WELCOME FATHER ZACH
We welcome FATHER ZACH, our Associate Pastor, who is now officially settled in at the rectory!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
this Sunday in the church narthex after all morning masses or online - CLICK HERE.

ADULT FORMATION CLASS
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in St. Albert Hall, Room #303. INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER - CAROLYN GODDARD.  Centering prayer is a form of prayer that is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.  The intention to consent to God's presence and action on our lives is the heart and soul of the Centering Prayer practice.  Carolyn's presentation will offer a taste of the Centering Prayer practice.  A morning worship on Centering Prayer will take place at the Cathedral on September 20th, offering the opportunity to practice the Centering Prayer.  For more information, visit www.centeringprayermidtn.com.  For more details on Adult Formation CLICK HERE

There will be NO Adult Formation class on August 31 due to the Labor Day Holiday..

ASSOCIATION OF PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
and CATHOLIC CHARITIES
will host a forum about the housing crisis this Wednesday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fleming Center.  Bishop Choby will serve as one of the panelists.  For more information, contact Fran Rajotte at 646-7101 (evenings) or Randi Armour at 352-3087.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Next Sunday, August 31, in the church from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m.  Come, visit our Eucharistic Lard during that time.

OUR CHURCH CHOIRS
The CATHEDRAL CHOIR (11:00 A.M. Mass)  and CONTEMPORARY CHOIR (6:00 P.M. Mass) will both resume singing for Sunday Eucharist immediately after Labor Day.  New members are welcome in both groups.  Interested singers please contact Jackson Schoos at jschoos@cathedralnashville.org.  CLICK HERE for more information.

WHY CATHOLIC?
is coming to our diocese and to our parish soon.  Here is a wonderful opportunity for adults to reflect on the Faith we hold dear and to deepen our understanding of the trusts we profess in the Creed each Sunday.  It is a simple process, a short meeting and a limited commitment. - Come, join a small group and discover your faith more deeply.  Sign-up for small groups will begin September 14.  (Why Catholic brochures can be found in the vestibule information racks.)  CLICK HERE to find out more information.

OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC
Remember to save the date, Sunday September 7th, for our annual PARISH PICNIC at Centennial Park, the Large Pavilion, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information visit www.nashvillecathedral.com/parish-picnic.htm.

SISTERS OF MERCY AT MERCY CONVENT
are offering a RETREAT DAY on Tuesday, September 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Cost is $20.00.  To register, or for more information, call Sister Suzanne at 615-885-1863.

NEXT EUCHARISTIC TRAINING PROGRAM
will be held Saturday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the church.  To sign-up, contact Lisa Slota at 615-400-4965 or email Lisa.Slota@Teradata.com.  For more information on being a Eucharistic Minister, CLICK HERE.

VANDERBILT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY MASS SCHEDULE
Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in Benton Chapel at the Divinity School on campus.  Weekday Masses are at 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday in the Cathedral, and Friday in All Faiths Chapel in the Divinity school.  Saturday morning Mass is at 9:00 a.m.

PARISH NURSES COMMITTEE
COMPLICATIONS:  Diabetes can affect many of the body's systems and can contribute to other serious complications and conditions.  Long-term complications of diabetes can include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), foot and skin problems (retinopathy), or blindness, and sexual dysfunction.  Regular visits with you health care provider or diabetes specialist (endocrinologist) can help determine your individual risk for complications.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE
What would you want for you or your loved ones?  Vanderbilt Medical Center is this region's only Level I Trauma Center; the entire supply of available blood can be used by treating just one critically injured patient.  Please consider a donation.  RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE in the Fleming Center Sunday, September 14, 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.  Sign up after all Masses the in back of church for the next two weekends - August 30/31 and September 6/7.  Through Tuesday, September 9, you may call 327-2330, ext. 222, leave your name and number and we'll call you back to set an appointment.  Thank you!

TRANSPORTATION NEEDED
An older couple living at the Blakeford in Green Hills is in need of a ride to Mass.  If you'd like to assist, contact Father Kibby at 327-2330 or email pkibby@cathedralnashville.org.

CATHEDRAL WEBSITE E-MAIL LIST
Sign up for our e-mail list. This is the list Father Kibby uses to send out updates, reminders and thoughts he wants to pass on.  You can subscribe from any page on the website and unsubscribe at any time you wish.
Father Kibby is the only one with access to this list. 

CENSUS INFORMATION
To register in the parish or to let us know of a change of address, kindly pick up a census card at one of the vestibule racks, complete it and drop it in the Sunday collection basket. Or you may CLICK HERE to register or send updated information.
 

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN THE DIOCESAN COMMUNITY

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH
Next DIVORCE CARE session begins Sunday, September 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., in their Parish Conference Center.  Divorce Care is a 13-week Christian support group for individuals who are experiencing the heartbreak of separation or divorce.  For full information contact Terri Graves at 373-2035.  Childcare will be available upon request.

HOUSE OF MERCY
(Transitional Home for Women in Recovery with Their Children) is in need of an Administrative Assistant for full time employment.  Please contact Sister Eileen a 385-6786 or send resume to houseofmercy@comcast.net.

DAY OF RENEWAL:
"New Fire, New Heart, New Spirit" at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Community on September 27th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  The event is open to all men, women and confirmation youth.  Jesuit Father Roc O' Connor, one of the original "St. Louis Jesuits", whose music has impacted our Catholic worship since the1970's, will lead the Retreat Day.  Information is included in the Registration Form which is located in our vestibule racks.  Deadline is September 1st.

COUNSELING
Many people struggle with concerns like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, etc. In response, CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES offers individual, couple, and family counseling. If you or anyone you know is interested in these services, call Catholic Social Service at 352-3087 X 226 for more information.

CATHOLIC MEDIA
We Believe - every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. on WNQM (1300 on your AM dial). The TV version of We Believe airs at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday on Nashville Cable Channel 19.