• 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

    Jeremiah 31: Watch them come! They'll come weeping for joy as I take their hands and lead them, Lead them to fresh flowing brooks, lead them along smooth, uncluttered paths. 

    Hebrews 5:  In another place God declares, "You're a priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek."

    Mark 10:  "On your way," said Jesus. "Your faith has saved and healed you." In that very instant he recovered his sight and followed Jesus down the road.

     

     

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    Baby Harrison (with his dad, James) will be baptised today

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,   Ben 

    Readers,  Mary & Becky

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

                                                                                 

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    Mary reading from Jeremiah

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;   For Mary Hall's family and friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                           

     

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

     

     

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    Jackie sharing her thoughts on the readings

    Birthdays:    

    Anniversaries:   

     

     

      Expenses:   790.00

      Outreach: $   260.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

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    The Godfather (Steve) and Godmother (Frida) hold Harrison as he is baptised

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Blessing 102724 30th Ordinary

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

     
  • Reminder for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

    Jeremiah 31: Watch them come! They'll come weeping for joy as I take their hands and lead them, Lead them to fresh flowing brooks, lead them along smooth, uncluttered paths. 

    Hebrews 5:  In another place God declares, "You're a priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek."

    Mark 10:  "On your way," said Jesus. "Your faith has saved and healed you." In that very instant he recovered his sight and followed Jesus down the road.


    John Cade's Homily  for last Sunday:  Download 10-20-24 Homily- The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

     

     

     

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    Gardens in Nova Scotia

     

     

     

    Another Reminder for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
     
    NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

    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.
  • 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024

    Isaiah 53:  Through what he experienced, my righteous one, my servant, will make many "righteous ones," as he himself carries the burden of their sins

    Hebrews 4:  So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

    Mark 10:  It's not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.  Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.

     

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    Richard and Connie help give out Communion

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,   Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Pat & Fred

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

                                                                                 

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    Annette and Roger get a cookie for their wedding

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;   For Mary Hall's family and friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                           

     

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

     

     

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    Brent gets a $2,000 check for Soul's Harbor

    Birthdays:    Zoe Brown 10/25

    Anniversaries:   Ed and Christine Kless 10/22,  Mary Jane Stevenson and John Schanot 10/26

     

     

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    Shonda and Ben, the Best

     

     

    Community Finances:   

      Expenses:   580.00

      Outreach: $        0.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    May you live a long life full of gladness and health,
    With a pocket full of gold as the least of your wealth.
    May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true,
    The kindness you spread keep returning to you.
    May the friendships you make be those which endure,
    And all of your grey clouds be small ones for sure.
    And trusting in Him to Whom we all pray,
    May a song fill your heart every step of the way.

    Grace E. Easley

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

  • Reminder for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024

    Isaiah 53:  Through what he experienced, my righteous one, my servant, will make many "righteous ones," as he himself carries the burden of their sins

    Hebrews 4:  So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

    Mark 10:  It's not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.  Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.


     

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    Gardens in Nova Scotia

     

     

     

    Another Reminder for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024

     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
     
    NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

    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.
  • 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13, 2024

    Wisdom 7:  I prayed, and prudence was given me;  I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.

    Hebrews 4: Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word.

    Mark 10:  Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.

                            

     

    IMG_1709The Kiss of Peace

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,   Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Mary & Frank Esparza

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

                                                                                 

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    Ben gets a cookie for his anniversary

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;   For Mary Hall's family and friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                           

     

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

     

     


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    RIchard gets a cookie for his birthday

    Birthdays:    Richard Eshelbrenner 10/15,  Donna Dinsmore 10/18

    Anniversaries:   Ben & Candace 10/18

     

     

     

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    Shonda gets Leo's cookie for his birthday 2 weeks ago

     

     

    Community Finances:   

      Expenses:   850.00

      Outreach: $   260.00 

     

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    May you be blessed with the gift of humility

    To know who you are,

    To appreciate your strengths and talents,

    To be aware of your shortcomings and limitations,

    And most especially…

    To be grateful each day for life

    Author Unknown

     

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

  • Reminder for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13, 2024

    Wisdom 7:  I prayed, and prudence was given me;  I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.

    Hebrews 4: Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word.

    Mark 10:  Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.


    John Cades Homily from last Sunday:    Download 10-06-24 Homily- The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

     

     

     

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    Gardens in Nova Scotia

     

     

     

    Another Reminder for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13, 2024

     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
     
    NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

    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.
  • 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6, 2024

    Genesis 2: The Man said, "Finally! Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh! Name her Woman for she was made from Man."   Therefore a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh.

    Hebrews 2:  Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family.

    Mark 10:  In the original creation, God made male and female to be together.  Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman – no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity.

                            

     

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    Lynda reading from the Book of Genesis

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,   Ben

    Readers,   Lynda & Tom

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

                                                                                 

    IMG_1647                       Tom reading from the Paul's Letter to the Hebrews

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;   For Mary Hall's family and friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                           

     

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

     

     

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    The Kiss of Peace

    Birthdays:    

    Anniversaries:   Carrie and Paul 10/6

     

     
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    Carrie and Paul celebrate their anniversary

     

    Community Finances:   

      Expenses:   530.00

      Outreach: $    110.00 

     

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

    IMG_1672Izzy gets a cookie

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    May those that love us, love us. And those that don't love us,

    May God turn their hearts.  And if He doesn't turn their hearts,

    May He turn their ankles, so we will know them by their limping.

    An Irish Blessing

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

  • Reminder for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6, 2024

    Genesis 2: The Man said, "Finally! Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh! Name her Woman for she was made from Man."   Therefore a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh.

    Hebrews 2:  Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family.

    Mark 10:  In the original creation, God made male and female to be together.  Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a woman – no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity.

     


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    John in Montreal in September

     

     

    Another Reminder for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6, 2024

     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
     
    NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

    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.
  • 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 29, 2024

    Numbers 11: Would that all God's people were prophets.

    James 5:  And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You'll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you.

    Mark 9:  Jesus wasn't pleased. "Don't stop him. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down.

                                                   

     
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    Linda reading from the Book of Numbers

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,   Ben

    Readers,   Linda & Hue

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

     

                                                                                                             

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    Hue reading from the Letter 0f James

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack;  For Shonda's Grandmother;    For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;   For Frank Esparza; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey ;   For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie;  For Ron ;  For Teresa Quinn's niece, Maddie who has a brain tumor;  

                                           

     

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

     

     

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    Jackie sharing her thoughts

    Birthdays:    Leo 10/1,  Jackie 10/2,  Tori and Buddy 10/3

    Anniversaries:   John  Cade Ordination 9/30,  Patricia & Fred 10/2 

     

    Community Finances:   

      Expenses:   920.00

      Outreach: $    200.00 

     

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

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    John and Connie share about their trip to Ireland

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    from Pope Francis

     

    “Rivers do not drink their own water;

    trees do not eat their own fruit;

    the sun does not shine on itself

    and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves.

    Living for others is a rule of nature.

    We are born to help each other.

    No matter how difficult it is.

    Life is good when you are happy

    but much better when others are happy because of you.

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

    problems are a sign that we are strong and

    prayer is a sign that we are not alone.

    If we can acknowledge these truths and

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

    different and

    worthwhile.”

     

     

     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

     Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged & make the world we live in a better place to live.

  • Reminder for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2024

    Isaiah 50:  And the Master, God, stays right there and helps me, so I'm not disgraced. Therefore I set my face like flint, confident that I'll never regret this.

    James 2:  For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved  and say, "Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!" and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup – where does that get you?

    Mark 9:  Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how.


    The Blog will be on vacation until September28,2024

     

    There will be no Mass at the ArtCentre this Sunday.  Mass will be on Zoom.  Please note new address below.

    September 1

     

    Another Reminder for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2024

     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
     
    NOTE:  THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS as of 9/1/24
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

    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.