Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is only a week away and all of us are familiar with our Ash Wednesday Catholic customs in the United States–Mass with the imposition of ashes in the form of a cross on the forehead, fasting, repentance and abstinence from meat. Good Friday is also a day of abstinence from meat …
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Mardi Gras Madness Online Auction for St. Mary’s School and SHJHS in Jackson
Mardi Gras Madness Online Auction for St. Mary’s School and SHJHS in Jackson St. Mary’s School and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School in Jackson are having a online auction through this Friday, Feb. 12. Direct link: Mardi Gras Auction | Powered By GiveSmart The biggest fundraiser of the year for our Catholic schools is quickly approaching …
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Guiding Star Memphis Featured in Our Award-Winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine, Jan.-Feb. Issue
Guiding Star Memphis Featured in Our Award-Winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine, Jan.-Feb. Issue If you subscribe to our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine, we hope you are already enjoying in the Jan.-Feb. issue. FWTN Magazine is our Memphis Diocese’s 10 month-a-year Catholic magazine. It is published in English and Spanish to evangelize and …
SBA Bowling Team Serves Up Strikes; Sweeps Daily Memphian Bowlers and Bowling Program of the Year
SBA Bowling Team Serves Up Strikes; Sweeps Daily Memphian Bowlers and Bowling Program of the Year Outstanding! Congratulations to St Benedict of Auburndale High School Bowling Team for sweeping the Daily Memphian Bowlers and Bowling Program of the Year after capturing both the region and state championships. Named Bowlers of the Year are Lucy …
A Celebration of Marriage for Valentine’s Day
A Celebration of Marriage for Valentine’s Day Roses wilt, chocolates are overrated, but the gift of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter can last a lifetime. It may very well be the best weekend you ever spend with your spouse. Romance Your Sweetheart! This year you have the chance to experience a virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter …
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SBA Students Win Supreme Essay Contest at the Knights of Columbus Council and District Levels
SBA Students Win Supreme Essay Contest at the Knights of Columbus Council and District Levels Three St. Benedict at Auburndale High School students had their entrants in the Knights of Columbus Supreme Essay contest on: How trusting God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find strength and hope to endure …
Catholic Schools Week 2021; Celebrating at St. Ann in Bartlett
Catholic Schools Week 2021; Celebrating at St. Ann in Bartlett The St. Ann Catholic School celebration of Catholic Schools Week was a huge success. The theme this year was: Faith. Excellence. Service. Every day students participated in activities to help honor this theme. A few of our 8th graders wrote and led the morning prayer to reflect the day’s theme. The week …
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You …
Martin Luther King Jr., A Legacy Remembered
Martin Luther King Jr., A Legacy Remembered Parishioners from around our Memphis Diocese safely gathered with masks and social distancing at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and joyfully celebrated Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s incredible legacy with a special mass on Monday, January 18. The Mass was highlighted by music from members …
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Bishop Talley Video Recognizing Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31 – Feb. 6
Bishop Talley Video Recognizing Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31 – Feb. 6 Please click on the video link below from Bishop Talley on recognizing Catholic Schools Week starting thisSunday, Jan. 31 to Saturday, Feb. 6. In the video, the Bishop shares his thoughts on the importance of a Catholic education and what makes Catholic schools …
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