Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 31, 2023

Jeremiah 20:  I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more.  But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it.
Romans 12:  Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
Matthew 16:  Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

 

Nothing we attempt to do well is lost. It is always a sign of either the possible or the desirable to someone else. “Although only a small fraction of those who try to scale the heights of human achievement arrive anywhere close to the summit,” Chardin wrote, “it is imperative that there be a multitude of climbers. Otherwise the summit may not be reached by anybody.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Important Message:
This Sunday only – for the John Stack Celebration – Mass will be held at 11:15 at the Clubhouse at 6970 Helsem Way, Dallas, 75230.  Doors open for guests attending Mass at 11:00.  For guests attending the reception only, please arrive after 11:45 (when mass is over)

There will not be a Mass at 9:30 at the ArtCentre.

We plan to have Zoom available (but note this is a bit iffy with the facility, but we will try our best)

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 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 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.

 

Exodus 3:  God replied, “I am who am.”  Then he added, “This is what you shall tell the Israelites: I AM sent me to you.”

1 Corinthians 10:  These things happened as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil things, as they did.

Luke 13:  ‘Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future.  If not you can cut it down.’”

 

Kevin, who handled the audio and Zoom today like a pro.  

Music,   Ben & Shonda

Expenses: $   340.00

Outreach: $    0.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

 

 

Donna updating everyone on the shirt and socks  project for the men at Soul's Harbor

 

Rosemary's Blessing:

Loving Father,

often we forget your gifts to us,

letting them pass unnoticed through each day.

Show us how to look again, to see through your eyes

and give freely in response to what we see.

Amen

 www.christianaid.org.uk/images/count-your-blessings-2010.pdf

 

We will celebrate the Mass for  Ash Wednesday on Sunday.

 

Joel 2:  For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.

2 Corinthians 5:  We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us.

Matthew 6:  But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.

 

Another Reminder for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 2, 2025

Jeremiah 17:  Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:   But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Luke 6:  Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom or God is yours.

 

 

Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

Readers,   Beth & Rob 

Gospel,     John Cade

Homily,  John Cade

Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

Final Blessing, Rosemary

 

 

Cologne Cathedral

 

 Mass at Legacy is planned to start on Sunday, February 20th.  Masks will be required and N95 masks will be preferable.  Can't wait to see everyone in person.

 

 

One of the stained glass windows

 

 

Readings:  Download 02-13-22 – Readings – 6th Sunday Ord

Homily:  Download 02-13-22 – Homily – 6th Sunday Ord

 

 

 

and the mosaics

                                           

 

 

Remember these special people:

For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

                           

                             
                            The Rhine River                                

Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

                                                            

Castles along the Rhine

                     

Birthdays:   

Anniversaries:   Alison and John DeGenova 2/14 , John and Lambrini Cade 2/18

      

Community Finances:   

Expenses: $  100.00

Outreach: $  100.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                    

 

Rosemary's Blessing:  

 

Jeremiah 17:  But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God.

1 Corinthians 15: But the truth is that Christ has been raised up, the first in a long legacy of those who are going to leave the cemeteries.

Luke 6:  Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.

 

 

 

 

Another Reminder for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 16, 2025

Amos 7:   But Amos stood up to Amaziah: "I never set up to be a preacher, never had plans to be a preacher. I raised cattle and I pruned trees.  Then God took me off the farm and said, 'Go preach to my people Israel.'

Ephesians 1:  Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people – free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free!

Mark 6:   Then they were on the road. They preached with joyful urgency that life can be radically different;   right and left they sent the demons packing; they brought wellness to the sick, anointing their bodies, healing their spirits.