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  • 5th Sunday in Lent March 26, 2023

    Ezekiel 37:  …O my people!  I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you upon your land;

    Romans 8:  But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness.

    John 11:  The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.”

     

     

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    Carrie reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda &  Ben

    Readers,  Becky and Carrie

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

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    The Kiss of Peace.  Father and Son – John and Kevin

     

    Readings:  Download 03-26-23 Readings – 5th Lent

    Homily:  Download 03-26-23 Homily – 5th Lent

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

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    David helping  Shonda with the singing

     

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1, 2023 at Restland  at 2:00 in the afternoon. 

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Denni and Tom

                                                 

     

    Birthdays:  Barbara Wittek 3/29

    Anniversaries:

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 500.00

    Outreach: $  125.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Oh God who made me absolutely unique,

    Help me to value more the Person You made Me to be.

    And protect me from comparisons and envy and discouragement over what I am not.

     

    Andrew Greeley,  Irish American Blessings  

     

     

    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.

  • Reminder for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 26, 2023

    Ezekiel 37:  …O my people!  I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you upon your land;

    Romans 8:  But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness.

    John 11:  The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.”

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1st at 2:00 PM at Restland.

     

     

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    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

     

     

     

     
    Another Reminder for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 26, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

    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
  • 4th Sunday in Lent March 19, 2023

    1 Samuel 16:  There – anoint him, for this is the one!  Then Samuel , with the horn of oil in his hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers;

    Ephesians 5:  Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.

    John 4:  As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.  He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, "Go wash in the Pool of Siloam"

     

    I am sorry everyone but Rosemary forgot to put the battery back in the camera so we have no pictures today.

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda &  Ben

    Readers,  Linda & John

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

     

     

    Readings:  Download 03-19-23 Readings – 4th Lent

    Homily:   

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

     

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1, 2023 at Restland  at 2:00 in the afternoon. 

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

     

     

                                                 

     

    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:

     

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 435.00

    Outreach: $  0.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    God,

    Bless anyone who has asked me to pray for them

    and anyone that I have promised to pray for.

    Bless anyone that I cannot get along with

    And anyone that cannot get along with me.

    Bless the person who has hurt me deeply

    and anyone that I have hurt.

    Bless the person that I cannot forgive

    and anyone that cannot forgive me.

    Grant me the grace to live as a person of peace today

    and to treat all I meet today with dignity

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    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.

  • Reminder for the 4thd Sunday in Lent, March 19, 2023

    1 Samuel 16:  There – anoint him, for this is the one!  Then Samuel , with the horn of oil in his hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers;

    Ephesians 5:  Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.

    John 4:  As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.  He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, and said to him, "Go wash in the Pool of Siloam"

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1st at 2:00 PM at Restland.

     

     

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    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

     

     

     

     
    Another Reminder for the 4th Sunday in Lent, March 19, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

    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
  • 3rd Sunday in Lent March 12, 2023

    Exodos 17:  … in their thirst for water, the people grumbled against Moses, saying, "Why did you ever make us leave Egypt?"

    Romans 5:  And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit …  

    John 4:  Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst;

     

     

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    Tom reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda &  Ben

    Readers,  Denni & Tom

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

     

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    Denni reading from Exodus

     

    Readings:  Download 03-12-23 Readings – 3rd Lent

    Homily:   

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

     

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    The Kiss of Peace

     

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1, 2023 at Restland  at 2:00 in the afternoon. 

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For John Simari's mother who is not feeling well;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Richard letting us know about the Love For Kids day

                                                 

     

    Birthdays:   John O'Donnell 3/14

    Anniversaries:  

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 735.00

    Outreach: $  0.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    A Prayer For Growing Old Gracefully

    Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.

    Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.

    I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.

    Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people; and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.

    Amen.

    17th Century Nun’s Prayer

     

     

    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.

  • 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 5, 2023

    Genesis 12:  The  Lord said to Abram; … I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; …

    2 Timothy:  Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

    Matthew 17:  And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.

     

     

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    Kevin getting the Zoom ready

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda

    Readers,  Mary and Warren

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

           

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    Mary reading from Genesis

     

    Readings:  Download 03-05-23 Readings – 2nd Lent

    Homily:   

     

     

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    Warren reading from Paul's letter to Timothy

     

     

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Ron Senter on April 1, 2023 at Restland  at 2:00 in the afternoon. 

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For John Simari's mother who is not feeling well;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Linda, Ray, Gilberto, Mary and Bernadette

     

     

    Birthdays:  Dee Miller 3/10

    Anniversaries:  

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 1,250.00

    Outreach: $  360.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

           

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    Richard

     

    Rosemary's Blessing: 

    May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

    May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.

    May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

    May you be content with yourself just the way you are.

    Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

    It is there for each and every one of us.

    Saint Terese of Lisieux

     

     
     

     

     

    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.

  • 1st Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2023

    Joel 2:  For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich is kindness, and relenting in punishment.

    Corinthians 5:  We are ambassadors for Christ…

    Matthew 5:  Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; …

     

     

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    Florida Sunset

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben and Shonda

    Readers,  Mary Jane & John

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

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    Readings:  Download 02-26-23 Readings – 1st Lent (Ash Wednesday)

    Homily:   

     

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    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For John Simari's mother who is not feeling well;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Birthdays:  Michelle Brown

    Anniversaries:  

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 100.00

    Outreach: $ 

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

           

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    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

     

     
     

     

     

    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.

  • 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19, 2023

    Leviticus 19:  You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

    Corinthians 3:  Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

    Matthew 5:  You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.  But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, …

     

     

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    Connie reading from Leviticus

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben and Shonda

    Readers,  John & Connie

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

     

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    John reading from Paul's letter to the Corinthians

     

    Readings:  Download 02-19-23 Readings – 7th Ordinary

    Homily:   

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For John Simari's mother who is not feeling well;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;  For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Brent and Meredith

     

     

    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:  

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 135.00

    Outreach: $ 

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

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    Shonda and Ben

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing: 

    Let us pray to our God      

    To the God of Mary and Joseph,

    To the God of Abraham and Sarah.

    May our spirit fill the world with beauty and wonder.

    May our mind seek truth with humility and openness.

    May our hearts forgive without limit.

    May our love for friend, enemy and outcast be without measure.

    May our needs be few and my living simple.

     

    Taken and adapted from a prayer by Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB for Pax Christi USA in commemoration of the United Nations International Decade for the Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World.

     
     

     

     

    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.

  • 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12, 2023

    Sirach 15:  If you trust in God, you too shall live, …

    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,…

    Matthew 5:  I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

     

     

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    John starting Mass

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben and Shonda

    Readers,  Mike & Geri

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

     

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    Ladies Luncheon

     

    Readings:  Download 02-12-23 Readings – 6th Ordinary

    Homily:    Download 02-12-23 Homily – 6th Ordinary

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter who passed last week;  For Frank Esparza who has been diagnosed with cancer;  For Jan;  For John Simari's mother who is not feeling well;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;    For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford recuperating from an operation & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:  DeGenova 2/14,  Cade 2/18

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 685.00

    Outreach: $  120.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

             

     

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    Rosemary's Blessing: 

     

    May God’s love and mercy encircle you today

    With living laughter that renews and saves

    May bright hope lead you further on your way

    And in your life may you celebrate his word

    And be a witness to a gentle and gracious Lord.

     

    A Book of Irish American Blessings & Prayers    Andrew Greeley

     
     

     

     

    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.