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 FROM OUR PASTOR
January 29
The spiritual health of a parish can be gauged by several things. One thing is Mass attendance, and Cathedral's Mass attendance is booming! Last Sunday, at the 11:00 Sunday Mass, something very unusual happened: we ran out of the Body of Christ during Communion! Does this mean that someone failed to put enough hosts in the ciboria? Hardly.
Sunday by Sunday we have had to slightly increase the number of hosts we put out before Mass—usually around 500. We also have the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Tabernacle meaning there is usually around 800 consecrated hosts available at the 11:00 Mass. Last Sunday there was not a seat to be had and attendees lined the walls. (The church seats just shy of 900.)
The good news for attendees was that the Precious Blood was still available. Few of us usually take note that Christ is just as fully present—body, soul, and divinity—in the Precious Blood as in the Body of Christ. While a few were a little upset that that we ran out of the Body of Christ, it became an opportune moment to remind ourselves of what we believe about the Body & Blood of Christ.
We are seeing the same trend of increasing attendance at all the Masses (although the 5:00 Saturday Mass is up and down depending social schedules and family activities).
Another sign of spiritual health is in the number of people coming to Confession on Saturdays. In the past, there was a trickle of penitents at 3:00 with some breaks between individual confessions, and there was at times a rush at the end as people try to time going to confession and the beginning of Mass. For the past many weeks, there so many have come to the Sacrament that there are no breaks and the priest is lucky to finish Confessions in time to say his prayers before Mass! Each Saturday is starting to become a mini-penance service. This is simply fantastic.
Clearly, the Holy Spirit is moving among us. Let us rejoice and be glad!
Rev. Edward F. Steiner
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Loving life at all stages and in all ages!
The Cathedral's Respect Life Committee is hosting a holy hour of Eucharistic Adoration for Life next Sunday, February 5, from 3–4:00 p.m. ending with the Holy Rosary at 4:00 p.m. All are invited to attend! Prayer is powerful, and Our Lord promises that "where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst" (Mt 18:20).
For more information about joining the Respect Life Committee, contact Roy at roysilveira@gmail.com or Mary at maryschultz99@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
COAT DRIVE – LAST CHANCE!
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program is in desperate need of warm coats (all sizes) for infants through adults. In addition, warm blankets for infants and children are needed. This is the last weekend for this collection. Boxes are provided at each door of the church.
 ADULT CONFIRMATION!
Are you over the age of 18 and a practicing Catholic who missed Confirmation for one reason or another? If so and you wish to be confirmed, please call or email Joceline Lemaire at 327-2330 x309 or jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org. Preparation to complete the initiation sacraments for those who fall in this category is in the works.
EMPTY CRIB PROJECT
This weekend the Cathedral is collecting baby items such as diapers and wipes for the three local pregnancy resource centers: Caring Choices of Catholic Charities, Grace Pregnancy Resource Center, and the Hope Clinic For Women. Receptacles are available at the church doors. Questions? Lynn Chaffin at lynn_chaffin@yahoo.com.
CATHEDRAL DAY SCHOOL
The Cathedral Day School is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Kelly Doyle at 327-2330 x310 or e-mail kdoyle@cathedralnashville.org if you are interested in a tour or more information.
ROOM-IN-THE-INN
Our weekly shelter program desperately needs these items: men's underwear, boxers, undershirts, and socks. All sizes needed. Small sizes of lotion would also be appreciated greatly. At this time of year, when it's getting colder, we desperately need coats, stocking hats, thermal underwear and gloves. These items can be left in the Fleming Center at any time.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Spring Fling Shop & Show
The French Shoppe
Wednesday, February 29th - 5:30 p.m.
Fleming Center
The French Shoppe & Cathedral Women's Group
Benefits: The Cathedral Charities
Tickets: $35.00 (dinner & wine ticket)
Contact: Bobbie O'Neill
948-7448 or bobbieoneill@comcast.net
"SOUPER" BOWL XLV PARTY!
 Make plans to watch the big game next Sunday, February 5th, at the 6th Annual Cathedral Knights of Columbus' "Souper Bowl Party"! The Knights' crew of chefs will have an all-you-can-eat BBQ meal with all of the traditional sides prepared for all who attend. Beverages for the party will be provided courtesy of the Corner Pub, the event sponsor. There will be games that attendees can participate in that will benefit the Cathedral's ministries. The cost for admittance is $5 per person/$15 per family. The party begins at the conclusion of the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.
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Save the Date
The 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Knights of Columbus
event for
FUN CHEER & GREEN BEER!
March 17th, 2012
Fleming Center
Dancing~ Entertainment~ Auction
Benefits the Cathedral, the MR Fund. and K. of C. Charities!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
 "We are the Body of Christ" collection envelopes will go home with your child today. Please find ways that your child can share time, talent, or treasure with the church. Envelopes can be returned next Sunday, February 5
8th grade Confirmation class meets today, Sunday January 29, at Noon. Thank you to all who participated in the retreat on January 14. It was a great day!
Thank you to all second grade parents who attended the First Reconciliation preparation meeting with their children last week. We appreciate your support as we near the first experience of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Remember to recycle your used ink cartridges!
COORDINATOR FOR SEA CONTAINER
Need an individual as a co-coordinator with Pat Rehovsky for the collection and shipment of donated items to Haiti from April 16 to May 4 with the possibility of taking over in 2013. Position will be salaried. A three week commitment is necessary in addition to assistance in obtaining workers, contacting broker, fielding calls, etc. Must have ability to lift heavy items and learn to operate a forklift. If a permanent commitment cannot be made beyond 2012, your help may still be needed for this year. If interested, contact Theresa Patterson at 298-3002.
 CATHEDRAL BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will not meet in February. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. We will discuss Jesus - One Man, Two Faiths: A Dialogue Between Christians and Muslims by Dr. Ron Messier. Dr. Messier, will attend the Book Club session and lead a discussion! CLICK HERE for more information on the Book Club.
ADULT FORMATION - SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Room #303 - St. Albert Hall - 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
END OF SERIES ON ISLAM
This Sunday, January 29: Father Bruce Morrill, S.J., the Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School, presents The Church and Other Religions: Doctrine and Prayer. Fr. Morrill will review the contemporary teaching on the Church's relationship to other religions, especially Islam, along with some attention to contemporary theologians. He will review the Church's prayer on Good Friday, namely, the ten great intercessions, which move in concentric circles from the Roman Catholic Church to all Christians, to the Jews, to all who believe in God, to those who do not believe in God.
NEW SERIES BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY
American cultures wars notwithstanding, Science and Religion coexist quite well within the Catholic Church. Speaking before the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Benedict XVI has said "Christianity does not posit an inevitable conflict between supernatural faith and scientific progress," (2010) and science can be "a place of dialogue, a meeting between man and nature, and potentially, even between man and his Creator." (2006)
Please join us during the Sundays of February as we examine the roles of Science and Medicine and hear how faithful Catholics pursue their scientific vocations. This four week series will provide a basic orientation to current scientific and religious perspectives in preparation for a special public lecture on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 presented by Maureen Condic, PhD, on "Stem Cell Research and Ethics."
Child care is available for Sunday morning classes for adults. Contact jlemaire@cathedralnashville.org or 327-2330 x309 by Friday noon providing name(s) and ages(s) of
children.
CLICK HERE for more complete information about the Adult Formation Program and its February series.
YOUNG ADULTS
20 & 30 somethings
Married & Single
BIBLE STUDY – THE BOOK OF REVELATION
In this look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. We will learn what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history. This 10-part Bible study begins this Monday, January 30, 7–8:30 p.m. in St. Albert Hall, Room #303. It will meet three Mondays each month and concludes on April 30.
SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER
This Sunday we will meet at Noshville after 5 p.m. Mass. All are welcome.
THEOLOGY ON TAP RETURNS!
Theology on Tap returns to the Nashville Diocese! Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us at McNamara's Irish Pub (2740 Old Lebanon Road) the third Thursday of every month. Come at 6:30 to enjoy McNamara's Irish fare with your friends followed by a different speaker every month. On February 16th, Dr. William Bellet, Catholic psychologist and father of 9, will be speaking on the Psychology of Marriage along with his wife, Catholic recording artist, Marie Bellet. Questions? Contact Joan Watson at 765-427-6712 or totnashville@gmail.com.
Follow us on Facebook by joining the Cathedral Young Adults Sunday Night Dinner Group.
CLICK HERE for February 2012 YA Schedule and to see complete listing of events.
 ELIZABETH MINISTRY
Pregnant? New Baby? Adopting? No family in town? The Cathedral Elizabeth Ministry offers support! Call Sue Lavell at 568-5021.
PARISH NURSES
Take Care of Yourself
Body: Observe National Wear Red Day (Feb. 4th) to remind women of their risk of developing heart disease.
Mind: Get up on time so that you aren't rushed. Spirit: Copy a favorite Bible verse and put it where you will see it daily.
CLICK HERE for more information about the parish nurses.
***February 12th will be the last Blood Pressure Screening until June so please make sure you stop by and
have your blood pressure checked!***
DIOCESAN FAITH ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP ON PRAYER, PRESENTED BY RENEW
All Are Welcome, No Cost, No RSVP
The same talk is offered twice. Choose a time most convenient to attend. Held at the Cathedral on Sunday, February 12, 2-4 pm or Monday, February 13, 7-9 p.m.
ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER
CATHEDRAL is now set-up to offer EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) for your parish offerings. Please CLICK HERE for more information about this program and to download the application form.
You may also contact Lori Reddick in the parish office 327-2330 or by email at lreddick@cathedralnashville.org.
CATHEDRAL WEBSITE E-MAIL LIST
Sign up for our e-mail list. This is the list Father Steiner uses to
send out updates, reminders and thoughts he wants to pass on. You
can subscribe from any page on the website and unsubscribe at any time
you wish.
Father Steiner is the only one with access to this list.
CENSUS INFORMATION
To
register in the parish or to let us know of a change of address,
kindly pick up a census card at one of the vestibule racks, complete
it and drop it in the Sunday collection basket. Or you may CLICK HERE
to register or send updated information.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN THE DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
February 12 is World Marriage Day. Bishop Choby will celebrate a Mass at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral to honor couples celebrating 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversaries in 2012. If you are such a couple, please contact the office so the Bishop can invite you to come and celebrate. Contact Lois Jones 327-2330 x202 or ljones@cathedralnashville.org
NASHVILLE NUN RUN
SISTERS' PILGRIMAGE
What is a Sisters' Pilgrimage? It is a 24+ hr experience during which single women ages 18-40 are invited to spend time with Daughters of Charity, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, and Sisters of Mercy. At each stop, enjoy spending time with the sisters in prayer, meals, and recreation. Learn first hand how they make a difference for the people in the Nashville area and beyond. Transportation provided. No fee for the weekend. The Sisters' Pilgrimage is scheduled for February 10-11. The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 10th & concludes at 8 p.m. on Saturday the 11th. Contact Sister Theresa Sullivan, D.C. at 812-963-7563 or email Theresa.Sullivan@doc-ecp.org to receive a brochure and/or register. Sponsored by the Diocese & Sisters of Nashville.
ST. CECILIA ACADEMY
 SONGWRITERS' NIGHT
St. Cecilia Academy holds its annual Songwriters' Night featuring Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Will Hoge and Brandy Clark next Saturday, Feb. 4, on its campus. The evening includes live entertainment, dinner and cocktails, and silent and live auctions. For tickets or more information, please call 298-4525. You can download an RSVP form online at www.stcecilia.edu.
SUMMER CAMPS
St. Cecilia Academy's summer 2012 "Camp St. Cecilia" is now taking registrations at www.stcecilia.edu. SCA is adding new camps in babysitter training, Vacation Bible School, singing, core conditioning, lacrosse, cake decorating, science Olympics, service, hand crafts, jewelry making, poetry, board games and more. Camp St. Cecilia is designed to give girls, ages 4-17, an opportunity to have summer fun while learning. There is something for every girl this summer, see a complete listing of all the camps at www.stcecilia.edu. Questions? Contact pikea@stcecilia.edu.
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Attention any 7th or 8th grade girls interested in playing softball this spring. We are in the process of forming a Nashville Catholic Softball team. If you are interested in getting more information please email nashville.catholic.softball.team@gmail.com.
Want to Leave a Legacy or
Support a Catholic Ministry?
Please look at the Catholic Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
http://www.ccfmtn.org/
FATHER RYAN
 FATHER RYAN CAMP CHALLENGE
Father Ryan's annual Summer Camp "Challenge 2012" will feature new programs in strength training along with a full line-up of camps athletics, the arts and web design for campers K-12. May 28—July 20. Aftercare available. Registration and camp schedules are available online at www.fatherryan.org/camps. There is a 15% discount to those who sign up before February 15!
OVERBROOK SCHOOL RAFFLE
How would you like to win $5,000? You could be a lucky winner if you purchase a $100 raffle ticket in the 2012 Overbrook School Raffle. Tickets are $100 each. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase, although the total number of tickets is 200. Tickets can be purchased from Colleen in the office at 292-5134 or Shawn Curley at 497-1513. Tickets can be purchased via cash, check or credit (Visa, MC or AMEX).
COUNSELING
Many people struggle with
concerns like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, etc.
In response,
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES offers individual, couple, and family
counseling. If you or anyone you know is interested in these services,
call Catholic Social Service at 352-3087 X 226 for more information.
CATHOLIC MEDIA
We Believe - every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. on WNQM (1300 on
your AM dial). The TV version of We Believe
airs at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday on Nashville
Cable Channel 19. |
