3rd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026

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.

 

 

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      Buddy 1

     

    Okay, Buddy, requirement number 1 for all helpers at Mass is that you must at least pretend to be fascinated by every word coming from The Old Geezer.

     

    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 

     

     

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    Georgie, requirement number 2 for you is that you must help your little brother, Buddy, to look entranced by The Man's every word.  

     

     

    Readings:

    Habakkuk, 1, 2-3, 2, 2-4 , I cry for help, but you do not listen. 

    Psalm 95,  If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

    21 Timothy 1, 6-8, 13-14, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God.

     Luke 16, 19-31,   Faith the size of a mustard seed. 

     

    Barb

     

    Welcome, Barb, to you and to your delightful sister from Germany.
     

     

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 30, 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):     October 7,   Friday, @ 1 pm,  Angela's Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th St (K Avenue), Plano, TX 75074.  RSVP to Marilyn,   rmackerman5@gmail.com

                               

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    Alright, Ray, if Leo is playing the violin, move over because Genevieve is ready to play the guitar.

     

    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 $44.00 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.                            

     

    What is going on in Our Catholic World

    1. National Catholic Reporter,   Nothing special this week.

     

      Camping 2

     

    Don't we welcome anybody on these camping trips, like Beth & Mike?!

     

    True?

    All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

    Mark Twain

     

      Campfire 3

    Somebody mention cold?  Yes, at least cool, like 23 degrees.   

     

     

    See you Sunday.

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Camping 1

     

    Pretty nice scenery up on those ridges, with the one exception.
     

      Shelf Lake 1

    Shelf Lake, ca. 7,000 feet high, 53 degrees.

     

     

    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 1

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    Sunday Reminder for 8-29-10, 22nd Ordinary Time

    Mass:  Coffee & donuts & treats on the house.

     

    Place: Welcome back to Vines

    Time: 9:30; Tony Celebrating  

      

    Readings:  Sirach 3, 17-29; Psalm 68, God, in Your Goodness, You have made a Home for the Poor;  Hebrews 12, 18-24; Luke 14, 1-14


    Emma 8-27-10

     

     

    Community Bulletin Board:

     

    Job offer: Download Job Opportunity 8-27-10

     

    Thoughts on The Church:

     

    1.  Good Article on Paul VI, Fr. McBrien, National Catholic Reporter, 8-23-10,  Download Popes of the 20th Century 8-27-10

     

    Idea for Short Discussion After Mass.  Let me know your thoughts.  Download Passive Catholicism 8-27-10

     

     

    Super Bowl XLV: want to win 2 tickets to the Super Bowl, plus 4 nights at The Mansion, along with a 2nd place and 3rd place prize?

    My Rotary Club, Dallas North, is sponsoring a raffle, 1,000 tickets only to be sold, $100 each.  Check the brochures this Sunday.  J.S.

        
      
    David 8-27-10

     
     

     

    True?

     

    I have an irrepressible desire to live till
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    Zoe 8-27-10
     
      

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    Picture 2:   David

    Picture 3:   Zoe awaiting her new siblings with her mom, Michelle

     

    Picture 4:   Granddad Charlie with Danny & Andrew

     

       

    Charlie 8-27-10


      

     

    See you Sunday, August 29 

    J.S.   (214-783-0443) 

     

      
      
        

     

       
     

     

     

     


  • Reminder for Sunday, January 19, 2014, 2nd Ordinary Time A

     

     

    Kaliope-John

    Kaliope says, "Welcome, Everybody," in Greek while John translates for the illiterates.

     

    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.

     

    Makela-Kira

    Mikela and Kiera also say, "Welcome, Everybody," in English.

     

     Readings:

    Isaiah  49, 3, 5-6,  I will make you a light to the nations.

    Psalm 40,  Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

    1 Corinthians 1,  1-3,  Grace to you and peace.

    John  1, 29-34, I saw the spirit come down. Like a dove.

     

    Charlotte-Chloe

    Chloe says, Hi, Everybody, meet my new little sister, Charlotte."

     

    Community Events:

    1.   Brunch Sunday, January 26, the Sunday after this one.  Rumor: an old geezer is celebrating a birthday.

    2.    Anybody have any ideas of how we might celebrate Lent again this year?  We will have a penitential service, and are looking for other helpful activities.

    3.   ROMEO lunch Friday, January 17,   Jason's, 1:00, Welcome all Old Geezers & kids.  

    4.  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. 

     

    Pastry Shoppe

    The Pastry Shoppe is open, "Take a number."


     

    What's going on in our Catholic World: 

    1.     Who is Peter Faber?, National Catholic Reporter,  January 11, 1000 words,    Download Peter Faber 1-16-14  

    2.     Francis' advice to us, National Catholic Reporter, January 14, 700 words,      Download Francis' Advice 1-16-14

     

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     True? 

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    Joseph Campbell, Myths To Live By

     

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    See you Sunday, January 19, 2014, 2nd Ordinary Time

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

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  • Sunday Mass Reminder for December 2, 2007, Advent, 1st Sunday

    Mass: First Sunday of Advent: 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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    Community Bulletin Board 

    Tree Project update: maybe in December?  Waiting to hear from Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.

    Marie Green’s son Steven is selling Marie’s house and offering our community a first shot at greatly reduced cost.  Location: Renner & Collins/Alma, south east subdivision.  Specs: ca. 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, den, dining room, office, two car garage.  Open to renting or renting to buy.  Contact: Green, Steven, E-mail Address:   sgreen@virtualagility.com

    December 9: Save Your Blood for the Christmas Blood Drive and Brunch. 

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    Reminder for Sunday, May 5, 2019, 3rd Easter

     

    Charlie

     

    Would you trust your Studebaker to this man??

     

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

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

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

     

     

    Worn out 3

     

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    Readings: 

    Acts of the Apostles, 5, 27-32, 40-41  We gave you strict orders to stop teaching in that name.

    Psalm 30, I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

    Revelation 11-14, I, John, heard the voices of many angels.

    John 21, 1-19, Jesus appears to the apostles at the Sea of Tiberias.

     

    Caught Ben

     

    Caught you, Ben.  Is that not a guilty look!

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, May 3, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

     

    Candles

     

    The Candle Team.

     

     

    JULIETTE LUNCHEON: May 4.

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    Enjoy Lunch at Amoretto’s on Friday, May 3rd at 12:30. We will be dining on an Italian lunch. The food is very good and very reasonable.  Lunch includes a great salad and wonderful garlic rolls.

    I discovered this restaurant about 8 months ago and we have been back 5 times and never disappointed. It gets even better, it is a BYOB.  Please join us for a fun lunch. I do have to make reservations. This is a small restaurant. Please let me know if you can come.

    Amoretto’s Italian Restaurant

    101 Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano

     

    Community 2

     

    A Legacy Community.

     

    For most of you who will be coming Central Expressway, exit
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    Marilyn,   972-491-7068

     

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    TRUE?

    Giving never happens by accident.  It is always intentional.

    Am Grant

     

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    Our Father.

     

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

    1.    A church to keep or abandon?  https://files.constantcontact.com/127807e6601/ba4ba88e-9656-4a47-9676-971919e63978.pdf

     

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    Communion for All.

     

    See you Sunday,  

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

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    Peace, Everyone.

     

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    Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged and make the world we live in a better place to live.

     

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  • Sunday Mass Reinder 8-17-08, 20th, Ordinary Time

    Mass: 9:30; Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

    Beth

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

    Readings:  Isaiah 56, 1-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11, 13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15, 21-28.

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    • True?   Every gun that is made, every warship launched,
      every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense,
      a theft from those who hunger and are not fed,
      those who are cold and are not clothed.
      The world in arms is not spending money alone.
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      the genius of its scientists,
      the hopes of its children…
      This is not a way of life at all,
      in any true sense.
      Under the cloud of threatening war,
      it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron.

      President Dwight D. Eisenhower
      April 16, 1953

    • Can anyone help one of Our Best:   Sabrina has been invited to be a People to People Student Ambassador Program from the Dallas area traveling to Spain, France, and Italy inthe summer of 2009. She is looking to do some chores or some baby sitting to earn
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    • Casey needs some extra help this coming week: Monday, August 25th – 2:15pm – 5pm, http://gerwerbabies.blogspot.com

    The Gerwers have an appointment they need to attend together. One of the quads’ frequent volunteers will be here with you during this time. 214-718-5600

     

     Rose

    See you this Sunday, August 17

    J.S.   (214-387-0443)