Reminder for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 21, 2025

Amos 8: Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land!
1 Timothy 2:  It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.
Luke 16: No servant can serve two masters.  He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.  You cannot serve both God and mammon.

 

John Cade’s Homily from last Sunday, September 14, 2025
09-14-25 Homily -Exhaltation of the Holy Cross

 

 

True is always better than false—even where I myself am concerned. “If most of us are ashamed of shabby clothes and shoddy furniture,” Einstein wrote, “let us be more ashamed of shabby ideas and shoddy philosophies… It would be a sad situation if the wrapper were better than the meat wrapped inside it.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Another Reminder for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 21, 2025
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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    Under the direction of Leo, let the music begin.

     

    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

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    Ready

     

    Watch out, Everybody, we are ready to begin.

     

    Readings:

    Isaiah 66, 18-21,  I come to gather nations of every language..

    Psalm :  Go out to all the world and tell the Good News

    Hebrews 12, 5-7, 11-13, Endure your trials as discipline

    Luke 13, 22-30,  Many will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.

     

    The hat

     

     

    Who let in That Hat??  Is there no couth in this community?  Where is the sergeant of arms?

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, August 23, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

     

    Juliets,  September, TBA

     

    Our fr 2

     

    Our Father.

     

    TRUE?

     

    In the late 1600s the finest instruments originated from three rival families whose workshops were side by side in the Italian village of Cremona. First were the Amitis, and outside their shop hung a sign: “The best violins in all Italy.” Not to be outdone, their next-door neighbors, the family Guarnerius, hung a bolder sign proclaiming: “The Best Violins In All The World!” At the end of the street was the workshop of Anton Stradivarius, and on its front door was a simple notice which read: "The best violins on the block.”

     

    Freda Bright

     

    Tera 1

     

    From Iran, Tara.

     

     

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

      Do Catholics actually believe in the "real presence…https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/do-catholics-actually-believe-real-presence?clickSource=email

    Coffee shop

     

    Welcome, Everybody.  The Coffee Shoppe is now open.

     

    See you Sunday, J.S.

    214-783-0443

     

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    Happy Days!  Does it get any better than this?

     

     

    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.

     

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    Peace to you, Harper.

  • Reminder for Sunday, December 16, 2018, 3rd Advent

    Map

     

     

    Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.  We will continue to post this map until after Christmas Eve. 

     

    3 Gen

     

    3 Beautiful Generations.

     

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

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

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

     

    Special Reminder: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

     

     

    Georgiie

     

    Georgie, What's next?  Have I skipped anything?

     

     

    Readings:  (happy ones…)

    Zephaniah 3, 14-18, Be glad and rejoice with all your heart

    (Psalm) Isaiah,  Cry out with joy and gladness, for among you is the great and holy one of Israel. 

    Philippians 4, 4-7,  Rejoice in the Lord always. 

    Luke 3,  10-18,  I am baptizing you with water… 

     

     

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    What think you, Georgie?  Am I boring Donna & Dana?

     

    Community Activities:  

    ROMEO MEET: Friday, December 14, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

    JULIETTE LUNCHEON: January, TBA 

     

    Healing Emma

     

    Healing Touch for Emma.

     

    Healing touch Cheryl

     

    Healing Touch for Cheryl.

     

    TRUE?

    Favorite Church bulletins

    Adam &  Eve, the first people to not read the Apple terms & conditions.

    Noah was a brave man to sail in a wooden boat with two termites.

    Our pastor upped his contribution 20 per cent.  Up yours…

     

    Bill

    Thanks, Bill, for filling us into that marvelous event, the Love for Kids Picnic.

     

     

     

    Time  Mike

     

    Mike sharing his time at Love for Kids.

     

    See you Sunday,

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

    Best Christmas lights in Dallas:  University Park, Druid Lane, east off of Preston Road.  One house.  Beware: seeing this will ruin all other Christ- mas light displays.

    Lombar stenosis update: after a month of trying physical therapy
    & pain meds without any improvement, back surgery is scheduled for Dec. 28, a laminectomy and a discectomy (technically speaking).  Says Rosemary, "About time.  This has just been an excuse for getting out of household chores!"

     

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    Christmas Hoodies for the guys at Souls Harbor.

     

     

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     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.

     

     

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    Reminder for Sunday, 5-27-12, Pentecost


    Welcome: Coffee & juice & specials on the house.

    Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community &  John and Mike    Welcome. 

     

    CC 5-25-12

    CC
    Steve 5-24-12

    Steve coming to Mass prepared. The chain saw bought with JSMinistries donation

    Readings:  

    Acts 2, 1-11, They were all in one place together;

    Psalm 104, Lord, Send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth;

    1 Corinthians 12, 3-7, 12-13, There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same spirit. 

    John 20, 19-23, Jesus stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."

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    Our Dear Sienna

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    The Girl

    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.  Check with Tom Fleming about the Habitat build coming.

    2.  This weekend Rosemary & I will be at Rose & Wally Banzhaf's in CO Springs for their daughter Kate's wedding.

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     What's going on in our Catholic World:   

     1.    Observations on the U.S. Budget, National Catholic Reporter, May 11 (230), Download When the budget is a moral failure

    2.  Bishop Spong on Same Sex Marriages, May 12, (1600  words), Download Same Sex Marriage 5-28-12

    3.  Kennedy on a Sorrowful Mystery, National Catholic Reporter, May 18, (1000 words),  Download The Sorrowful Mystery 5-28-12

     

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    Andy's Memorial last Saturday

     

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    Andy's ashes


    True?

    One day I had lunch with some friends.  Jim, a short, balding 80 year old, came along.

    When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soup, except for Jim who said, “Ice cream, please, two scoops.  Along with heated apple pie”

    I wasn’t sure my ears heard right, as if people did this all the time.  But when our orders arrived, I did not enjoy mine. 

    I could not take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down.  The other guys couldn’t believe it.  The ate their salads silently and grinned.

    The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited old Jim.  I lunched on my salad.  He ordered a sundae.  I smiled.  He asked me if he amused me.  “Yes, you do, but you also confuse me.  How come you order such rich desserts?”

    He laughed and said, “I’m tasting all that is possible.  I realize life is so short that I hate to miss anything good.  I have never been this old before.  So, before I die, I want to try those things that for years I had passed up.  I haven’t smelled all the flowers yet!”

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    First bucket of water

      See you Sunday, May 27, 6th Easter

     J.S., 214-783-0443

     

                                                                                          

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          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.

     

      

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, February 8, 2013, 5th Ordinary Time, C cycle

     Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

     

    Occhi 2-8-13

    Ray, Tom and Lynda.

    Leo 2-8-13

    Leo.

     Readings:

    Isaiah 6, 1-8,  Whom shall I send?  Send me.

    Psalm 138,  In the sight of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord.

    1 Corinthians 15, 1-11, I am the least of the apostles.

    Luke 5, 1-11, They caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing.

     

    Kayla 2-8-13

    Kayla at 4 receiving her Cupcake of The Week.


    Kayla B 2-8-13

    Kayla ready.

    For those who don’t have a decent Bible or a book of the readings, here are two links that I use,

    The Bible at Your Fingertips (http://st-luke-church.org/bible-at-finger-tips.php) and USCCB, The New American Bible (http://www.usccb.org/).  

    The difference?  The first is Protestant more or less, and the second is officially Catholic and has the 12 little books in between the O.T. & N.T., called Deuterocanonical or Apocrypha. 

    Both are good translations. 

    Buying a bible?  The Jerusalem Bible

    Torri 2-8-13

    Torri volunteering to watch over her granddad's Cupcake of The Week.

    Gil 2-8-13

    Torri still ready to care for that Cupcake, while Bernadette stays out of it.

      Community Bulletin Board:

    1.  February 10, This Sunday, Mardi Gras Brunch and Valentines

     

    Cole 2-8-13

    Cole.

    Zoe 2-8-13

    Zoe


    What's going on in our Catholic World:  

    1.  Pros & cons of parish shopping, National Cathoic Reporter, January 25, 800 words,   Download Parish Shopping 2-1-13

    2. Cardinal Mahoney of Los Angeles,  National Catholic Reporter and The Observer, January 24, 600 words,    Download Editorial 2-8-13

    3.  LA Archbishop dismisses Cardinal Mahoney, Christian Post Reporter, February 1, 575 words,   Download LA Archbishop 2-8-13

    Brooklyn 2-8-13

    Brooklyn

    Play Zone 2-8-13

    Play Zone with Emma, CC, and Sienna, while Claire care takes.

     True? 

    You have enemies?  Good.  That means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life.

    Winston Churchill

     

    Rob-Sandra

    Rob inviting Sandra to join him on his   after Mass motorcycle ride?

     

    The Pastry Shoppe 2-8-13

    Ye Olde Pastry Shoppe with Gil, Fred, and even Mary Ellen.

     See you Sunday, February 3, 2013, 4th Ordinary Time, C cycle 

    J.S., 214-783-0443

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    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.

       

     

     

     

  • Reminder for Sunday, December 9, 2012, 2nd Advent C

     

    Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee & juice & specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

     

    Advent Altar 12-7-12

    Advent Altar

     Readings:

    1 Baruch 5, 1-9, Put on the splendor of glory from God.

    Psalm 126, The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

    2 Philippians 1, 4-6, 8-11, My prayer, that your love may increase ever more.

    Luke 3, 1-6, The word of God came to John.

    Georgie suiting up 12-7-12

    Georgie Suiting up for the first time.

    Georgie 12-7-12

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    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.  This Sunday: Community Brunch, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent, plus collection for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. See the handouts for special needs.

    2. For the Love of the Kids, December 8, this Saturday
    A note from Bill Hammond:

    Just a reminder of our volunteer outing at Circle R Ranch with Love for Kids on December 8th. We will car pool from SAMs at George Bush and Coit.  Be there by 8:00 am and we'll  caravan out to Circle R.  It is 7.5 miles west of I-35 on Main/ 1171 ( exit 452).

    Let me know by e-mail whether you will caravan or go direct.

    You also will need to go to the web site to sign up.   Loveforkidsinc.org   This is a new requirement this year so they know who is coming.

    See you Dec 8th at 8:00 am at SAMs or at 9:00 at Circle R.   Thanks for your support.

    Bill Hammond

    214-244-7854

    3. This Sunday also: All toffee lovers, your toffee will be at Mass.  Cost: $12.50 per box.  Checks can be made out to me, John Stack, going to Dallas North Rotary.

    4. Advance notice: Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 P.M.

    5.  DSO: For all you Dallas Symphony affianados,  The Best Show of The Year is approaching quickly, Friday the 14th, to be exact, 7:30 P.M.  You are all invited to The Rectory for wine & cheese on the way to the Meyerson.  Welcome, 5:30 or earlier.  We will depart at 6:30 & we will have maps through the best Christmas lights in Dallas, that is, The Park Cities.  The map will also show you the inconspicuous entrance into underground parking lot, $10.  We are almost 30 people this year.

    6.  Food Drive last Sunday: 370 lbs. & $40

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    The Team
    Offertory 12-7-12

    Offertory, Mary Ellen, Grace, and John

    What's going on in our Catholic World:

    1.   Nothing special this week. 

    Welcome Table 12-7-12

    The Welcome Table, Carol, Alison, John and Rich.
    Music 12-7-12

    The Music Team, Bethany, Shonda, Wendy, and Ray

     True?

    "Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest
    It's about those who came and never left your side ……"

    Sister Joan Chittister

    The Reads 12-7-12

    The Reads, Teresa (running the Dallas Marathon Sunday), Taylor, Zack, and Doug
    Barb 12-7-12

    Lynda and her mom, Barb Perry, in from Chicago

     See you Sunday, December 9, 2012

    J.S., 214-783-0443

    Gilberto 12-7-12

    Gilberto, the great granddad
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    Rosemary reading her blessing

    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.