Isaiah 22:  He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.  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:  “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.  For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.  And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.  I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. . . .”

 

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

Remember these special people:

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

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

Birthdays:  Marilyn Ackerman 8/26, Teresa Quinn 8/29
Anniversaries:   Rose & Wally Banzhof 8/29

Expenses: $  780.00
Outreach: $  300.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Rosemary’s Blessing:

Given to me by Barbara Wittek.  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.

 

John Stack Celebration

“John has touched so many of our lives. This is an opportunity to show him our love and gratitude”

DATE: August 30, 2026

WHERE: Clubhouse near John and Rosemary’s home – 6970 Helsem Way, Dallas, 75230
–            Parking is available on the street and side streets if the clubhouse lot is full
–            For street parking please park on one side of the street only and do not block driveways   of residents
–            We will have a drop-off area by the clubhouse
–            There are 2 entrances in the front of the clubhouse, the left doorway has no steps to maneuver outside, but there are 3 steps to maneuver once inside the door. Let Connie (see contact info below) know if you need assistance that day.

TIME: Doors open for guests attending mass at 11:00. For guests attending the reception only, please arrive after 11:45 (when mass is over)
–            Short mass celebration 11:15
o   We plan to have Zoom available (but note this is a bit iffy with the facility, but we will try our best)
o   For Zoom   ( the video conference)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88528744737?pwd=Te3cub31Q6XpNvUfzutHMgQ8JGqd42.1
Meeting ID: 885 2874 4737
Passcode: 412993

–            Welcome / Reception follows mass at 12:00
o   Beverages, light lunch, and dessert will be provided
o   We have the venue until 2:00 pm so feel free to stay and socialize.

RSVP: Please reply to Connie Bresson with the number of guests attending by Sunday August 23, so we can plan accordingly.

GIFTS: We will have a basket for cards and donations at the reception.

–            Remote attendees can mail Connie Bresson cards in advance (1441 Burlington Dr, Plano 75025) for the gift basket at the reception, or can you mail directly to John and Rosemary (7017 Helsem Way, Dallas, TX 75230)
–            Donations will be accepted at the celebration for John’s charities

PICTURES: Please email Paul Bieda no more than two of your favorite John Stack pictures by August 23.  Send photos to:
–            JSMPhotos2026@gmail.com
–            Connie will forward pictures she has already received to Paul

QUESTIONS: Contact Connie Bresson at conniebresson@gmail.com or 214-577-8811

The Celebration Committee
Tom and Denni Zurchin
John and Connie Doherty
Paul and Carrie Bieda
John and Connie Bresson

Isaiah 56:  . . . for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
Romans 11:  I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them.
Matthew 15:  Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”

 

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

Remember these special people:

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

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

Birthdays:  Janice Elmore 8/20
Anniversaries:   Bernadette & Gilberto Delgado 8/19

Expenses: $  370.00
Outreach: $  100.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

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

 

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.

 

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

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

John Cade’s Homily from last week:  08-02-26 Homily 1 -18th Ordinary

Remember these special people:

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

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

Birthdays:  Carrie 8/9
Anniversaries:   Mary & Dave Hall 8/13

Expenses: $  880.00
Outreach: $  175.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Rosemary’s Blessing:

Come, O Dancing God,
Spirit of Life and Love,
of  Beauty and Diversity,
stir up my soul,
bathe me in your light,
and unleash my own spirit
that I may dance with you
and be light for those around me
and reflect your love to all that I meet this week.

 Edited and adapted from a blessing by Fr. Andrew M. Greeley

 

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

 

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

Remember these special people:

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

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

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

Expenses: $  920.00
Outreach: $   80.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Rosemary’s Blessing:

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

Andrew N Greeley   A Book of Irish American Blessings and Prayers

 

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at
9:30 at the ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement
Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s
People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total
growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged &
make the world we live in a better place to live.

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

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

Remember these special people:

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

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

Birthdays:  
Anniversaries:  Donna & David Dinsmore 7/26

Expenses: $  1,330.00
Outreach: $  290.00

Thanks again, Folks, for doing what you can.

Rosemary’s Blessing:

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

Mother Teresa

John Stack Ministries meets on Sunday for Mass at
9:30 at the ArtCentre of Plano,
902 E. 16th St, Plano, Texas.

JSM Mission-Faith Statement
Help create a Catholic Community that welcomes all God’s
People, provides for & challenges spiritual & total
growth.   Reaches out to help people who are disadvantaged &
make the world we live in a better place to live.