Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026

1 Kings 19:  After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
Romans 9:   They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; theirs the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
Matthew 14:  Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”  He said, “Come.”  Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.  But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

 

 

What we love to do in life is what will make life happy for us. Not “easy,” perhaps, but definitely happy. Easy does almost nothing well. But love does everything to the utmost and without counting the cost. “When love and skill work together,” John Ruskin writes, “expect a masterpiece.”
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

Rickey Turner
Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
Rick Turner Blog Post

Another Reminder for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 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.

Mass: Sunday, 9:30; coffee, donuts, home made muffins, & juice on the house.

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

Readings: Sirach 35,12-18; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4, 6-18; Luke 18, 9-14.

Community Bulletin Board

Tree Project update: maybe in December we will plant 100 or so trees at the new facility of Collin Co. Child Advocacy Center, Park & Los Rios.

November 4, Sunday Mass of Remembrance, i.e., remembering family members & friends no longer with us, tying it in with the All Saints feast.  Bring a picture a little early and place it on the display.

Rick Turner got a job.  Thanks.

CCAC needs 7 people transported to and from the clinic to Plano Presbyterian for mamograms Saturday, November 3rd,  7:30 a.m. pickup at clinic, 12:00 pickup at hospital and return to clinic.  Contact J.S. if you are able to help.

CCAC thanks all for their help with the breast cancer patient.  Bridge Breast of Dallas will be managing the case.

See you Sunday.

 

 

Welcome to the Esparza family

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

Herding.

 

We have heard that people discover that the Blog has stopped coming.  Typepad tends to drop people for no reason.  So if this happens to you, just sign up again by going to www.johnstackministries.com

 

 

Cody & Clan.

 

Readings:

Isaiah 8, 23-9, 3,  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Psalm 27,  The Lord is my light and my salvation

! Corinthians, 1, 10-13,  That you be united…

Matthew 4, 12-23 Come after me and I will make you fishers of men (people).

 

 

Sunday breakfast

 

Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 24, 2020,   Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

 

 

Our Father

True?

I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

Nelson Mandela

 

 

It's Girl Scout cookie time.

 

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

What can Catholics expect in the coming decade,  http://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2020/01/welcome-to-2020s-what-catholics-can.html

 

 

What a sales girl!

 

See you Sunday, J.S.

214-783-0443

 

 

Peace, Everybody.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uh, Oh, this looks like trouble!

 

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

Time: 9:30; Celebrate with the Community  & John Cade, Mike Carrell,  &  Stack,  Georgie & Buddy,  Ben & Shonda.   

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

 

 

Special Community Blessing for Betsy from Mike.

 

We have heard that people discover that the Blog has stopped coming.  Typepad tends to drop people for no reason.  So if this happens to you, just sign up again by going to www.johnstackministries.com

 

 

Today's Creed, Prayer of St. Francis.

 

Readings:

Sirach  15, 15-20, Before man life and death, good and evil

Psalm 119,  Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 2, 6-10,  What eye has not seen.. What God has prepared for those who love him.

Matthew 5, 17-37  If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out.

 

 

"You turn to the left.  Then you turn to the right." Dancing lessons for Sandra by Becky.  This head mistress covers all the bases.  Lucky kids!

 

Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, February 14, 2020,   Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in.  

 

 

Texas Two Step by Betsy.

 

 

Sunday, February 16th. Swap Sunday. Bring things you no longer use but are still good.

Anything left will go to Soul'as Harbor.

 

True?

Make new friends, but keep the old.

One is silver, and the other is gold.

A circle is round; it has no end.

That's how long I will be your friend. 

 

 

So much for dancing.  What is that up there?  A cupcake?

 

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

Francis appoints the first woman to Vatican position,  http://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2020/01/francis-appoints-first-woman-to.html    

 

 

Communion for All God's creatures.

 

See you Sunday, J.S.

214-783-0443

 

 

Peace, Everybody.

 

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.

 

 

You cannot trust people who, at 6:00 A.M., get on a bike for a ride that goes no where.  Then they throw a birthday party for some guy who just hit the big 80.  You cannot trust that Jewish Community Center!

Mass: Coffee, pastries, & specials on the House.

Time: 9:30; Stack Celebrating, Mike Carrell homilizing

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

  
 
 
 Readings:  Isaiah 55, 6-9; Psalm 145, The Lord is near to all who call upon Him; Philippians 1, 20-27; Matthew 20, 1-16 

 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                Picture Picture  1:   Communion Helpers                  

Picture 2:    Two Sisters, Brooklyn                        

Picture 3:    and Sienna      

Picture 4:    The Drescher Girls, Diane, Christine, & Megan        

  
  
         

Community Bulletin Board:

1.   Any families still looking for religious ed for your kids?  Just let us know.

2.  This Sunday we will continue having grape juice available for those who prefer not to take wine. 

 3.  Michael Morwood's presentation, Sept. 24.  A married priest, excellent speaker, terrific ideas on our faith, Download Morwood Flyer 9-9-11

4.  Yes, it is time for those of you who have asked: reservations for Christmas at the Dallas Smphony. 

     The plan: Dec. 15, Thursday, 8:00 P.M., $68.00 per ticket, group rate ($80.00 otherwise), Orchestra Terrace (the lowest terrace), because the main floor was too expensive.  Wine & cheese before the performance at The Parsonage.  Let me or Rosemary know.  Sunday, Sept. 25, last day to join us.  Sept. 26 we buy tickets. 

5.  Next brunch Sunday, Sept. 25.  John Cade will celebrate the Mass in honor of his 50th anniversary of ordination.   

  

What's going on in our Catholic World:

1.   Fr. McBrien on U.S. Parishes,  National Catholic Reporter, September 12:  Download US parishes today 9-16-11

 2.   Philadelphia's new biship, National Catholic Reporter, September 12: Download Philadelphia 9-16-11

3.   International Court & the Vatican, National Catholic Reporter, September 13:  Download International Court 9-16-11

  
 

Picture 5:    Jon    

Picture 6:    Music, Shonda, Ray, & Jon 

Picture 7:    Beth

Picture 8:    Community blessing Chuck    

 

True?

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong.  They are conflicts between two rights. 

G.W.F. Hegel

 

   Video: Final 3 Blessings, including the blessing for Chuck Pratt

      

 

 

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

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

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

 

 Readings:

Wisdom 18, 6-9,   Your people awaited the salvation of the just.

Psalm 33,  Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

Hebrews 11, 1-2, 8-19,  Descendents as numerous as the stars in the sky.

Luke 12, 32-48, Do not be afraid any longer.

 

  Community Events:  

  1.   Our next Habitat special day is probably September. Look for the neighborhood behind the Home Depot on Central, 11^th &
Ave. E.  
A person may also work any Saturday.  There is still work to be done on the current house.

2.   ROMEO lunch Friday, August 9, 1:00, as usual.   

 3.  The Women's Lunch Group on Thursdays is on vacation until August.    For info talk with Carol or Bernadette.  

 

 

 

 

What's going on in our Catholic World: 

1.   Kennedy says 2 popes resemble each other, National Catholic Reporter, August 1, 1100 words,   
Download Two Popes by Kennedy 8-9-13

2.   One word describes Francis?, National Catholic Reporter, Augst 2,
 400 words,    
Download Francis' One Word 8-9-13

3.   Tom Reese (top notch Jesuit, once editor of America magazine) summarizes Francis' trip to Brazil,  National Catholic Reporter,  August 6, 800 words,       
Download Francis in Brazil 8-9-13

 

True? 

 

 It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to be kind to others.

 

 

See you Sunday, August 11, 2013, 19^th  Ordinary Time, C cycle   

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.