• Reminder for the 4th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022

    Acts of the Apostles 13:  I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.

    Revelation 7:  For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

    John 10:  My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

     

     

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    Candle Lighting

     

     

    Another Reminder for the 4th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022.

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    John Cade
     
    John Cade commenting on the gospel 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Our Father
     
    The Our Father
     
     
     

     

     

    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 May 1, 2020

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

    Revelation 5:  To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.

    John 21:  Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.

    Simon, son of John, do you love me?

     

     

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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,      Mike & Hue & Richard & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    John reading from Revelation

     

     

     

     

    Readings:  Download 05- 01-22 – Readings – 3rd Easter

    Homily:  

     

     

     

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    The Community singing

     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

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    Shonda and Ben

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 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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    Communion

                       

                      

    Birthdays:  Denni Zurchin

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 765.00

    Outreach: $  65.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     


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    Communion
                                        



    Rosemary's Blessing:  

     

    Shonda (3)
     
    Shonda's Grandmother cut this out of the newspaper many years ago.  She shared it with Shonda when she was up visiting for Easter. The author is Unknown.
     
     
     
     
     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

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

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

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • Reminder for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

    Revelation 5:  To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.

    John 21:  Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.

    Simon, son of John, do you love me?

     

     

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    Connie reading from Acts

     

     

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    John reading from Revelation

     

     

    Another Reminder for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022.

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Sharing a blessing for peace
     
     
     

     

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    Communion

     

     

     

    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 24, 2020

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles.

    Revelation 1:  Do not be afraid.  I am the first and the last, the one who lives.

    John 20:  Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

     

     

     

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         Claire, Ray, Cindy, Mabel, Marlene and Connie talking before Mass

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Connie & John

    Gospel,    John Cade

    Homily,  John Cade

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

                                                                           

                                                         

     

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    John, Mary and Richard

     

    Readings:  Download 04-24-22 – Readings – 2nd Easter

    Homily:  Download 04-24-22 – Homily – 2nd Easter

     

     

     

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    and Mary and Frank

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Tom Good;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

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    Kevin learning the whole Zoom operation

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 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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    Buddy, reading the prayer for the lighting of the candles
      
                     

                      

    Birthdays:  David Dinsmore 4/27, John Simari 4/30 

    Anniversaries:   Randolph & Michelle Brown 4/25

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 600.00

    Outreach: $  150.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

     

     

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    Ben, leading the singing                                    



    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    We are called to be co-partners and co-workers in the unfolding of God’s vision. Our faith brings us to a deep truth: we are made in the image and likeness of a God who is unconditional and unfathomable love. Jesus lives and teaches this idea of God that surpasses all other concepts of God. Our God is intimately close to us and in love with us. We abide in God.

    Taken from Our Easter Faith – Making a Difference to Our God by Sister Jean Amore CSJ, Ed.D., Principal, Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, NY

     

     
     
     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

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

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

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • Reminder for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022

    Acts of the Apostles 5:  Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles.

    Revelation 1:  Do not be afraid.  I am the first and the last, the one who lives.

    John 20:  Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.

     

    Buddy & Zoe

    Buddy and Zoe lighting the candles

     

     

    Another Reminder for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022.

    Here are the links for Sunday:

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

     

     

    A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:

    The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30th between 8:00 and 12:00.   The event is a 5K walk or run.  You can find more information at the following URL: 

    https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=purplestride_contact_us&fr_id=2297

     

    Communion

     

    Communion 2

    Communion

     

     

     

    Congregation

    Congregation

     

     

    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 17, 2022

    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:  Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.

     

     

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    Mary Jane reading from The Acts of the Apostles

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Mary Jane & John

    Gospel,    Sandra

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Kevin

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     


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    John reading from Paul's letter to the Colossians

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-17-22 – Readings – Easter Sunday

    Homily:  Download 04-17-22- Homily-Easter Sunday

     

     

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    The Kiss of Peace

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For a young man, 19 struggling with a brain tumor and cancer;    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

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    Connie and Rob assisting with Communion

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 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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    Communion

                       

                      

    Birthdays:  Claire Occhipinti 4/17 

    Anniversaries:   John & Connie Doherty 4/21, John & Alison DeGenova 4/23

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 765.00

    Outreach: $  125.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        
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    Carrie & Paul and Beth & Rob

     

    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

     

     
     
     

    JSM Mission-Faith Statement  

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

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

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • Reminder for Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022

    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:  Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.

     

     

    Claire

    Claire, Lynda and Tom reading The Passion

     

     

    Another Reminder for Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Crowd
     
    Rob, Beth, Connie, John, Kevin and Geri reading the Crowd part of The Passion
     
     
     

     

     

    A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:

    The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30th between 8:00 and 12:00.   The event is a 5K walk or run.  You can find more information at the following URL: 

    https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=purplestride_contact_us&fr_id=2297

     

     

     

     

    Congregation

    The Congregation

     

     

     

    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 10, 2022

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

    Philippians 3:   … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,

    Luke:  The Passion of the Lord

     

     

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    Hue reading from Luke 

     

     

    Thanks…

    Music,    Ben 

    Readers,  Hue, Claire, Tom, Lynda, The Crowd (Rob, Beth, John, Connie, Kevin and Geri)

    Gospel,     

    Homily,  

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     

     

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    Claire, the Narrator, for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

     

     

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    Lynda, the Voice, and Tom, Christ, for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-10-22 – Readings – Palm Sunday

    Homily:  

     

     

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    The Crowd (Rob, Beth, Connie, John, Kevin and Geri), for the reading of the Passion of the Lord

                                                     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Lambrini, John Cade's wife who is dealing with cancer;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

     

                               

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    The Kiss of Peace

    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 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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    The Kiss of Peace
      
                     

                      

    Birthdays:   Tom Zurchin 4/11

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 580.00

    Outreach: $  

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    Barb receiving a cupcake

    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.

     
    John Stack Ministries, 7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, Texas 75230
  • Reminder for Palm Sunday the 6th Sunday of Lent, April 10, 2022

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

    Philippians 3:   … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,

    Luke:  The Passion of the Lord

     

     

    Carrie
    Carrie making a comment during the participation homily

     

     

    Pope Francis remarks about the Ukraine War:

    https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/malta-pope-francis-delivers-blistering-criticism-those-responsible-ukraine-war-and

     

     

     

    Community
    The Community

     

     

    Another Reminder for the 6th Sunday of Lent, April 10, 2022.

    Here are the links for Sunday:

    For Zoom   ( the video conference, same as last week )
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Paul
     
    Paul reading from Isaiah

     

     

    A message from Richard Eshelbrenner:

    The Purple Stride Event to raise money for pancreatic cancer (this is the cancer Carol had) is being help at Klyde Warren park in Dallas on April 30th between 8:00 and 12:00.   The event is a 5K walk or run.  You can find more information at the following URL: 

    https://secure.pancan.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=purplestride_contact_us&fr_id=2297

     

     

    Aviana

    Brent, Rosemary and Aviana singing the closing hymn

     

     

     

    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
  • 5th Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022

     

    A short note to let you know that Ken Cramer passed, today Sunday, April 3rd.  Please keep Cindy and the family in your prayers.

     

     

    Isaiah 43:  … for I put water in the desert and rivers in the wasteland for my chosen people to drink.

    Philippians 3:   … I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.

    John 8:  Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you.  Go, and from now on do not sin any more."

     

    Thanks…Music,    Ben & Shonda

    Readers,  Carrie & Paul

    Gospel,     John Cade

    Homily,  John Stack

    Eucharistic Prayer A & B,  John Stack & John Cade

    The Magic Zoom makers,      Mike & Hue & Richard

    Final Blessing, Rosemary

     


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    It was wonderful to see you, Leo

     

     

     

     

    Readings: Download 04-03-22 – Readings – 5th Lent

     

    Homily:  

     

     

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    Hue keeping the Zoom working well

     

                                                     

     

     

    Remember these special people:

    For John Stack having a hard time right now with a bad back;  For Sandra who has been diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma;   For Rosemary's brother-in-law, Joe who is having a procedure on March 14th;  For Richard's grand daughter, Madeleine;    For all the medical personnel struggling to treat the tsunami of sick people, in particular, locally, Cindy's staff at Presby, Dallas, and at Frisco Presby, the mother of Harper and Betsy, Kendle, working in labor & delivery, and for Hue & Linda's daughter, Doctor Rosemary Beavers;   For Mary & Dave Hall's g-daughter Allison Keller working at St. Lukes, The Woodlands and for a friend Cadence still suffering from a serious medical condition;   For Sir Charlie & Jan;  All of Shonda's dear family;

                               

     

     

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    Richard telling us about the Love For Kids picnic coming up


    Jackie's mom, sister, & friend, Lynn;  For Rick Turner searching for a kidney donor, Type O neg.; For Meredith, cancer free & John Schanot;    For John O'Donnell & Jean;   For Jean & Cliff Wright;  For Dee, and for her daughters, Lisa & Lauren;     For a young man who is suffering from depression;  John Cade's mother in law, Kalliopi Piskiouli and Lambrini, plus John's daughter, Joey, with cancer; from Barbara, a little 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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        Sharing greetings with each other   


                     

                      

    Birthdays:   Jean O'Donnell 4/5

    Anniversaries:   

          

    Community Finances:   

    Expenses: 475.00

    Outreach: $  60.00

    Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

                                        

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    Communion

     

    Rosemary's Blessing:  

    Oh God who made me absolutely unique,

    Help me to value more the Person You made Me to be.

    And protect me from comparisons and envy and discouragement over what I am not.

     

    Andrew Greeley,  Irish American Blessings  

     

     

     
     
     

    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