The next class will be held on Sunday, February 5th at 12:30pm in meeting room 105.  If you have any questions or need more information,  pl...

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Check your ticket for your pick up time.  Did you forget to order?  This may be your lucky day!

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Sunday, February 5th, 2012 after 5pm Mass

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Come learn about franchising.  Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 7pm in the Activity Center.

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Meet with Fr. Bala Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30pm in the Main Church.

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Please bring your palms from last year (and/or previous years) to the church. The last day to collect the palms is February 12th. A basket in which to place the palms is in located in the Narthex.

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Let us know if you will celebrate a 25 or 50 year anniversary in 2012

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 Tuesday January 24th, Dutch Treat Dinner at The Franklin Chop House, 6:30pm. Be a friend—bring a Friend.  Please RSVP to stphilipseniorgrou...

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The St. Philip Men' s Club invites you to bring your family and friends and join us at Memorial Gym for the UT/Vanderbilt men's basketball game Tuesda...

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GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go th...

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Join us for an ice skating event at A-Game in Cool Springs

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All men of the parish are invited to join us on Sunday, January 29th for our next meeting.  We’ll gather in the Activity Center at 6pm for dinner...

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Tuesday, January 24th at 6pm.  Tickets on sale now.

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Tuesday, January 24th at 6pm.

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Opening September 2012.  Registrations now being accepted.

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Tuesday January 10th, 9:45am in the Gathering Area following  Holy Mass. Enjoy a talk on Chesterton given by Fr. Fred Klettnerat our "first" pot ...

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Beginning January 15, 2012.   Parent information meeting January 12th.

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Thursday morning, January 12th from 9:45-11am in the Gathering Area to discuss Chapter One of our new book, Kisses From Katie, which is available for ...

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Come worship with us this Christmas Season.

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Friday, December 23, 2011 at 6pm in the Community Center.  Join us for a pot-luck supper after the performance!

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Sunday, December 25th after 11:00am Mass

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Join us this week for the 42nd annual St. Philip Christmas Basket Program coordinated by the Men's Club.

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A new ministry is being developed for those families who are interested in adopting or fostering, in the process of adoption, or currently parenting a...

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St Philip Catholic Church is hosting Fr. Bill Casey from The Fathers of Mercy in Kentucky.

Monday, December 5-Thursday, December 8 at 9:30 am and 6:30pm.

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Come and See… Open to all children of the parish age 3 years through 6th grade.

PAGEANT DAY AND PARTY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd at 6pm

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Join us as we welcome Tracy Clark, Michaela Miller an Deepan Rajaratnam to our Religious Education and Youth Ministry team!

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Public Rosary to Honor the 94th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Apparitions at Fatima, Portugal

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Downtown Franklin is Just A Crawlin' with Ghosts! The Single, Divorced and Widowed Women of St. Philip will go on a “Ghost Tour” on Friday, October 2...

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Second Annual Fishing with Dad Day October 23rd
 

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This month we will be supporting Second Harvest Food Bank’s BackPack Program which helps meet the needs of hungry children by providing them with a pa...

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Parents:  We have 620 students registered!  No registrations will be processed on Sundays.  Please come by the Parish Office during he week to register your child.  Thank you.

 

Click here for class day instructions.

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5:00pm Mass
6:00pm Supper
6:45pm Student, Parent and Catechist Meeting
For more information, call Kim Leisinger at 794-8588 ext. 206

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For new AND continuing ministers. Monday, September 19th at 6pm

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Sunday, October 23rd during 5:00pm Mass

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COUPLES FOR CHRIST:  Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth   WHAT is COUPLES FOR CHRIST? Couples for Christ (CFC) is...

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A party with a purpose!  Friday, September 9th, 7-9pm in the Gathering Area

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The St. Philip Religious Education Fall Catechist Workshop will be held on Saturday, September 10th from 9am untl 1:30pm.  Lunch is included....

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We have a wonderful program designed to help children learn about their faith, prepare them for the sacraments that are an integral part of our faith and begin to live the sacramental life of the Church. The real essence, the backbone, and the lifeblood of this religious education program are the catechists.

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First Annual St. Philip Church Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble
Monday September 12th at Forrest Crosing Golf Course, 8am shotgun start. 

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Join us this weekend as we kick off August Parish Days.  Pancake Supper and Youth Ministry Silent Auction Saturday, August 6th after 5:30pm Mass and Sunday, August 7th after 8:30am, 10:30am and 1:00pm Masses.

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Monday, August 8th at 7pm

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Friday, August 12th at 6:30pm.  Thank you to all of our volunteers!

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Join us at one of the two meeting times:  Tuesday, August 23rd at 5:30pm or Wednesday, August 24th at 10am.

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August 20th and 21st

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If you've participated in the past or want to get involved now, join us on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30pm.

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Early Registration Deadline June 5th.  Sign up now before prices increase.

Volunteer Meeting - Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30pm

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Applications and essays for the Knights of Columbus scholarships are due next Sunday, June 5th.  If you are in college, graduate school, trade school, or if you are about to be, take some time and apply.  Applications are available online.  
 

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Sunday, June 5th from 1-4pm at Markovich Farm.

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Meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30.  If you or someone you know can benefit from support and healing from divorce, please join us.

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Today is the last day of CCD. 
It is also the last meeting of RCIA & Adult Faith Formation
At this time, let us all offer thanks to the many catechists and leaders that share their time and talent throughout the year.  The heart of our faith formation and faith sharing programs  are the dedication of our catechists and leaders and their willingness to share their faith.  If you have not done so in the past, please prayerfully consider being a catechist or volunteering in the upcoming year!  You are truly a blessing to our parish.  See you at the Ministry Fair in August.

"Luke 6:40: There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher."

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On our last day of class, Sunday, May 22nd,  all parishioners are invited to join Grades 1-8 in the   Main Church at 9:45am for our annual Marian Celebration.

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We will share our appreciation for all they do for our parish and our children at our annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, May 22nd at 5:30pm.   Thank you to all of our Catechists! 

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“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of the people. - Acts 2:45-47.

Father Bala has asked that local neighborhoods form small groups to support one another in times of celebration and grief.  Some groups have already met and others are still being formed.

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The Discipleship Committee will be hosting an evening of continuing education for all married and engaged couples.  Please join us on Thursday, May 19th for Supper and Substance.  A potluck supper will begin at 6pm.  At 7:15 guest speakers will discuss "Family of Origin" and how it affects spousal relationships.  Babysitting will be provided. 

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The Knights of Columbus are holding a membership drive following the Masses next weekend.  Tables will be manned by members of the council who will be available to answer questions and provide literature.

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Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil—April 23rd
There will be no 9am Mass this day.   
We will have blessing of Easter Baskets/Food  at 11am in both English and Spanish. Everyone is invited to bring their Easter baskets/food for  a special blessing in keeping with this beautiful old custom observed   by many families.   
There is no 5:30pm Mass on Holy Saturday.    
Our Easter Vigil liturgy is at 6:30pm.  Our RCIA Catechumens and Candidates will receive the Sacraments of Initiation.  Spanish language liturgy will celebrated at 9pm.   

Easter Sunday—April 24th
Masses at Midnight, 8:30am, 11am and 6:30pm   
Spanish language Mass is at 1pm

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an integral part of Lent; a time that calls for a continual repentance through  fasting, almsgiving and prayer. As we move towards a renewal of our baptismal promises which we celebrate on Easter, Father Bala and Father Tran are available to hear confession during the week.  Please click "read more" for specific times.  If you come for confession and one of the Father’s are not there, you can reach them on their cell. (Father Bala 870-2171 - Father Tran 631-8470)

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Come celebrate and share Easter dinner with Father Bala and Father Tran.

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During Lent every Tuesday evening at 5:45pm and Friday evening  at 6:30pm we will pray the Stations of the Cross.  On Tuesday  evenings, the Stations will be followed by Mass and St. Anthony Devotion.  On Fridays, there will be Mass following the Stations.  Spanish language Stations of the Cross are on Friday evenings at 8pm. 

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Dinners will begin at 5:30pm in the Gathering Area.  After dinner, join us at 6:30pm for the Stations of the Cross followed by Mass in the Main Church.

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A new 12-week session begins on February 23rd.

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Youth and their parents are invited to attend an information meeting on Sunday, January 23rd after 11am Mass to get the details on the trip including costs and fundraising opportunities. This year we will travel to Champaign, Illinois from July 16th-24th.

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“Safe In His Hands” - songs of faith, hope and inspiration is a  unique collaboration from all the choirs of the parish, including children, youth and adults from both English and Spanish speaking communities of St Philip.  “Safe in His Hands” is available for purchase in the St. Philip Bookstore, at a price of $15.

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Have you checked us out?

Stop in, browse our shelves and enjoy a visit to the best (and only) Catholic bookstore in Franklin!

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It’s time for our annual Sounds game outing! Join us on Sunday August 29th at 6:30pm as the Nashville Sounds take on the New Orleans Zephyrs.

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There are still a few openings left for the Koinonia Retreat. Give yourself the gift of this weekend retreat and be renewed and refreshed.

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The 2010 Ministry Fair is almost here! Join us this weekend and next after each Mass and learn more about the 50+ ministries and organizations here at St. Philip.

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The renovation of the Old Church is nearly complete!

Please join us at 9am on Friday, July 11th for a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Choby offering his blessings on the (new) Old Church

After July 11th, daily Mass will be held in the Old Church

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Business Ministry Fair members, we are publishing a Business Fair Directory and would like you to review your listing. The deadline for updates is midnight, May 24, 2010. Your listing can be viewed here.. Please send an email to Jenny Lutkins (jlutkins@comcast.net) to let her know if your information is correct. If it is ok, simply put “OK” in the subject box. If changes need to be made, please indicate what changes are needed.

If you do not belong to the St. Philip Business Ministry, but are a member of St. Philip, and would like to join, you must meet the following criteria: own your own business, be partner in a business, be an independent contractor, own a home business. If you meet the criteria, please contact us.  St. Philip reserves the right to not include any business it deems as not being consistent with the values of a Church Business directory.

The deadline to request additions/changes is midnight May 24, 2010. After May 24th, this information will be taken down.

NOTE: The Business Fair Directory linked in this article is for review purposes only,. The content may not be deemed correct.

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Hello all!
We are coordinating efforts to help fellow St. Philip parishioners thorough Facebook - St Philip Network for Flood Relief. Anyone who can help, we are meeting for Mass at St. Philip at 9 am and dispersing to homes after on Thursday and Friday. Branden O'Neil (615-309-4942) is the contact person after Mass - she has a list of people who need assistance. If you need babysitting - Jenny Lutkins is offering it in her home. Her contact info: 615-595-8646.

Please pass this info along to your ministries and to as many St. Philip friends as you can to get the word out. Also, if you know of anyone in need, please let me know.

There will also be a special second collection for Parish flood victims at each of the weekend Masses. If you want to send in a donation, please send it to St. Philip Catholic Church, 113 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN 37064. Please mark you donation specifically for "St Philip Flood Victims."
Thanks

Tracy Clark
615-310-3515

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Since our Confirmation was cancelled last Sunday due to the severe weather, Bishop Choby has consented to celebrate Confirmation HERE at St. Philip this Sunday, May 9th! Students and sponsors (or proxies) should be here by 2:30PM. Mass will begin at 3:00PM.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Leisinger at 615-794-8858 ext 29 or email her at office@stphilipfranklin.com

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Confirmation has been cancelled for Sunday, May 2. We will make other arrangements for our candidates to be Confirmed. When those arrangements are complete, we will post on the website and will send an e-mail to all families of Confirmation students.

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Are you looking for a meaningful way to put your faith into action for our church community? Our Haiti Ministry will need a new chairperson by the end of May. This ministry helps St. Philip Parish in its work with our sister parish in Haiti. Please see the bulletin insert for more information about what has been done and our current effort in meeting additional needs. For more information about this ministry, please contact Vicki Vogt, Social Action Ministry Chair at 791-1232.

As we look for a new chair, we thank Rena Burns for her enthusiasm and dedication to this ministry and for all that she has done to serve both St.
Philip Parish and the people of St. Charles Borromee.

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Most of our photo directories have been handed out, however we still have some that have not been picked up. On May 1 and 2 we will have them available in the Narthex for final pick-up. If you had your photo made for the directory and have not received your photo directory, PLEASE plan on picking them up after one of the Masses. This will be your last chance to pick up your photo directories in a planned effort.

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Two recent events at St. Philip were a huge successes. The Men's Club annual St. Patrick's Day dance was a fun evening of dinner dancing and an auction. And our Recent Business fair saw almost a hundred vendors and crowds of over 1,000 parishioners check out what business their fellow parishioners owned. It was a great and lucrative time for all.

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Y Thang Tran, 75, father of Father Tien Tran died early Saturday morning. Visitation will be held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on both Monday and Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm. There will be a rosary at 7 both nights.

The funeral Mass will be at 10 am on Wednesday at the Cathedral. Bishop Choby will be the celebrant, and Father Peter Chou will be the homilist.
Please remember the family in your prayers.

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St. Philip Bookstore is gearing up for the annual Women's Conference, RCIA and Easter. A wide variety of books and gifts for all occasions is available. There's no need to shop anywhere else. Stop by the bookstore today and visit our booth at the conference.

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Fr. Bala and Fr. Tran would like to invite all parishioners who will be alone this Easter to come celebrate and enjoy dinner at St. Philip on Easter Sunday. If you will be at home and have no family close by to celebrate with, please come join us in the Gathering Area after 11am Mass on Easter Sunday. We will serve appetizers followed by a celebration dinner.

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Power of a Mission:
Come rediscover the passion of our believing, the treasure we have been entrusted, and the power of the
Baptized filled with purpose.

Please click "Read More" for more details.

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Kris McKorkle is our New Parish Council representative for Communications. St. Philip is wanting to enhance the communications between its parishioners and church leadership, staff, and priests. In order to accomplish this we need your help. We are looking for writers, graphic artists, individuals versed in web mastering, content management, power point presentations, publisher, etc.

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St. Philip welcomes Judy Goodheart as the new coordinator of the Helping Hands Ministry. Judy brings a great deal of experience to Helping Hands as she was the Manager of the Manor at Steeplechase Retirement Facility for eight years where she daily served the senior population. She replaces Caroline Walsh who faithfully served in the ministry for many years.

Please click "Read More" for more information.

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People want to do business with people they know and trust. We have hundreds of people in our Parish who own their own business, and hundreds of families who need their services. That is the purpose of the St. Philip Business Fair, to put these two groups together. On March 20 and 21 we will do that. Much in the same way we have a ministry fair, we are going to host a business fair to allow everyone to see who does what and how we can help each other during some pretty tough economic times.

Please click "read more" to learn more!

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Tuesday, February 9th, 7:00pm in the Gathering Area. Come to hear about the conference speakers, plans, and how you can help!

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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
8:30 am—4:00 pm
St. Philip Catholic Church
Franklin, Tennessee
Speakers: LeAnn Thieman, Teresa Tomeo,Tammy Evevard, Jamie Thietten

Registration forms are available through:
www.catholicwomenoffaithconference.com
The Tennessee Register
Parish/School Office

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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
8:30 am—4:00 pm
St. Philip Catholic Church
Franklin, Tennessee
Speakers: LeAnn Thieman, Teresa Tomeo, Tammy Evevard, Jamie Thietten

Registration forms are available through:

• www.catholicwomenoffaithconference.com
• The Tennessee Register
• Parish/School Office

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Saturday March 6th
7:45am to 3:30pm
Doors open at 7am for registration.
This year's speakers will include: Fr. Bill Casey, Jim Burnham and Steve Ray.
Tickets are now on sale through the website: www.thehighestcalltn.org .
Call 615-794-8588 Option 4 for more information.

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Helping Hands Ministry:
Are you looking for a meaningful way to put your faith into action for our church community? St. Philip's Helping Hands Ministry needs a visionary coordinator to lead volunteers in assisting parishioners who are temporarily incapacitated due to illness or injury.

The ministry provides errand running, transportation to medical appointments, light housekeeping, cooking, and other types of short term assistance. The ministry has significant growth potential as a segment of St. Philip's new Pastoral Care initiative. An active volunteer base is already in place. Call Vicki Vogt, Social Action Ministry Chair at 791-1232 for additional information.

Loaves and Fishes:
This ministry needs new leaders. This position is responsible for recruiting volunteers for monthly trip to Loaves & Fishes in Nashville to prepare, serve, and clean up after 160 meals for the hungry.

In addition, the leaders ensure adequate stocks of non-perishables are on hand for the meals and also purchase perishables. This ministry also collects toiletries for the Christmas Basket ministry's nursing home program. For more info., call Rena or John Burns at 794-7411.

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Prepared meals for families who need them. Have you, or a parishioner you know; just had a baby, have someone in the hospital, or just getting home from hospital, experienced a death in the family, going through a tough time with loss of job? The reasons are countless. We’re here to help, just let us know. Contact Angie Mayer at 615-427-9464 or email angiemayer@gmail.com .

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Calling all cooks in the parish. Meals with Love provides Father Bala and Father Tran a home cooked meal twice a week. You do not have to be a gourmet chef. All that is required is one meal for the Father’s approximately once every eight months.

If you would like to be added to the schedule or taken off, please contact Joelle Polisky at 595-6968 or via email Joelle_12@hotmail.com .

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The class is designed to provide parents with a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism as they prepare to baptize their child. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Tracy & Lee Clark at 595-8073 or Bob and Pam Harden at 591-9176.

Please note the following dates for 2010 Baptism Preparation Classes.
March 21, June 6, Aug 29, Nov 7

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February 2nd at 7:00pm and February 9th at 7:00pm. Both will meet in the Activity Center.

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Photo directories are here and are available for pick up in the Bookstore and in the Parish Office.

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Please help. We are out of pasta (penne, rigatoni) and need donations before we serve next on February 13. We are also in need of "Fruit n'Gel cups" non-refrigerated. We use 20 lbs of pasta and 160 fruit n'gel cups when we serve each month. Please put donations in the box in the hallway between the sanctuary and the gathering area.

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The Men's Club annual outing will be to the Vanderbilt vs Tennessee men's basketball game on Tuesday, February 9, at 6:00pm at Memorial Gym. A few good tickets remain. Price is $35 each. Contact Phillip Drone at 957-3920 or drone@realtracs.com.

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The Women of St. Philip will begin taking orders February 6 & 7. Cakes can be purchased in advance and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We have sold out for the past six years, so prepurchase is suggested......

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Please see "Read More" for a list of CCD Dates to Remember.

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All St. Philip parents are invited and encouraged to attend a Parent to Parent Workshop. Whether your children are in Kindergarten or are seniors in high school, Parent to Parent is for you. Parent to Parent is a dynamic community based system which activates and empowers parents to deal directly with their own children on critical issues of adolescence.

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St. Philip will hold a prayer service here for the People of Haiti on Thursday, January 21 from 6 PM to 7 PM. This prayer service is also open to the public. The Spanish Language Mass will be celebrated following the prayer service.

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Our E-business directory partner, IQonnect has just lowered their monthly pricing to advertise to to Parishioners your business to $4.95 or $49.00 per year. Previously the cost was $9.95 a month or $99.00 per year. This is an opportunity to advertise to a warm audience of St. Philip Parishioners and let them know what your business is. Typically, Parishioners would prefer to do business with people they know and this is a way to support your fellow parishioners during these difficult economic time.

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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.

Click "Read More" to view the hours of operation and learn about the managers.

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The photo Directories are scheduled to be here on January 19th. The book was delayed for two specific reasons. We extended photo dates into September and had an additional 214 families get their pictures taken. This was worth the delay, and at that time it looked as if the books would be here at the beginning of December. However, when Father John left the Church in October, we had to do some major revisions that delayed the release, and was unforeseeable. That said, the proofs look great, and we believe you will be proud of the end result.

As we get closer to the date, we will announce how the books will be distributed. The books are only for Parishioners who had their pictures made. We still have plenty of the guide books and Directories issued in August and they are for anyone in he Church. Please see anyone in the office for your personal copy of the Guide book and Directory. But the Photo Directory is reserved only for the families who had pictures made.

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Parishioners at St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin got an early Christmas present from Bishop David Choby; the announcement that he has named Father Bala as the Parish’s new Pastor. In addition, Father Tien Tran, from South Vietnam has been named Associate Pastor.

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Christmas Basket Week at St. Philip is a great opportunity for everyone in the family to participate in a wonderful program that benefits 280+ needy families in our community. Please click "Read More" for more details and join in!

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This Saturday afternoon, we will have three priests available to hear Confessions. If you have not attended any of the Advent Penance Services, please come to St. Philip on Saturday, December 19. We will hear Confessions from 3:00 - 5:00PM.

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Christmas Eve: 4:00pm, 7:00pm & Midnight
Christmas Day: 10:00am
Spanish Language Mass: 1:00pm

St Philip will celebrate the birth of the Christ Child with a choral program beginning at 11:25pm Christmas Eve followed immediately by Midnight Mass. A string quartet, with members from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, together with woodwind, organ and keyboard will accompany the St Philip choirs.

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December 31: Vigil Mass at 5:30PM
December 31: Adoration, Prayer & Reflection beginning at 9:30PM; Mass at 11:15PM
January 1: Mass at 7:00AM and 9:00AM and 7:00PM

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St. Philip Parish raised almost $4,500 to help Tennessee National Guardsmen get home from Camp Shelby Mississippi to spend Christmas with their Families before shipping out to Afghanistan in January.

The money collected this past weekend in a second collection helped raise money to purchase the cost of a bus ride home and back to the camp for many of our Tennessee friends and neighbors who will have to ship out.

A certificate of appreciation was awarded to St. Philip Parishioner John Burns from Deacon (Lt. Col) Krenson for initiating the idea here at St. Philip to help the guard out. Thank you St. Philip for your generosity.

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St Philip will celebrate the birth of the Christ Child with a choral program beginning at 11:25pm Christmas Eve followed immediately by Midnight Mass. A string quartet, with members from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, together with woodwind, organ and keyboard will accompany the St Philip choirs.

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If you are new to the parish within the last year, you are invited to a Christmas Social to meet other newcomers. This event is sponsored by the Newcomers Ministry. Deli-meats, beer and wine will be provided. Bring an appropriate dish or Christmas desert to share. Babysitting will be provided.

Mark your calendar and RSVP to Mairead Penman at penmanme@yahoo.com or call 301-9951. The party will begin at 7:30PM following the Mass.

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It’s time again for the 7th Grade CCD Angel Tree service project. If you would like to participate by selecting a Catholic Charities Angel, please contact Jenny Lutkins at 615-268-4174 or decibelles@yahoo.com for more information. We will be distributing Angels on Sunday, Nov. 22nd during CCD.

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Don’t miss an opportunity to march in the annual March for Life, attend Mass at the National Shrine, pray at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and convent of the Poor Clares. We will also pray at the Metro DC Planned Parenthood and make visits to the War Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Museums and the National Holocaust Museum.

Youth Package ($225) - Knight’s Hall;
Young Adult/Adult Package ($350) - Hotel

$100 non-refundable deposit due Dec. 6

Youth may write a culture of life essay & win one of five $125 scholarships making your trip only $100. Essay topic will be given on Dec. 6 and due Dec. 13. The five winners will be revealed on Dec. 20! Call Matt Gill, Director of Youth Ministry for more information 794-8588 ext. 34

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The renewal of our Bishop's annual appeal commitment will be held the weekend of December 6. We will be asked to give consideration to making a return to God for all of His gift and blessings. Remembert that in 2010 in addiion to other worthy diocesean pastoral services and ministries, a major portion of the funds from the appeal will go toward the formation of our growing number of seminarians.

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St. Philip and Catholic Charities are offering counseling services at St. Philip on a weekly basis on Wednesdays. Catholic Charities offers individual, couple, and family counseling on a sliding fee scale.

If you or anyone you know is interested in this services, call Cheryl Hockersmith at 352-3087, Ext.227.

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During the course of floor repair in the Old Church we discovered we need to replace the support structure. At this time we are looking at what will need to be done. We know we will be in need of sub-contractors. We want to give our qualified parishioners the opportunity to participate in this work.

We are looking for contractors to do lumber framing, foundation (concrete footings and masonry piers) and flooring (with experience in historic restoration and use of reclaimed wood).

If you are interested, please contact Joe Braden with American Constructors at 615-329-0123 by Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. You must be properly licensed & have general liability insurance & workers compensation insurance, per State of Tennessee requirements.

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Thank you for caring for the unborn and for providing support through the baby bottle campaign. We have received 177 of the 500 baby bottles that were handed out. If you have not turned in your baby bottle please do so as soon as possible.

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Its time again for the 7th Grade CCD Angel Tree service project. If you would like to participate by selecting a Catholic Charities Angel, please contact Jenny Lutkins at 615-268-4174 or decibelles@yahoo.com for more information. We will be distributing Angels on Sunday, Nov. 22nd during CCD.

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This study is a two part journey (a new session will begin this week) through Pope John Paul’s Theology of the Body guided by Christopher West via DVD lectures and participant workbook. Meeting time choices are Monday 6:30pm, Wednesday 6:30pm or Thursday 9:45am. Contact Shannon Breedlove at scbreed@gmail.com.

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There will be some maintenance work (striping and/or sealing) done to the parking located behind the CCD building and office areas, by the Crye Lieke building between Second and First Avenue.

Please make sure all vehicles including trailers are removed from the lot by Saturday evening.

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The St Philip Catholic Church Book Store will offer 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.

Click "Read More" to view the hours of operation and learn about the managers.

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Thank you to the 123 volunteers who have answered the call to serve as catechists. We only need 5 more catechists during 11:00am Mass. These classes work on a rotating basis. Contact Kim Leisinger at 794-8588 ext 29. We have all our catechists for grades 1-8 and High School!

If you have not registered for CCD please do so as soon as possible. Students must be registered by Wednesday to attend classes the following Sunday. No Registrations will be processed on Sunday.

We have 803 students registered for CCD!

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Join us next Sunday, November 1st at 6:30pm in the Gathering Area. We will discuss the preliminary plans for Christmas Basket Week.

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Father John Sappenfield has left St Philip as Pastor. For more information, please click here.

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St. Philip Parish will remember the faithful departed in a Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day, Monday Nov. 2 @ 7:00 pm. A scroll will list the names of loved ones who have died in the last 12 months. Family members are asked to light a candle in their memory during the liturgy.

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Join us for a discussion regarding our call to protect the rights of the unborn. We will be in Meeting Room 105 at 7pm on Thursday, October 22nd.

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Fr. Bala will hold a training session for new and continuing Altar Servers next Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm in the main church. New server candidates are invited.

We especially need servers for the 5:30 Saturday and 11:00 Sunday Masses. This training is for all servers who missed the September training session. Questions? Call Tom Galantowicz at 791-8734 or liturgy@stphilipcatholicchurch.com.

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St. Philip and a company called iQonnect have entered a relationship to start a Business eDirectory on St. Philip's website, www.stphilipfranklin.com. The purpose is simple; it gives parishioners an opportunity to advertise there business services to parishioners who want to do business and support those parishioners they know.

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The Women of St. Philip are hosting a Brunch for the Seniors of St. Philip Parish. Please join us in the Gathering Area after the 9:00am Mass on Tuesday,
October 13th.

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Thursday, October 15th at 7pm in the Activity Center. We will discuss the structure of the committee, our role at St. Philip and how we can better promote respect for life in all stages. All are welcome to attend the meeting!

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Mary & Khadir Abu Sada are bringing hand crafted gifts from the Holy Land. The gifts will be available for purchase the weekend of October 25 after all Masses.

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Please join us Sunday, October 25, following 11:00am Mass. This is a great opportunity for Confirmation service hours!

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Sunday, October 25 from 8:00am-1:00pm in the Community Center. You must schedule your time for donations. The schedule is in the Narthex. We need a few helping hands to help check people in. If you can help for just a hour or so please contact Jeannine Chase at 302-1255 or Israel Cordero at 794-4163 for more details.

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All current and new members of this ministry are invited to come Tues., October 13th at 7pm to the Activity Center. Rick Musacchio (Editor of the Tennessee Register & former Tennessean photographer) will present ways to improve your photography skills and give tips on how to take photos of an event. This information is for still & video photography and anything else related to capturing images.

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Pope Benedict has asked Catholics to use technology to share our Faith. St. Philip is beginning an Internet and Web Development Ministry. We need writers, programmers, content management specialists, marketers, etc.

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Next Sunday, October 11th from 1pm-3pm in Meeting Room 105. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend our next preparation class for the Sacrament of Baptism.

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Wed. Oct 14th at 10am in the Gathering Area. Looking for significance in your second halfcentury of life? Join us for fellowship and spiritual enrichment.

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The 101st Airborne will soon start deploying to the Mid-East. Once again we will support the young families with diapers (size medium please) and formula. Please place donations in the Loaves & Fishes Box in the hallway between the sanctuary and the Gathering Area.

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Edge & CONNECT groups are growing and they need you. Adults are needed to help in the kitchen, the office and for special events. Join us Tues. Oct. 6th at 6:30pm in the Community Center. Contact Brendan Reynolds at 794-8588 ext 26 for more information.

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Do you have one hour a week you could volunteer? We could use help on Saturday mornings after Daily Mass at 9:30am to stuff the bulletins. There’s no contract to sign! Simply join us in Meeting Room 105 across from the parish offices. Thank you in advance.

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If you have not signed up for St. Philip Night XXV on October 3 for fear that you will miss either of these two Ball Games Vanderbilt – Ole MS OR the TN-Auburn Games , we have solved your problem.

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Join us Sunday, Oct. 4th at 6:30pm in the Gathering Area. All men of the parish are welcome.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009, 6:00 PM Gather; 6:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner,
Speaker: Father Pat Kibby, Pastor, St. Stephen Catholic Community.
Location: Gathering Area. Guests are welcome!

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If you did not attend the content overview and facilitator skills review workshops please plan to attend the make up session held here at St. Philip

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If you have not heard from the Ministry Chair person, please reference your 2009 Guidebook Directory and contact them.

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For daytime events; typically Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Lynn Kozura at 790-9359 or call the Parish Office.

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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is coming to St. Philip this Fall.
 

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September 17,18, and 19 are the final days to get your picture taken for our upcoming Photo-Directory. Many of you asked if we would schedule additional dates becase previous dates did not work. We will have 2 cameras here and be able to accommodate 60 people per day, so sign up now.

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Are you curious about the Catholic Church or are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Are you a baptized Catholic but have not received the sacrament of Confirmation or Eucharist?

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E Business directory pre-enrollment going on now at St.Philip for Parishioner to Parishioner business.

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This training is for new ministers and continuing ministers. Ministers are expected to attend ONE of the following sessions:
 

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This study will be a two part journey through Pope John Paul's Theology of the Body guided by Christopher West via DVD lectures and participant workbook.

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This weekend is Commitment weekend. Father John has challenged all Parishioners to join at least one ministry per family member. Each member of the church will be asked to make that pledge at each of the weekend masses on Saturday and Sunday.

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All you need is the willingness to encourage discussion and possibly be the host for your small group. 

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We meet monthly for support and enhancement of our homeschool
adventure.

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All moms: Please join the Moms' Group for 9am Daily Mass and Rosary on
Tuesday, August 18. Nursery will be provided! Afterwards, we will walk (or drive) to Pinkerton Park for play time.

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Williamson County will have a new Catholic bookstore, owned and operated by St. Philip Parish. The Book store will be named "St. Philip Catholic Books and Gifts."

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A new e-business directory will be introduced at the end of August that will allow businesses in the St. Philip parish to advertise their services to the St. Philip family through our new website.

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8:30 Mass Choir resumes rehearsals

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Thursday, August 6, 2009 6:00 PM Social Time, 6:30pm Pot Luck Dinner Speaker-Deacon Ron Deal, Location Church of the Nativity, Spring Hill.

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Sunday, May 31st at 1pm in Meeting Room 105. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend our next preparation class for the Sacrament of Baptism.

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We need YOU to make our directory complete! To celebrate and strengthen the bond within the St Philip parish community, we have made the commitment to produce a new pictorial directory. A pictorial directory is our parish family album.

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