14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2024

Ezekiel 2:   Tell them, 'This is the Message of God, the Master.'   They are a defiant bunch. Whether or not they listen, at least they'll know that a prophet's been here.

2 Corinthians 12:  At first I didn't think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I did that,  and then he told me, My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.

Mark 6:    Jesus told them, "A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child."


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Ben singing Psalm 123


Thanks…     

Music,   Ben

Readers,   Pat & Fred

Homily,   John Stack

Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

Final Blessing,  Rosemary

 

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Buddy reading the prayer for the lighting of the candles

 

Remember these special people:

For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                       

 

Jackie's sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation,  the families of Annie and Michael and her neighbor, Marie and the family;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

 

 

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The Kiss of Peace

 

Birthdays:   Paula 7/8,  Paul Bieda 7/8

Anniversaries:  Ackermans 7/13

 

 
 

Community Finances:   

  Expenses: $   340.00

  Outreach: $   110.00

 

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

 

 

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Paul gets a cookie for his birthday

Rosemary's Blessing:

 

Lord Jesus Christ,

who are called the Prince of Peace,

who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,

who so often said, “Peace to you,”

grant us peace.

Make all men and women witnesses of

truth, justice, and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.

Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee

and defend the great gift of peace.

May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters.

May longed-for peace blossom forth

and reign always over us all.

Amen.

Prayer for Peace– by St. John XXIII

 

 
 
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.

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    Jonah 3, 1-5, 10,  The word of the Lord came to Jonah (a fun story)

    Psalm 25,  Teach me your ways, O Lord

    Corinthians 7, 29-31,   The time is running out.

    Mark 1, 14-20, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.  

     

     

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    In our first reading, the word of the Lord came to Jonah; he was to call the people of Nineveh to turn from their evil ways.

     

    Our second reading from 1 Corinthians is reminding us what is really important;

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    Homily:  Mike  

     

    The first words in our reading from the Mark gospel were a call given by Jesus of Nazareth to follow him to Jerusalem, ‘The time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, repent, and welcome and live the Good News of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus then calls Peter and Andrew and James and John, to leave their nets and follow him, to become fishers of men.   It is important to realize that the inspired writers of all four gospels began each gospel with a summary of the important teachings that they had presented within their gospels. 

     

     

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    Today’s reading is about the enhancement that the early Church made to the sabbath synagogue service of Judaism to form the Christian Liturgy of the Word.

    During the Babylonian captivity the sabbath synagogue service began to come into existence, for the Jews were in exile, the temple was a long way off, and it had been destroyed.  This service of worship and instruction was implemented and Judaism did survive; its worship and its religious instruction that had been handed down to each following generation had become the glue that held the Jews together.

     

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    In today’s reading, Jesus entered the synagogue and taught, and we are told that by the power and authority of the Holy Spirit he astounded those at the service for his teaching of the Good News was unlike those given by the scribes. The scribe could only give a teaching on the  expectation of the passage; Jesus’ words gave a fulfillment of the expectation.  

    This fulfillment was followed by a spiritual instruction given on the fulfillment [like the one you are reading].   The inspired writers of a complementary parable Story about this enhancement, given in the Luke gospel, put the fulfillment of an expectation on the coming of the Messiah from Isaiah this way:  Jesus stood up after the reading from Isaiah in the synagogue service saying, ‘This day these words are being fulfilled in your hearing.’  

     

     

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    Something to think about:   Yesterday’s Sabbath Synagogue Service, at one location, began with Hymns and Blessings, and a reading from the Torah from a calendar of readings that stretches over one complete lunar year.

     

     

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    Three generations say, "Welcome in, Everybody," Gilbert, Michelle, and Zoe. 

     

     

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

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    A mouse under Kayla?  Denni knows!

     

    Readings:  

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     Psalm 85,   Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

     Ephesians 1, 3-14, In love he destined us for adoption to himself.

    Mark 6, 7-13, Jesus sent them out two by two. 

     

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    Brother-sister team, Georgie & Buddy.

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, June 13, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. 

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      Clergy meet

     

     

    Clerical Board Meet.   Are you trying to pull a fast one, Mike?

     

     

    What is going on in Our Catholic World:

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  • 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2024

    Exodus 16:  "I've listened to the complaints of the Israelites. Now tell them: 'At dusk you will eat meat and at dawn you'll eat your fill of bread; and you'll realize that I am God, your God.'"

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    Music,   Shonda & Ben

    Readers,   Carrie & Paul

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Richard & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

     

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      Outreach: $     150.00

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars.
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    Hildegard of Bingen (September 16, 1098 – September 17, 1179)

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

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    Sirach 15:  If you trust in God, you too shall live, …

    Corinthians 2:  What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,…

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    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

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    Anniversaries:  DeGenova 2/14,  Cade 2/18

    Community Finances:   

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    Outreach: $  120.00

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    Rosemary's Blessing: 

     

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    With living laughter that renews and saves

    May bright hope lead you further on your way

    And in your life may you celebrate his word

    And be a witness to a gentle and gracious Lord.

     

    A Book of Irish American Blessings & Prayers    Andrew Greeley

     
     

     

     

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    1 Kings 19: Then the Lord said to him, "Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord, the Lord will be passing by."

    Romans 9:  …and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever.

    Matthew 14:  Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water."

     

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    Readers,  Connie & John

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    Remember these special people:

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    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & the families of Annie and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Mary gets a cookie for her anniversary


                                              

    Birthdays:  Marlene Ekes 8/14,  Rose Banzhaf 8/15

    Anniversaries:  Mary & Dave Hall 8/13,  John & Jean O'Donnell 8/14,  Bernadette & Gilberto Delgado 8/19

                             

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    John and Jean get a cookie for their anniversary        

     

     

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    Outreach: $  100.00

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    Rosemary's Blessing:
     

    Lord

    Enlighten what’s dark in me,

    Strengthen what’s weak in me,

    Mend what’s broken in me,

    Bind what’s bruised in me,

    Heal what’s sick in me,

    And lastly,

    Revive whatever peace and love

    Has died in me.

    Amen.

     

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    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

     

     

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