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.News
- After years of faithful leadership, Rachel Wesson has graciously passed the reins of the Catholic Motherhood group to Diane Tobin (momcathbasilica@gmail.com).
- At this time of coronavirus restrictions, we are not meeting at our regular times on the church campus, but we continue to connect and support each other virtually, with prayer, meal trains, and online opportunities. We also have meetings off-site and outdoors.
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, and friends are welcome to join the Catholic Motherhood Ministry.
Join the Catholic Motherhood Email List
Contact Us
Diane Tobin, Catholic Motherhood Ministry Coordinator
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Meal & Prayer Requests!
- Caelan Shurina gave birth the first week of May to her second baby.
- Dee Cooper's son Bosco was born stillborn at 36 weeks, on April 20.
- JuliAnna Hills gave birth in March to her second baby.
- Teresa Shramko's son Joseph needs urgent prayer. Joseph, who attends the Basilica and Notre Dame High School, suffered a serious fall on April 8 and is recovering from brain damage. To share prayers and encouragement, they have set up a Caring Bridge Site for Joseph Shramko
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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Friday, June 18, 11:00 AM
The St. Ambrose Homeschool Co-op monthly informal meet-up and park playdate will be Friday, June 18th at 11 am at the Tennessee Aquarium. All Basilica families are welcome. Click for details.Read More -
Saturday, June 19, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Call to service to help a parish family in need! Anyone who has skills, background or willingness to learn in order to rebuild portions of a deck that has become unsafe, to install a new shingle roof, and to do some plumbing work indoors and yard work outdoors. Work Day now scheduled for: Sat., June 19. Click for details.Read More -
Sunday, June 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm. However, since June 20 is Father's Day, we will not meet in June. The next Mom's Night Out will be in July!Read More -
Sunday, July 18, 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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July 30 - August 1
Does your marriage give glory to God? Learn how to let your Sacrament shine on an upcoming virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Apr 23-25.Read More -
Sunday, August 15, 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, 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 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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June Newsletter
June 2021
Hello Mothers,
Welcome!
How lovely is the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
For all who are interested, the Novena can be found here :
https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus
It's certainly easy to praise Our Lord when we have weather that brings us together with our families and friends.
Recently, Mike & I had the opportunity to visit with our newest Grandson in Jacksonville, Fl. and attend mass with them as well. Our Priest was amazing and mass was concluded with the Hail Mary as well as the St Michael Prayer. needless to say, we felt right at home.
We are in Ordinary time in the calendar, but I like to think of this time as the growing time with it's green vestments for our Celebrant as well as on the Altar. Now is also a good time to revisit with our families growing with our faith and I know this can be a challenge. This is a really good time to read a parable together if you can or maybe to quietly reflect on it yourself.
Some I would recommend would be:
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven- Mt 13, 31f; Mk 4,30-32; Lk 13,18f
Treasure and the Pearl, Mt 13, 44-46
The Yeast Mt 13,33
Sometimes, I find it helpful to make a small diorama (like we do at Christmas with the creche) to go deeper in the Parables.
Or just follow a recipe!
Here is 1 easy suggestion that follows the parable of the yeast. Have the kids help you.
Just mix some yeast with 3 equal parts of flour and add water
Now take some flour and add water to another bowl but add no yeast.
Cover both and walk away.
When time has passed take out both and read the parable together with the kids. and just ask....What did you hear and what do you see. How does this show a Kingdom like Heaven?
I hope you All have a Blessed Month and I hope we see you at the next Meeting (which has been postponed to July, due to Father's Day on June 20).
Please Share this with All who may need the Hope & Encouragement.
Let's keep our community going!
Blessings,
Diane Tobin
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News
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In-person VBS is being planned for August 2, 3, and 4 from 8:45am to 12pm. Both adult and teen volunteers are needed to make this happen. Please contact Florence Porter at dre@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com to sign up to volunteer. All volunteers 18 and up must be certified with Safe Haven.Read More -
Trail Life is in need of adult volunteers by July 1st in order to be able to field a troop this year. You do not have to be a parent of a Trailman to serve. Please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry for our boys and young men. (Click for details.)Read More -
The Bieszad family of eight is in a crisis situation, the children having been removed from their home due to repairs and improvements needed in their home. They are in need of urgent prayer and help in the form of labor, material, and financial support in order to reunite their family. Click to learn more about their situation and the specific help they need. (List of needs last updated 6/10/21.)Read More -
We have started a free Parish Professionals Directory listing for Catholic professionals and service providers in Chattanooga. Please support our fellow Catholic professionals by utilizing this directory. If you own a business or provide a service that parishioners could utilize, please let us know in the parish office. Click for more info and to view the Parish Professionals Directory.Read More
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