Community Life
ANGEL QUILTERS:
Susan Brack........................................................................853-2125 Our primary mission is to combine the gift of a quilt with the gift of prayer. Quilts are made and distributed to comfort people in time of need or to honor people for something they are doing or have done. All quilts are pieced and quilted with love and prayers. Quilts are also made for charitable causes, and members sometimes work on individual projects. No sewing experience is necessary. There are plenty of non-sewing tasks that are needed for each quilt, or we will teach you to sew. Please come join us on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
BOY SCOUTS:
Chuck Martin.....................................................................853-4964 All boys ages 11-18 are welcome to join this group for a variety of scouting experiences. Meetings are held on Monday nights from 7:00-8:30 PM. This is a year round program built by volunteers and carried out by the scouts.
CAREER SUPPORT:
Robert Reilly......................................................................854-4194
Hosted by Bob Reilly, a professional Career Consultant and a parishioner at Church of The Incarnation in Collierville. Contact at Office (763-1818) and Home (854-4194). Additional support provided by 5 or 6 other “graduates” who are there in a support role.
This ministry has supported men and women struggling in their career search for the past 21 years, meeting every Wed. morning at Church of The Holy Spirit in East Memphis from 6:30 to 8:30 am….. Church of The Holy Spirit is a central location for the 35 to 50 participants coming from Memphis and surrounding townships.
This ministry starts each week with a discussion of one important aspect of a job search, whether it be emotional support, resume format, networking technique, actions to emphasize and avoid, interview preparation, financial planning when between jobs, the importance of having a spiritual focus etc. This is followed by personal introductions from each participant so that the group knows each member’s career goals and can contact them later on if they hear of an appropriate opportunity. A common theme throughout is providing support and encouragement to those present.
CHURCH NURSERY:
Kimberly McNutt...................................................................850-1277
Our purpose is to provide a Virtus compliant nursery for all masses. Families with young children have the benefit of care for their children during mass. Parent volunteers take a turn to provide care for the children 4-5 times per year on a rotation schedule. This system is in place for the 10:30 AM mass and will expand to the other weekend masses.
CUB SCOUTS:
Julie March...................................................................679-8074
All boys in 1
st through 5
th grades are welcome to join. There is a membership drive held each fall. Pack meetings are held once a month on Mondays. Den leaders schedule den meetings.
ESL: (English as a Second Language)
Mike and Jane Carrasco........................................................861-1050
English as a second language classes are taught each week. Anyone interested in studying or helping to teach is welcome to attend.
FOOD PANTRY:
Parish Office.........................................................................853-7468
The Parish Office maintains a food pantry. It is stocked with donations from parishioners of non-perishable food items for use by those in need, in and around our parish community. When the supply is low parishioners are asked to help re-stock the pantry in order to help those in temporary need.
HEALTH MINISTRY:
Missy Feyerherm..................................................................854-0205
The mission of this ministry is to enhance the overall health of the parish community through needs assessments, development of appropriate educational programs, support groups and referrals. Our parish nurses maintain an active role in this ministry. The first full weekend of each month the minsitry provides free blood pressure and blood sugar checks after all the masses.
HELPING HANDS:
Cleo Long...................................................................854-7097
This is a crisis ministry designed to help parishioners in need. This includes preparing meals for families with an illness, hospitalization or a death in the family. Emergency babysitting is also available. This group often provides receptions following a funeral service. Additional volunteers are always needed. The contact person for each month is listed in the Sunday Bulletin.
HISPANIC MINISTRY:
Angie Beller...............................................................756-1655
A Spanish Mass is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month. Baptism classes are held as needed for the Spanish population in preparation for baptism. The parish assists the Hispanic community in arranging additional religious celebrations, as needed.
BROWNIES/JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS:
Danielle Shirley………………………………………………850-8527
Incarnation Church supports both Brownie Troup #619 and Junior Girl Scout Troop #313. The Troops meet on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month immediately following school from 2:00-3:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Girl Scout Brownie, grades 2-3?
Going Places, Making New FriendsGirl Scouts Brownies work together in groups, earn Girl Scout Brownie Try-Its, and explore their community. Friendship, fun, and age-appropriate activities begin at the Girl Scout Brownie meeting and move out to the community and wider world.
Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5
Explorations, Fun, and Best Friends ForeverGirl Scout Juniors earn badges and discover what girl power is all about through new activities and by learning to take charge of their own plans. They gain self-confidence as they explore the world in partnership with their troop/group leaders.
IN MARY’S ARMS:
Kimberly McNutt………………………………………………………………850-1277
A grief support group for families who have lost infants or suffered a miscarriage. We also pray for all expectant mothers of the parish. The monthly contact person is listed in the weekly Sunday Bulletin.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Incarnation Council #8826:
Jasen Feyerherm, Grand Knight……………………………………………485-5548
The Knights of Council #8826 are a Catholic men’s fraternal service organization comprised of over 250 members. This is a very active council involved in a variety of service projects including blood donor drives, support of vocations, youth camps and parish activities. It is open to all Catholic men over the age of 18. Monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of the month, with a Rosary at 6:30 PM in the Chapel followed by the business meeting at 7:00 PM.Today we are looking for the next generation of Knights. The tangible rewards for members are numerous, from scholarships for our sons and daughters, to being able to participate in one of the nation’s leading insurance programs. We encourage all Catholic men of our Parish to join the Knights of Columbus. Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men over the age of 18. If you have any further questions or want to learn more about the Knights contact one of our following members: Jasen Feyerherm, Grand Knight (485-5548), or Andy McNutt, Membership Director (850-1277).
Click here to go to the National Knights of Columbus Site.
Click here to go to the Tennessee Knights of Columbus Site.
LADIES GUILD:
Melissa Carmody................................................................457-7923
Each lady of the parish is an automatic member of the Ladies Guild. This group is dedicated to friendship, devotion and togetherness to serve God, family and parish. Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Sunday of each month from September through May.
PROJECT OUTREACH:
Delana Lynch...................................................................861-6358
In 1978, Bishop Dozier of Memphis asked the Franciscan Sisters of Rochester, Minnesota to set up the first health care facility in Fayette County, TN. These are the same Franciscans who earlier founded the Mayo Clinic. In the late 1970’s Fayette County held the distinction of being the third poorest county in the United States and no health care. Sister Elaine Wicks made the journey to Tennessee and spent her life caring for the people of Fayette County through her Project Outreach.The Project started by Sister Elaine now cares for over 1000 below poverty residents each year and touches thousands more through local school and church projects. Twice a month the Project provides supplemental groceries to 30-50 families in the County, and school supplies are provided to another 450 children each year. At Incarnation Church non-perishable food staples cleaning supplies and toiletries, are collected each month for the poor of Fayette County. School supplies are collected in July. Donations are accepted in the Fellowship Hall under the bulletin board. Donations are picked up after the last Mass on the first weekend of the month. During Advent we also have an “Angel Tree.” Each angel identifies the person’s age, gender and an item they would like to have/need for Christmas. Parishioners are invited to take an angel and replace it with the unwrapped item. These are then delivered to the needy in time for Christmas. Please contact Delana if you wish to become involved with this worthwhile community service provided by Incarnation.
RESPECT LIFE:
Susan Beard.......................................................................832-0732
The purpose of the Respect Life Committee is to promote understanding, awareness, concern and support for the Right to Life at all stages from conception through natural death. All parishioners are invited to help in this endeavor.
SENIOR CITIZENS (CRS):
Barbara Meehan..................................................................853-7475
All parishioners, 55 and older, are invited to join the Incarnation group of Senior Citizens. This is a social group that promotes fellowship among the seniors of Incarnation parish. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month immediately after the 5 PM Mass. The meeting consists of a catered dinner, followed by short meeting and ending with a guest speaker, entertainers, or the playing of some type of group games. The annual dues are $15 and the catered meal is $9 per person. The CRS group also organizes various trips throughout the year. Some of the past trips have been to the Mississippi Casinos, to St. Louis for a baseball game, and an annual trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. CRS has also made donations to the parish. The most recent was the gift of bells for the bell choir.