The St Philip Catholic Book Store offers Catholic Books, Bibles, Spanish Titles, Sacramentals, Music, DVDs and Gifts!!! Book store revenues will be used to fund outreach ministries supported by St. Philip Catholic Church.
The book store is located in the old rectory (corner of 1st Ave and Main St) and can be reached at 615-794-4236.
Hours of Operation (2010):
Sunday: 9:30 am—10:45 am; 12:15 pm—1:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 am—2:30 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30 am—2:30 pm
Friday: 9:30 am—5:00 pm
Saturday: closed
The bookstore is preparing for summer hours. Those hours will be announced shortly. However beginning May 15 and until further notice, the St. Philip Bookstore will be closed on Saturday.
The book store is being managed by Margaret Emsweller, our Director of Pastoral Ministry Services. Margaret brings more than 10 years experience as a direct report to the pastor in pastoral ministry and outreach experience to the position from her Parish Staff position at St. Augustin in Des Moines, Iowa where she held a similar position as Director of Pastoral services, and as Executive Director of the Loaves and Fishes program during the Mid-90's here in Nashville. She has a certificate in theology from Creighton University, a Catholic University in Omaha NE and participated in an advanced studies continuing education program called Illuminarie designed for religious, lay ministers, and Deacons in full time ministry. Margaret served on Parish Council here at St. Philip, during the 80's and 90's and most recently was the Parish Council representative for Worship and Spirituality. She reports to Father Bala.
We are currently looking for part-time help in the bookstore. Please see Margaret Emsweller or Kim Leisinger in the Parish office. Send your resume to mbemsweller@stphilipfranklin.com or office@stphilipfranklin.com.