Reminder for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2025

Emma says, "Happy New Year, Everybody."

Welcome: Catholic Mass with coffee and juice and pastries, both bought and home-made, after Mass.

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

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

And from Ben, too, with his cupcake of the week, "Happy New Year, Folks."

Readings:

Isaiah 60, 1-6,  Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem.  Your light has come.

Psalm 72,    Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Ephesians 3, 2-3, 5-6,  The Gentiles are coheirs & members of the same body.

Luke 1, 26-28,   When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east arrived.

Happiness is a Cupcake of the Week,  for Sophia.

Community Activities:

1.    ROMEO MEET: Friday, January 2, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  All left over turkeys still welcome.  The Old Geezer will  be there to monitor behavior.

2.    LADIES' LUNCHEON, Thursday, January 8, Cafe' Brazil, 1:00, Coit & Bush, Plano.

Everyone, please forward to anyone you think would be interested.  If you let me know I will add their email to the list. 

Carol

Kevin all ready for 2015.

3.  January 18, Our Stuff Swap will take place.  Souls Harbor will take all that is left over.  Bring useful items that you don't need or want anymore.

4.    January 25, community brunch for an old geezer's 75th.

5.    February 15, Community memorial for Fred with brunch catered by Maureen & the Macchio gang. 

6.    Febrary 17,  Mardi Gras Tuesday

Somebody (like those girls!) snookered the Old Geezer. Betty's birthday? Actually, in April. Just anticipating.

What is going on in our Catholic World:

1.        Married Priest replacing priest marrying–sound familiar?, The Tablet, December 15,  380 words,     Download Married Priest 12-26-14     

2.       Rome's report on American nuns, National Catholic Reporter, December 17, 800 words,   Download Nuns' Report 12-26-14   

3.       Kennedy on the Rome's report on the nuns, National Catholic Reporter, December 19, 11600 words,   Download Kennedy on Nuns 12-26-14 

4.         BBC on Francis, BBC World News, Dec. 24, 1100 words,    Download BBC

5.        Man of The Year, National Catholic Reporter, December 30, 1000 words,    Download Man of the Year 1-1-14

What are you eating, Cole? Looks healthier than a cupcake.

True? 

Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.

Albert Einstein

Offertorry, Diane & Cole, Cheryl, Grace and Mackenzie.

See you Sunday, January 4, 2015, Epiphany

J.S., 214-783-0443

"Happy New Year, Everybody," from Dawson, Dana, and Darbyanna.

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.

 Mass:  Coffee & Donuts, Juice & Home Made Muffins on the house.

Place:  Vines High School on 15th between Custer & Independence.  Time: 9:30

Readings: Acts 10, 34-43; Psalm 118 (This the Day the Lord had made; let us Rejoice and be Glad); Colossians 3, 1-4; Mark 16, 1-7 (from Saturday night readings)

Community Bulletin Board: 

Self Decoration this Sunday: please bring a flower or plant for the stage.

Anyone know where I can find a good used or inexpensive refrigerator?  I have a family in need.

Anybody seen that Easter Bunny?  He passed by here loaded down for Easter.  Sez, "I'm looking for kids after Mass Sunday."  Bring yo baskets, kids. 

From Lou Federico some job opportunities: 

True?   The grace of God means something like: Here is your life.  You might never have been, but you are because the party would not have been complete without you.

Frederick Beuchner

Picture 1:  Richard Eshelbrenner reading Exodus, Holy Thursday Evening Mass

Picture 2:  Hand Washing, patio of Rob & Beth Robinson's house

Picture 3:  Ryleigh & Reagan

Picture 4: Guess who??

Picture 5:  Our Father, Holy Thursday Mass

 See you Easter, April 12.

 J.S.   (214-783-0443)

Note: we are now meeting at Legacy Academy.

This kids sings!    Stay away from Shonda & Ben, please.  I don't want to lose you to the choir.

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

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

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

Those twins are disturbing the peace again!

Readings:  

 Isaiah 35, 4-7,  Be strong, Fear not.  (Isaiah at his best!)

Psalm 146,   Praise the Lord, My Soul.

 James 2, 1-5, Did not God choose those who are poor?

Mark 7, 31-37,  His speech impediment was removed.

What's up, Tori?       Where are you racing off like to the First Prize?  Somebody call your name or something?

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, September 7, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos, you will fit right in. 

Wow!!  Now we know.  How did you know a cupcake was awaiting you?

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together), September  7,   Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a good summer. We are in Rochester where it is cooler and having a great time. 

I have set up our next Juliets Luncheon for Friday, September 7th at Ocean Seafood and Grill at 12:00 Noon.  Please let me know who will be attending.  I have called in a reservation for 18 already.  It is a BYOB and the food very good and reasonable.  This is always a favorite restaurant.  Hope to see all of you then.

Don't have the exact address with me but it is on Spring Creek and Coit Road behind the Chic-fil-A in Plano.

See ya soon,  Marilyn

Our Father.

TRUE?

Of course I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

Healing touch, even for disturbers of the peace.

Anything happening in our Catholic World?

1. The Path to purification, National Catholic Reporter, August 30   https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/editorial-its-time-choose-painful-path-purification

Healing Touch for Meredith.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

She is taking over!

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.

Peace, Everybody.

This Little Light of Mine, sung by Emma leading the community.
 

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

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

Place: Sigler Elementary, 1400 Janwood Drive, Plano, TX 75075

All God's Critters love grandma, especially if she is Bernadette.

Readings:

Proverbs 31, 10-13, 19-20, 30-31,   When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls.

Psalm 128,  Blessed are those who fear the Lord.  (No!)

1 Thessalonians 5, 1-6,  The Lord will come like a thief at night.  (No!)

Matthew 25, 1-13,  The parable of the man going on a journey and leaving talents with his servants

And All God's Critters love it when the Patisserie is open.

Community Activities:  

ROMEO MEET: Friday, November 17, Jason's Deli, Collin Creek Mall, west side of Central, 1:00.  Welcome all wakos,  you will fit right in.  

JULIET LUNCHEON, (aka.,just us ladies into eating together),  December Lunch TBA

Love those girls, Carol, Sandra, & Mary.

Love for Kids picnic:  December 9

Dickenson Trip:  February, more TBA

Jackie & Rick: have a nice bedroom they would like to put up for rent, $500 per month.   Location: Garland, near a DART  train station.

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Healing for David & Caroline.

What is going on in Our Catholic World:

1.  Fire the Madison Bishop, National Catholic Reporter,  November 9, 285  Words,        Download FIRE MADISON BISHOP 11-16-17

2.  Nuclear Disarmament, National Catholic Reporter,  November 9,  234 words,       Download NUCLEEAR DISARMAMENT 11-16-17

Healing for Carol.
 

True?

A man, a dog & a hummingbird: 

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Our Father.

See you Sunday.

J.S., 214-783-0443

Communion for Harper.

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.

Peace, Everybody.

Peace, especially to the family of Kathleen Macchio, Maureen's daughter.  When Fred died about 4 years ago, Maureen moved to Denver to live near Kathleen & her husband David. 

Isaiah 35:  Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
James 5:  You too must be patient.  Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Matthew 11:  Jesus said to them in reply,  “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.

The thing about our winter is that it snows. The thing about spring is that it rains. The thing about summer is that it’s sweltering hot. The thing about autumn is that it’s dark and cold. Isn’t it wonderful? All of it. Every single different thing that  makes us adjust and enjoy and live life differently.
The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

From Lynda Fleming:
Senior Citizens Angel Tree:
We are partnering again this year with the Wellness Center for Older Adults in Plano. There are a variety of ways you can help:
~ If you would like to sponsor a senior, please text Lynda Fleming at 972-754-0823 with the number of seniors you would like to sponsor and a budget amount.
~ If you would like to make a contribution, please Venmo her @LyndaFleming and she’ll be happy to shop for you.
~ if you would like to donate $20 gift cards, the most requested places are Walmart, Subway, Target and Aldi.

Thanks so much for your support and generosity!!

I asked Lynda how much it would cost to sponsor a person.   She said  it would probably be $20-$30. They typically want pajamas or a couple pieces of clothing or a small appliance, things like that…
She also said The Wellness Center will contact as many of their people as they can to ask for needs and wants. If they don’t need anything specific, we give them a gift card depending on if they asked for a restaurant, groceries or general items.

Another Reminder for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 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.