• Reminder for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023

    Sirach 27:  Forgive your neighbor's injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.

    Romans 14: For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; …

    Matthew 18:  Peter approached Jesus and asked him, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often  must I forgive?  As many as seven times?"  Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy -seven times."

     

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    Another Reminder for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023
     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
    Rain 2
     
     
     
     
    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.

  • 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September10, 2023

    Ezekiel 33:  Thus says the Lord: You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me.

    Romans 13: Brothers and sisters: Owe nothing to anyone, except to love on another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

    Matthew 18:  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

     

    IMG_8663Denni reading from Ezekiel

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda & Ben 

    Readers,  Denni & Tom

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                          

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    Tom reading from Peter's Letter to the Romans

     

     

    Readings:  Download 09-10-23 Readings -23rd Ordinary

    Homily:  

     

     

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    Brent commenting on the Homily

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Tom Good;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;   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 ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Beth and Rob get a cookie  for their anniversary

                                              

    Birthdays:   Waren Wittek

    Anniversaries:  Mike & Geri Moran

                     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 36500

    Outreach: $  50.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

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    Loretta gets a cookie for coming back to visit

     
     
     
    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Loving God…

    Give us hearts
    where all may enter in,
    ears to hear your call,
    hands to do your will,
    voices to sing your praise
    and soul enough
    to recognize You
    in everything we do.

     

    Taken from The Prayer for Those Who Dwell In A Monastery of the Heart by Joan Chittister

     
     
     
     
     

    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 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023

    Ezekiel 33:  Thus says the Lord: You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me.

    Romans 13: Brothers and sisters: Owe nothing to anyone, except to love on another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

    Matthew 18:  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

     

    September 1Peace

     
     
    Another Reminder for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023
     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
    September 2
     
     
     
     
    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.

  • 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023

    Jeremiah 20:  I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; …

    Romans 12: … that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and  perfect.

    Matthew 16:  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

     

     

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    John reading from Jeremiah

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda & Ben 

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                          

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    Connie reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 09-03-23 Readings -22nd Ordinary

    Homily:  Download 09-03-23 Homily -22nd Ordinary

     

     

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    John starting Mass

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Tom Good;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;   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 mom, 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 ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    The Kiss of Peace


                                              

    Birthdays:  Aggie Stryker

    Anniversaries:  Beth & Rob Robinson 9/7, Aggie & Allen Stryker

                     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 880.00

    Outreach: $  250.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     
     
    Rosemary's Blessing:
     

    Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people,

    A heart that forgives the worst,

    A mind that forgets the bad,

    And a soul that never loses faith in God.

    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 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023

    Jeremiah 20:  I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; …

    Romans 12: … that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and  perfect.

    Matthew 16:  For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

     

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    Another Reminder for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023
     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
    Picnic 1
     
     
     
    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.

  • 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

    Isaiah 22: I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim's shoulder; when he opens, no one  shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open.

    Romans 11: Oh, the depth of the riches  and wisdom and knowledge of God!  How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!

    Matthew 16:  And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, …

     

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    Mary reading from Isaiah

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda & Ben 

    Readers,  Mary & Brent

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

                                          

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    Brent reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 08-27-23 Readings -21st Ordinary

    Homily:  

     

     

    IMG_8537Buddy reading the prayer for the lighting of the candles

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Jan Keszler's Family; For Sandra Pratt's family;  For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Tom Good;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;   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 mom, 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 ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

    IMG_8547John reading from the Gospel of Matthew
                                              

    Birthdays:  Teresa Quinn 8/29

    Anniversaries:  

                     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 255.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     
     
    Rosemary's Blessing:
     
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    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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

    Isaiah 22: I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim's shoulder; when he opens, no one  shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open.

    Romans 11: Oh, the depth of the riches  and wisdom and knowledge of God!  How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!

    Matthew 16:  And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, …

     

    IMG_0220Sun rise at White Rock Lake

     

     
    Another Reminder for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023
     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
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    John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at 9:30 at The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.
     
     

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    The boats at White Rock Lake

     

    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.

  • 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

    Isaiah 6: …for my house shall be called a house of prayer for  all peoples.

    Romans 11: For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

    Matthew 15:  Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith!  Let it be done for you as you wish."

     

     

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    Lynda reading from Isaiah

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda & Ben 

    Readers,  Lynda & Tom

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                          

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    Tom reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans

     

     

    Readings:  Download 08-20-23 Readings -20th Ordinary

    Homily:  Download 08-20-23 Homily -20th Ordinary

     

     

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    Richard helping to give out Communion

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Jan Keszler's Family; For Sandra Pratt's family;  For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Tom Good;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;   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 mom, 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 ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Kevin gets a cookie today
                                              

     

    Birthdays:  Marilyn Ackerman 8/26

    Anniversaries:  Rose & Wally Banzhaf 8/24

                     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 130.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

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    Paula gets a cookie today

     
     
    Rosemary's Blessing:
     
     

    To laugh often and much;

    To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

    To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

    To appreciate beauty;

    To find the best in others;

    To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;

    To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.

    This is to have succeeded.

     

    Success – Ralph Waldo Emerson

     

    May you succeed!

     

     
     
     
     

    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 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

    Isaiah 6: …for my house shall be called a house of prayer for  all peoples.

    Romans 11: For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

    Matthew 15:  Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith!  Let it be done for you as you wish."

     

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    Another Reminder for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023
     

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
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                  A summer road                              
     
     
    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.

  • 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023

    1 Kings 19: Then the Lord said to him, "Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord, the Lord will be passing by."

    Romans 9:  …and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever.

    Matthew 14:  Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water."

     

    IMG_8412John Stack and John Cade starting Mass

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda & Ben 

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

                                          

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    Connie reading from 1 Kings

     

     

    Readings: Download 08-13-23 Readings -19th Ordinary

    Homily: 

     

     

     

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    John reading from Paul's Letter to the Romans 

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Jan Keszler's Family; For Sandra Pratt's family;  For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Tom Good;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st; For Lambrini, John Cade's wife, who is dealing with cancer ;  For Madeleine, Richard Eshelbrenner's granddaughter;  For Hue; For Jackie;  For John's sister, Kathey recovering from a fall;   For Tom Good;   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 mom, 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 ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

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    Mary gets a cookie for her anniversary


                                              

    Birthdays:  Marlene Ekes 8/14,  Rose Banzhaf 8/15

    Anniversaries:  Mary & Dave Hall 8/13,  John & Jean O'Donnell 8/14,  Bernadette & Gilberto Delgado 8/19

                             

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    John and Jean get a cookie for their anniversary        

     

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 835.00

    Outreach: $  100.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     
    Rosemary's Blessing:
     

    Lord

    Enlighten what’s dark in me,

    Strengthen what’s weak in me,

    Mend what’s broken in me,

    Bind what’s bruised in me,

    Heal what’s sick in me,

    And lastly,

    Revive whatever peace and love

    Has died in me.

    Amen.

     

    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.