6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 15, 2026

Sirach 15:  Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him.
1 Corinthians 2:  What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.
Matthew 5:  Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Music,  Ben & Shonda
Readers,  Claire & Steve
Homily,   John Stack
Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade
The Magic Zoom makers,  Hue & Kevin
The Organization man,  Richard
Final Blessing,  Rosemary

Claire reading from the Book of Sirach


Remember these special people:

For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer; For Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;

For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;  For Ron and Marilyn;  For Ed Kless;  Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

Steve reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians


Birthdays: 

Anniversaries: John & Lambrini Cade

John reading from the Gospel of Matthew


Expenses: $  
250.00
Outreach: $    75.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

The Kiss of Peace


Rosemary’s Blessing:

Do you want to fast this Lent?

  • Fast from hurting words and say kind words
  • Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude
  • Fast from anger and be filled with patience
  • Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope
  • Fast from worries and trust in God
  • Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity
  • Fast from pressures and be prayerful
  • Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy
  • Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others
  • Fast from grudges and be reconciled
  • Fast from words and be silent so you can listen

Attributed to Pope Francis

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at
9:30 at the ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.


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Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s
People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total
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    who hunger and thirst.

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    • For Serving: Kevin  
    • For the Communion Bread:  Carol Eshelbrenner
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     Happy Anniversary:

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     Rosemary's Blessing:

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    with all our weaknesses and strengths,

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    J & R Creations

     

    Mary Ellen 3-13-11 
     
     

     Special Thanks:

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    • For Serving:  Kevin
    • For the Communion Bread:  Dee Miller
    • For the Wine Cups:  Jan & Charlie 
    • For the Music:  Ray & Shonda, Wendy & Jon
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    John & Margie Dugan (43rd)

     

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    Your Finances:  March 13, 2011

     Expenses:   $740.00

      Outreach:   $325.00       

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     Dee's friend, Don Fox, with cancer;   Dick Thompson's daughter, Teri Jill & her cousin Terri.  Barb & Warren's new grandbaby, Leighton Elizabeth, and their friends, Mike and Tara, and her dad in ICU;   Judy Carrell's friend, Matt Larson; Alexander Occhipinti; Rita;
     

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    Your Finances: December 24, 2013

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    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    May you thank the Lord with all your strength
    For food and drink and family and friends,
    For His goodness through life's long length
    And His promise of love that never ends.

    Edited and adapted from a blessing by Fr. Andrew M. Greeley

     

    Denni 8-2-09

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    • For the Communion Bread:  Claire Occhipinti

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    Megan & Caroline 8-2-09 

    Picture 1:  Denni reading Exodus

    Picture 2:  Tom reading Ephesians

     

    Picture 3:  Megan and Caroline (Bob & Jackie McGrath's granddaughters)

     

    Picture 4: Chloe and Jackie

     

    Chloe & Jackie 8-2-09

     

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    Your Finances:

     

    August 2: 

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     Have a Great Week, J.S    (214-783-0443)

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    Rosemary’s Blessing:  May you always remember to forget the troubles that passed away.  And may you never forget to remember the blessing that come each day.

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    • For reading: T.J. & Sean
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    • For Serving: Carmen & Ashley
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    Anniversary Party: May 3, 7:00, Fairview Farms Barn, covered dish (A-R, hors d’oeuvre; S-Z, deserts), more info in Friday blog.  Welcome!!

    Your Finances:

    • April 27: 
    • Income for Running  Expenses: $ 964.00
    • Income for Outreach Expenses: $ 1074.00
    • April Summary:   
    • Income for Expenses: $2,450                Spent on Expenses: $5,300    
    • Income for  Outreach: $1,430                Spent on  Outreach: $2,100   

    Thanks for your Generosity!

    Have a Great Week, J.S