Catholic Motherhood

Purpose

The 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 Activities

Fellowship - 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.

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:
Contact Us

New Babies and Meal Trains

Catherine & John Kirby welcomed their sixth child, Thomas John, on November 8.

Kalista & Rod Bartee delivered their fifth child, Ezra Michael, on November 3.  MEAL Train for the Bartees

Rebecca & Sam Nelson had their first baby Zelie Marie on October 27. MEAL Train for the Nelsons  (Basilica drop-off Sunday by 10:30am is an option.)

Amelia & Doug Weissman welcomed Aurora Josephine on October 25.    MEAL Train for the Weissmans
 
Bridget & Aaron Eldridge gave birth to a son, Isaac Dane, on October 21.   MEAL Train for the Eldridges   (Basilica drop-off Sunday by 10:30am is an option.)

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 this past summer. 
 

Prayer Intentions

 

• Pray for +Abigail Tobin (Diane Tobin's daughter), who passed away June 28, 2021.

• Pray for Keely Jochym Briggs, hospitalized for ulcerative colitis and infection (8/28/21)

 

• Ashley Truett's daughter Lorelei was diagnosed with leukemia on April 27, 2021 and is undergoing aggressive treatment and currently awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Read more here. 

• 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.

Nov. 17, 2021

Good evening mothers-  We have many opportunities for prayer this month, a social gathering, and meal trains (many families are able to pick up meals on Sunday too).
 
 
Prayer:
Fast and pray for Lorelei
The Basilica will hold a FAST & PRAY Vigil service for 14-year-old Lorelei Truett in the presence of God. Friday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30pm.
 
Remembrance Service
Erlanger and the Basilica hosts a service in honor of babies who died before, during, or after childbirth, not just this year but at any time. It will be held on Wednesday, December 1, at 7 pm and lasts about an hour. 
 
Here is a link to the event on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1232450330566407
Or RSVP to:
RSVP to Brandy Staszewski
423-778-7709 or
Brandy.Staszewski@erlanger.org
 
Soul of Susan Reynolds
Please pray for the soul of Susan Reynolds, aunt of Therese Laurell Naaden. Pray also for Susan's family and children in this difficult time. 
 
Keely Briggs
Keely Briggs wants to express her appreciation for everyone and for embracing her and making her feel welcomed when she moved back to Chattanooga. She has moved back to Atlanta and has asked for continued prayers for her and her son. 
 
Social:
The November monthly Social will be on the 21st at Rembrandt's 6–8 pm. If you would like to host the December Social at your home, please let me know. If November is your first time and you want to make sure you can find us, my number is 847-845-059 you can text me upon arrival. 
 
Meal Trains:
Sam Rebekah Nelson- Basilica drop off on Sunday by 10:30 am is an option.
Meal Train for Sam & Rebekah Nelson
 
Kalista Bartee
https://mealtrain.com/k111r0
 
Amy Weismann - Basilica drop off on Sunday by 10:30 am is an option.
Take Them A Meal | Easy online meal sign ups to support your loved ones.
 
Bridget Eldridge - Basilica drop off on Sunday by 10:30 am is an option.
Take Them A Meal | Easy online meal sign ups to support your loved ones.
 
 
Web resources:
Web page: Catholic Motherhood - Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul - Chattanooga, TN (stspeterandpaulbasilica.com) 
Facebook Page:  Basilica Motherhood Group | Facebook
 
A Quote for mom's: (thank you Rachel!) 
Thank you, women who are mothers! You have sheltered human beings within yourselves in a unique experience of joy and travail. This experience makes you become God's own smile upon the newborn child, the one who guides your child's first steps, who helps it to grow, and who is the anchor as the child makes its way along the journey of life. - Pope Saint John Paul II

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