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  • Reminder for Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021

    Acts of the Apostles 10, Peter proceeded to speak

    Psalm 118,   This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

    1 Corinthians 5, A little yeasts leaven all. 

    John 20, On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen  came to the tomb early in the morning.

     

    Goliath

     

    Romeos, Welcome!    Jason's Deli, 1:00, Friday, March 26.  Required: vaccines, mask for entrance & departure. 

     

     

    A reminder for those attending the 9:30 Easter Mass at Legacy: wear a mask (along with your vaccination).

     

     

    Another Reminder for Sunday, April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

    Song Sheets for Sunday's Mass can be found online. 

    The Link to the Music Folder is

    https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1IOrhygLoXEtbwb3Jws3-JMXMUOzESA8l

     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
    What's going on in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
    1.   German bishops angry with Rome over position against same sex unions, http://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2021/03/more-than-230-german-theologians.html
    2.  Vatican restricts private Masses in St. Peter's, https://corpus-blog.blogspot.com/2021/03/why-vatican-is-restricting-private.html

     

    Communion 3

     

    Remembering….

     

     

    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
  • Reminder for March 28, 2021, Palm Sunday

    Mark 11, 1-10, Jesus enters Jerusalem

    Isaiah 50, 4-7, I gave my back to those who beat me.

    Psalm 22, My God, Why have you forsaken me.

    Philippians 2, Christ did not not regard equality with God.    (Omitting this reading)

    Mark 11, Passion

     

     

    Pompom

     

     

    Romeos, Welcome!    Jason's Deli, 1:00, Friday, March 26.  Required: vaccines, mask for entrance & departure. 

     

    Reminder for Sunday, March 28, 2021, Palm Sunday

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

    Song Sheets for Sunday's Mass can be found online. 

    The Link to the Music Folder is

    https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1IOrhygLoXEtbwb3Jws3-JMXMUOzESA8l

     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
    What's going on in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
     

     

     

    Aviana

     

    Does nobody love me anymore!

     

    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 7, 2021

    Exodus 20, 1-17, God delivered all these commandments

    Psalm 19,  Lord, You have the words of everlasting life.

    1 Corinthians, 1, 22-25. The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom.  

    John 2, 13-25, He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out.

     

     

     

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    Mike sharing The Gift

     

    Thanks……

    Music,  Ben 

    Readers, Mary Hall and John Simari, & Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Mike Carrell

    Homily,  Mike Carrell

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Richard  

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

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    The Brain Team without the presence of Mike Moran.

     

    Sunday Readings:

    Download Reading 3rd Lent 03-07-21

     

    Mike's Homily

    Download Homily Mike 3-7-2021

     

     

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    What a joy having Mike grace us with his presence to present his homily.  A Gift.

     

    Please Remember these special people:

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

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    Ben sharing His Gift.  With Halo.

     

     

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

     

     

    Birthdays:   Dee Miller

     

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    Path to Peace.

     

    Community Finances,  February 28 and March 7, 2021

    Expenses: $1525.00

    Outreach: $550.00   

     

    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.

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

     

  • Reminder for February 28, 2021, 2nd Sunday of Lent

    Genesis  22, 1-2, 10-13, 15-19, God put Abraham to the test

    Psalm 16, I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living

    1Romans 8, 31-34, If God is with us, who can be against us.

    Mark  9, 2-10, He was transfigured.  

     

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    Dreaming….

     

     

    Reminder for Sunday, February 28, 2021, 2nd Lent

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

    Song Sheets for Sunday's Mass can be found online. 

    The Link to the Music Folder is

    https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1IOrhygLoXEtbwb3Jws3-JMXMUOzESA8l

     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
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    Thanks, John, for celebrating the Mass this Sunday.  Rosemary & I are taking a break in Hilton Head with her sister Clare, and her husband Joe, Plus another sister coming up from Florida, Patty.
     
     
     
     
     
    What's going on in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
    1.   Not this week.
     
     
     
    Hey, Everybody, keep warm and safe.  Spring is coming.  Rosemary & I have had power all the way, thanks be to God and ERCOT. 
     
    I propose John Cade & Lambrini as Mardi Gras King & Queen for 2021.  They win the prize for having the coldest temp at their home, 20 degrees,  inside!   No power for long periods.
     
     
     
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    Remembering…   We will return soon.
     

     

    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, February 21, 2021

     

    Genesis  9, 8-15, See, I am now establishing my covenant with you.

    Psalm 25, Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.

    1 Peter 3, 18-22, Christ suffered for sins once.

    Mark  1, 12-15,  The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.

     

    Snoopy 24

     

    Thanks……

    Music,  Ben & Shonda

    Readers, John Cade and Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Mike Carrell

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

     

    Buddy (2)

     

     

    Buddy doing the Blessing of the  Candles.

     

     

    Sunday Readings:

    Download Reading 1st Lent 2-21-21

     

    Homily by John Stack

    Download Homily by Stack 2-21-2021

     

     

     

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    Thanks, Mike, for getting this whole endeavor up and broadcasting.

     

    Please Remember these special people:

    For Carrie's ex, Larry & Paul' friend, Jim Hallmark, who passed this week;  For Alan Stryker;  For Joe Sullivan;    For Rosemary's great niece, Rylie ;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;   For Esparza's new great grandson baby, son of Monique;  For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands,   For Loretta's aunt Alicia;  For Sir Charlie & Jan;  Shonda's mom & Cody &  Leo & all of Shonda's dear family, For Ursuline Sr. Mary Troy 

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    John Cade in earlier times

     

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

     

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    2 Parts of the Brain Squad

     

    Birthdays:   Diane McClurg & Anthony DeGenova, 22 

    Anniversary:    Rosemary, 24 years no smoking.

     

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    Ben warming it up.

     

    Community Finances, February 21, 2021

    Expenses: $500.00

    Outreach: $300.00   

    Our Outreach Donation: $2,000 to Souls Harbor

     

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Finances will be in next week's blog.

     

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    Technicolor Productions.

     

    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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    Peace.

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

          Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.  

          Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

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

     

  • 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021

    Good Morning Everyone.   Welcome to our celebration of life, peace and friendship.  Happy Valentine's Day.

    You people are so lucky this morning.  It is freezing outside and you can join the Community celebration from your living room.  We also celebrate the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

    Guess what this Wednesday is?  Yep, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.  The most unpleasant season of the Church calendar.  I grew up thinking I was bad and Lent's emphasis on my sinfulness did not do me good.

    I have a February wish.  That we will all get the vaccine this month.

    To start our Sunday celebration, I invite you to go inside, listen to your heart, and listen to your breathing.  What is your blessing this morning, the blessing of your week?  Take a moment to reflect.

    Share Blessings.

     

    Leviticus 13, 1-2, 44-46, If the man is leprous and unclean…

    Psalm 32, I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble.

    1 Corinthians 10, 31-11, 1, Do everything for the glory of God.

    Mark  1, 40-45,  A leper came to Jesus.

     

     

    Snoopy 30

     

    Thanks……

    Music,  Ben & Shonda

    Readers,   , and Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Mike Carrell

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

     

    Sunday Readings:

    Download Reading 6th Sunday 2-14-2021

     

    Homily by John Stack

    Download Sunday Homily 6th Ordinary 2-14-21

     

     

    Please Remember these special people:

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


    Aviana & Team 2-7-21

    The Brain Trust–including Aviana.

     

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

     

     

    Birthdays:        Dana Dinsmore

    Anniversary:  John & Allison, 28th

                                  John & Lambrini, 15th

     

     

    Community Finances, February 14, 2021

    Expenses: 

    Outreach   $   (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Finances will be in next week's blog.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

          Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.  

          Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

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

     

  • 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021

    Deuteronomy 18, 15-20, A prophet like me will the Lord raise up.

    Psalm 95, If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts 

    1 Corinthians 7,  32-35, The world in its present form is passing away.

    Mark  1, 21-28, In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit.

     

     

    Snoopy 22

     

    Music,  Ben & Shonda

    Readers, Sandra Pratt & Mary Hall, and Buddy, the candle blesser

    Gospel,  Mike Carrell

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B, Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Richard & Mike 

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

    For hosting us at Legacy, Becky

     

    Buddy (2)

     

    Buddy, our blessing boy.

     

     

    Sunday Readings:

    Download Reading 4th Sunday 1-31-2021

     

    Homily by John Stack

    Download Homily 1-31-2021 #4

     

     

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    Sandra reading Deuteronomy.

     

    Please Remember these special people:

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

     

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

     

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    Shonda & Ben alive!

     

    Birthdays:  Mike Carrell, Randolf Brown, Rick Turner, Gilberto, Lisa Anderlick, Kevin Bresson.

    Anniversary:  

     

    Community Finances, January 31, 2021

    Expenses: $ 810.00

    Outreach   $510.00   (often for Souls Harbor, Legacy, etc.)

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.


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    Mary reading Corinthians.

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    What good did it do when you frowned?  Let me ask:

    Did it help you at all to accomplish your task?

    Did it lighten your burden or help you along?

    Did the frown that you wore make a right out of wrong?

     

    What good did it do to be grouchy today?

    Did your surliness drive any trouble away?

    Did you cover more ground than you usually do?

    Because of the grouch that you carried with you?

     

    If not, what’s the use of a grouch or a frown?

    If it won’t smooth a path or a grim trouble down?

    If it doesn’t assist you, it isn’t worth while:

    Your work may be hard, but just do it and smile.

    Anonymous

     


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    From last week's readers, Denni & Tom, a visitor.

     

     

    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
  • Reminder for January 24, 2012, 3rd Sunday, Ordinary Time

    Jonah 3, 1-5, 10,  Jonah set out for the great city of Nineveh.

    Psalm 25, Teach me your ways, O Lord..   

    1 Corinthians 7,  29-31, The world in its present form is passing away.

    Mark  1, 14-20, Come after me & I will make you fishers of men & women.

     

    Tranquility 5

     

    Peace.

     

    ROMEOS, Friday, January 22, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!    

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

     

    Day 39

     

    Reminder for Sunday, January 24, 2021

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
     
    Last Sunday Readings (delayed)
     
     
     
     
     
    What's up in Ye Olde Catholic Church
     
    Next week, sorry.
     
  • Vaccines!!

    Extra, Extra, I am seeing a Light at the end  of the tunnel!

     

    Rosemary & I got our vaccines today at the Fair Park Super Center.  I phoned John Cade, he raced down, and he and his mother in law got the vaccine, too.

     

    As of today you need no appointment.  Just be 75 or older & ID.  I will verify that you are all passed that age.

     

    It took us 1 hour waiting in the car to get in the Fair Park gate 5 check point.  Once in, it was really well organized and in 2 1/2 hours we walked out vaccinated.

    The easy & quick way to get there: 75 South, I30 East, look for the Ferris wheel on your right, and you are there.

     

    Rosemary & I wanted to pass the word as soon as possible.   Rosemary was given this tip yesterday afternoon, Wednesday by a neighbor.   No wonder we love this neighborhood!

    Happy Birthday today, Jan Keszler!

     

    Am I actually seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.  

     

  • Reminder for January 17, 2012, 2nd Sunday, Ordinary Time

    1 Samuel 3, 3-10, Samuel was sleeping in the temple.

    Psalm 10, Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.   

    1 Corinthians 6, 13-15, 17-20, Your bodies are members of Christ.

    John  1, 35-42, Rabbi, where are you staying.  Come & you will see.

     

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    ROMEOS, Friday, January 15, 1:00,  as usual.    Welcome!    

    ROMEOs' Virtual Jason's Deli BYOB lunch
    This is a recurring meeting, Friday, 1:00 pm
    Link :
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85798571623?pwd=NmFSTW1ocVMzRGdIc0QzUGxKdHM3dz09

    Meeting ID: 857 9857 1623
    Password: saladbar

     

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    Our Person of The Year with one of his partners, Hue.

     

    Reminder for Sunday, January 17, 2021

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
    For Youtube    
     
     
    1. in your browser, go to   youtube.com
    2. search for "john stack ministries"
     
     
     
     
    A touching story of a policeman saving a baby duckling for its momma