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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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Contact Us
Diane Tobin, Catholic Motherhood Ministry Coordinator*
Direct Email: momcathbasilica@gmail.com
* Diane is taking leave for the time being following the death of her daughter Abigail. Please contact Rachel Wesson to be added to the group: wesson.rachel@gmail.com -
Meal & Prayer Requests!
New Babies and Meal Trains
Congratulations to Basilica moms who have recently given birth!
Kylee & Frank Tudini welcomed their first baby this summer.
Emily & Austin Dobbs welcomed Gregory Joseph in May.
Danielle & Terry Jones welcomed Pia Maris in June.
Madeline & James von Peters welcomed Stella Marie in June.
Naomi & Jimmy Olson welcomed Anders Augustine Olson in July. MEAL TRAIN for the Olsons
Sue & William von Peters welcomed Lydia Katherine von Peters in July.
Tia & Cameron Yunker welcomed their first baby, Lily Marie, in July.
Jenny & James Haug welcomed their first baby, Jeremiah Joseph, in July.
Elsa (formerly von Peters) and her husband, who have moved to Nebraska, welcomed baby Bernadette.
Claire & Taylor Silberman welcomed their new baby girl on July 23.
Prayer Intentions
- 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.
Blessings,
Diane Tobin
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Events
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Saturday, September 18, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Support the UTC Newman Center Campus Ministry by attending a free concert and party at Chattanooga Coffee Company from 7pm - 10:30pm Saturday, September 18. First 150 people get two FREE BEERS! Slow smoked BBQ plates for sale! Due to a lack of a beer permit feel free to bring your own beer and lawn chair! Proceeds on the food sale benefit the Newman Center, and your donations are also very welcome!Read More -
Sunday, September 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at Rembrandt's Coffee House! All mothers are welcome! Contact Rachel Wesson at wesson.rachel@gmail.com to receive notifications.Read More -
September 24 - September 26
Let Jesus feed your marriage! Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Sept 24-26 or Nov. 5-7. This will be an in-person experience, and spots are limited! Click for more info.Read More -
Sunday, October 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More
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November 5 - November 7
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Find out how to live your Sacrament to the fullest on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Nov 5-7. This will be an in-person experience, and spots are limited! Click for more info.Read More
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Sunday, November 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More
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Sunday, December 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More
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Recommended for Mothers
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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The Basilica is seeking adults aged 18 and up with experience caring for pre-school-aged children to attend the nursery on Sundays from 8:45am to 1:00pm, for $45/Sunday. Reliable attendance is expected on a rotation to include most Sundays and occasional special events. Practicing Catholics preferred. Safe Environment training and background check required. Interested candidates should email admin@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com. *** We are also looking for a safe small crib and a swing in good condition for our nursery. Donations appreciated! ***Read More -
Patricia Carney was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sept. 4 and has been in the ICU at Erlanger since Sept. 13. Patricia asks for our prayers. A nurse with many years of child care experience, Patricia has recently accepted the position as one of our new Nursery attendants but has not had a chance to begin serving.Read More -
Autumn Ember Days of 2021 fall on Sept. 15, 17, & 18 or Sept. 22, 24, & 25, depending on the calendar. While a fast is not obligatory, it can be a worthy and traditional spiritual practice to fast or abstain in some way on these days. For folks using the 1962 (or newer) calendar, the Autumn Ember Days will fall on the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after the third Sunday in September (i.e., Sept. 22, 24, and 25, 2021). This will always follow Holy Cross Day, but the days might not fall in the same week that honors the Feast of the Holy Cross (which is always September 14). Older calendars will have the Autumn Ember Days as the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday that immediately come after Holy Cross Day, no matter how many Sundays come before. (i. e., Sept. 15, 17, and 18, 2021). Click for more info at https://www.fisheaters.com/emberdays.htmlRead More -
The Basilica parish family asks your prayers for 14-year-old Lorelei Truett, daughter of Lance and Ashley Truett. Lorelei was diagnosed with leukemia on April 27, 2021. After receiving the sacramental Anointing of the Sick, she began chemotherapy treatment on April 28 at T. C. Thompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. After three month-long difficult treatments, she is hopeful for remission, and is preparing for a bone marrow transplant. We are posting updates and needs here. (Click to read more.)Read More -
In the spirit of the Visitation, would you consider bringing the joy of the Real Presence of Jesus to the homebound or hospital-bound? Training will be provided for current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and those who are not yet enlisted as Extraordinary Ministers. Contact Dcn. Gaspar DeGaetano to join the Blessed Virgin Mary Visitation Guild in this mission of mercy. Click for details.Read More -
Young Keely Jochym Briggs, daughter of Bill Jochym and mother of two-year-old Jack, is currently hospitalized in Atlanta with a severely painful bout of ulcerative colitis and a C-diff infection. (Updated 9/8: Keely is home from the hospital and with her family!) Please pray for relief and healing for Keely and that she can remain with her son. Click to learn more about the trials Keely has suffered over the past year.Read More -
26th Annual Pilgrimage for Restoration - A Traditional Walking Pilgrimage - Friday to Sunday, September 24-26, 2021. The “Auriesville” Pilgrimage - Relocated to Eastern Pennsylvania to Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Shrine, Allentown, due to the continued lockdowns in New York State. Come to restore. The rest will come. Choir singers are also needed for the St. Cecilia Brigade on this pilgrimage. Sign-up and more information at pilgrimage-for-restoration.org. 610.435.2634 mail@pilgrimage-for-restoration.org.Read More -
Our Jubilate Deo Youth Schola resumes this fall for students in grades 2-12 with unchanged voices. Learn to read and sing the sacred music of the Church! Classes will be on Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm, beginning Sept. 10 for new students and Oct. 1 for returning students.Read More -
The Bieszad family of eight has been in a crisis situation, the children having been removed from their home due to repairs and improvements needed in their home. As of August 12, the children were allowed to return home! They are in a 90-day probationary period that will end in mid-November. They appreciate all the prayers, donations, labor, and community support, which have allowed them to be reunited more quickly. Click to learn more about their story.Read More -
Joseph Shramko, a teen in our parish and an NDHS student, suffered a serious fall on April 8. He has begun a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries and now undergoing intense rehabilitation at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. The Shramkos are praying for Joseph's full functional recovery, and they are asking for our prayers especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. They have set up a Caring Bridge site to share updates and needs. Click for updates, ways to help, and to access Joseph's Caring Bridge site.Read More
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