The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 1, 2026

Readings:

Jeremiah, 20, 7-9, You duped me, Oh Lord

Psalm 63,  My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God

Romans  12, 1-2,  Do not confirm yourselves to this age.

Matthew 16, 21-27,   Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

 

 

Sez Betsy, "Hi, Everybody. I miss you".

 

ROMEOS, Friday, August 28, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
Link :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
Password: saladbar

 

 

White Rock Creek Path, Wednesday, 8/26, north bound coming up to Greenville Avenue, 7:30 A.M.

 

 

Reminder for 20th Sunday Ordinary Time, August 30, 2020

Here are the links for Sunday:

   The Epiphany, the coming of the 3 Wise Men, the Magi, from the East 

 

 

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.

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

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

 

 

 What?  What do I see?  A puppy?  A little mouse?

 

Readings:

Isaiah  40, 1-5, 9-11,  God up to a high mountain, Zion, cry out at the top of your voice.   (another excellent  reading, this time from Isaiah II)

Psalm 104,  Bless the Lord My Soul.

Pope Francis, Laudato Si:

A Reading from Pope Francis’ Letter on the Environment:

When we speak of the “environment”, what we really mean is a relationship existing between nature and the society which lives in it.

Nature, the environment, cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves, a mere setting in which we live. We are part of nature, included in it and in constant interaction with it. 

 

 

Must be a new musician or singer, joining with David.

 

 

It is critical to seek comprehensive solutions which consider the interactions within natural systems themselves and with social systems.

We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.

 

 

Wow!  That is Genevieve, moving on her own, and she wants to help The Old Geezer.

 

Strategies for a solution demand an integrated approach: combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and protecting nature and our entire environment.

The words of Pope Francis.

Luke 3, 15-16, 21-22, The baptism of Jesus.

 

 The Offertory, Aggie & Allen, Lily & Scott 

 

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 8, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all old geezers & young ones, too.                                                                                                                                             
2. LADIES' LUNCHEON, will be Friday, January 8, at 1:00 at Juliet’s Luncheon, 1000 E 14^th, Urban Rio Cantina, Plano, Please RSVP to  Jeanne Vogel [pickincotton26@verizon.net] or Geri Moran at  GeriinTX@gmail.com?

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

 

Communion.  Welcome, Everybody, big or little. 

                                                              

 What is going on in our Catholic World  

1. U.S. Identity Crisis or not, National Catholic Reporter, December 28,   765  words,     Download US identity crisis, 1-7-16                                                                                                               
2. Fr. Whitfield's Advent Homily at St. Rita,   Download WHITFIELD Homily     Fr. Whitfield was formerly Episcopal. 

 

 

The Brain Trust plotting to help Genevieve, Cole, Emma, Victoria, Zoe, & Buddy (or is that a frog?).

 

True? 

Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.

Robert Louis Stevenson

 

Healing for Tom.

 

See you Sunday & again, Happy New Year.

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

The Coffee Shoppe, Geri, Mary Ellen, and Everybody.

                       

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

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

                         

Place:  Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings:  Jeremiah 23, 1-6; Psalm 23, The Lord is My Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want; Ephesians 2, 13-18; Mark 6, 30-34             

 Community Bulletin Board: 

From Frank & Laura on their latest Play:

We have a couple of comp. tickets if y'all want them. Let me know what date and time you are interested in attending. There is a group from the clinic going on
the 18th at 8pm.

The show dates or July 17, 18, 24 and 25th at 8pm
and July 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2pm.

If your interested let me know what date and time and I can leave the
tickets for you at will call.

Frank & Laura

Allen writes:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Opening night performance was hilarious. The energy and enthusiasm was
phenomenal. Great entertainment for a summer evening.

 Sarah VC Henderson writes:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:15 am
To the Cast and Crew of Noises Off,
I just wanted to take a moment and congratulate you all on a wonderful
production. We were able to attend the opening night performance and can not
tell you how much we loved the entire show. The comedy came in many forms
and was constant throughout all three acts. I honestly can not even imagine
how exhausted you all must be after each performance! In the three years
that Teatro delle Muse has been the resident company of the ArtCentre
Theatre I can't remember a production that generated so many belly laughs
from the audience. I sat in the back row (as is a habit of mine, I enjoy
watching the audience, reviewers and tech crew as much as I do the show) and
never saw a moment of restlessness, nor watch checks or snoring from
audience members. That is amazing! Be very proud of the work you have done.
I am proud to know this show is a part of our theatre. Jamey, I can't wait
to see your next production with TDM, wait productions. there's Grease,
Rocky Horror Picture Show, A Christmas Show and of course Evening Star
Rising. We are so glad to have you as a part of our company and we hope that
you bring all the talent from Noises Off with you to other shows!
Sarah  http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/jul/16/theater-review-noises-off/

True?   Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; rather it is about learning to dance in the rain.

Vivian Greene

Picture 1:  The Celebration with Lorynne & T.J.

Picture 2:  Shelby O'Reilly

Picture 3: Anniversaries & Birthdays, Marilyn & Ron, Mike & Roy

Picture 4:  The Donut Shoppe

Picture 5:  Bonnie & Greg  

                

 See you Sunday, July 12

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

 

 

 

Reconciliation.

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community  & John Cade, Mike Carrell,  &  Stack  

Place: Legacy Charter School,  601 Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

Reconciliation, Please forgive me.

 

We have heard that people discover that the Blog has not been coming.  Typepad tends to drop people for no reason.  So if this happens to you, just sign up again by going to www.johnstackministries.com

 

 

 

Reconciliation: You are forgiven.

 

Readings:

Isaiah 7, 10-14, Ask for a sign from the Lord.

Psalm 24,  Let the  Lord enter, he is king of glory

Romans 1, 1-7,  Grace to you and peace.

Matthew 1, 18-24,  This how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.

 

 

Advent Reconciliation.

 

Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 20,   Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

 

 

Reconciliation

 

True?

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Confucious

 

 

 

Our Bona Responders at Single Parents' Advocates.

 

 

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church?  Like…

Fallen Priests, hear their stories?  https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/fallen-priests

 

 

See you Sunday, J.S.

214-783-0443

 

 

 

Our Volunteers at Single Parents.

 

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.

 

 

Advent Peace, Everybody.

Daniel 7,  His dominion is an everlasting dominion.

Revelation 1,  I am the Alpha and the Omega.

John 18,  My kingdom does not belong to this world.

 

John Cade's Homily from 11/14/21: Download 11-14-21 Literary Form – Revelation-Apocolypse – 33rd Ord

 

A message from Lynda Fleming:

Another Reminder for Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Here are the links for Sunday:

 

Feliz Cumplanos, Nuestro Amigo, Miguelito.   Thanks for all you do for our community.

 

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community & Stack with John & Mike homilizing this week.

Place: Legacy Charter School, Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

 

 

Feliz Cumpleanos to you, too, Dear Mike, 80 years, Wow.  Guess where Ragbrai ends up this July, Keokuk, Iowa.  (Mike & Judy's home town on the Mississippi.)

 

 

Readings: 

Jeremiah 1, 4- 5, 17-19,   Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.

Psalm 71,  I will sing of your salvation.

1 Corinthians 12, 31-13 4-13,  As the body is one.

Luke 4,  21-30,  Today this passage is fulfilled in your hearing.

 

 

Happy Birthday to you, Rick.  How is it to be on the receiving side of your excellent photography?

 

Community Activities:  

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

 

 

 

Hey, Everybody, can we trust Connie with her son Kevin's birthday cupcake.  College kids need their nourishment.

 

JULIETTE LUNCHEON: February 1, 2019 

Hi Everyone,

Several of you have asked when will we be getting together for lunch.  We will be meeting Friday, February 1^st at 12:30 at Outback Steakhouse.  It is at 1509 N. Central Expressway, Plano.  Phone # 972-516-4100.  They have a good lunch menu.  You do not have to order steak. I love their French Onion Soup and salad. Outback is on  15^th Street and Central Expressway.

Please let me know who will be joining us.  Reservations are required.

Thanks,  Marilyn

972-491-7068     

 

 

Likewise, can we trust Denny to give her birthday cupcake to her granddaughter, Chloe at 13.  Judging by the guilty look on her face…

 

 

TRUE?

 

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." –   Winston Churchill

 

 

 

Happy 79th, Ray!  I just beat you there.

 

What's up in Ye Old Catholic Church?  Like…

1.  Vatican Editor says Pope must face women & sex abuse,  http://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2019/01/vatican-editor-says-pope-must-face.html

 

 

Thanks for all your help, Zoe, and for just being a neat girl!

 

See you Sunday,

J.S., 214-783-0443

 

 

Poor Brent!   No more cupcakes.   Please accept our $2000 donation to the fabulous Souls Harbor.

 

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.

 

The Council of Elders deep into their insights.