The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 8, 2026

Isaiah 58:  Thus says the LORD: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.
1 Corinthians 2:  I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.
Matthew 5: “… Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”


Beauty of any kind lifts the soul above the humdrum to the beatific. It gives every ordinary life the sheen of possibility.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Another Reminder for The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 8, 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.

 

 

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    The Community welcomes Izzi to her baptism with congratulations to Megan & T.C. on having such a beautiful little girl.

     

     

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

    Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community  & John Cade  &  Stack

    Place: Legacy Charter School,  601 Accent Drive, Plano, TX 75075

     

    –Lynda = Izzi 3

     

    My Dearest Izzi, are you ready?  You look  like you are.  To begin, I would like to hold you and have you officially welcome everybody.

     

     

    Readings:

    Habakkuk,  1, 2-3, 2,2-4, I cry for help, but you do not listen

    Psalm 95,  If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

    2 Timothy 1, 6-8, 13-14, Stir into flame the gift  of God.

    Luke 17, 5-10,   We are unprofitable servants.

     

    Final Blessing

    Thanks for welcoming everybody & now we are ready to baptize you into a special relationship with this community & with God.


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    ROMEO MEET: Friday, September October 4, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.   

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    Held by her dad, we baptize you Izzi with water in the name of the Father, & the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

     

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    JULIETS,  October, 

    HI EVERYONE,

    ARE YOU IN THE FALL MOOD FOR A GREAT MEXICAN LUNCH?  WE WILL BE DINING AT FRANKIE’S IN RICHARDSON. 

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    Looking forward to seeing everyone.  Please let me know if you are available so I can make reservations.

     

    Thanks,   Marilyn,   972-491-7068

     

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    My Dearest Izzi, God wants me to give you a couple of simple observations.   

    1.  You a perfect little girl, a beautiful person.  

    2.  God says, "I love you this morning without  limits and I will continue to love you without limits all your life.

     

     

     

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    Sixty might be the new 40, but 9:00 is the new midnight.

     

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    Now, Izzi, I would like you to give your first Special Blessing to all your new community.

     

     

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

    Knights of Columbus, https://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-knights-of-columbus-brothers-in-alms.html

     

     

    Final Blessing

     

    Thanks, Izzi!

     

    See you Sunday, J.S.

    214-783-0443

     

     

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    Congratulations, Izzi., Megan, and T.C.

     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement: 

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    The Sacred Romeo Luncheon invaded by an alien Party Crasher.   See the crasher?  

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    Time: 9:30; Stack celebrating

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

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    Wendy 10-14-11
       
      
     
    Readings:  Isaiah 45, 1-6, Who is Cyrus?; Psalm 96, Give the Lord glory and honor; 1 Thessalonians 1, 1-5; Matthew 22, 15-21, Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.

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    Picture 5:    Leo & Alison      

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    Community Bulletin Board:

    1.   November 5: Mike will homilize and we will baptize Brooklyn,    

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    Brooklyn 10-14-11
     

     

     

    What's going on in our Catholic World:

    1.   Fr. McBrien on Rosary history,  National Catholic Reporter, October 3:  Download The Rosary 10-14-11

    2.  Fr. McBrien on the "Irish Spring," National Catholic Reporter, October 10: Download Irish Spring 10-14-11

    3.  Eugene Kennedy on the Reform of the Reform, National Catholic Reporter, October 7: Download Reform of the Reform 10-14-11

     Sienna 10-14-11

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    Cruz & Carlos 10-14-11

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       Video: Final  Blessing & Wendy's Bon Voyage (10 min.)

      

     

    See you Sunday, October 16

    J.S. (214-783-0443)

      

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    Sirach 35:  The Lord is a God of justice, who  knows no favorites.

    2 Timothy 4:  But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it.

    Luke 18:  I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.

         

     

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    John Stack Ministries now meets at: 

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    902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

     

    Art Center of PlanoArt Centre map

     

     

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

     

     

     

     

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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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
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    Sez Sir Charlie,  "Psst, quiet, want to buy cheap a like new used car?"  Now would you buy a used car from this character?

     

                                                                                                                                                                             

    Dear Stack Ministry,

    Hello, my name is Anthony DeGenova.  I am 17 years old, and am working on my Boy Scouts Eagle Project.  My mission is to donate LEGO blocks to under-privileged children.  This project includes the collection, cleaning, sterilizing, sorting, packaging, and delivery of the LEGO blocks to a few charities that cater to children. I plan to donate all of mine, and would like very much to collect as many as possible from friends and neighbors like you, who wouldn’t mind giving theirs up for needy children.  I am accepting both used and new LEGO blocks. Please bring the LEGO blocks to church and my parents will pick them up.  Alternatively, I will gladly pick them up from your house, at your convenience. 

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    What is going on in Our Catholic World

    1. Francis will make a visit to Poland,  National Catholic Reporter,  August 11,   1880  words,     Download Francis visits Poland 8-18-16
    2. Francis' dealings with Traditionalists, Global Pulse,  July 20,  700 words,      Download Francis and Traditionalists 8-18-16
    3. Dallas Bishop is moving on,   National Catholic Reporter,  August 17,  363 words,     Download Dallas Bishop 8-18-16

     

     

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    True?

    He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

    Winston Churchill

     

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    See you Sunday.

    J.S., 214-783-0443

     

      Cole communion

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  • Reminder, All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020

    TIME CHANGE this Sunday.  One hour extra of sleep!!

     

    Readings:

    Revelation 7, 2-4, 9-14, These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress.

    Psalm 24, Lord this is the people that long to see your face. 

    1 John 3, 1-3,  See what love the Father has bestowed on us.—–

    Matthew 5, 1-12, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom.

     

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, October 23, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
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    Reminder for All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
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    Tranquility.
     
     
    What's up in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
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  • Reminder for Sunday 11-28-10, 1st Advent

    Mass:   Coffee, donuts, and specials on the house.  

    Time: 9:30;  Tony Celebrating 

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

    Kitchen Team 11-26-10 
     
    Dining Room Team 11-26-10 
     
     

    Readings: Isaiah 2, 1-5; Psalm 122, Let us go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord; Romans 13, 11-14; Matthew 24, 37-44

    Sabrina 11-26-10 

    Community Bulletin Board: 

    No Discussion after Mass Sunday.  Take the gift of time to enjoy the pastries and each other after Mass. 

     Our own Mike Carroll has a book coming out and a signing:  Download Mike Carroll's Book 11-26-10
      
     The Bar Tender 11-26-10 

     Tony serving tea 11-26-10 
      

    Picture 1:   The kitchen team, Ron & Barbara, Rosemary & friend, Marilyn, Erin, & friend

    Picture 2:   The dining room team, Ken & Cindy, Theresa & Gayle

    Picture 3:    Sabrina welcoming everyone

    Picture 4:    The bar tender, Charlie, with his lemonade brew

    Picture 5:    Tony serving iced tea

     Jan 11-26-10 

    Preparing  Plates 11-26-10 
       

    What's going on in The Church:

      1.  Good Article on the recent bishops' election of a new national leader, Corpus, 11-18-10,     Download Bishops' Election 11-26-10 

     2.  Further analysis of the election, National Catholic Reporter, 11-18-10, Download Bishops' Election 2, 11-26-10 

    3.  The Catholic Church welcomes large group of Anglicans, Mirabili Dictu, 11-15-10, Download Anglicans 
     
     

    Nancy 11-26-10 

    True? 

    Earth laughs in flowers.

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     Ross 11-26-10

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    Picture 7:    Plates being prepared assembly line

    Picture 8:    Nancy serving lemonade

    Picture 9:    Ross Taylor, the director of LifeNet & coordinator of the meal

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     J.S.   (214-783-0443)