• 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2026

    1 Kings 19:  After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
    Romans 9:   They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; theirs the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
    Matthew 14:  Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”  He said, “Come.”  Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.  But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

     

     

    What we love to do in life is what will make life happy for us. Not “easy,” perhaps, but definitely happy. Easy does almost nothing well. But love does everything to the utmost and without counting the cost. “When love and skill work together,” John Ruskin writes, “expect a masterpiece.”
    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    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.

  • 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2026

    Isaiah 55:  I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.
    Romans 8:   What will separate us from the love of Christ?   Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?   No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us.
    Matthew 43:  But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”  Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.  Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.  They all ate and were satisfied,

     

    Mary reading from the Book of Isaiah


    Readers, 
    Mary & Steven
    Homily,   John Cade
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    Steven reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans


    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith;   For Tom  Quinn;  For Meredith;

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    John Cade sharing his homily


    Birthdays: 
    Linda Beavers 8/4,  Lynda Fleming 8/8
    Anniversaries:  Linda & Hue Beavers 8/8

    Expenses: $  920.00
    Outreach: $   80.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Rosemary reading her blessing


    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    Oh God who created galaxies and worlds without number
    Animals and plants, and microbes beyond count,
    And tiny subatomic particles we can barely imagine,
    Help us to be as bountiful and gracious to all those we meet this
    week as you have been to us.

    Andrew N Greeley   A Book of Irish American Blessings and Prayers

     

    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.

  • 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2026

    Isaiah 55:  I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.
    Romans 8:   What will separate us from the love of Christ?   Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?   No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us.
    Matthew 43:  But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”  Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.  Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.  They all ate and were satisfied,

     

     

    Celebration is the proof that we have come to distinguish the act of breathing from the gift of being alive. Somewhere it is written, “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”
    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    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.

     

  • 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 26, 2026

    I Kings 3:  Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?”
    Romans 8:   Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
    Matthew 13:   Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

    Denni reading from I Kings

    Readers,  Denni & Tom
    Homily,   John Stack
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    Tom reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans


    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;  For Ben and his family

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    Shonda leading us in song a cappela


    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:  Donna & David Dinsmore 7/26

    Expenses: $  1,330.00
    Outreach: $  290.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Donna & David get a cookie for their anniversary
    Check out the shoes


    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
    If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
    If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
    For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

    Mother Teresa

    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.

     

  • 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 26, 2026

    I Kings 3:  Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?”
    Romans 8:   Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
    Matthew 13:   Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

     


    To forget to celebrate is to forget to imitate the God who created us and then relaxed and said, “That’s good.”

    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 26, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    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.

     

  • 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026

    Wisdom 12:  And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind;
    and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
    Romans 8:  The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
    Matthew 13:  Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field.  While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.

    Becky reading from the Book of Wisdom

    Readers,  Becky & Cody
    Homily,   John Cade
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    Cody reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans


    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    Birthdays:  
    Anniversaries:  

    Expenses: $  435.00
    Outreach: $  100.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Buddy reading the prayer for the lighting of the candles


    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.

    Mother Teresa

     

    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.

     

  • 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026

    Wisdom 12:  And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind;
    and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
    Romans 8:  The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
    Matthew 13:  Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field.  While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.


    It’s easy to go through life grim and work oriented and predictable. But it’s ecstatic to go through life loving and laughing and applauding the present. “Celebration,” Jonathan Lockwood Huie says, “is its own road to happiness.”

    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    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.

     

     

  • 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2026

    Isaiah 55:  Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, . . .
    Romans 8:  . . . for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.
    Matthew 13:  “A sower went out to sow.  And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up.  Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold . . .

     

    David reading from the Book of Isaiah

    Readers,  David & Linda
    Homily,   John Stack
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    Linda reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans

    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    Buddy reading the prayer for the candle lighting


    Birthdays: 
    John Schanot
    Anniversaries:  

    Expenses: $  380.00
    Outreach: $  0.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Dear person behind me, the world is a better place with you in it. Love the person in front of you
    You are enough

     

     

    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    Lord Jesus Christ,
    who are called the Prince of Peace,
    who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,
    who so often said, “Peace to you,”
    grant us peace.
    Make all men and women witnesses of
    truth, justice, and brotherly love.
    Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
    Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee
    and defend the great gift of peace.
    May all peoples of the earth becomes as brothers and sisters.
    May longed-for peace blossom forth
    and reign always over us all.
    Amen.

    Prayer for Peace– by St. John XXIII

     

    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.

     

  • 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2026

    Isaiah 55:  Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, . . .
    Romans 8:  . . . for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.
    Matthew 13:  “A sower went out to sow.  And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up.  Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold . . .

     


    The tragedy of life is to allow it to go by without appreciating something in every single day, without celebrating its fundamental goodness to us.

    The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister

    Rickey Turner
    Please click on the link below for more information on Rick’s fund for ongoing treatment and medications for a kidney transplant. As Rick is now back on track for the transplant, we are helping to cover the medications necessary following the transplant.
    Rick Turner Blog Post


    Another Reminder for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2026
    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference)
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
    Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
    Passcode: 412993

     

    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.

     

  • 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5, 2026

    Zechariah 9:  He shall banish the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; the warrior’s bow shall be banished, and he shall proclaim peace to the nations.  His dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
    Romans 8:  If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you.
    Matthew 11:  “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

     

    David reading from the Book of Zechariah

    Readers,  David & Mary
    Homily,   John Stack
    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Cade
    The Magic Zoom makers,  Richard & Kevin
    The Organization men,  Richard & Mike
    Final Blessing,  Rosemary

    Mary reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans

    Remember these special people:

    For all the people affected by natural disasters like floods, earthquakes etc;  For the Ukraine and the Holy Land; For our new Pope, Leo XIV;  For John Stack;    For the Quinn’s daughter, Colleen  with breast cancer;   For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ;   For Tom  Quinn;

    For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Allen Stryker;   For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie;    For Ed Kless;  For Jackie’s sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;    from Barbara, a little baby boy named Ford ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

    Paul shows off his Rangers/USA 250 years shirt


    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:  

    Expenses: $  300.00
    Outreach: $  130.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

    Richard, David and Kevin work on the sound system


    Rosemary’s Blessing:

    Breathe of Summer

    Creator God
    who breathed this world into being,
    who is discernible within
    the harmony of nature,
    the perfection of a butterfly’s wing,
    the grandeur of a mountain range,
    the soaring eagle and humming bird,
    thank you for this world
    which you have created.
    Thank you for summer sun,
    which reminds us
    that your creative breath
    is still alive and active.
    Thank you for the warmth of your love,
    sustaining this world,

    Your garden

     

    Found on http://www.faithandworship.com/Prayers_Summer.htm

     

    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.