The overall purpose of the Worship and Spiritual Life committee is to plan and provide for the spiritual development of each member of the parish through liturgical celebrations, significant prayer experiences, and spiritual growth programs. The committee works to coordinate the activities of all parish liturgical ministries and provides formation for all liturgical ministers.

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September - November 2011 

Contact: Mary Ann Dunn 615- 550-5101 or madunn@churchofstmatthew.org.

Eucharistic Ministers serve at Sunday Liturgies and also bring communion to the sick of the parish. This position is appointed by the Pastor.  If you were a Euchariistic Minister in a previous parish and would like to serve, please contact Mary Ann Dunn.

 

Contact: Mary Ann Dunn 615-550-5101 madunn@churchofstmatthew.org

Hospitality Ministers greet those attending Mass with the objective of instilling a sense of belonging.  Duties also include participating in the offertory, distributing bulletins and straightening the Sanctuary after Mass.  Eligible volunteers include men, women and young adults with a warm, welcoming personality.
 

Contact: Kim Baldinger  615-662-3921 kbaldinger@churchofstmatthew.org

Lectors proclaim the Word of God during Mass. New lectors complete a one-hour microphone check and training period; and workshops and other sessions are available thereafter for existing lectors if liturgical needs merit them.
 

Contact: Fr. Nicholas Allen 615-646-0378  nallen@churchofstmatthew.org

Altar servers have the important responsibility of assisting the priest during Mass and other special events. Potential servers must be in the fifth grade or higher and willing to attend training sessions.
 

Contact: Kitty Gomez 615-646-5553 or Kitty.gomez@hotmail.com.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place the first Friday of each month after the 8 a.m. Communion Service ending with Benediction on Saturday morning. Participants may sign up for desired time slots in the narthex the weekend prior to the Exposition.

Contact: Claire Hale 615-646-0378 or chale@churchofstmatthew.org

This group prays for the needs and special intentions of parish members.  Volunteers may sign-up to be on the prayer chain list.
 

Anyone is invited to meet after daily 8:00 A.M. Mass to pray the rosary aloud with others.

Contact: Michelle Mills 615-790-8380 or jamesronmills@comcast.net

Making rosaries which are given to parishioners, community schools and missions is the objective of this group. Volunteers are trained and materials are provided.  

Contact: Sr. Lauren Cole 615-646-0378 Ext. 304 lcole@churchofstmatthew.org

This committee's objective is to plan a liturgically correct and attractive environment for prayerful liturgies.   Members meet monthly to determine needs and set plans. Volunteers with a desire to improve the church environment are always welcome.

Art for Inspiration
  

Contact: Sandi Simpson 615-479-7843 or phinnycat222@comcast.net

This group cares for the altar in the sanctuary and chapel. Volunteers are needed for a one month rotation.

 

Contact: Anne Tarwater 615-550-5109  atarwater@churchofstmatthew.org

This committee's objective is to plan and maintain the grounds surrounding the church. Volunteers are needed to help with seasonal plantings and other landscaping projects.

Click below for more information about the Path of Remembrance and the Testament of Trees. 
Path of Remembrance  
Testament of Trees 

 

Contact: Colleen Meffe cmeffe@comcast.net 
              Anne Tarwater 615-550-5109 or atarwater@churchofstmatthew.org

This club is a great way for mothers to share the love of nature and gardening with their daughters. 

Contact: Rose FitzGerald 615-673-2556

The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, have formed themselves into a legion for service. The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself. During the week Legion Members might visit a homebound person or do other good works of mercy. Meetings will be held every Monday at 9 a.m. in the Church Kitchen.

Contact: Mary Ann Dunn 615-550-5101 or madunn@churchofstmatthew.org

This prayer team is available to pray with anyone needing physical or emotional healing. If you are in need of healing prayers, come to the church library on the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. or following the Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass.