Catholic Motherhood
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About Us
PurposeThe purpose of the Catholic Motherhood Ministry is to encourage mothers of all ages in our vocation of Motherhood while strengthening our knowledge and love of our Catholic faith. We welcome all mothers to our group, regardless of age or number of children.
Under normal circumstances, we meet at the church to discuss various Catholic topics (Saints, prayers, devotions, etc.) while our children are cared for in the nursery, located next to the church.
Usual ActivitiesFellowship - Currently, the Catholic Motherhood ministry meets on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm for fellowship at a restaurant.
Prayer Chain - We share prayer requests for each other and our family and friends via our email group.
Meal Train - We support mothers after childbirth by announcing the birth to the members and offering a meal sign-up.
Donations - We are always looking for ways to share the blessings we have received by passing on household items to others in our community who need them. At times we organize a donation table at the church for drop-off/pick-up.All mothers who are parishioners, visitors, or friends are welcome to join the Catholic Motherhood Ministry.
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Connecting with Us
Join the Catholic Motherhood Email List
Please contact our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator, Tina Marx, to be added to the Catholic Motherhood Email List: tinafishmarx@gmail.com
Join Our Facebook Group
This is a private Facebook group that gives us another way of communicating. For those who are on Facebook, you can access the group here and request to join:
Basilica Motherhood Facebook Group
You can also send us an email message here. Select Catholic Motherhood as the recipient:
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Meal & Prayer Requests!
Meal Trains
MEAL TRAIN for Ashley & Mike Bennett's Family for the weeks Mike is in chemo
New BabiesCongratulations to Basilica moms who have recently given birth!
Tharin & Robert Ayers had their new baby boy, Kessog, on February 23.
Emily Prester & Family welcomed their second baby, June Zelie, on December 28.
Allison & Zachery Luze welcomed Rory Solomon Luze on December 3.
Catherine & John Kirby welcomed their sixth child, Thomas John, on November 8.
Kalista & Rod Bartee delivered their fifth child, Ezra Michael, on November 3.
Rebecca & Sam Nelson had their first baby Zelie Marie on October 27.
Amelia & Doug Weissman welcomed Aurora Josephine on October 25.
Bridget & Aaron Eldridge gave birth to a son, Isaac Dane, on October 21.
Margaret & Patrick Hanus gave birth to a son, Gregory Paul, on October 12.
Allie & Jordan Darr, new parishioners from Ohio who live in St. Elmo, welcomed their fifth child and first girl, Lucy, on Sept. 20.
Anne & Grant Barker welcomed their third child, Sylas, on September 18.
Erin & Adam Fesmire had their first baby, Callum Alexander, on August 15. Erin is excited to join the Motherhood group.
Claire & Taylor Silberman welcomed their new baby girl on July 23.
Elsa (formerly von Peters) and her husband, who have moved to Nebraska, welcomed baby Bernadette.
Jenny & James Haug welcomed their first baby, Jeremiah Joseph, in July.
Tia & Cameron Yunker welcomed their first baby, Lily Marie, in July.
Sue & William von Peters welcomed Lydia Katherine von Peters in July.
Naomi & Jimmy Olson welcomed their third child, Anders Augustine, in July.
Madeline & James von Peters welcomed Stella Marie in June.
Danielle & Terry Jones welcomed Pia Maris in June.
Emily & Austin Dobbs welcomed Gregory Joseph in May.
Kylee & Frank Tudini welcomed their first baby girl, Chiara, in May.
Prayer Intentions
- Ashley Truett's 14-year-old daughter Lorelei passed from this earth on Dec. 2, 2021, after a seven-month battle with leukemia that was diagnosed on April 27, 2021 Read more here.
- Pray for Keely Jochym Briggs, suffering ulcerative colitis, and her son; they've moved back to Atlanta
- Teresa Shramko asks our prayers for her son Joseph, who attends the Basilica and Notre Dame High School. He suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2021, and is recovering from brain damage. To share prayers and encouragement, they have set up a Caring Bridge Site for Joseph Shramko. Read more about Joseph here.
Thank You All for taking precious moments to keep our Community Alive with your Hands and Hearts.
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Events
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Sunday, May 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting normally on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm. All mothers are welcome! Our social in May is moved to the fourth Sunday and will be held at Rembrandt's Coffee House.Read More -
Sunday, June 5, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zachery & Allison Luze are inviting the whole parish to their home on the first Sunday of June from 3pm-7pm for an indoor/outdoor potluck afternoon on Signal Mountain. This is a monthly Basilica Party, held on the first Sunday of every month. Come and enjoy fellowship with your fellow Chattanooga Catholics, and invite your non-Catholic friends to come as well!Read More -
Sunday, June 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm. All mothers are welcome! Our social is currently planned for Rembrandt's Coffee HouseRead More
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Sunday, July 3, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jim and Bonnie Gajewski are inviting the whole parish to their home on the first Sunday of the month from 2pm-7pm for an indoor/outdoor potluck afternoon on Signal Mountain. This Basilica Party will be held on the first Sunday of every month. Come and enjoy fellowship with your fellow Chattanooga Catholics, and invite your non-Catholic friends to come as well!Read More
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Sunday, July 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm. All mothers are welcome! Our social is currently planned for Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 1101 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Please share the word via a call or text if you know someone is planning on attending.Read More
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Sunday, August 7, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jim and Bonnie Gajewski are inviting the whole parish to their home on the first Sunday of the month from 2pm-7pm for an indoor/outdoor potluck afternoon on Signal Mountain. This Basilica Party will be held on the first Sunday of every month. Come and enjoy fellowship with your fellow Chattanooga Catholics, and invite your non-Catholic friends to come as well!Read More
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From Our Coordinator, Tina Marx
Apr. 29, 2022 -
Good morning Mothers, It was wonderful that many of us could make last Sunday's gathering at Rembrandt's. Below are the next two social events and a reminder of an opportunity to help and pray for one of our families. Meals trains will be sent out in the weeks to come too.
Mom's Meet up and Alison Luze's Saturday, May 14th @ 7 pm:
Alison has graciously offered to host a Mom's meet-up at her home on Signal Mountain. Please come out for fellowship with your fellow moms. The Luze family lives on Signal at 3 Rock Crest Drive, Signal Mountain. Please RSVP to Alison: avargo44@gmail.com or 615-571-1017
Monthly Social Sunday, May 22, 6 pm-8 pm:
Our regular monthly social will be at Rembrandt's until the Fall. Rembrandt's Coffee House is located at 204 High St, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Childcare
Sunday nights from 7 pm - 9:30 pm beginning Sunday, May 1st. It would be greatly appreciated if you or your spouse could help out with the two grade school kids while Ashley teaches from home. It could also be an excellent opportunity for your High Schooler to get volunteer hours. Please contact Ashley (ashleylbennett10@gmail.com 339-203-7479) and let her know if you can help out on a Sunday night in May or June. Dates: May 1st, May 8th, Mary May 15th, 22nd, May 29th, June 5th, and June 12th.
Prayers
Please keep the family and especially Mike in your prayers.
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Healing Retreat
Here is an online retreat, put on by the "pray more novenas" group, for any who may be interested. It is called the "Healing Retreat" You can listen to various speakers on your own time, at your own pace.
St. Therese Novena
Here is a novena to St. Therese that begins Sept. 22 but can be prayed anytime.
St. Joseph Novena
Here is a novena to St. Joseph that begins March 10 but can be prayed anytime.
Sacred Heart Novena
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Parish News
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Young Keely Jochym Briggs, daughter of Bill Jochym and mother of two-year-old Jack, was recently hospitalized in Atlanta with a severely painful bout of ulcerative colitis and a C-diff infection. Late in 2021, Keely moved back to Atlanta so that both parents can be with their son, Jack. Please continue to pray for long-term healing for Keely and for her son Jack. (Update 5/6/22: Keeley has just undergone two procedures following a flare-up.) Click to learn more about the trials Keely has suffered over the past year.Read More -
On May 8 and May 29, the Nursery will be open during the 9:00 Mass only. We expect to open the nursery for the 9:00 Mass through the 11:30 Mass for the other Sundays in May.Read More -
The Diocese of Knoxville Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring GodCamps for rising 5th-8th graders this June. 7th-8th grade camp is June 20-23. 5th-6th grade camp is June 23-25, both at Harrison Bay State Park. Register by Friday, May 27, 2022 to avoid late charge. Click for details.Read More -
The Diocese of Knoxville Office of Christian Formation is offering the workshop "Diving into Baptism", Thursday nights in May 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom, presented by Rod Bennett. To register and receive the Zoom link email Chris Kite at ckite@dioknox.org.Read More -
Mike Bennett learned on Holy Thursday (April 14, 2022) that his cancer has returned after 13 months. He will need to have 3 or 4 rounds of chemotherapy. Mike and Ashley Bennett are young parents of three children. The Bennett family joined the Basilica parish this past fall and are active in our ministries. Mike was able to be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, prior to his chemo treatment. Mike is in the middle of his first treatment, administered at Erlanger, and he will have two more. Please pray for healing for Mike and strength for him and his family during this difficult time.Read More -
Looking for a Catholic homeschool experience with like-minded families? St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op, meeting in person on Fridays from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. We will also offer an afternoon option of life skill classes 1:30-2:30 on the 1st & 3rd Fridays each month. We meet at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in downtown Chattanooga. Registration is open March 1 through May 15 for the 2022-23 school year. Classes begin August 19 for nursery-aged children through high schoolers. Classes offered include Latin, Sign Language, Theology, Greek & Egyptian Mythology, and Biology/Animal Science. To schedule a visit or with questions, please e-mail stambrosecoop@gmail.com. Detailed information and registration forms are posted on St. Ambrose Homeschool Co-op page. Click here.Read More -
Joseph Shramko, a teen in our parish and an NDHS student, suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2022. He began a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries, including rehabilitation at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Six months since the accident, he returned home in Chattanooga to complete rehab and the family was finally reunited! Joseph continues rehab and has returned to high school and is doing well taking two classes. The Shramkos ask our prayers for Joseph's full functional recovery, especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Click for updates, ways to help, and to access Joseph's Caring Bridge site.Read More -
We have finally been able to hire two nursery attendants for Sunday mornings! Provided that both our nursery attendants are able to be present, our Nursery is now open during the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses, as well as the class time between Masses, for children under 5 years old. We are in need of gently used toddler-safe toys and board books. (Please no riding toys.)Read More -
We are starting a Saints Anna and Simeon Society, called “STASIS”, to spiritually support people in difficult or irregular marriage situations, including those divorced and separated, who desire to live in communion with the Catholic Church. Now on our Marriage page are Catholic resources to help you or someone you know. If you are interested in being a part of our STASIS network to give and/or receive spiritual support, contact the parish office.Read More -
Due to life changes our Trail Life Troopmaster has had to step back. We are in need of a volunteer Troopmaster in order to continue. The Troopmaster organizes the troop leaders, oversees troop meetings. Previous outdoor experience in any capacity is encouraged. Click for more information.Read More
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