• 4th Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  Repent  and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    1 Peter 2:  When he was insulted, he returned no insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten; instead, he handed himself over to the one who judges justly.

    John 10:  "I came so that they might  have life, and have it more abundantly."

                              

     

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    The Kiss of Peace

                                            

                                                                     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Pat & Fred

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                                                                  

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    John gets a cookie for his birthday

     

     

    Readings:  Download 04-30-23 Readings – 4th Easter

    Homily:    Download 04-30-23 Homily – 4th Easter

     

     

     

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    and Denni gets a birthday cookie too

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;   For Meredith  whose cancer has come back;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

                                                                                                       

           

     

    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Our musicians, Shonda and Ben

     

     

                                              

    Birthdays:  John Simari, Denni Zurchin

    Anniversaries:  

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 230.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    I, God, am in your midst.

    Whoever knows me can never fall.

    Not in the heights, nor in the depths, nor in the breadths.

    For I am love, which the vast expanses of evil can never still.

     

    Hildegard of Bingen  1098-1179

     

     

     

     

     

    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 Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 29, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  Repent  and be baptized, every one of you,in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    1 Peter 1:  When he was insulted, he returned no insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten; instead, he handed himself over to the one who judges justly.

    Luke 24:  "I came so that they might  have life, and have it more abundantly."

                      

     

                                                    

    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

             

     

     

    This is a phenomenal video for Earth Day.  Enjoy!

                                                     

     

     

     

     
     
    Another Reminder for the Fourth Sunday of Easter,  April 29, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

     

    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 Easter, April 23, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  Exalted at the right hand of God, he received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father and poured him forth, as you see and hear .

    1 Peter 1:  He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you….

    Luke 24:  "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"  Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

     

     

     

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    Connie reading from the Acts of the Apostles

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                                                                  

           

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    John reading from the First Letter of Peter

                                                                                                     

    Readings:  Download 04-23-23 Readings -3rd Easter

    Homily:    Download 04-16-23 Homily – 2nd Easter

     

                                                                                                                                                                                          

     

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    The lighting of the candles

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

                                                                                                       

           

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    Ben gets a cookie

     

     

    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    and Kevin gets a cookie

                                              

    Birthdays:  David Dinsmore

    Anniversaries:  Michelle & Randolph

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 480.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

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    and Aviana gets 2 doggie biscuits for her 15th birthday

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Walk softly upon the earth.
    May its beauty forever surround you,
    its wonders forever astound you.

    May its wisdom delight you,
    its music invite you
    to dance and to play and to sing.

    May you love and be loved by all that you meet;
    may you know and practice compassion.

    Rejoice in the earth and in all of creation.
    Rejoice in life.

    a parting blessing – alfred v. fedak – 2008

     

     

     

     

     

    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 Third Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  Exalted at the right hand of God, he received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father and poured him forth, as you see and hear .

    1 Peter 1:  He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you….

    Luke 24:  "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"  Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

                      

     

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    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

                                                                

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    Spring

     

     
     
    Another Reminder for the Third Sunday of Easter,  April 23, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
                                                                      
                                                                     
     
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    Guess who has a birthday next week?
     
     
     
     

     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

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

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

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people.

    1 Peter 1:  Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him,…

    John 20:  Have  you come to believe because you have seen me?  Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

     

     

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    John  reading from the Acts  of the Apostles

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben

    Readers,  Connie and John

    Gospel,   John Cade

    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 the First Letter of Peter

     

    Readings:  Download 04-16-23 Readings – 2nd Easter

    Homily: 

     

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

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    Shonda and Ben, the music makers

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

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    Connie helping with communion

     

     

    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    John and Connie get a cookie  for their anniversary

                                              

    Birthdays:  

    Anniversaries:  Connie & John Doherty 4/21

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 450.00

    Outreach: $  125.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Life is short …

    Break the rules,

    Forgive quickly,

    Kiss slowly,

    Love truly,

    Laugh uncontrollably,

    And never regret anything that made you smile.

     

    Mark Twain

     

     

     

     

    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 Second Sunday of Easter, April 16, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 2:  They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people.

    1 Peter 1:  Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him,…

    John 20:  Have  you come to believe because you have seen me?  Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

     

     

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    Mary reading the Gospel of John

     

     

    There will be a memorial service for Cindy Cramer on April 15th at 10:00 at Restland.

     

     

    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

     

     
    Another Reminder for the Second Sunday of Easter,  April 16, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

     

    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
  • Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 10:  To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.

    Colossians 3:  When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.

    John 20:  They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him.

     

    Easter

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Ben

    Readers,  Mary, Frank and Mary

    Gospel,   

    Homily,   John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

           

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    Frank reading from the Acts of the Apostles

     

    Readings:  Download 04-09-23 Readings – Easter Sunday

    Homily: 

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

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    Mary reading from Paul's Letter to the Colossians

     

     

    There will be a Funeral Service  for Cindy Cramer on April 15, 2023 at Restland (Wildwood Chapel) at 10:00 in the morning

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

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    Hue, our Number 1 Zoom Man

     

    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Kevin, our Number 2 Zoom Man

                                              

    Birthdays:  Tom Zurchin 4/11

    Anniversaries:

     

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 1,100.00

    Outreach: $  50.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

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    Buddy gets a cookie for his reading of the Prayer for the Lighting of the Candles

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

    Risen Jesus, help us to be human expressions of the God you proclaimed: a God who is gracious and merciful, never gets angry and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

    May we know deeply God's great love for us, and like God, lean toward those suffering, oppressed and poor.

    Adapted from A Reflection and Prayer for Easter by S. Jean Amore, CSJ

     

     

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    John starts Easter Mass

     

     

    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 Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

    Acts of the Apostles 10:  To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.;

    Colossians 3:  When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.

    John 20:  They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him.

     

     

     

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    There will be a memorial service for Cindy Cramer on April 15th at 10:00 at Restland.

     

     

    John Stack Ministries now meets at:  The ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St, Plano

     

     

     
    Another Reminder for Easter Sunday,  April 9, 2023

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

     

    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
  • Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

    Isaiah 50:  The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced;

    Philippians 2:  Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,  . . .

    Matthew 26:  The Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ 

     

     

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    Mary Jane reading from Isaiah

     

     

    Thanks…     

    Music,    Shonda &  Ben

    Readers,  Mary Jane & John, Claire, Brent, Lynda & Tom 

    Gospel,   John Cade

    Homily,   

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,   Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

           

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    John reading from Paul's Letter to the Philippians

    Readings:  Download 04-01-23 Readings – Palm Sunday

    Homily: 

     

                                                                                                                                                                        

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    Claire, Tom, Lynda and Brent getting ready to read The Passion

     

     

    There will be a Funeral Service  for Cindy Cramer on April 15, 2023 at Restland (Wildwood Chapel) at 10:00 in the morning

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For Cindy Cramer's family;  For the family of Ron Senter;  For Frank Esparza;  For Jan;  For Tom  Quinn who had back surgery on November 21st;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   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 a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;     For Mary Hall's friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan; 

           

    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 & friends, Annie, a mom of 3 kids and Michael ;    for the medical staffs, teachers, and coaches in our public & private schools.

     

     

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    Barbara getting a cookie for her birthday last week

                                                 

     

    Birthdays:  Jean O'Donnell 4/5

    Anniversaries:

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 1,300.00

    Outreach: $  410.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

           

     

     

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:

     

    Gethsemane
    by Mary Oliver


    The grass never sleeps.
    Or the roses.
    Nor does the lily have a secret eye that shuts until morning.


    Jesus said, wait with me. But the disciples slept.


    The cricket has such splendid fringe on its feet,
    and it sings, have you noticed, with its whole body,
    and heaven knows if it ever sleeps.


    Jesus said, wait with me. And maybe the stars did, maybe the wind wound itself
    into a silver tree, and didn't move, maybe
    the lake far away, where once he walked as on a
    blue pavement,
    lay still and waited, wild awake.


    Oh the dear bodies, slumped and eye-shut, that could not
    keep that vigil, how they must have wept,
    so utterly human, knowing this too
    must be a part of the story.

     

     

     

     

    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.