16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026

Wisdom 12:  And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind;
and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
Romans 8:  The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Matthew 13:  Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field.  While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.


It’s easy to go through life grim and work oriented and predictable. But it’s ecstatic to go through life loving and laughing and applauding the present. “Celebration,” Jonathan Lockwood Huie says, “is its own road to happiness.”

The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Rickey Turner
Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
Rick Turner Blog Post


Another Reminder for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 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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    Colossians 3:  If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
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    Another Reminder for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
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     Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Extras

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

    Readings: 1 Kings 17, 10-16; Psalm 146, Praise the Lord, My Soul; Hebrews 9, 24-28; Mark 12, 38-44.

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    Heritage Farm renovation: last Saturday we were able to paint one wall once & replace rotten slats.  This Saturday our goal is to replace all the rotten slats and maybe paint once the remaining 3 walls and maybe even do a double coat on one or two walls.  Welcome Painters. 

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    Lifenet phone: 214-932-1950, David Bear

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       The Girls 11-6-09 
     

    True? 

     

    Everything you can imagine is real. 

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     Heritage 11-6-09 
       
     
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    Picture 3:  The Girls, Jackie, Margie, Jackie, Nancy, & JoJo

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

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    5.  John Dear Saturday night:    Download CAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE

     

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    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  

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    Daniel Boone


     

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

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

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    Mass:   Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.  

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating

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    Picture 1:   Leo carrying his load with the music, Wendy, Shonda, & Ray                                      

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     Emma 7-8-11 

     
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      1.   Fr. McBrien,  National Catholic Reporter, 7-5-11,  Download McBrien 7-8-11 

    2.  Catholicism & Gay Ministry, National Catholic Reporter,  7-6-11,  Download Gay marriage 7-8-11

     

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     Closing Song:

      

     
    See you Sunday, 7-10-11

     J.S.   (214-783-0443)

     

      

     

     

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