Bereavement Ministry
Ministry Lead: Cory McCormick .615-794-3086
The bereavement ministry members assist families in coping with the death of a loved one. They also provide food for funeral receptions as needed. Services may include planning of the funeral liturgy, and practical help such as baby-sitting, providing transportation, etc. Also, several ministry members are available to keep in contact with the bereaved for a period of one year.
CONNECT
Ministry Lead: Brendan Reynolds . 615-794-8588 ext 26
St. Philip’s CONNECT youth program is an opportunity for 9th through 12th graders to grow in their Catholic Faith. They plan and participate in social activities, pursue a deeper spirituality and serve the parish community and others.
EDGE
Ministry Lead: Brendan Reynolds . 615-794-8588 ext 26
St. Philip’s EDGE youth program is directed at students in middle school; 6th through 8th graders. Our goal is to give our youth the EDGE, the Catholic EDGE, the Jesus Edge, as they venture into the challenges of middle school. Parent involvement is critical with this program and we encourage everyone to participate.
Koinonia
Ministry Lead: Joe Griffey . 615-804-0725
Koinonia is a three day, weekend retreat offered during the summer to all parishioners, male or female, 21 and older. Designed to refresh, renew, reconnect with Jesus Christ, our St. Philip community, and our Catholic faith.
Library Ministry
Ministry Lead: Mary Beth Dugas . 615-595-0594
The library ministry needs volunteers to help with book collection, sorting, cataloging, and maintaining book shelves. The library provides a variety of inspirational, educational, reference, and faith based books for everyone. The library is located off the Gathering Area across from the Kitchen and is open at any time the building is unlocked.
Meals With Love
Ministry Lead: Joelle Polisky . 615-595-6968
This is a ministry where parishioners prepare a home cooked meal for the priest(s) of our parish. Scheduled volunteers bring in a meal twice a year, on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Men’s Club
Ministry Lead: Ed Finley . 615-591-3456
This ministry is for the men of St. Philip to serve and support our active parish. All St. Philip men are considered members of the Men’s Club and are invited to take an active part in its functions. The group is organized to serve the church as a whole, physically and spiritually, while offering fellowship among its membership. The club coordinates the Parish Pancake Breakfast and the Parish Christmas Basket Programs. It sponsors the Valentine Breakfast, St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance, the Sounds Baseball Night and co-sponsors the Annual Parish Picnic. It gives financial and physical support to other St. Philip ministries, as well as to charitable organizations in Williamson and Davidson Counties.
Ministers of Care
Ministry Lead: Jack & Paddy Gerbic . 615-595-8085
Our ministry allows us to visit those unable to attend Mass, the shut-in at nursing homes, assisted living and retirement facilities, hospitals, private homes and the jail. They can then enjoy receiving the Eucharist with prayer and support. The hospital is visited daily. The other care facilities are visited weekly.
Parish Council
Ministry Lead: Trip Guthrie . 615-794-6568
The function of the Parish Council is to give support, advise and council to the Pastor in the formulation of activities for the Parish. The Council is composed of the leaders of the ministry groups. Parish Council Representatives are selected by self nomination or by parishioners and serve a two-year term, with the exception of the Youth Representative, who serves a one-year term. The terms of the council representatives are staggered to ensure smooth transitions. Parish Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month throughout the year, with the exception of July and December. Meetings are open and all parishioners may attend, or pass along any questions or concerns to the Council through one of the Representatives.
Photography Ministry
Ministry Lead: Larry Emsweller . 615-794-8588 ext 30
This ministry is for amateur or professional photographers who want to use their time and talent to support the many activities of the church in both still photography and videography (editing, lighting, sound or whatever capacity you offer) to capture the many events at the church in an organized way. Individuals on the committee will be assigned to take pictures at a specific event. These photos will be used for the St. Phillip website, various print items, displays and our scrap book. The videographers will be used to capture video of specific events for a DVD of the St. Philip Story. This video will be utilized as a stewardship tool to showcase St. Philip to new parishioners. It will describe the many ministries we have and the services they offer to the community.
RCIA
Ministry Lead: Mary Anderson . 615-794-7835
This ministry is open to the members of St. Philip who are willing to become part of the facilitating team or would like to be a sponsor for individuals not of the Catholic faith, but who are interested in learning more about our faith. Meetings for those going through the process and the sponsors are held on Sunday from 9:30-10:45am (between Masses) from October to May. Team members provide support as catechists (teachers), sponsor contacts, hospitality ministers and other roles as needed.
Welcoming Committee
Ministry Lead: Leslie Fort
Our parish community is made up of people from many different parts of the country who have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. The Welcoming Committee introduces new members to St. Philip and helps newcomers learn about and get involved in the church ministries and activities. The committee creates informational packets about St. Philip and distributes them to new members. This committee also plans and hosts “Mass and a Meal.” This is an intimate Mass held in the Original 1871 Church and a dinner with the priest(s) and newcomers four times a year.
Why Catholic?
Ministry Lead: Kim Leisinger . 615-794-8588 ext 29
A small community faith sharing ministry designed to deepen our Catholic faith and connect its teachings to everyday life. Small community groups consist of 8–10 people that meet in homes, once a week for six weeks in the fall and again in the spring. Experience faith learning, faith sharing and faith living.
Women of St. Philip
Ministry Lead: Jennifer Farnell . 615-599-0984
The Women of St. Philip are women of faith who desire to be of service to our Lord and Church. As women, we have a great opportunity and ability to enrich the spiritual lives of our family as well as one another. n so doing, we strengthen our parish and ultimately our Church. Through affiliation with the Nashville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, we stay informed of social issues and legislation that threaten our families, our Church, our communities and our world. The Women of St. Philip meet once monthly on the second Tuesday of the month September through May.
Women’s Faith Sharing Fellowship
Ministry Lead: Cheryl Beck . 615-595-0571
The Women’s Faith Sharing Fellowship meets weekly on Thursday mornings from September through May. The women of this group meet to share their faith with others of the same values and beliefs. They read and discuss spiritual books while applying the topics to each other’s lives and giving support. Babysitting is provided.
Young Adult Ministry—YAMs
Ministry Lead: Joe Griffey . 615-804-0725
The Young Adult Ministry is for men and women, married or single, in their 20’s or 30’s. The purpose of this ministry is to nourish and support the spiritual growth and personal balance of young adults by fostering relationships, serving God and others, and exploring the faith journey.
Bereavement Ministry
Ministry Lead: Cory McCormick .615-794-3086
The bereavement ministry members assist families in coping with the death of a loved one. They also provide food for funeral receptions as needed. Services may include planning of the funeral liturgy, and practical help such as baby-sitting, providing transportation, etc. Also, several ministry members are available to keep in contact with the bereaved for a period of one year.
CONNECT
Ministry Lead: Brendan Reynolds . 615-794-8588 ext 26
St. Philip’s CONNECT youth program is an opportunity for 9th through 12th graders to grow in their Catholic Faith. They plan and participate in social activities, pursue a deeper spirituality and serve the parish community and others.
EDGE
Ministry Lead: Brendan Reynolds . 615-794-8588 ext 26
St. Philip’s EDGE youth program is directed at students in middle school; 6th through 8th graders. Our goal is to give our youth the EDGE, the Catholic EDGE, the Jesus Edge, as they venture into the challenges of middle school. Parent involvement is critical with this program and we encourage everyone to participate.
Koinonia
Ministry Lead: Joe Griffey . 615-804-0725
Koinonia is a three day, weekend retreat offered during the summer to all parishioners, male or female, 21 and older. Designed to refresh, renew, reconnect with Jesus Christ, our St. Philip community, and our Catholic faith.
Library Ministry
Ministry Lead: Mary Beth Dugas . 615-595-0594
The library ministry needs volunteers to help with book collection, sorting, cataloging, and maintaining book shelves. The library provides a variety of inspirational, educational, reference, and faith based books for everyone. The library is located off the Gathering Area across from the Kitchen and is open at any time the building is unlocked.
Meals With Love
Ministry Lead: Joelle Polisky . 615-595-6968
This is a ministry where parishioners prepare a home cooked meal for the priest(s) of our parish. Scheduled volunteers bring in a meal twice a year, on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Men’s Club
Ministry Lead: Ed Finley . 615-591-3456
This ministry is for the men of St. Philip to serve and support our active parish. All St. Philip men are considered members of the Men’s Club and are invited to take an active part in its functions. The group is organized to serve the church as a whole, physically and spiritually, while offering fellowship among its membership. The club coordinates the Parish Pancake Breakfast and the Parish Christmas Basket Programs. It sponsors the Valentine Breakfast, St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance, the Sounds Baseball Night and co-sponsors the Annual Parish Picnic. It gives financial and physical support to other St. Philip ministries, as well as to charitable organizations in Williamson and Davidson Counties.
Ministers of Care
Ministry Lead: Jack & Paddy Gerbic . 615-595-8085
Our ministry allows us to visit those unable to attend Mass, the shut-in at nursing homes, assisted living and retirement facilities, hospitals, private homes and the jail. They can then enjoy receiving the Eucharist with prayer and support. The hospital is visited daily. The other care facilities are visited weekly.
Parish Council
Ministry Lead: Trip Guthrie . 615-794-6568
The function of the Parish Council is to give support, advise and council to the Pastor in the formulation of activities for the Parish. The Council is composed of the leaders of the ministry groups. Parish Council Representatives are selected by self nomination or by parishioners and serve a two-year term, with the exception of the Youth Representative, who serves a one-year term. The terms of the council representatives are staggered to ensure smooth transitions. Parish Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month throughout the year, with the exception of July and December. Meetings are open and all parishioners may attend, or pass along any questions or concerns to the Council through one of the Representatives.
Photography Ministry
Ministry Lead: Larry Emsweller . 615-794-8588 ext 30
This ministry is for amateur or professional photographers who want to use their time and talent to support the many activities of the church in both still photography and videography (editing, lighting, sound or whatever capacity you offer) to capture the many events at the church in an organized way. Individuals on the committee will be assigned to take pictures at a specific event. These photos will be used for the St. Phillip website, various print items, displays and our scrap book. The videographers will be used to capture video of specific events for a DVD of the St. Philip Story. This video will be utilized as a stewardship tool to showcase St. Philip to new parishioners. It will describe the many ministries we have and the services they offer to the community.
RCIA
Ministry Lead: Mary Anderson . 615-794-7835
This ministry is open to the members of St. Philip who are willing to become part of the facilitating team or would like to be a sponsor for individuals not of the Catholic faith, but who are interested in learning more about our faith. Meetings for those going through the process and the sponsors are held on Sunday from 9:30-10:45am (between Masses) from October to May. Team members provide support as catechists (teachers), sponsor contacts, hospitality ministers and other roles as needed.
Welcoming Committee
Ministry Lead: Leslie Fort
Our parish community is made up of people from many different parts of the country who have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. The Welcoming Committee introduces new members to St. Philip and helps newcomers learn about and get involved in the church ministries and activities. The committee creates informational packets about St. Philip and distributes them to new members. This committee also plans and hosts “Mass and a Meal.” This is an intimate Mass held in the Original 1871 Church and a dinner with the priest(s) and newcomers four times a year.
Why Catholic?
Ministry Lead: Kim Leisinger . 615-794-8588 ext 29
A small community faith sharing ministry designed to deepen our Catholic faith and connect its teachings to everyday life. Small community groups consist of 8–10 people that meet in homes, once a week for six weeks in the fall and again in the spring. Experience faith learning, faith sharing and faith living.
Women of St. Philip
Ministry Lead: Jennifer Farnell . 615-599-0984
The Women of St. Philip are women of faith who desire to be of service to our Lord and Church. As women, we have a great opportunity and ability to enrich the spiritual lives of our family as well as one another. n so doing, we strengthen our parish and ultimately our Church. Through affiliation with the Nashville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, we stay informed of social issues and legislation that threaten our families, our Church, our communities and our world. The Women of St. Philip meet once monthly on the second Tuesday of the month September through May.
Women’s Faith Sharing Fellowship
Ministry Lead: Cheryl Beck . 615-595-0571
The Women’s Faith Sharing Fellowship meets weekly on Thursday mornings from September through May. The women of this group meet to share their faith with others of the same values and beliefs. They read and discuss spiritual books while applying the topics to each other’s lives and giving support. Babysitting is provided.
Young Adult Ministry—YAMs
Ministry Lead: Joe Griffey . 615-804-0725
The Young Adult Ministry is for men and women, married or single, in their 20’s or 30’s. The purpose of this ministry is to nourish and support the spiritual growth and personal balance of young adults by fostering relationships, serving God and others, and exploring the faith journey.