Isaiah 49: I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. 1 Corinthians 1: … to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours. John 1: He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’
The real problem in life is when we accept what other people say we are. We learn not to change, not to try, not to begin all over again. But the poet Rumi says, “You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?” The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
Another Reminder for The Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 18, 2026 Here are the links for Sunday:
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.
Isaiah 42: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit;
Acts of the Apostles 10: Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. Matthew 3: After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Annette reading from the Book of Isaiah
Music, Ben & Shonda Readers, Annette & Roger Homily, John Cade Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Stack & John Cade The Magic Zoom makers, David & Kevin The Organization man, Richard Final Blessing, Rosemary
Roger reading from the Acts of the Apostles
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 Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn;
For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn; For Ed Kless; 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: Jackie and Rick Turner 1/13
John sharing his homily
Expenses: $ 500.00 Outreach: $ 190.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
The Kiss of Peace
Rosemary’s Blessing:
“A new year is unfolding—like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.
Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible—with Your help and guidance.”
To Start a New Year Anonymous
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.
Isaiah 42: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit;
Acts of the Apostles 10: Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. Matthew 3: After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
When we learn to see beyond what we have been told to see, we take our place among the world of adults. Then we are obliged to take responsibility for the consequences of our own actions. The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
Another Reminder for The Baptism of the Lord, January 11, 2026 Here are the links for Sunday:
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.
Isaiah 60: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
Ephesians 3: It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Matthew 2: And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
Mary Jane reading from the Book of Isaiah
Music, Ben Readers, Mary Jane & John Homily, John Stack Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Stack & John Cade The Magic Zoom makers, David & Kevin The Organization man, Richard Final Blessing, Rosemary
John reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
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 Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn;
For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn; For Ed Kless; 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: Tom Fleming 10/5, Cheryl O’Hagen 1/9 Anniversaries:
Lynda accepting the cookie for Tom
Expenses: $ 470.00 Outreach: $ 160.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
The Kiss of Peace
Rosemary’s Blessing:
“A Franciscan Blessing”:
MAY GOD BLESS YOU with discomfort,
at easy answers, half-truths,
and superficial relationships
so that you may live
deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger
at injustice, oppression,
and exploitation of people,
so that you may work for
justice, freedom and peace.
May God bless you with tears,
to shed for those who suffer pain,
rejection, hunger, and war,
so that you may reach out your hand
to comfort them and
to turn their pain to joy.
And may God bless you
with enough foolishness
to believe that you can
make a difference in the world,
so that you can do
what others claim cannot be done,
to bring justice and kindness
to all our children and the poor.
Amen
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.
Isaiah 60: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. Ephesians 3: It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Matthew 2: And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
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.
Sirach 3: God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.
Colossians 3: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Matthew 2: Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, Out of Egypt I called my son.
Paul reading from the Book of Sirach
Music, Ben Readers, Carrie & Paul Homily, John Cade Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Stack & John Cade The Magic Zoom makers, David & Buddy The Organization man, Mike Final Blessing, Rosemary
Carrie reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
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 Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn; For Warren Wittek; For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn
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: Teresa & Tom Quinn
John Cade sharing his homily
Christmas
Expenses: $ 450.00 Outreach: 0.00
December 28th
Expenses: $ 765.00 Outreach: $ 135.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
The Kiss of Peace
Rosemary’s Blessing:
Dear Lord, please give me
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value,
without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed;
A sense of humor;
Time for quiet, silent meditation;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things,
Amen.
Anonymous
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.
Sirach 3: God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he
confirms over her sons. Colossians 3: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Matthew 2: Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, Out of Egypt I called my son.
The Readers for Christmas Eve Mass
An anonymous philosopher wrote once: “Anywhere is paradise; it’s up to you.” The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
Another Reminder for The Holy Family, December 28, 2025 Here are the links for Sunday:
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.
Isaiah 7: Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. Romans 1: Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles, among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ;
Matthew 11: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”
Thanks… Music, Ben & Shonda Readers, Becky & David Homily, John Cade Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Stack & John Cade The Magic Zoom makers, Hue & Kevin The Organization man, Richard Final Blessing, Rosemary
David reading from 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 Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn; For Warren Wittek; For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn
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.
Connie Doherty gets a cookie for her birthday last week
Connie Bresson receives a cookie for her birthday this week
Expenses: $ 1,985.00 Outreach: $ 570.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
Willow gets a cookie for being Willow
Rosemary’s Blessing: May…
the spirit of Christmas which is Peace…
the gladness of Christmas which is Hope…
the adoration of Christmas which is Joy…
and the heart of Christmas which is Love…
be yours now and tomorrow.
Jackie presents John Stack with a Remembrance Box from the Community
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.
Isaiah 7: Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. Romans 1: Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles, among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ; Matthew 11: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”
No, life is not predictable, but it is livable if we only concentrate on what we have more than on what we want. “Life is a shipwreck,” Voltaire wrote, “but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” The Monastic Way, Sister Joan Chittister
Christmas Eve Mass: December 24th at 4:00 PM
Another Reminder for the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2025 Here are the links for Sunday:
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.
Isaiah 35: Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.
James 5: You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Matthew 11: Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
Thanks… Music, Ben & Shonda Readers, Mary & Steve Homily, John Stack Eucharistic Prayer A & B, John Stack & John Cade The Magic Zoom makers, Hue & Kevin The Organization man, Richard Final Blessing, Rosemary
Steve reading from the Book of James
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 Carrie’s son, Chase, who was in an auto accident; For Adam, that the doctors may find a remedy for his seizures; For Meredith ; For Tom Quinn; For Warren Wittek; For Tom Good; For Lambrini, John Cade’s wife, who is dealing with cancer ; For Allen Stryker; For Mike and Judy Carrell ; For Hue; For Jackie; For Ron and Marilyn
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: Tom Good 12/14, Steve Bernasek 12/14, Connie Doherty 12/5, Ben Porter 12/18 Anniversaries:
Ben gets a cookie for his birthday
Expenses: $ 340.00 Outreach: $ 30.00
Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.
Brent thanks everyone for the gifts to the guys at Soul’s Harbor
Rosemary’s Blessing:
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey …
I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things …
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise …
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God …
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things …
I got nothing I asked for—but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among men, most richly blessed”
Found on the body of a Confederate Soldier in the Civil War
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.
The Readers for Christmas Eve Mass
