Reminder for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19, 2023

Isaiah 7:  Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.

Romans 1:  Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to  bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles

Matthew 1:  She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

Christmas Eve Mass will be on Saturday, December 24th at 4:30 P.M.  There will not be a Mass on Christmas Day. 

Loretta gets a cookie for her birthday

John Stack Ministries now meets at: 

The ArtCentre of Plano

902 E. 16th St, Plano

Please use the Haggard Park side entrance.  Latecomers please use the 16th Street entrance.

Christmas is near
                                                       

Grace & Marsha say, "Welcome in, Folks, if nothing else, we got coffee and pastries."

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: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence.

Sandra kindly informing Jim and Sue that they make a mess, the mop and bucket is just behind them.

Readings:

Acts 10,  34, 37-43  You know what has happened all over Judea.

Psalm 18,    This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

1 Corinthians 5, 6-8,   A little yeast leavens all the dough.

 John  20, 11-18,  Mary Magdalen.

Cupcake of The Week to Barb for her birthday.

 Community Activities:

1.        Easter Sunday, April 5, this Sunday.  Caution, Beware, wild rabbits.

2.      ROMEO MEET: Friday, April 3, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   No ice cream or cookies, Mike, it’s Lent.

3.      LADIES' LUNCHEON,  Pass this month, too much going on.

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

Carol 

Sez Sir Charlie at the Coffee Shoppe, "Hey, I was here first. Line forms behind me."

4.      Holy Thursday and Good Friday Services at Marlene’s house, 2017 Keystone, Plano, 7:00 P.M.   Welcome.

5.    Love for the Kids Spring Picnic, This Saturday, April 4,   Download All Kids 3-6-15

6.    Welcome all, The Great Annual Anniversary Party, 10^th Anniversary (bet you figured it would never last this long), April 25^th, Saturday,  Heritage Farm, 15^th & Custer, 6:00 P.M., Covered dish, kids welcomed.    Vows will be renewed by numerous special couples, like usual. 

The Passion read by Denni (Narrator), Tom (voice), and Beth (Christ).

 What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.       Exorbitant CEO salaries and bonuses, National Catholic Reporter, March 16, 456 words,    Download Exorbitant CEO pay 4-2-15

 2.       Francis a reformer or not,  National Catholic Reporter,  March 23,  1000 words,      Download Francis reformer or not 4-2-15

  3.      Francis on the death penalty, National Catholic Reporter, March 24,  900 words,     Download Francis & death penalty 4-2-15

  4.      Cardinal Burke on the reform movement, National Catholic Reporter,  March 27,  500 words,   Download Cardinal Raymond Burke 4-2-15

Requisite #1 for membership in our choral group, Thou must be pregnant.

True?  

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein

Cole on Mission, part 1, collect all books.

See you Sunday, March 29, 2015, Palm Sunday,  Cycle B

J.S., 214-783-0443

Cole on Mission, part 2, pick up with help all fallen books

JSM Mission-Faith Statement

   Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’sPeople, 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.

Emma says, "Good Bye, Folks. Guess what.  Next week, Easter, I bet that creature with the big ears is coming to visit us."

The Team says, "Welcome in, Everybody."

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

My Dear Genevieve, Two weeks ago when you left for vacation you were learning to walk.  So, what is this now?   A new dance step?

Readings:

Genesis  18,  1-10,  I will return next year and Sarah will have a son.

Psalm 15,  He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Colossians 1, 24-28,     I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake.

Luke 10, 38-42,  The story of Martha & Mary.

Did I hear somebody say 'cupcake' and 'Tori?'

Community Activities:  

1. ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 15 , Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.   Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in. 
2. JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together):  Temporarily postponed, everybody is out of town.  

Whoa, and who is this at the edge of the altar?  Could that be Tori?

What is going on in Our Catholic World

1. A glance at the on going efforts to reject Vatican II ,   Commonweal,  July 7, 750 words,       Download Reform the Reform, 7-14-16 

Mommy, Daddy, Look what I got, a cupcake!  (for lighting the candles)

True? 

As once was said, “Try our Sundays.  They are better than Blue Bell.

Brunch time!  Out of the way!  Sir Charlie, how did you get to be first in line?

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Love these circular tables.

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.  

Welcome back home, Buddy.  You are reading as well as ever.

Welcome this Sunday: 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

Says our beautiful Cheryl,  "Welcome in, Everybody."

Readings:

Genesis  18, 1-10,  Sarah will have a son (at 90!)

Psalm 15,  He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord

Colossians 1, 24-28,  I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake.

Luke 10, 38-42, "Lord, do you not care that my sister…

Watch out, Shonda.  Leo is going to be taller than you before you know it.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, July 19, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

Juliets, August-September, TBA

What plot is being hatched here?   What is that hand looking for?

TRUE?

School is about two parts ABCs to fifty parts Where Do I Stand in the Great Pecking Order of Humankind.

Barbara Kingsolver

Part  of today's communion team.

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

Bishops, Where are you?, https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/editorial-our-children-are-dying-border-bishops-where-are-you

Your purse, Patricia??

See you Sunday, J.S.

214-783-0443

Hard Work deserves a break.

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," from Mike & Judy.

Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house.

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

Place: Vines High School, 15th between Custer & Independence, south side, Plano.

Brooklyn walks, no stage fright here

 Readings:   Acts 4, 8-12, In his name this man stands before you healed; Psalm 118, The stone rejected by the builders has become the corner stone; 1 John 3, 1-2, See what love the Father has bestowed on us; John 10, 11-18, I am the good shepherd.

Georgie lighting The Easter Candle with her family

Cole with mom & grandmother, Erin & Diane

  Community Bulletin Board:

1. Big Annual Anniversary Party: This Saturday, April 28, Heritage Farm, 6:00 until…  As usual, covered dish, wagon & mules for the kids, and renewal of wedding vows of 15 plus couples from 5 years to 60 years. 

Emma & her mom, Beth

 What's going on in our Catholic World:   

1.   What is going on in Philadelphia, National Catholic Reporter, April 9, (780 words), Download In Philadelphia 4-27-12 

2.  Editorial on hidden costs of gasoline, National Catholic Reporter, April 18, (675 words), Download Editorial 4-27-12

3.  Vatican cracks down on American nuns, National Catholic Reporter, April 18, (390 words), Download Vatican cracking down on Nuns 4-27-12

4.  Nuns stunned, National Catholic Reporter, April 19, (125 words), Download Nuns stunned 4-27-12

Leo with John & Alison

Leo

True?

Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something.
 

— Henry David Thoreau 

Sienna & her mom, Erin

  Video:  Rosemary's blessing (1/2 min.)

 See you Sunday, May 29, 4th Easter

  J.S., 214-783-0443

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.

Isaiah 35:  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.

James 5:  Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is a hand.

Matthew 11:  Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.

Christmas Eve Mass will be on Saturday, December 24th at 4:30 P.M.  There will not be a Mass on Christmas Day. 

The Kiss of Peace

Advent Opportunities

1.  December 11, 2022 We are collecting sweatshirts and hoodies for the men at Soul's Harbor.

2.  From Lynda Fleming:

John Stack Ministries now meets at: 

The ArtCentre of Plano

902 E. 16th St, Plano

Please use the Haggard Park side entrance.  Latecomers please use the 16th Street entrance.

Shonda and Ben, the musicians