A WEEKLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE AND PARISHES IN THE MEMPHIS AND JACKSON DEANERIES.

 

 

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat 

 

The Diocese of Memphis will sponsor a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat July 12 – 14, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center.  Rachel’s Vineyard is a weekend retreat where the healing love of Jesus Christ can be experienced by anyone who has suffered emotional and spiritual pain after an abortion.  The weekend includes talks with others who have had abortions and who understand the pain as well as spiritual exercises to help participants along the journey of healing.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment are also part of the weekend. Participation is strictly confidential. Come! Experience God’s love, compassion, forgiveness and healing mercy.  Please contact Mary at rachelsvineyard@att.net or (901) 277-5114 or visit the web site at www.rachelsvineyard.org or call (877) HOPE 4 ME for more information.

 

The Diocesan Choir Transitional Diaconate Ordination

 

The ordination will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11 a.m.  Rehearsals for this will be on Sunday, May 19, 3-5 p.m. and Wednesday, May 29, 7-9 p.m., in Marion Hall in the lower level of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. All are welcome to come and sing for this liturgical celebration – sacred music in a sacred space.  Please contact Lynn Dunlap in the Cathedral’s Liturgical Music Office at lynn.dunlap@ic.cdom.org (901) 725-2703 so that music may be prepared for you and your place is reserved. It is great fun, a way to meet some new music lovers and share in the joy of these special Diocesan liturgies.

Legion of Mary holds faith series

 

The Diocesan Legion of Mary will offer a series entitled “How to explain your faith.” The series is designed to equip laity to explain and defend our Catholic faith. Msgr. Al Kirk, Diocesan Moderator of the Legion of Mary encourages all to come and learn. He says, “I am very excited about this series. We offered a similar set of programs when I was pastor of St. Mary’s in Jackson, and it proved very helpful to people. The format enables participants to obtain a better grasp of Catholic beliefs which are often misunderstood by their non-Catholic friends and relatives.” All programs are open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

 

Programs:

• July 28, 4 p.m. – “How Do Catholics Interpret Scripture?” presented by Mrs. Mia Leoni and Fr. William Parham at Incarnation Catholic Church, 360 Bray Station Road, Collierville.

• September 22, 4 p.m. – “Catholics and Muslims: How Can We Live Together?” presented by Mr. Jim Barnett and Deacon Henry Littleton at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Avenue, Memphis.

Diocese launches Linkedin – In March, a new group was formed in Linkedin called “CDOM Connectors.” The group allows members to post notices on upcoming events and to promote  interconnectivity between the Faithful in parishes throughout the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. If you have a Linkedin account, search for the group and sign up. If you do not have an account yet, go to www.linkedin.com and follow directions for creating an account. A “Basic” account is all that is needed to get started with CDOM Connectors.

Pre-Marriage Classes

Pre-registration is required. See your priest or deacon for a copy of the application form. Submit completed forms to: Catholic Diocese of Memphis, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134, or call  901.373.1237 direct / 1.800.825.5731 for more information.

 

Saturday for the Engaged

(For FIRST Marriages)

A time to discover the realities of marriage while  sharing your thoughts and feelings with your future spouse about the sacrament and your new life together.

 

2013 Schedule

Class Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

*June 8

*July 13

*August 3

*September 7

*October 19

*November 9

*December 14

 

Beginning Anew

(Remarriages)

This class is for couples if either ONE or BOTH parties have been married before to anyone else or each other previously. The day is designed to help the divorced or widowed prepare for remarriage and develop a better understanding of the needs   involved in “Beginning Anew”.

 

2013 Schedule

Class Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

*June 1

*August 10

*October 26

*December 14

 

“Sábado para los Comprometidos”

- en preparación para Primeros Matrimonios-es el momento de descubrir la realidad del matrimonio, compartiendo sus pensamientos y sentimientos con su futuro cónyuge sobre el sacramento y su nueva vida juntos. El tiempo de la clase en español es 6:30-8:30 p.m. Se requiere inscripción y los formularios están disponibles con su Sacerdote o Diácono que está ayudando con la preparación matrimonial. Enviar el registro con anticipación el formulario completado con el pago al departamento de Servicios Pastorales, Diócesis Católica de Memphis, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134.  Para más información llame (901) 722-4759. Las fechas siguen -

Decanato de Memphis - Centro Católico, 1325 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN

 

• Viernes 31 de mayo y 7, 14, 21, y 28 de junio

• Viernes 2, 9, 16,23 y 30 de agosto

• Viernes 11, 18, 25 de octubre y 8 y 15 de noviembre

 

Decanato de Jackson, TN - Iglesia Santa Maria, Jackson, TN

 

• Viernes 3, 10, 17, 24 y 31 de mayo

• Viernes 2, 9, 16,23,30 de agosto

• Viernes 6, 13, 20, 27 de septiembre y 4 de octubre