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  • 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 20, 2022

    1 Samuel 26:  Do not harm him, for who can lay hands on the Lord's anointed and remain unpunished.

    1 Corinthians 15:   Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.

    Luke 6:  For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Mary Jane & John

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

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    Grape vines along the Rhine

     

     

    Readings:  Download 02-20-22 – Readings – 7th Sunday Ord

    Homily:  Download 02-20-22 – Homily – 7th Sunday Ord

     

     

     

     

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                    Quaint little restaurant                                    

     

     

    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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            An old castle       
                                                          


    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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    Wall Art


                         

    Birthdays:   

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 995.00

    Outreach: $  685.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

                                        
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    An invitation for a coffee, wine or some other drink

     

     

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 13, 2022

    Jeremiah 17:  Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.

    1 Corinthians 15:   But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

    Luke 6:  Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom or God is yours.

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Beth & Rob 

    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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    Cologne Cathedral

     

     Mass at Legacy is planned to start on Sunday, February 20th.  Masks will be required and N95 masks will be preferable.  Can't wait to see everyone in person.

     

     

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    One of the stained glass windows

     

     

    Readings:  Download 02-13-22 – Readings – 6th Sunday Ord

    Homily:  Download 02-13-22 – Homily – 6th Sunday Ord

     

     

     

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    and the mosaics

                                               

     

     

    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 Rhine River                                


    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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    Castles along the Rhine


                         

    Birthdays:   

    Anniversaries:   Alison and John DeGenova 2/14 , John and Lambrini Cade 2/18

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 100.00

    Outreach: $  100.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    Blessing 021322 6th Ordinary

     
     
     
     

    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 in Ordinary Time, February 6, 2022

    Isaiah 6:  "Here I am," I said; "send me!"

    1 Corinthians 15:   But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective.

    Luke 5:  When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

     

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Geri and Mike 

    Gospel,     John Stack

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

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    Central Railway Station in Amsterdam

     

    The Board has decided to extend the Zoom only Masses through Sunday, February 6th.  The Board will meet again on Wednesday, February 9th to discuss when we may get together for Mass again.  I will let you know in the Blog for February 9th.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Amsterdam

     

     

    Readings:  Download 02-06-22 – Readings – 5th Sunday Ord

    Homily:  Download 02-06-22 – Homily – 5th Sunday Ord

     

     

     

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    House along the canal

                                               

     

     

    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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    Kinderdijk

     

    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:   2/7 Geri Moran,  2/8 Tom Quinn,  2/11 Hue Beavers  & John Bresson

    Anniversaries:   2/10 Bob & Debbie Ekes

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 300.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    From Pope Francis’ twitter:

    Do not judge, Christ tells us. How many times do we not only pass along gossip or rumors, but consider ourselves justified when we are harsh in our judgement of others. We can be indulgent with ourselves, but inflexible with others.

     

     
     
     
     

    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 Ordinary Time, January 30, 2022

    Jeremiah 1:   … for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.

    1 Corinthians 12:   So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

    Luke 1:  Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.

     

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    A Sunday Market in the Durdogne – Cheese anyone?

     

     

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Connie & John 

    Gospel,     John Stack

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

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    And vegetables too

    The Board has decided to extend the Zoom only Masses through Sunday, February 6th.  The Board will meet again on Wednesday, February 9th to discuss when we may get together for Mass again.  I will let you know in the Blog for February 9th.

     

     

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    Prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux.  The entrance to these paintings was rediscovered in September 1940 when  an 18 year old man was walking with his dog and the dog fell in a hole

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 01-30-22 – Readings – 4th Sunday Ord

    Homily:  Download 01-30-22 – Homily – 4th Sunday Ord

     

     

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    Another cave painting

     

                                               

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Laura Chollick;  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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    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, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; 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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    World War I memorial

    Birthdays:   Mike Carrell 2/1, Randolf Brown 2/1, Rick Turner 2/2, Gil Delgado 2/4

     

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 425.00

    Outreach: $  300.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    To laugh often and much;
    To win the respect of intelligent people and
    the affection of children;
    To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure
    the betrayal of false friends;
    To appreciate beauty;
    To find the best in others;
    To give of one's self;
    To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
    To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and
    sung with exultation;
    To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived –
    This is to have succeeded.

     

    What Is Success  by Ralph Waldo Emerson

     

     
     
     
     

    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 Ordinary Time, January 23, 2022

    Nehemiah 8:   Today is holy to the Lord your God.

    1 Corinthians 12:   As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ.

    Luke 1:  Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.

     

     

     

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    Looking and feeling better.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,   Pat & John 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Le Moulin Neuf, B&B, Paunat, France

     

    The Board has decided that we will have Mass on Zoom through the end of January.

     

     

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    Le Moulin Neuf

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 01-23-22 – Readings – 3rd Sunday Ord.

    Homily:   Download 01-23-22 – Homily – 3rd Sunday Ord

     

     

     

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    The garden

                                               

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Laura Chollick;  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;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

     

                                                                  

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    Paunat wild flowers

     

    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, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; 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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    WWI War Memorial

    Birthdays:   Kevin Doherty 1/24, Charlie Keszler 1/28, Miguel 1/28, Mary Hall 1/29

    Anniversaries:   Occhipinti 1/23

     

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 555.00

    Outreach: $  50.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

                                         

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    Paunat


     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    Oh God of humor enable us to laugh at your mischievous plans. 

    Life can become serious during these cold winter months, and our hearts can become heavy and burdened with responsibilities, decisions and trying to keep everyone happy. 

    Let us look for the funny things that happen, the unexpected surprise that catches us off-guard, along with the incongruences that we encounter. 

    Smile, snicker, giggle, give a belly laugh, and spontaneously guffaw. 

    You will be amazed at how God works through laughter.

    Sr. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger

     

     
     
     
     

    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 in Ordinary Time, January 16, 2022

    Isaiah 62:   You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem held by your God.

    1 Corinthians 12:   To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.

    John 2:  There was a wedding at Cana in Galilea, and the mother of Jesus was there.

     

    First Bike Ride

    First Bike Ride

     

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Jackie & Mary 

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

     

    Flowers
    Flowers along a path in Bordeaux.
     


    The Board has decided that we will have Mass on Zoom through the end of January.

     

     

     

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    And some more flowers along the way

     

     

    Readings:  Download 01-16-22 – Readings – Sunday Ord 2 (1)

    Homily:  Download 01-16-22 – Homily – 2nd Sunday Ord

     

     

     

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    A truffle hunting dog

                                               

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Laura Chollick;  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;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

                                                                  

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    At work

     

    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, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; 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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    Voila, a truffle

    Birthdays:   Becky Good 1/18

    Anniversaries:   

     

    This week we sent $2,000 to Soul's Harbor.

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 835.00

    Outreach: $  400.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                         

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    A small house in the country.


     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    Welcome to the New Year

    As you would a friend;

    One who brings twelve shining gifts

    To last until the year’s end.

    Harmony with others,

    Faith in each new day;

    All the kindness you can spare,

    Goodwill in words you say.

    Compassion for earth’s creatures,

    And hope for all in need;

    Make peace with all of nature,

    Makes tolerance your creed,

    Thoughtfulness and sharing,

    Love spread far and near;

    A thankfulness for living

    To end a perfect year.

     

    Praise for the New Year by Sheila Forsyth

     
     
     
     

    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 Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

    Isaiah 40:   A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!

    Titus 2:   … we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of  eternal life.

    Luke 3:  I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   Denni &Tom

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

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    Flowers from Giverny


    The Board has decided that we will have Mass on Zoom through the end of January.

     

     

    Readings:  Download 01-09-22 – Readings – Baptism of the Lord

    Homily:  Download 01-09-22 – Homily – Baptism of the Lord

     

     

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                   The gardens and lake at Giverny                             

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Laura Chollick;  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;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

                                                                  

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    Monet's house

     

    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, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; 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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    The Louvre

     

    Birthdays:   Cheryl O'Hagen 1/9, Jan Keszler 1/14

    Anniversaries:   Jackie & Rick 1/13

         

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses:

    Outreach: $ 

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                         

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    The Louvre

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    Loving God,

    As I journey into the unknown territory of a new year…

    As I hurt in the process of loving those I dislike or find difficult…

    As I learn to accept my strengths, weaknesses and mistakes…

    As I keep searching for the truth in times of confusion, doubt and conflict…

    As I try to be a voice for the voiceless and powerless…

    As I strive to live and witness your inclusive love, compassion, forgiveness, justice and peace…

    As I do the work of the Christmas message and make Christ visible to others…

    Walk closely with me, my God.

     

    Taken from A New Year’s Prayer by Sister Jean Amore CSJ,  Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, NY

     
     
     
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    Guess Who
     
     
     

    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
  • Epiphany, January 2, 2022

    Isaiah 60: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!

    Ephesians 3:   …the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, …

    Matthew 2:  We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.

     

     

    Thanks……

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,    John & Connie

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Hue, Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Bike Tour around Paris

     

     

    Readings:  Download 01-02-22 – Readings – Epiphany

    Homily:  Download 01-02-22 – Homily – Epiphany

     

     

                                

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    Versailles

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Laura Chollick;  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,   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family; For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy,

                                                                  

     

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    Colmar in Alsace, France

     

    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, Anne and a mom of 3 kids ; 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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    Colorful Trains

     

     

    Birthdays:   Tom Fleming January 5th

    Anniversaries:   

         

     

    Community Finances Christmas through December 31st,   

    Expenses: $ 800.00

    Outreach: $ 400.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                         


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    Pont Fortifie  Constructed 1514 

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    When the decorations of Christmas have been packed away then the work of Christmas begins:

    Lord, help us

    to find the lost,
    to heal those broken in spirit,
    to feed the hungry,
    to release the oppressed,
    to rebuild the nations,
    to bring peace among all peoples,
    and to make a little music with the heart…

    Adapted from Work of Christmas Begins by Howard Thurman

     
     
     
     
     

    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