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  • 3rd Sunday of Easter May 1, 2020

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

    Revelation 5:  To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.

    John 21:  Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.

    Simon, son of John, do you love me?

     

     

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    Connie reading from the Acts of the Apostles

         

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Gospel,    John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    John reading from Revelation

     

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 05- 01-22 – Readings – 3rd Easter

    Homily:  

     

     

     

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    The Community singing

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

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    Shonda and Ben

    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 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 & 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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    Communion

                       

                      

    Birthdays:  Denni Zurchin

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 765.00

    Outreach: $  65.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     


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    Communion
                                        



    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

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    Shonda's Grandmother cut this out of the newspaper many years ago.  She shared it with Shonda when she was up visiting for Easter. The author is Unknown.
     
     
     
     
     

    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
  • 2nd Sunday of Easter April 24, 2020

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles.

    Revelation 1:  Do not be afraid.  I am the first and the last, the one who lives.

    John 20:  Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

     

     

     

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         Claire, Ray, Cindy, Mabel, Marlene and Connie talking before Mass

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Gospel,    John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                                                           

                                                         

     

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    John, Mary and Richard

     

    Readings:  Download 04-24-22 – Readings – 2nd Easter

    Homily:  Download 04-24-22 – Homily – 2nd Easter

     

     

     

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    and Mary and Frank

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

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    Kevin learning the whole Zoom operation

    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 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 & 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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    Buddy, reading the prayer for the lighting of the candles
      
                     

                      

    Birthdays:  David Dinsmore 4/27, John Simari 4/30 

    Anniversaries:   Randolph & Michelle Brown 4/25

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 600.00

    Outreach: $  150.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

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    Ben, leading the singing                                    



    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    We are called to be co-partners and co-workers in the unfolding of God’s vision. Our faith brings us to a deep truth: we are made in the image and likeness of a God who is unconditional and unfathomable love. Jesus lives and teaches this idea of God that surpasses all other concepts of God. Our God is intimately close to us and in love with us. We abide in God.

    Taken from Our Easter Faith – Making a Difference to Our God by Sister Jean Amore CSJ, Ed.D., Principal, Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, NY

     

     
     
     

    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
  • Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022

    Acts of the Apostles 10:  To  him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.

    Colossians 3:  When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory

    John 20:  Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.

     

     

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    Mary Jane reading from The Acts of the Apostles

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Mary Jane & John

    Gospel,    Sandra

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     


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    John reading from Paul's letter to the Colossians

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-17-22 – Readings – Easter Sunday

    Homily:  Download 04-17-22- Homily-Easter Sunday

     

     

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    The Kiss of Peace

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

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    Connie and Rob assisting with Communion

    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 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 & 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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    Communion

                       

                      

    Birthdays:  Claire Occhipinti 4/17 

    Anniversaries:   John & Connie Doherty 4/21, John & Alison DeGenova 4/23

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 765.00

    Outreach: $  125.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        
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    Carrie & Paul and Beth & Rob

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    Risen Jesus, help us to be human expressions of the God you proclaimed: a God who is gracious and merciful, never gets angry and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

    May we know deeply God's great love for us, and like God, lean toward those suffering, oppressed and poor.

    Adapted from A Reflection and Prayer for Easter by S. Jean Amore, CSJ

     

     
     
     

    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
  • Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

    Isaiah 50:  The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced;

    Philippians 3:   … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,

    Luke:  The Passion of the Lord

     

     

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    Hue reading from Luke 

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Hue, Claire, Tom, Lynda, The Crowd (Rob, Beth, John, Connie, Kevin and Geri)

    Gospel,     

    Homily,  

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Claire, the Narrator, for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

     

     

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    Lynda, the Voice, and Tom, Christ, for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-10-22 – Readings – Palm Sunday

    Homily:  

     

     

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    The Crowd (Rob, Beth, Connie, John, Kevin and Geri), for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

                                                     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

     

                               

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    The Kiss of Peace

    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 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 & 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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    The Kiss of Peace
      
                     

                      

    Birthdays:   Tom Zurchin 4/11

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 580.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    Barb receiving a cupcake

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    Gethsemane            by Mary Oliver

    The grass never sleeps.
    Or the roses.
    Nor does the lily have a secret eye that shuts until morning.
    Jesus said, wait with me. But the disciples slept.
    The cricket has such splendid fringe on its feet,
    and it sings, have you noticed, with its whole body,
    and heaven knows if it ever sleeps.
    Jesus said, wait with me. And maybe the stars did, maybe the wind wound itself
    into a silver tree, and didn't move, maybe
    the lake far away, where once he walked as on a
    blue pavement,
    lay still and waited, wild awake.
    Oh the dear bodies, slumped and eye-shut, that could not
    keep that vigil, how they must have wept,
    so utterly human, knowing this too
    must be a part of the story.

     
     
     

    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
  • 5th Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022

     

    A short note to let you know that Ken Cramer passed, today Sunday, April 3rd.  Please keep Cindy and the family in your prayers.

     

     

    Isaiah 43:  … for I put water in the desert and rivers in the wasteland for my chosen people to drink.

    Philippians 3:   … I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.

    John 8:  Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you.  Go, and from now on do not sin any more."

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Carrie & Paul

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     


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    It was wonderful to see you, Leo

     

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-03-22 – Readings – 5th Lent

     

    Homily:  

     

     

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    Hue keeping the Zoom working well

     

                                                     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

     

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    Richard telling us about the Love For Kids picnic coming up


    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 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 & 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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        Sharing greetings with each other   


                     

                      

    Birthdays:   Jean O'Donnell 4/5

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 475.00

    Outreach: $  60.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    Communion

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • 4th Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2022

    Joshua 5:  Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you.

    2 Corinthians 5:   Brothers and sisters: Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away: behold, new things have come.

    Luke 13:  But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Mary & Tom

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

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    The old port of Honfleur, France

     

     

    Readings: Download 03-27-22 – Readings – 4th Lent

    Homily:  Download 03-27-22 – Homily – 4th Lent

     

     

     

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    Church of Sainte-Catherine

                                                       

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

     

                               

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    Sainte-Catherine's inside.  It looks like an upside down ship and was constructed in the 15th century by shipbuilders

             
                  
                                                     


    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 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 & 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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                    The ever present markets                 
                 

     

     

                      

    Birthdays:   Barb Wittek 3/29

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 250.00

    Outreach: $  200.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

                                        

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    The old streets of Honfleur and someone we know

    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

    Unknown

     

     
     
     

    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 of Lent, March 20, 2022

    Exodus 3:  The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.

    1 Corinthians 10:   These things happened as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil things, as they did.

    Luke 13:  Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future.

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Mary & Frank

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Gdansk, Poland

     

     

    Readings: Download 03-20-22 – Readings – 3rd Lent

    Homily:   

     

     

     

     

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    Beautifully Decorated Building

     

                                                       

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

     

                               

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    Another Beautiful Building
             
                  
                                                     


    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 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 & 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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    And Another

     

     


                         

    Birthdays:   

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 500.00

    Outreach: $  150.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    And Still Another

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    Loving Father,

    often we forget your gifts to us,

    letting them pass unnoticed through each day.

    Show us how to look again, to see through your eyes

    and give freely in response to what we see.

    Amen

     

    www.christianaid.org.uk/images/count-your-blessings-2010.pdf

     
     
     

    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
  • 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 13, 2022

    Genesis 15:  To your descendants I give this land,  from the Wadi of Egypt to the Great River, the Euphrates.

    Philippians 3:   Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Luke 9:  This is my chosen Son, listen to him.

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Jackie & Brent

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Sunset in Norway

     

     

    Readings: Download 03-13-22 – Readings – 2nd Lent

    Homily: Download 03-13-22 – Homily – 2nd Lent

     

     

     

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    Sod roofed homes at the Norwegian Nature Center

                                                       

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

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    Norwegian Fiord

                
                  
                                                          


    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 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 & 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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    Picturesque Norwegian town

     

     


                         

    Birthdays:   John O'Donnell 3/14, Ken Cramer 3/19

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 1,020.00

    Outreach: $  400.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    Stavanger, Norway

     

     

    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.

     

    St. Terese of Liseaux

     

     

     

     
     
     

    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
  • 1st Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022

    Deuteronomy 26:  Therefore, I have now brought you the firstfruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given me.

    Romans 10:   For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

    Luke 4:  Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by  the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Warren & Claire

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Paul

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

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    Bridge across the Seine

     

     

    Readings:  Download 03-06-22 – Readings -1st Lent

    Homily:  Download 03-06-22 – Homily -1st Lent

     

     

     

     

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    Champs Elysees

                                                       

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

                               


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          Champs Elysees at night      
                  
                                                          


    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ; 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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    Arc de Triomphe

     

     


                         

    Birthdays:   Dee Miller 3/10

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 655.00

    Outreach: $  60.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

                                        

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    Eiffel Tower

     

     

    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

     

     

     
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    Notre Dame – before the fire
     
     
     

    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
  • 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 27, 2022

    Sirach 27:  Praise no one before he speaks, for it is then that people are tested.

    1 Corinthians 15:   Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

    Luke 6:  Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Paul & Carrie

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

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    Rhine River

     

     

    Readings: Download 02-27-22 – Readings – 8th Sunday Ord

    Homily:  Download 02-27-22 – Homily – 8th Sunday Ord

     

     

     

     

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    A house in the Black Forest

     

                                                       

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

     

                               

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           The Black Forest      
                  
                                                          


    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ; 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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    Birthdays:   Michelle Brown 3/2

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 710.00

    Outreach: $  275.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

                                        
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    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.

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