Cathedral of The Incarnation

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Welcome to the Cathedral of the Incarnation
The essence of the Cathedral of the Incarnation is not the brick and mortar out of which it is built; it is instead, the people who identify with it and who are bonded together by a common faith and a united sense of mission.
Our parish is a thriving community of more than 2,300 families representing more than 4,800 individuals in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. The average age of our members is 35 although there is a good representation of individuals in their forties and older! In this website you will find the breath of ministries active in this dynamic parish. The diversity of our ministries and parishioners is a reflection of God’s gift of Life.
The people of Cathedral rely on one another to build our parish, but their support extends much further than our corner on West End Ave. Cathedral parishioners are active in outreach throughout our community and beyond our borders as we strive to reflect the Gospel message that “God so loved the world.”
We welcome you to our website. We hope it allows you to gain insight into the Cathedral of the Incarnation Parish Community.
May God bless you and strengthen you in mission and service.

TO REQUEST THIS WEEK'S HOMILY or a previous Homily Please specify the date of the Homily with your request.

OUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Bernadine Laborde (grandmother of Erin OBrien)
and for Mr. William Henry Nichols (father of Caroline Thomas).

Our monthly Day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place this Sunday, October 31, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Monday, November 1, is the Feast of all Saints- It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year but our Masses will be at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE is at the rear of the church for the month of November. Kindly list the names of your loved one in this book, as they will be remember in our prayers and Masses each day.

This Sunday has been designated as PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY- It is a day to honor our beloved Priests for their dedication, zeal, and outstanding service give to their flock in our Diocese. We could not have the privilege of being able to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass without the Priesthood, and the sacrifices made by the Priests. The people of our Cathedral Parish have always been blessed by good and faithful Priests who have served God and the faithful from the time the Cathedral was built. May God continue to bless the Priests and people of the Cathedral Parish.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR SEMINARIAN EDUCATION
This Weekend, October 30-31, there will be a special collection for education of seminarians in the Diocese of Nashville. Currently, by the Grace of God, there are 20 men in various stages of their formation to the priesthood and future service to our Church in Middle Tennessee. The cost of educating these men who are dedicating their lives to our faith community is borne by all of us in the Diocese of Nashville. We must help ensure that each seminarian can continue his preparation to become one of our priests. Please give generously and pray for more vocations to the priesthood.

Sunday morning classes for Adults, Room #303 St. Albert Hall, 9:45 –10:45 • October 31 ‘BLESSED BE THE RECYCLERS?!?’ - Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan; it is a requirement of our faith. Join us to hear what Catholic Social Teaching says about why we are called to be stewards of God's creation and discuss what that means in our daily lives. Presenter, Cathedral Parishioner, Justin Southwick, leads resource efficiency and green building certification projects throughout the Southeast.
• November 7 and 14, TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE IN THE BOOK OF JOB, presented by Carolyn Goddard. Job tells God, "I had heard of you by word of mouth but now my eye has seen you." The experience of encountering God transforms Job. In these two classes the Book of Job, we will reflect on hearing about God through tradition and seeing God in our experiences. Come and see!
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
Refugee Resettlement Program holds a winter coat/clothing drive to support newly arriving refugee clients with warm and serviceable winter coats and clothes. The coats can be any size, style, color or for any gender or age, but must be clean, with all buttons or with zippers in good working order. Gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and sweaters or sweatshirts are needed as well. Cathedral’s RCIA team, sponsors and candidates, will collect contributions during 10/30-31. Please leave your donation in the bins at church entrances before or after mass during those two weekends.
ANNUAL ART SHOW

ROOM IN THE INN
Our first Room in the Inn evening at Cathedral is November 2. We NEED volunteers to help serve and prepare meals on Tuesday evenings. We also NEED food donations, including bottled water, two-liter soft drinks and individual packs of chips or cookies for lunches. Please contact Joji at mjoji_javier@yahoo.com for more information.
THREE OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

LOOK TO THE STAR: Letting the infancy narratives guide our reading of the gospels.
Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Room #303, St. Albert Hall.

6:30 – Bible study groups gather and receive study materials
7 – 8:30 presentation by Fr. Steiner, which will consider:

Why are Matthew and Luke different?
How do the “Christmas Stories” act as preamble to the whole gospel?
What do the Infancy narratives tell us about Christ?

THE INFANCY NARRATIVES IN CHRISTIAN VISUAL ART- PARISH ADVENT RETREAT, December 4 - Room #303 of St. Albert Hall - 9 a.m. – 12 noon, presented by Robin Jensen, PhD, Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship, Vanderbilt Divinity School.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
Kimberly and Patrick Forrest will again this year lead a group of young singers for our Christmas Eve Family Mass at 5:00 p.m. Rehearsals will be in the Music Room, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday November 21, and Sundays December 5, 12th and 19th. Children of reading age and up are welcome! Please email the music director at jschoos@cathedralnashville.org for details or to let us know your children will be participating.
THE CATHEDRAL MOMS GROUP

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SERVICE
The Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council holds a short communion service every weekday in the church at 6:30 a.m. This short, yet contemplative service is a very positive way to begin your day!

BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
The renewal of our Bishop’s Annual Appeal commitment will be held the weekend of November 28th. We will be asked to give consideration to making a return to God for all of His gifts and blessings. Remember that in 2011 in additional to other worthy diocesan pastoral services and ministries, a major portion of the funds from the appeal will go toward the formation of our growing number of seminarians!

PASSION & PURPOSE LIVE
featuring: Catholic author & speaker, MATTHEW KELLY & renowned musician ELIOT MORRIS - NOVEMBER. 20th, 9 AM –4 PM at St. Philip’s Catholic Church. The day will center around a practical exploration and understanding of our Faith, and all the ways it’s meant to impact our lives – including: spirituality, relationships, work and money, personal health, and parenting. Over the past decade, Matthew has traveled to more than 50 countries drawing a collective audience of more than four million people. Do not miss this INCREDIBLE opportunity! Lunch included. All are welcome! Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Holly Moore at 719-1784 for more information or purchase tickets at St. Philip.
FATHER RYAN ALUMNI MASS
Father Ryan invites you and your family to attend the Alumni Mass on All Saints Day on November 1st at 10:40 a.m. in the Catignani-Drennan Fieldhouse. During the presentation of gifts, a book of remembrance will be presented. If you have lost someone whom you would like the community to remember in prayer, please email their name to Tim Forbes, Dean of Campus Ministry and Student Life at forbest@fatherryan.org. If you plan to attend the Mass, please RSVP to Mr. Forbes.
FATHER RYAN'S VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST -

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT
Silent Directed Retreat Opportunities will be offered on the weekends of Nov. 12-14, Dec. 17-19, and Jan. 14-16 at Mercy Convent. The retreat includes meals, overnight accommodations, group and individual meetings with directors. For information about registration or for questions contact Sister Eileen Pistor at 615-352-3046.
ST. MATTHEW PARISH ART SHOW AND SALE
St. Matthew Parish will host its 5th annual Art for Inspiration fine art show and sale on Sat., November 13th and Sun. November 14th. Saturday evening there will be an opening reception from 6 to 9 featuring live music, hors d’oeuvres and wine. The reception is adults only, childcare will be provided. On Sunday the exhibit will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and families are welcome. Well known Nashville artist, Alan Robinson will be the featured artist. Admission is free. For more information contact Doris Grant at 289-6337 or Mary Ann Claxton at 673-0198.
AQUINAS COLLEGE BENEFIT DINNER
Tickets are now available for the 32st Annual Aquinas College Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, November 3, at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. Please call (615) 383-3230 or email events@aquinascollege.edu for more information.
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.

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