Reminder for the Ascension of the Lord, June 1, 2025

Welcome home, Wendy!

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

Kevin, our Candle Man of The Week

 Readings:

Zacheriah 9, 9-10,   He shall proclaim peace to the nations.

 Psalm 145,   I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.

Romans 8,  9, 11-13,  You are not in the flesh (?).  You are in the spirit.

Matthew 11, 25-30,  All creation is groaning in labor pains.

A cupcake for Rocco.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 7, 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), For July,  TBA

The Refreshment Queen (and her helper) for the July 4 Preston Hollow Parade and Picnic.  Ready for the onslought.  20 dozen donut holes gone in a flash.

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. New group of different Cardinals,   National Catholic Reporter, June 28,   555 words,      Download NEW CARDINALS 7-6-17

Let the parade begin.  All bikes & trikes  & dogs welcome. 

True?

"Every single day, we need to choose hope over fear, and diversity over division.
Fear has never fed a family nor created a single job.
And those who exploit it will never solve the problems that have created such anxiety."

– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
  in address to UN

From Louise Penny's July Newsletter 

Little cars welcome, too.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Even trains are welcome.

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.

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

Their favorite activity, hugging, Torri and Emma.

 Readings:

Genesis 11, 1-9,  The whole world spoke the same language.

Psalm 104,  Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth.

Romans  8, 22-27,  The spirit comes to the aid of our weakness.

  Note: the Genesis and Romans readings are from the vigil Mass readings.

John 14, 15-16, 23-26  If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Emma and her art for the day.

Georgie coming to help.

 Community Events:  

1. Habitat build, new house, May 18, Saturday, the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, the second work Saturday, 11^th & Ave. E.  We have 4 special JSMinistry days, June 1 & 21 (a Friday), July 13, and August 3.  A person may also work any Saturday.  The house will need about 18 Saturdays of work.

2.  Romeos’ lunch Friday, April 17, 1:00, Jason's on 75 & Collin Creek.  

 3.  There has been a request for a Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays at noon starting around May 16th.  We'll have a sign up sheet for those interested on Sunday.

Bobby with arm broken at softball.

Alison and John.

  What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.  U.S. Nuns misunderstood?, National Catholic Reporter, May 4, 330 words,   Download U.S. sisters misunderstood 5-17-13

2.  An interesting beatification, National Catholic Reporter, May 10, 675 words,    Download A beatification 5-17-13

3.  One of the outstanding Catholics of our time, Jean Vanier, Canadian, has established a number of residences for intellectually challenged men.  I was made aware of him & his work when I studied in Toronto during the late 60's.  This man humbles me.  He has been asked to offer his thoughts to Pope Francis.   U.S. Catholic, May, 2013, 560 words.    Download Vanier 5-17-13

Torri with her granddad, Gil.

And torri's big sister, Zoe.

 True?    

We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

Viktor Frankl

Sacrament of the sick.

Tom receiving the Community's Special Blessing for his Wednesday shoulder operation.

 See you Sunday, May 19, 2013, Pentecost, C cycle 

J.S., 214-783-0443

Panorama of the Community's Special Blessing for all our Mothers, actual and virtual.

  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 35:  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
James 5:  You too must be patient.  Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Matthew 11:  Jesus said to them in reply,  “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

The thing about our winter is that it snows. The thing about spring is that it rains. The thing about summer is that it’s sweltering hot. The thing about autumn is that it’s dark and cold. Isn’t it wonderful? All of it. Every single different thing that  makes us adjust and enjoy and live life differently.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

From Lynda Fleming:
Senior Citizens Angel Tree:
We are partnering again this year with the Wellness Center for Older Adults in Plano. There are a variety of ways you can help:
~ If you would like to sponsor a senior, please text Lynda Fleming at 972-754-0823 with the number of seniors you would like to sponsor and a budget amount.
~ If you would like to make a contribution, please Venmo her @LyndaFleming and she’ll be happy to shop for you.
~ if you would like to donate $20 gift cards, the most requested places are Walmart, Subway, Target and Aldi.

Thanks so much for your support and generosity!!

I asked Lynda how much it would cost to sponsor a person.   She said  it would probably be $20-$30. They typically want pajamas or a couple pieces of clothing or a small appliance, things like that…
She also said The Wellness Center will contact as many of their people as they can to ask for needs and wants. If they don’t need anything specific, we give them a gift card depending on if they asked for a restaurant, groceries or general items.

Another Reminder for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2025
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.

All Dallas kids from Arkansas get cupcakes.  

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & John Cade

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

Says Zoe, "Welcome in, Everybody."

Readings:  (for Palm Sunday)

Entrance procession: Mark 11, 1-10,  Entry with palms

 Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me.

Psalm 22,  My God, my God, why have you abandoned me.

 Philippians 2, 6-11,  He emptied himself.

Mark  14 & 15, The Passion

"Yes, Emma, you may sleep while that old guy is talking," says grandpa Tom.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, March 23, 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),  April Luncheon, TBA

Some good news:  Angela is fine.  She said that she was coming this past Sunday, but overslept.

Holy Thursday Service (washing of the hands), Marlene's, 2017 Keystone Place, Plano, 7:00 P.M.

Offertory with John, Tom & Becky, and Jim

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

• Congress on immigrants, National Catholic Reporter, March 19, 2018,  444 words    Download CONGRESS ON IMMIGRATION 3-22-18

Sez Peighton, "They got good cookies here."

True?

Never fly in the same cockpit with someone braver than you.

Air Force Axiom

The Occhipinti gang.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Would you trust your kids with these characters?   Who let them out on the street?

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.

Some people would dispute this sign.

Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, muffins (home made), & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Nehemiah 8, 2-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12, 12-30; Luke 1, 1-21.

Sorry for canceling the Mass and celebration last Sunday.  Ultimately, we were not frozen in, but the weather report Saturday evening sure sounded threatening.  Hope you all had a warm and lazy Sunday!

Note: This Sunday pick up your 2006 contribution receipts for tax purposes.

"Welcome Everybody,"  from Marlene, Cindy, Bill, and Zaile

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 Leo sings. 

Readings:

Acts  15, 1-2, 22-29,   Unless you are circumcised you cannot be saved.

Psalm 67,  Oh, God let all the nations praise you.

Revelation  21, 10-14, 22-23,  The angel took me to a great, high mountain.

John 14, 23-29,  Whoever loves me will keep my word.

Not to be outdone, Genevieve, "I can sing, too."

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 29 , 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):                

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 and friends!  

Respond with reservation to prattquest@yahoo.com

Communion for Cole.

What is going on in our Catholic World 

1.  About housing the homeless,  National Catholic Reporter, April 23,   850 words,    Download Homeless shelters 4-28-16     
2.  Hans Kung sees movement on papal infallibility dogma, National Catholic Reporter,   April 26,          Download Kung and papal infallibility 4-28-16

The Gang, Marsha & Joe, Connie & John, & Denni.

True? 

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.

JOSEPH CAMPBELL 

 Becky and Cathy discussing the Future with Tom observing.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Healing and Life for Teresa.

 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.

John, what did you do to make Mike laugh like that?