DON'T FORGET
Summer means travel. For churches, summer means lower collections because people are traveling. Even if you are traveling or on vacation, your parish still has the same amount of financial responsibilities. Do not forget your parish during the summer! Want to make is easy? Consider signing up for electronic giving – CLICK HERE. That way you will never forget your parish. Or call the office directly!
GETTING TO KNOW OUR SEMINARIANS, PART VI
This week we focus on three of our diocesan seminarians who are studying at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans.
 Benjamin Butler is the son of Ben (deceased) and Doris Butler, and he has a younger brother, James. Ben is from Huntland, TN. He attended the University of Alabama at Huntsville and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. Ben worked as a computer engineer in Huntsville, AL, and a wildland firefighter in Arizona. He is currently in his first year of graduate studies in Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans.
Ben says: "My desire for becoming a priest comes from yearning to cooperate with God in bringing people to closer communion with the Triune God through the Good News of our Lord and the Sacraments which have been entrusted to the Church for the salvation of all mankind."
 Joseph Fessenden is the son of Stephen and Christine Fessenden; he has sisters Rebecca and Carol and a brother Peter. Before going to college, Joe trained in French Culinary arts in New York City and worked briefly in the restaurant industry. He later studied American Literature at the University of South Florida where he obtained a B.A. in English. For the last ten years he made a living working in computers. After his parents retired to Middle Tennessee, Joe began to think about going to seminary. His parents asked him to consider the Diocese of Nashville and to talk to Bishop Choby. Joe is now completing his first year of Pre-Theology at Notre Dame Seminary.
He reflects: "As I moved through my adult life, I experienced an increasing realization of the forgiveness and grace that God had granted me in my own life. Now I long for the opportunity and gift to be some small part of that grace becoming visible in the lives of others."
 Eric Johansen is the son of Bud and Pat Johansen, who reside near Seattle, Washington. He has a brother, Evan, who is married to Denise; the couple has two children, Ross and Charlotte. Eric enjoys reading, playing golf, and bicycling. He is completing his first year of Theology at Notre Dame Seminary.
Eric comments: "My family has always dedicated itself to public service in one form or another. I don't believe there could be a better way to honor God and my parents than to become a priest and continue that tradition of service to both God and my fellow human beings."
Miss a seminarian article? Email me at jneely@cathedralnashville.org for texts of back articles. More seminarian stories to come.
Deacon Jayd Neely
WE WISH ALL MOTHERS A HAPPY AND BLESSED DAY THIS SUNDAY!
CROWNING OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
This Sunday, which is also Mother's Day, we will have the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. This tradition of crowning a statue of Mary during the month of May is a fitting way of honoring the Mother of Our Lord, who is our spiritual mother as well. St. Alphonsus Liguori said that Mary became our mother at two key moments. First, she said yes to the plan of God announced by the Archangel Gabriel, thereby becoming the Mother of Jesus, our Redeemer. The second moment was when Jesus entrusted the Beloved Disciple to Mary at the foot of Cross,. Thereby Mary became the spiritual mother of all who are the disciples of Jesus.
CD OF THE MONTH CLUB
Have you enjoyed our new Lighthouse CD collection in the back vestibule? Would you like to have better access to the newest Lighthouse CD's while still contributing to the Cathedral? Well, now you can! Please join the CD of the Month Club! It's very simple to do and can be a real benefit to our parish. On the left hand side of this page and at the bottom of the page you will see a link that says "CD of the Month Club" click this link and follow the directions!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE PARISHIONERS!
Three Cathedral Parishioners will be Confirmed on Wednesday, May 16 when Bishop Choby confirms Catholic adults. They are Jessica Bruce, Amanda Roman and Babette Whitmore! Congratulations to our confirmands!
 NEW CATHEDRAL PARISH FAMILY ALBUM
SIGN UP TODAY!
The Cathedral staff is in the process of working with Lifetouch
to publish an updated Family Portrait Directory! The last one we did was
2001, so we need of a new one. Sign up today in the back
of the church with a Lifetouch representative or schedule your photo
session online. CLICK HERE to sign up online and scroll down the page until you see a portrait signup image. Click on the link and schedule your own appointment. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss!
PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER DATES:
June 5th – 9th
July 24th – 28th
VETERANS PRAYER GROUP – THIS TUESDAY
 The next meeting of our Group is this Tuesday, May 15 – Meet & Greet begins at 0700. (Coffee and Donuts will be available a bit earlier.)
Our Reflections speaker this month will be Michael Newton. He is Professor of the Practice of Law and the Director of Vanderbilt-in-Venice Program. He has taught Iraqi Jurists and served as International Law Advisor to the Iraqi Judicial Chambers in 2006 and 2007. He is an expert on accountability issues and "conduct of hostilities" issues.
Professor Newton has served on the Task Force on Policy Toward the International Criminal Court and has served in support of the Task Force on Genocide Prevention established by the Holocaust Memorial & U.S. Institute of Peace Museum.
His publications are many including Enemy of the State: The Trial and Execution of Saddam Hussein, St. Martin's Press (Winner 2009 Book of the Year Award).
Professor Newton has appeared on CNN, BBC NPR and we are honored and privileged to have his speak to us.
Please come and bring a guest. All are welcome.
CATHEDRAL DAY SCHOOL
The Cathedral Day School is now accepting applications for our summer program and our 2012-2013 school year. Please call Kelly Doyle at 327-2330 x310 or e-mail at kdoyle@cathedralnashville.org.
Over 65? Live Alone? Have no family in Nashville?
Your Parish is here to
help!!!
Sponsored by the Cathedral Women's Group.
Please call Sarah Jayne at 615-292-9722.
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FROM JOCELINE LEMAIRE
Dear Cathedral friends,
Thank you for your generous participation and kind support of adult formation during my 4½ years here. I am delighted to know you and have been privileged to work with you. While I am happy with my new opportunity, I find I already miss you. I wish you all the best.
Joceline Lemaire
CATHOLICISM SERIES AT THE CATHEDRAL
 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Fleming Center
MAY 14: Episode Ten, Hosted by Fr. Ed Steiner –
World Without End: The Last Things
Explore the Church's conviction that life here and now is preparation for an extraordinary world that is yet to come – a supernatural destiny. Father Barron presents the Catholic vision of death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory as he journeys to Florence, Ireland and Rome.
The vision of the Church sees beyond this world and invites us to consider a world without end. Father Barron shows how this vision is supported by the mystery and truth of the Resurrection of Jesus.
CLICK HERE for more information about the Catholicism Series.
ADULT FORMATION - SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Room #303 - St. Albert Hall - 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
THROUGH JUNE 10
THE RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL THEMES IN SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET
No English play has proved as consistently challenging, as open to
re-interpretation, or as probing in its exploration of conscience as The Tragedy of
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare. During our study of this work of
dramatic literature, we shall examine the religious themes Shakespeare employs and the
political questions the play invites us to ask.
The lecturer is Victor Judge, assistant dean for academic affairs and
lecturer in religion and literature at Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
What would you like to learn more about?
New Ongoing Adult Formation classes are being planned. Do you have a topic you would like to learn more about? Is there a speaker you would love to come and hear? Let us know! Email Fr. Ed at esteiner@cathedralnashville.org.
CLICK HERE for more complete information about the Adult Formation Program.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
 RE classes have ended for the school year. Registration information for next year will be in the bulletin throughout the summer. Enjoy your break from classes!- We will continue to collect ink cartridges to recycle over the summer. Place in a sandwich bag and deposit in the boxes by the elevator in St. Albert Hall. Thank you!
YOUNG ADULTS
20 & 30 somethings,
Married & Single
SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER
This Sunday's dinner is at Blackstone after the 5:00 Sunday evening Mass. Next week will be at PF Chang's!
SIT 'N' KNIT
Ever wanted to learn how to knit, sew or crochet? Or are you a talented crafter already? Join our Sit 'n' Knit group! We will meet at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 24 in the 2nd floor gathering area of St. Albert Hall. All skill levels are welcome! We will teach beginners!
Follow us on Facebook by joining the Cathedral Young Adults Sunday Night Dinner Group.
CLICK HERE for May 2012 YA Schedule and to see complete listing of events.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Young adults in their 20's and 30's are invited to join us at McNamara's Irish Pub (2740 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville, 37214) the third Thursday of every month. Come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy McNamara's Irish fare and drinks with your friends, followed by a different speaker every month. On May 17th, we will be joined by Michelle Gaustch. She will be speaking on "Living Authentically Catholic in a Modern Culture." Michelle is Mom to eight; two in college and the rest at home. She raises a family formed through birth and adoption–both domestic and international. She runs a big, busy household, has been Catholic for 24 years, is happy and drinking way too much coffee. Questions? Contact Joan Watson at 765-427-6712 or by email.
VESPERS AND BENEDICTION FOR THE
SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
On Sunday June 10, at 4:00 p.m. we will celebrate Solemn Vespers with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Vespers (Evening Prayer) is part of the official public prayer of the Universal Church, and it is most appropriate that public celebrations such as this take place periodically in cathedral churches. The Cathedral Choir will sing the Vesper Psalms and Canticles with the Assembly joining in the singing of Antiphons and Hymns. Readings and prayers round out the service, which will last approximately 45 minutes, allowing participants to remain for the 5:00 p.m. Mass if they wish. Please consider joining us to honor our Lord present in the Eucharist on this special feast day.
PARISH NURSES
Take Care of Yourself
Thank You!
Body: Stick to a regular meal schedule.
Mind: Drop a social activity you don't particularly like anymore.
Spirit: Don't follow the news for seven days.
CLICK HERE for more information about the parish nurses.
BLOOD DRIVE
 The next Cathedral Blood Drive is Sunday, June 3 from 9:15 to 1:15. You may reserve a time to give by phone by calling Sally Stack (298-2932), or you may reserve a donation time online any time online at www.redcrossblood.org. (Go to account login at the top right-hand corner of the page and log in as a donor by entering our sponsor code—cathedral019.) Finally, you my reserve a time in person on Sundays May 22 & 29 after the 8:30 and 11:00 Masses in the vestibule of the Church. If you are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, and in good general health. you may be eligible to donate.
Your donation may save a life!
ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER
CATHEDRAL is now set-up to offer EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) for your parish offerings. Please CLICK HERE for more information about this program and to download the application form.
You may also contact Lori Reddick in the parish office 327-2330 or by email at lreddick@cathedralnashville.org.
CATHEDRAL WEBSITE E-MAIL LIST
Sign up for our e-mail list. This is the list Father Steiner 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 Steiner 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.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN THE DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
GLORY 2012
MAY 20-23, 2012
Anyone 18 to 26-Years-Old
GLORY Conference invites college students from around the country
to gather for four days of entering into the mystery of their own
humanity. Seeking to awaken the heart's deepest desires for Truth, Beauty,
and Goodness, GLORY will unite a generation to be fully alive in Christ
Jesus, who sends them forth to transform the culture at large. The conference will be held at the Cathedral, May 20-23. For more information visit www.gloryconference.org. If anyone cannot attend the morning and afternoon sessions (due to work, school, etc.), there is a commuter pass for $50 that covers all the evening sessions and late-night concerts.
SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS – At Mercy Convent
May 18th-20th (Friday-Sunday)
June 4th-6th (Monday-Wednesday)
July 16th-18th (Monday-Wednesday)
Retreat begins with the evening meal (5:00 PM) on the first day of retreat and closes 5:00 P.M the last day. Fee is sliding scale between $180 and $140. All meals and overnight lodging are provided. In addition, individuals or groups of Men and Women may request other desired times. Contact Sister Eileen Mary Pistor at 615-480-9202 for information and registration.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEAGUE –
At Mercy Convent
May 18th-20th (Friday-Sunday)
June 4th-6th (Monday-Wednesday)
July 16th-18th (Monday-Wednesday)
Retreat begins with the evening meal (5:00 p.m.) on the first day of retreat and closes 5:00 p.m. the last day. Fee is sliding scale between $180 and $140. All meals and overnight lodging are provided. In addition, individuals or groups of Men and Women may request other desired times. Contact Sister Eileen Mary Pistor at 615-480-9202 for information and registration.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEAGUE
The next CWBL monthly dinner and meeting is Wednesday, May 16, at the University Club of Nashville. Our presenter will be Ms. Corina Tracy, Hospice Compassus, whom will give brief talk on "Things You Need to Know About Being A Caregiver." Meeting starts at with a social at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation and meeting begins at 7:00.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ADOPTION SEMINARS
The Caring Choices Program invites anyone interested in adopting internationally to two free informational seminars:
Tuesday, May 29 and
Monday, June 25 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
These will be held in the boardroom of Catholic Charities located at 30 White Bridge Rd., Nashville. To RSVP and for more info: Julie Bolles, jbolles@cctenn.org, 615-352-3087, x266.
Caring Choices is the pregnancy counseling and adoption services program of Catholic Charities of TN, Inc. www.cctenn.org
FATHER RYAN HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS
 Father Ryan's Annual
Alumni Golf Tournament June 2nd
All Father Ryan alumni, parents and friends are invited to the Lou Graham Alumni Tournament Saturday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m. at the Champions Run Golf Course. Registrants can meet 1956 alumnus and 1975 U.S. Open champion Lou Graham while supporting Father Ryan's Tuition Assistance Fund. Sign up at www.fatherryan.org/golf.
Father Ryan's Reunion Weekend is June 1-3
Father Ryan Reunion Weekend is June 1-3. Friday kicks with the Alumni Reception at the Center for the Arts 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday is the Lou Graham Alumni Tournament held at Champions Run Golf Course at 8:00 a.m. followed by class reunion parties in the evening. Sunday concludes the weekend with the Golden Grad Mass in the Center for the Arts at 10:00 a.m. and brunch in the dining hall at 11:30 a.m. For more information and event details, visit www.fatherryan.org/reunions.
SAINT CECILIA ACADEMY NEWS AND EVENTS
 St. Cecilia Academy alumnae are invited to the 107th Annual Alumnae Luncheon and Mass on June 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Road, Nashville. This year's outstanding alumna of the year, Claudia Volz Kornmeyer, Class of 1971, will be honored. Reunion information for individual classes can be found in the alumnae section of the SCA website: www.stcecilia.edu. RSVP to Chenoa Jacobs at 615-298-4525 or jacobsc@stcecilia.edu.
POSITIONS OPEN AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
St. Joseph School in Madison is seeking a Resource Teacher and a History Teacher. These positions are five days per week, Monday through Friday, when school is in session. For information contact the school at 865-1491.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP
Christ the King will be hosting a free football camp for all rising 5th-8th grade boys interested in playing football. The camp will be held every Sunday night in June, starting June 2 and ending July 1, from 6:00-8:00 at Christ the King. Players are welcomed to come to as many sessions as they are able. For more information contact Dustin Timmons at dt@donnellytimmons.com.
ATTENTION CATHOLIC GOLFERS!
Join Aquinas College June 9, at McCabe's Golf Course for a Golf Scramble with the Dominican Sisters! Play some golf and support Aquinas College. $60 includes green fees, cart rental, and a tax deductible $15 donation to the Aquinas College Annual Fund. Please contact Rachel Leach for details: 297-3892 x492 or leachr@aquinascollege.edu.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL PRE-K AND
KINDERGARTEN SPRING ROUND-UP!
Interested and rising PreK & Kindergarten
students and their families are invited to meet the teachers, visit the
classrooms, and experience our early childhood programs! Tuesday, May
22nd at 6:00 p.m. Come with your questions and be prepared to have some
fun!
St. Joseph School
1225 Gallatin Road., South ~ Madison 37115
(615) 865-1491 ~ stjosephnashville.org
WANT TO LEAVE A LEGACY TO THE CATHEDRAL?
Please look at the Catholic Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
http://www.ccfmtn.org/
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.
 CD OF THE MONTH CLUB
CLICK HERE for the CD of the Month Club from Lighthouse Media.
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