Reminder for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 29, 2024

1 Samuel 1:  Before the year was out, Hannah had conceived and given birth to a son. She named him Samuel, explaining, "I asked God for him."

1 John 3: What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it – we're called children of God!

Luke 2 Every year Jesus' parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover.  When he was twelve years old, they went up as they always did for the Feast.

 


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Another Reminder for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 29, 2024

 

Here are the links for Sunday:

For Zoom   ( the video conference)
 
NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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    Oh God of humor enable us to laugh at your mischievous plans. 

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