and pastries, some bought, some home-made.
Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack & Mike.
Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075
Buddy, you look terrific in your new robes.
Readings:
1 Kings 19, 16, 19-21, Please, let me kiss my father & mother goodbye.
Psalm 16, You are my inheritance, O Lord.
Galatians 5, 1, 13-18, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Luke 9, 51-62, I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family.
Hi, Brandon, How do you like Lovejoy?
Community Activities:
ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 24 , 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): TBA
Who is that taking all those pictures? Thanks, Beth, they are excellent.
Special Notice 1: Can we postpone the community brunch until July 10? I completely forgot to mention it last Sunday. This Sunday is too soon now, and July 4th weekend is next. So, July 10?
Special Notice 2: We would like to form a help network for Richard & Carol and John & Mary Jane. It will depend upon what Richard and Mary Jane would find helpful. Meals? If you could help out in any way way, please contact Grace LeBlanc, dougle20@verizon.net.
The best fishermen I know try not to make the same mistakes over and over again; instead they strive to make new and interesting mistakes and to remember what they learned from them.
John Gierach, American author (and fisherman)
Thanks for the Offertory you folks, Diane & Erin, Lynda & Tom.
See you Sunday.
J.S., 214-783-0443
Special Blessings on you, Carol, as you begin this journey.
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.
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.
