Reminder for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 17, 2025

Revelation 11:  A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth.

1 Corinthians 15:  Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Luke 1:  When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.


August 2

                             

Love is the value that trumps all others — truth, equality, even justice. “At the evening of life,” John of the Cross writes, “we shall be judged on our love.”  And the reason is obvious.

The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister 

   

                                                                                                                                        

Another Reminder for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 17, 2025

 

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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    1.  Habitat Build, Saturday morning, the 18th, 11th Street & Ave. E.  Welcome.  This is a unique experience of giving.

    2.  Dallas Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert.  It may be only August, but this superb performance sells out.  We get discounted tickets as a group and because we know someone.  Date: December 14, 8:00, tickets will be $37 or $47.  Wine & Cheese at The Rectory pre-performance.  Traditionally, this has been a beautiful evening.

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    Our house getting siding

     What's going on in our Catholic World:   

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    Siding going up everywhere

     

    True? 

     Spirituality is doing what is right regardless of what you are told.

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    Anonymous

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    Habitat lets anybody work on their houses

     

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    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

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