1st Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025

Isaiah 1:   All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.”
Romans 13:  You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.  For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand.
Matthew 24: Therefore, stay awake!  For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Denni reading from the Book of Isaiah

Thanks…   
Music,  Ben & Shonda
Readers,  Denni & Tom
Homily,   John Stack
Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade
The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
The Organization man,  Richard
Final Blessing,  Rosemary

Tom reading from Paul’s Letter to the Romans

Remember these special people:

For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer; For Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Warren Wittek; For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ron

Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

Shonda and Cody get a cookie for their anniversary


Birthdays:
   Mike Moran 12/2, Cathy Bambanek 12/2
Anniversaries:  Meredith & Brent 12/1, Shonda & Cody 12/3, Denni & Tom 12/6

Denni and Tom get a cookie for their 50th anniversary


Expenses: $  
1,250.00
Outreach: $     140.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Cathy gets a cookie for her birthday


Rosemary’s Blessing:

it’s all a matter of surrender.
this one truth i’ve come to know.
nothing can be taken from you
once you’re willing to let go.

all the riches we have gathered
all the treasure that we seek,
all the earth and sky and oceans,
have been promised to the meek.

so, dance within the tune allotted,
whether it be brief or long,
pausing not to mark the measures;
rejoicing ever in the song.

David Reske

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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    Rosemary’s Blessing: 

    May we know that we are loved,

    And because of that love,

    May we love ourselves,

    Love our neighbor by giving unto them, and

    Love our God by living life to the fullest.

     J
    and R Creations


    Tom 10-27-13

    Tom reading Sirach.

     Our Special Thanks 

    •    For Reading:   Tom & Lynda
    •    For The Team:  Georgie
    •    For the Communion Bread:  Alison & Claire
    •    For the Wine & Cups: Sir Charlie & Jan
    •    For the Pictures & Video:    Mike & Rick 
    •    For the coffee and pastries:   Fred & Maureen, Jackie & Jerry & Michelle
    •    For the altar & sound: Jackie & Hue
    •    For the Music:  Ray & Ben

     

    Lynda 10-27-13

    Lynda reading Timothy.

     

     Birthdays:   Ed Kless (Saturday), John DeGenova (54, Friday), Rob (61, Monday, tomorrow), Patricia (a 15th); Zoe (5, Monday)

    Anniversary:

    Bill & Zaile (4th, Tuesday)

     

    Beginning 10-27-13

    Mass beginning.

     

     Please Remember these special people:

    Chuck Pratt and his cancer;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli, who broke her hip/leg again just after the 3 of them returned from Greece;  Irene Urbanczyk, Rick's mom in Buffalo, who is just about ready to move to the Other Side, that she do so peacefully;  Jan's family members who are doing badly & Charlie's brother in law with cancer; Jean O'Donnell's brother, Louis; 

     

    Georgie 10-27-13

    Georgie ready to go.

     

     John Doherty's dad; Dee's friend Cole, 17, facing brain surgery; Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri.  Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara; Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita;

     

    Music 10-27-13

    Music with Ray and Ben.

     

     Bernadette Delgado's mom; Gilberto's mom; Tom and Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, and Diane Kreeitzer; Connie Doherty's mom and her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret and Jim; our friends, sons, and daughters in the military, including Cole Carey, Ryan McClurg, and Chebino; cure for autism from Laura Chollick; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

     

    Toy World 10-27-13

    Toy World with Sophia and Spider Man Cole.

     

    Your Finances: October 27, 2013

    Expenses:   $1565.00

    Outreach:   $ 850.00 

     

     We donated this week: 

    1. $300 to Plano Homes for gas money for the vans to take the residents to doctor appointments.

     Thanks for your Generosity.

     

    Have a Great Week, J.S

    (214-783-0443)

     

    Toy World B 10-27-13

    Toy World with Buddy and Sophia watched over by Michelle and Beth.


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          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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    Rosemary's Blessing:

    May you be poor in misfortune,
    Rich in blessings,
    Slow to make enemies,
    Quick to make friends,
    But rich or poor, quick or slow,
    May you know nothing but happiness
    From this day forward.

    An Irish Blessing

      Mary Ellen 8-21-11 

     Special Thanks:

    • For Reading:   Mary Ellen & Jackie  
    • For Serving: Kevin
    • For the Communion Bread: Alison
    • For the Wine Cups:  Alison 
    • For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Jon
    • For the Pictures & Video:  Jan & Richard
    • For the altar & sound: Margie & Hue
    • For the coffee and specials: Barb & Warren,  Jackie & Joan

     Jackie 8-21-11 

     

    Birthdays:  Melissa Meyers (20), Joan Gleason, & today Emily Kite (17)

    Happy Anniversary: 

    Ben & Amanda Cronin (Week 1)

    Gilberto & Bernadette Delgado (46th yesterday)

      

    J & T 8-21-11 

     Please Remember:

    Beth & Rob Robinson's new little grandson, Luke, in intensive care with breathing problems;  Judy Carrell's mom, Marie, 93;  Jackie Ritter's good friend, Narges Akbari, with colon cancer;  Marilyn Ackerman's brother, Dick, recuperating from a serious but successful back operation; Richard Kearley in the hospital since April with severe staff infection; Doug Read's Mom, Valdene, with stage 4; Grace LeBlanc's niece Carlin, 13, with hodgkins; Warren & Barb's friend, Mike, fighting cancer & Barb's dad with hip surgery; Charlie Sawtelle's buddy, Moe, with cancer; Mike & Dee's daughter;  Jack Carlson's brother, Bob, with a stroke; Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer; Gilberto Delgado's mom; Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter, & John's dad moving into assisted living; Jean Wright's daughter, Mary; Angie Carroll's mom, Mary Lou Kendrick, with cancer; Kerry's sister Maura with her second cancer; Theresa McClure's dad; Theresa Quinn's dad; Rita Dore; Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene; Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Chebino; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

     V & L 8-21-11

    Picture 1:    Mary Ellen      

    Picture 2:    Jackie   

    Picture 3:    Jeff & Tracy         

    Picture 4:    Victor & Luciano            

           Video:    Mass Beginning

      

    Finances: August 21, 2011.

    Expenses:  $2005.00

    Outreach:  $1040.00  

    Thanks for the Generosity

    Have a Great Week, J.S (214-783-0443)

      

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing: Oh God,

    You reveal Yourself in your Creation,

    The Earth and the Air, the Mountains and the Waters,

    the  Forests and the Fields and all the Creatures therein.

    Help us to respect these Sacraments of your Presence and

    to use them for our needs with Reverence and Restraint.

                    Andrew Greeley, Irish American Blessings 

    Emily 2-22-09

    Special Thanks:

    • For Reading: Lindsay & Emily Kite 
    • For the Communion Bread:  Christine & Megan
    • For Serving: T.J.
    • For the Books & Wine Cups & Cross: Alison & John & Beth & Rob
    • For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Wendy & Celeste & Hue
    • For the Pictures: Beth & Jan

    Lindsay 2-22-09

    Happy Birthday:   Diane McClurg, Anthony Degenova (10), Rosemary (13th), Ray Winkler, & Dana Dinsmore (17)

    Happy Anniversary:

    Grandpa John Cade & Lambrini (15th)

    Donut Shop 2-22-09

    Please Remember:  Dickie Hull, a classmate of mine from Jesuit '58, who died Friday night; Tanya's surgery Wednesday; Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene, who is declining; Maureen Gleason's recuperation; Rosemary's brother Peter with amyloidosis; Richard Froebe's dad who had a stroke;  Mike Bulger;  Bill Smith's eye operation; Maureen's good friend Sharon Haskew; Mary's son John; Warren & Barb's friends Jerry & and Mark & Becky's coming baby, plus Lee Ford in a car wreck;  Jackie's sister Sandy & friend Jack Brown;  Andy Goode;   Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim;  Kathleen's friend Jim Wallis; Tom & Teresa's friend Teri Knapke with cancer & Teresa's niece Angel;  Diane's dad Butch Uderman  & cousin Judy;  Margie's mom; Donna & Cathy Goode's mom; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy's son Chris, Lisa's nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip, his grandmother Alice Quiocho; David & Rita; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick;  Dawn's friend Jessica & Aunt Ann; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron  & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President  that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

      Leonardo John Russo 2-22-09   


     
    Picture 1:  Emily Kite reading Isaiah

    Picture 2:  Lindsay Kite reading Corintians

     Picture 3:  Donut shop with David & Zack & kids

     Picture 4:  Leonardo John Russo (grandpa John Cade)

    Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com   

    Your Finances:

    February 22: 

    • Income for Running   Expenses: $ 1,300.00 
    • Income for Outreach Expenses: $    601.00 

    Thanks for your Generosity!

     Have a Great Week, J.S    (214-783-0443)

  • 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2026

    Jeremiah 20:  But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion.
    Romans 5:  But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many.
    Matthew 10:  Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

     

    Mary Jane reading from the Book of Jeremiah


    Readers, 
    Mary Jane & John
    Homily,   John Stack
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization man,  Richard
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    John reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans

    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    Bernadette gets a cookie for her birthday


    Birthdays: 
    Bernadette Delgado 6/19
    Anniversaries:  Barbara & Warren Wittek 6/25,  Janice & Mike Elmore 6/25

    Expenses: $  
    Outreach: $    

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Barbara and Warren get a cookie for their anniversary
    Janice and Mike get a cookie for their anniversary


    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    Loving God, through the gift of our fathers,
    you reveal your wisdom, love and care.

    Continue to bless and guide these holy men
    you have given to us in our lives.

    Support them in their call
    to lead holy lives of faithfulness, respect and integrity.

    May their witness of faith and love
    shine from them and on their children and families
    giving hope and encouragement to all.

    Bless them for all the ways they lift their children to achieve their dreams.
    Bless them for their sacrifice, their forgiveness and their guidance.

    Bless grandfathers, uncles, brothers, cousins, teachers and coaches
    who have shown us love and support.

    For those fathers who have lost a child or spouse,
    give them your loving touch of healing
    consoling them with your gentle care.

    For those fathers who have gone before us,
    bring them to your eternal banquet of joy and peace;
    bring them the fullness of union with you
    and communion with us as we remember their love for us.
    Amen.

    (Adapted from Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS)

    Happy Father’s Day

     

    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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    Rosemary's Blessing

     During this Thanksgiving month,

    As the autumn leaves fall softly upon the earth

    And families come together,

    May gratitude permeate our spirits.

    J & R Creations

     ME 11-7-10 
                                                                           
     

    Special Thanks:    

    • For Reading:  Mary Ellen & Beth
    • For Serving: Stack 
    • For the Communion Bread: The Drakes, Paul & Jane & Maddie
    • For the Wine Cups:  Rosemary
    • For the Music:  Ray & Wendy
    • For the Pictures:   Jan & Richard 
    • For the altar & sound: Margie & Hue
    • For the coffee and pastries: Fred &  Maureen & Joan         

                                                                                                  
    Beth 11-7-10 
     
     

     Happy Birthday:  Ted Wittek (son of Warren & Barb), Jamie Wilson, Renee Bresson (19), & Richard Baack

    Happy Anniversary: Bob & Jackie McGrath (56th)

     
     John 11-7-10

    Please Remember:

      Cathy & Dona's mother who has come home with Hospice;  Mike & Dee's daughter, Lisa;  Bonnie Roger's brother & sister, both seriously sick;  Shonda & the new member of our music team, Mr. Leo Winkler,  AND Michelle, with Buddy & Torri ;  Jackie Ritter's recupertion;    Margie Malone's 2 year old niece;  Jim Drescher with cancer & his family, including Diane, Christine, Megan, & D'Arcy;  Kim Burkhart's dad;   Jack Carlson's brother, Bob, with a stroke;   Tom & Teresa Quinn's niece, Chawna, with cancer, plus Neva Flynn, Angel, & Diane Kreeitzer;    Warren & Barb's friend,  Phil Fruge;   Gilberto Delgado's mom;  Connie Doherty's mom & her sister, plus Kevin's cousin, Peter;  Rose Banzhaf's friend, Graham Henning & Wally's sister, Chris;   Marilyn Ackerman's  brother, Dick, and their grand daughter, Alex;  Jean Wright's  daughter, Mary;  David Hoover;     Angie Carroll's mom, Mary Lou Kendrick, with cancer;   Kerry's sister Maura with her second cancer; Theresa McClure's dad;  Theresa Quinn's dad;     Rita Dore;   Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene;  Richard Froebe's dad;   Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, &  Jim;    Margie's mom;  our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino;   George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite, plus Stacie & Ben White & their niece with leukemia; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick;   Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron  & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President  that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.  

    Blessing 11-7-10 
     

     
    Picture 1:   Mary Ellen

    Picture 2:   Beth 

    Picture 3:   John 

    Picture 4:    Rosemary's Blessing

    Video:          Beginning: sometimes it just don't work out like you plan



                    

    Your Finances: November 7:

    Expenses:  $1080.00

    Outreach:   $ 435.00 

    Thanks for the Generosity

     Have a Great Week, J.S    (214-783-0443)

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing:   

    Revel in a friendly Smile

    Grasp the offered Hand, warm and strong

    And with your best Love be reconciled.

    Watch the Clouds march across the Sky

    As You come from your daily Labor

    Your Heart open for Surprise.

    And may the God of Surprises

    Who filled the World with Wonder

    Bless you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

    Andrew N Greeley   A Book of Irish American Blessings and Prayers

    Lindsey 5-7-09

    Special Thanks:

    • For Reading: Lindsey (18) & Emily Kite

    • For the Communion Bread:  Alison, Sabrina & Anthony

    • For Serving:  Kevin & Noah

    • For the Books & Wine Cups & Cross: Roy & Alison & john

    • For the Music: Ray & Shonda & Wendy & Celeste

    • For the Pictures: Jan & Beth

    • For the altar & sound:  Margie & Hue

    • For the donuts & coffee: Jackie & Claire & Ray

    Emily 2 6-7-09

    Happy Birthday:     Doug Read & Zach Read (13), Tasse Bailey (65), Christi Occhipinti Reidel, Mabel Ekes, Lindsey Kite (18), & Shonda,/ Carrie Eshelbrenner, Mary Kee, Kristin Urbanczyk, Wally Banzhaf

    Happy Anniversary:

    Pam & Allen Paninni (5th)

    Richard & Laura Chollick (16th)

    Diane & Kent McClurg (37th)

    Ray & Loretta Garcia Williams (41st)

    Zoe 6-7-09

     

    Please Remember:  Reed & Reed's daddy Keith on their baptism day today; Rosemary's brother Peter with amyloidosis;  Jack Carlson's friend Tommy Ketchum, 37, in the hospital with emergency brain surgery after a stroke; Rita in the hospital starting to walk again & hoping to return home; Tyler Hayden Reed born last week prematurely at less than 2 lbs.; Jackie's sisters Sandy & Sue and friend Jack Brown with various cancers & Keith Beasley who fell off the 7th floor of a parking garage & is still living;  Julie Johnston who is dealing with a return of her cancer; Margie Weynant whose lung cancer has returned;  Hugh Bivona's sick friends Bob & Bonnie; Rick Urbanczyk’s mom, Irene, who is declining; Cathy Lynn's mom who at 93 has skin cancer;  Richard Froebe's dad who had a stroke;  Maureen's good friend Sharon Haskew; Mary's son John; Warren & Barb's friends Jerry & and Mark, and a little baby, Reese who has tuberous sclerosis complex;   Mary Ellen's Christopher, Margaret, & Jim;  Kathleen's friend Jim Wallis; Tom & Teresa's friend Teri Knapke with cancer & Teresa's niece Angel;  Diane's dad Butch Uderman  & cousin Judy;  Margie's mom plus her daughter in law's father; Donna & Cathy Goode's mom; our friends, sons, & daughters in the military, including Trey Bailey, Ryan McClurg, Matt Gardner, Chebino, Roy's son Chris, Lisa's nephew Kristopher on his 2nd Iraq trip; David Hoover & his brother Hugh in the hospital; George & Marianne's sons & Linda's son and Marianne's mom Marguerite; a cure for autism from Laura Chollick;  Dawn's friend Jessica & Aunt Ann & Hector; Fred's friend John with cancer; Casey & Rob plus Cameron  & Reid, Trey and Brady; for our President  that he have great success and someday hold his grandchildren in his lap.

     

     Ginny 6-7-09                 


    Picture 1:  Lindsey reading Deuteronomy

     

    Picture 2:  Emily reading Romans

     

    Picture 3:  Zoe on her grand daddy's lap with Georgie

     

    Picture 4:  Samantha & Ginny with Rocket

     

     

     

    Check out the Quads: http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com   

     

    Your Finances:

     

    June 7: 

    • Income for Running   Expenses: $ 1,196.60
    • Income for Outreach Expenses: $    366.00  

    Thanks for your Generosity!

     Have a Great Week, J.S    (214-783-0443)