Reminder for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 7, 2025

Who is this marvelous little person welcoming everyone?

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 

Hi, Olivia and Cecily and Amelia.  So nice to have you here.
 

 Change Clocks this weekend.

Readings:

Isaiah 43 1-5,  Do not be afraid—I am with you.

 Psalm 145,  Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.

 1 John 3, 1-3,  See what love the father has bestowed on us.

 Matthew 5, 1-12,   Blessed are the poor in spirit.

My Dearest Olivia, At least you have to pretend to be fascinated by every word He says.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 4, 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):  

Juliet's Luncheon will be in the evening so everyone who works plus our lunch bunch can get together for an evening of fun.

We will meet at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, November 3rd

It is BYOB.

Ocean Seafood and Grill

3829 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. Suite 105, Plano

It is behind Chic Fil A Spring Creek and Coit.

Let Marilyn Ackerman know if you would like to come (972)491-7068.

Leo is ready to defend us from all the bad guys.

Christmas at the Dallas Symphony

This year we are going to the Meyerson on Friday, December 16th at 7:30 pm.   We will have seats in the Orchestra section at approximately $45.00 per person.  Please let Rosemary (rosemary.mcginn@sbcglobal.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested in going.  As always we will gather at Tulip Lane before the performance.

CHANGE CLOCKS THIS WEEKEND

Apparition?  All part of our community experience.                           

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. Why such American division,  National Catholic Reporter,  October 25, 1300 words,     Download AMERICA'S DIVISIONS 11-3-16
2. Pope's take on the Reformation, National Catholic Reporter, October 28, 150 words,    Download POPE ON REFORMATION 11-3-16
3. No women priests, National Catholic Reporter, November 1,   425 words,       Download NO WOMEN PRIESTS 11-3-16

Offertory, Becky, John, and Karen. 

True?

Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking than men spend thinking.

MM

The Reyes, Clan, Frank & Mary, Monique & Zack (boy friend).

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

The Beginning of a New Life.

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.

With a stop along the way….

 

Acts 2:  Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him. But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death, because it was impossible for him to be held by it.
1 Peter 1:  He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you, who through him believe in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory,
Luke 24:  That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.  And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.

It’s not difficult to get rich.   But it’s difficult to learn to have enough.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Rick Turner, South-Central Transplant Fund, Help Hope Live for Rickey Turner:  Rick Turner Blog Post

Another Reminder for 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 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, pastries, & specials on the House.

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating, Mike Carrell homilizing

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

  
 
 
 Readings:  Isaiah 55, 6-9; Psalm 145, The Lord is near to all who call upon Him; Philippians 1, 20-27; Matthew 20, 1-16 

 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                Picture Picture  1:   Communion Helpers                  

Picture 2:    Two Sisters, Brooklyn                        

Picture 3:    and Sienna      

Picture 4:    The Drescher Girls, Diane, Christine, & Megan        

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   Any families still looking for religious ed for your kids?  Just let us know.

2.  This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine. 

 3.  Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24.  A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11

4.  Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. 

     The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive.  Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage.  Let me or Rosemary know.  Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.  Sept. 26 we buy tickets. 

5.  Next brunch Sunday, Sept. 25.  John Cade will celebrate the Mass in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.   

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Fr. McBrien on U.S. Parishes,  National Catholic Reporter, September 12:  Download US parishes today 9-16-11

 2.   Philadelphia's new biship, National Catholic Reporter, September 12: Download Philadelphia 9-16-11

3.   International Court & the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, September 13:  Download International Court 9-16-11

Picture 5:    Jon    

Picture 6:    Music, Shonda, Ray, & Jon 

Picture 7:    Beth

Picture 8:    Community blessing Chuck    

True?

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong.  They are conflicts between two rights. 

G.W.F. Hegel

   Video: Final 3 Blessings, including the blessing for Chuck Pratt

Welcome:  Catholic Mass with Coffee & juice & specials on the house. 

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

Our Joan

Our Father

Readings:  

 1 Kings, 19, 4-8, Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you.

 Psalm 34, Taste and see the Goodness of the Lord

Ephesians 4, 30-5, 2, Be imitators of God and live in love.

John 6, 24-35, I am the bread of life. 

Bethany, Shonda, Ray, & Leo

Leo and his daddy

Community Bulletin Board: 

1.  Habitat Build, Saturday morning, 11^th 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.

3.  Free Medical Clinic in September (message from John Ernst, CCAC):   "September 29, there will be a large one day free clinic at the Dallas Convention Center sponsored by our national organization, of which we are members.  Thousands of people will be served all by volunteers."  Download Medical clinic 8-10-12 

Emma & her momma, Beth

Delgado Corner

What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.   Keynote speaker at Sisters’ National Conference, National Catholic Reporter, August 6, (550 words),  Download Keynote speaker 8-10-12

2.  Dangerous Women?, National Catholic Reporter, August 6, (800 words),  Download Nuns 8-10-12

 3.  What the keynoter said, National Catholic Reporter, August 8 (500 words),  Download Speaker 8-10-12

Sienna

 

Brooklyn with her momma, Erin

True? 

Always keep people in your life that charge your battery, not those who will drain it.

Torri blessing

Zoe

 See you Sunday, August 12

J.S., 214-783-0443

Shelter for Men in 12 Step Recovery. Brent Burmaster, director. Will pick up used furniture and appliances for sale in their 4 thrift stores, which support the residence.

Habitat: Richard measuring

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.

Habitat: measuring sheet rock

Habitat: sheet rock going up. Most satisfying work. You can do it too. Welcome.

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.

5.  John Dear Saturday night:    Download CAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE

Offertory, Ron and Barb, Robb, Rebecca and Pam.

What's going on in our Catholic World:    

1.   Francis’ thoughts on worldwide economic inequality, National Catholic Reporter,  May 7, 725 words,    Download Francis on inequality 5-15-14

2.   American Nuns’ struggle with Rome,  National Catholic Reporter, May 8,  444 words,    Download Nuns' struggle with Rome 5-15-14  

 3.   Leadership Conference of Women Religious, National Catholic Reporter,  May 8, 2000 words,     Download Leadership Conf. of Women Religious 5-15-14

The Girls, Emma, Tori, and Zoe.

True? 

I've never been lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.

Daniel Boone

Bethany and Ray, our musical guides.

See you Sunday, May 18, 2014, 4th Easter, Cycle A

J.S., 214-783-0443

Bill & Dick awaiting their Cupcakes of the Week.

 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.

The Pastry Shoppe with 3 mice, John, Jerry, and Fred.

One beautiful wedding venue, Mount Laurel, NJ (a suburb of Philadelphia, east side)

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

Samantha & Sean (Rosemary's nephew) composed their own wedding vows and read them to each other.  A rather rare blessing.

Readings:

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.  

The Unity Candle.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 19, 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),  February Luncheon,

Hope everyone is keeping warm on this chilly January night. Many of you have suggested going to the Bavarian Grill for lunch in February.  We can enjoy authentic German cuisine in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere.

We will meet Friday, February 2 at 12:30.  The Bavarian Grill is located at 221 West Parker Rd., Plano.  It is in the same shopping plaza as Burlington Coat Factory.

Please let me know if you will be joining us.

Thanks,  Marilyn,    972-491-7068     

The Beginning  of a New Life.

Dickenson Trip:  February 23- March 3

The Girls, Cathy, Geri, Patricia, & Sandra.  

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1    Catholics and Immigration, National Catholic Reporter, December 18, 2018, 393 words,     Download CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION 1-18-17

Communion for Tori. 

True?         Download 2017-07-05-VIDEO-00000014

This excerpt from Carl Sagan's book Pale Blue Dot (1994) was inspired by an image taken,  at Sagan's suggestion, by Voyager 1 on Feb 14, 1990.  From a distance of about 6 billion km (3.728 billion miles).  It takes approximately 5,556 hours for the light to travel that far.

Looking for a white robe, Rookie?

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Peace, Ken, Peace, Geri.

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.