Homilies

  • 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 10, 2021

    Wisdom 7, I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom was given to me.

    Psalm 90, Fill us with your love, O Lord and we will sing for joy

    Hebrew 6, The word of God is living and effective. 

    Mark 10, We have given up everything and followed you.

     

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    Ben, the Magic Man, sharing life.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,    Patricia & Fred, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue & Mike & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

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    Patricia reading from Wisdom.

     

    Readings: 

     

    Homily by John Stack,  

    Download John Stack homily 10-10-2021

     

     

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    Fred reading from Hebrews.

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Becky & Tom's son, Austin, who took his life this past week;  For John & Karen Anderlick's grandson, Cooper John who lived only a few hours with his parents;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

     

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    Rosemary's sister Clare, and her husband, Joe Mazzei.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & a nephew; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Welcome in, Jan & Sir Charlie

     

    Birthdays:  Richard  

    Anniversaries:  

     

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    Peace. Everybody!

     

    Community Finances,   October 10, 2021

    Expenses: $

    Outreach: $

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    May you have a safe & peaceful relocation to Alabama, Patricia & Fred.

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing: 

    Blessing 101021 28th Ordinary

    Given to me by Lynda Fleming, Author Unknown

     

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    Welcome Back home, Paul & Carrie.

     

    Notice, Everybody: The blog will not be published the next three Sundays.  The Editors will be on a Viking cruise on the Mediterranean.  Next edition will be published November 7.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
     
  • 26th Sunday, Ordinary Time, 9/26/2021

    Numbers 11, Would that all the people for the Lord were prophets.

    Psalm 19, The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart. 

    James 5,  Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder.

    Mark 9,  If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.

     

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    Shonda & Ben bringing us together.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Beth & Rob & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

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    Beth reading the first reading from Numbers.

     

    Readings: 

    Download Readings 26th Ordinary time 09-26-21

     

    Homily by John Stack,  

    Download Homily 26th Sunday 9-26-2021

     

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    Rob reading from James.

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

     

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    Jan & Charlie saying, "Hi, Everybody!"

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & a nephew; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Mary, Connie, & John singing the beautiful hymn "On Eagles' Wings."

     

    Birthdays:   Ben's daughter, Sophia, 14 (yesterday), Judy Carol, Leo (11?), Jackie Johnson

    Anniversaries:  

    Fred & Patricia

    Tom & Becky Good

    Ron & Nancy Kovatis

     

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    Cathy, Fred, & Ron updating the news of the week.

     

    Community Finances,   September 26, 2021

    Expenses: $600.00 

    Outreach: $5.00 

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Rosemary sharing her beautiful Blessing of the Week.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    “Rivers do not drink their own water;

    trees do not eat their own fruit;

    the sun does not shine on itself

    and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves.

    Living for others is a rule of nature.

    We are born to help each other.

    No matter how difficult it is.

    Life is good when you are happy

    but much better when others are happy because of you.

    Let us remember that pain is a sign that we are alive,

    problems are a sign that we are strong and

    prayer is a sign that we are not alone.

    If we can acknowledge these truths and

    condition our hearts and minds, our lives will be more meaningful,

    different and worthwhile.”

    Pope Francis

     

     

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    Peace, Everyone!

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

  • 25th Sunday, Ordinary time, 9-19-2021

    Wisdom 2, Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious

    Psalm 54, The Lord upholds my life.

    James 3,  Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder.

    Mark 9,  If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last.

     

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    John Simari reads the first reading.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers, John & Brent & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard & Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

     

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    Brent reads the second reading.

     

    Homily by John Cade,  

    Download Homily John Cade 09-19-21

     

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    Welcome home, Sir Charlie & Jan.  So good to see you.  It has been too long!

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

      
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    John shares his interesting insights into today's readings.

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Welcome Home, Patricia & Fred!

     

    Birthdays:   Ben's daughter, Sophia, 14

    Anniversaries:  

    Tom & Lynda Fleming

    Rob & Beth

     

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    Peace, Everybody!

     

    Community Finances,   September 19, 2021

    Expenses: $ 745.00

    Outreach: $ 255.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing:

    How we see ourselves has everything to do with how we see God and how we see others. Let us make sure our God is the kindest, most loving and forgiving person we know. We become our image of God.

     

    Taken from We Become Our Image of God by Sr. Jean Amore, CSJ, Principal Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, New York

     

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    Happy Anniversary, Beth & Rob, and welcome home.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
     
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    Peace, Everybody

     

  • 24th Sunday, Ordinary time, 9-12-2021

     

    Isaiah 50, God opens my ear that I may hear

    Psalm 116, I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

    James 2,  What good is it if someone says he has faith but does not have works.

    Mark 7,  Whoever wishes to come after me must  deny himself.

     

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    Welcome from Ben.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers, Denni & Tom, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard & Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    The John & John Team

     

    Homily by John Stack,  Download John Stack homily 9-12-2021

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

      
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    Peace, Everybody.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Happy Anniversary, Dear Mike & Geri.

     

    Birthdays:   Warren, Sandra

    Anniversaries:  

    Mike & Geri, 46th

    Tom & Lynda, 39th

    Beth & Rob, 37th

     

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    Happy Birthday, Warren.

     

    Community Finances,   September 12, 2021

    Expenses: $375.00

    Outreach: $150.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     


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    Happy Birthday, Dear Shonda

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    May those that love us, love us.

    And those that don't love us, may God turn their hearts.

    And if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles, so we will know them by their limping.

    An Irish Blessing

     

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    Rosemary reading her Irish Blessing.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

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    Peace Richard & Everybody.

  • 23rd Sunday, Ordinary time, 9-5-2021

    Isaiah 35, Be strong, fear not

    Psalm 146, Praise the Lord, my soul

    James 2,  Did not God choose those who are poor

    Mark 7,  The people brought to him a deaf man.

     

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    Jackie & friend.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers, Geri & Mike, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard & Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    John & John or Black & White

     

    Readings: Sorry, not today

     

    Homily by John Cade:  Sorry, not today

     

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    Mike reading from the Letter of James

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson  & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

      
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    The Team

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Peace to All.

     

    Birthdays:   Aggie Stryker

    Anniversaries:  

    Aggie & Allen Stryker, 54th

    Beth & Rob, 37th?

    Gratifioris, David & Caroline, 36th

     

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    Community Finances,   September 5, 2021

    Expenses: $725.00

    Outreach: $515.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

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    Rosemary sharing her blessing?

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Loving God…

    Give us hearts
    where all may enter in,
    ears to hear your call,
    hands to do your will,
    voices to sing your praise
    and soul enough
    to recognize You
    in everything we do.

    Taken from The Prayer for Those Who Dwell In A Monastery of the Heart by Joan Chittister

     

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    Welcome, Lynda & Tom

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

  • 22st Sunday, Ordinary time, 8-29-2021

     Deuteronomy 4, This great nation is a wise and intelligent people.

    Psalm 15, The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord

    James 5,  Be doers of the word and not hearers only.

    John 7,  All Jews do not eat without carefully washing their hands.

     

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    Ben bringing life.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers, Mary Jane & John, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard & Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    Mary Jane reads 1st reading

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 22nd Ordinary time 08-29-21

    Homily by John Stack

    Download Homily by Stack 8-29-2021

     

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    John Schanot reads 2nd reading

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

      
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    Brent & Meredith, our cancer survivor

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Peace Everybody

     

    Birthdays:   Teresa Quinn & Maureen Macchio

    Anniversaries:  

    Ken & Cindy Cramer, 59th

     

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    Our Dear Ken & Cindy.

     

    Community Finances,   August 29, 2021

    Expenses: $1030.000

    Outreach: $200.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

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    Rosemary reads her Blessing.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people,

    A heart that forgives the worst,

    A mind that forgets the bad,

    And a soul that never loses faith in God.

    Unknown

     

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    Peace, Everybody.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

     

     

  • 21st Sunday, Ordinary time, 8-22-2021

     Joshua 24, We will serve the Lord

    Psalm 34, Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

    Ephesians 5, Wives should be subordinate to their husbands

    John 6, Many of Jesus' disciples said, "This saying is hard."

     

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    Good News for Aggie & Alan, The doctor discharged Alan with a clean bill of health.  Congratulations!!

     

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Jackie, Mary, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard & Hue & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    Thanks for excellent reading, Jackie.

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 21st Ordinary Time 8-22-21

     

    Homily by John Cade

    Download Homily John Cade 08-22-21

     

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    And you too, Mary, great reading!   Thanks.

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;  For Alan Stryker;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique, & Frank;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

      

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    Today's team, John & John

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 12 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Peace, Cindy, Peace, Dee.

     

    Birthdays:   Marilyn Ackerman

    Anniversaries:   Banzhafs, 50

     

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    Richard sharing communion with Dee & John.

     

    Community Finances,   August 22, 2021

    Expenses: $200.10

    Outreach: $300.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Rosemary reading her Special Blessing.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    May you learn to see your self

    With the same delight,

    Pride and expectation

    With which God sees you in every moment.

     

    To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue

     

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    Cheryl, the Dog Whisperer, and Aviana.   More Peace.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

  • The Assumption, 8-15-2021

    Revelation, A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman bathed with sun.

    Psalm 45, the queen stands at your right hand arrayed in gold.

    1 Corinthians 15, 20-27, Christ has been raised from the dead.

    Luke 1, 39-56, Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.

     

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    The Best Music, Shonda & Ben

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Frank & Mary, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,    Hue

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    Frank reading from Revelation.

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 20h Ordinary Time Assumption 8-15-21

     

    Homily by John Stack

    Download John Stack homily 8-15-2021 Assumption

     

     

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    Mary reading from 1 Corinthians.

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;  For Alan Stryker;      For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's son, Jason, with the virus;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,   for John Simari

     

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    Today's Team.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 10 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;  For the Fleming family on the death of Tom's father;  for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Thanks, Cody, for being The Best.

     

    Birthdays:  Marlene, Rose Banzhaf, 

    Anniversaries: 

    Jean & John O'Donald, 63

    Gil & Bernadette Delgado

     

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    Peace, Patricia, Peace, Sandra.

     

    Community Finances,   August 15, 2021

    Expenses: $505.00

    Outreach: $300

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

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    You will really be  missed here, Marcia & Joe.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    To laugh often and much;

    To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

    To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

    To appreciate beauty;

    To find the best in others;

    To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;

    To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.

    This is to have succeeded.

     

    Success – Ralph Waldo Emerson

    May you succeed!

     

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    Peace & Health, Everybody

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

     

  • 19th Sunday, Ordinary time, 8-8-2021

    1 Kings, Elijah went a day's journey into the desert.

    Psalm 34, Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

    Ephesians 4, Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another.

    John 6, I am the bread of life.

     

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    Connie reading from Kings.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Connie, John, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard, Hue, & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

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    John reading from Corinthians.

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 19th Ordinary Time 8-8-21

     

    Homily by John Stack

    Download Homily by Stack 8-8-2021

     

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    The team.

     

    Kings:  a review–

    Subject: The kings of Israel.  The Big 3 kings were Saul, David, & his son Solomon.  The 2 Books of kings follows the 2 Books of Samuel, which describe the lives of the the kings up to the death of the Great King David, my favorite.  1 & 2 Kings takes up the life of Solomon, David's son, his building of the temple, his death, and the fate of the kingdom following his death, that is, it divides and is conquered. 

    Time Period:  from ca. 900 – 555 before Christ, or from Solomon to Nebuchadnezzar & Cyrus.

     Authors: a compilation of many sources that was put together at the end of the Babylonian Captivity, ca. 555 before Christ. 

    Our Selection: focus is on one man, the prophet Elijah.  The kingdom has already been split.  Our story takes place in the northern state, Israel.  Time of severe drought.  The king is Ahab; his queen, the famous Jezebel.  The prophet Elijah has scolded them for turning to false gods to end the drought.  

      There has been a contest in chapter 18: Elijah vs the 450 prophets of Baal, ultimately to see which side would be more effective in bringing rain.  2 bulls were slaughtered.  Naturally, Elijah wins when Yahweh answers his prayer, sends down fire, and consumes the bull Elijah has slaughtered.  When he wins, he slaughters the 450 prophets of Baal.   

    We enter at a point where Jezebel is furious with Elijah for killing her favorite prophets and aims to kill Elijah.  He is going to run away all depressed.   

     

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    Peace, Everybody.

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;  For Alan Stryker;   For Candice Taht, friend of Mary Hall;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique, & Frank with shingles;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,   for John Simari

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    Peace for you, Marsha.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 10 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

    Birthdays: Linda Beavers & Rose Banzhaf & Carrie Bieda.

    Anniversaries:  Souls Harbor (1956),

    Hugh & Linda, 46, 

    Mike & Judy, 57

    Mary Hall & Dave

     

    Community Finances,   August 8, 2021

    Expenses: $1615.00

    Outreach: $325

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Rosemary & her Blessing of the Week.

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Come, O Dancing God,

    Spirit of Life and Love,

    of Beauty and Diversity,

    stir up my soul,

    bathe me in your light,

    and unleash my own spirit

    that I may dance with you

    and be light for those around me

    and reflect your love to all that I meet this week.

     

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

     

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    Richard with communion for Cathy.

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230

     

     

  • 18th Sunday, Ordinary time, 8-1-2021

    Exodus 16, The whole community grumbled against Moses & Aaron.       

    Psalm 78, The Lord gave them bread, bread from heaven.

    Ephesians 6, You should put away the old self of your former way of life

    John 6, My father gives you the true bread from heaven.

     

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    Today's Team,  John & John

     

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Carrie & Paul, & Buddy, our candle blesser 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,     Richard, Hue, & Mike

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy for all these years & will miss you enormously, Becky

     

     

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    Paul reading from Exodus.

     

    Readings:

    Download Readings 18th Ordinary Time 8-1-21

     

     

    Homily by John Cade

    Download Homily John Cade 08-01-21

     

     

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    Carrie reading from Ephesians

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John & Karen Anderlick's unborn grandson;  For Alan Stryker;   For Candice Taht, friend of Mary Hall;   For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique, & Frank with shingles;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy, 

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    Richard with communion for Barb.

     

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren  ;  For Anthony & Sabrina;    For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 4 month old baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation; for David McKeon's brother, Hugh; For Beth's friends & brother;   for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    A special sister celebration, Marlene with retirement & Cindy with her birthday.

     

    Birthdays:    Cindy Ekes & Linda Beavers

    Anniversaries:  Souls Harbor (1956)

     

     

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    Joe & Marsha, Peace & Happiness on your move to North Carolina.

     

     

    Community Finances,   August 1, 2021

    Expenses: $1010.00

    Outreach: $455.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Rosemary sharing her special Blessing of The Week.

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
    If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
    If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
    For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

    Mother Teresa

     

     

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    Happy Birthday, Dearest Beth.