20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 16, 2026

Isaiah 56:  . . . for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
Romans 11:  I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them.
Matthew 15:  Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”

 

Claire reading from the Book of Isaiah

Readers,  Claire & John
Homily,   John Cade
Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
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.

Janice gets a cookie for her birthday


Birthdays: 
Janice Elmore 8/20
Anniversaries:   Bernadette & Gilberto Delgado 8/19

Expenses: $  370.00
Outreach: $  100.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Michelle gets a cookie for her parents’ anniversary


Rosemary’s Blessing:

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.
This is to have succeeded.

Success – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Connie gives us an update on the party preparations

 

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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    October 26: 

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    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

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          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:                                    

    O God, when I have food,
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    Caroline

                 "Can we trust her Folks?"   Cupcake of The Week to David,                 Caroline's husband.

                       

    Your Finances, November 22, 2015

    Expenses:   $2430.00

    Outreach:   $1251.00   

    Donated today:   Nothing this week.

    Thanks for your Generosity, Everybody.

     

    Linda

    Cupcake of The Week, nope, not to Linda, but to Joannie, her daughter celebrating her 35th year and wedding anniversary.   Can we trust her?

     

    Have a Good Week, J.S

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            Victoria and Buddy say, "Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody."

     

    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.

     

      Cole

     

               Cole, too, with the Candle Lighters' Cupcake for him                  and Leo, says, "Happy Thanksgiving, All of You."

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