The Holy Family December 28, 2025

Sirach 3: God sets a father in honor over his children;  a mother’s authority he
confirms over her sons.

Colossians 3: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Matthew 2:  Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, Out of Egypt I called my son.

 

The Readers for Christmas Eve Mass

 

 

 

An anonymous philosopher wrote once: “Anywhere is paradise; it’s up to you.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister


Another Reminder for The Holy Family, December 28, 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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    Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and specials on the house served afterwards.

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

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

     

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    Samuel 16, 1-13,   Samuel anointed David.

    Psalm 23,  The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

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    John  9, 1-41,  As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.

     

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