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Catholic Women

Join the Council of Catholic Women with varied interests as they gather together at All Saints. The Council is a part of the Parish Life Committee. Visit the online Council of Catholic Women Group for contact information and event schedules. A printable brochure of all groups and contact information is available for download.

Day Groups

  • First Friday Faith & Friends - Explore our Catholic faith with Dr. Ruth Queen Smith. This year, Dr. Ruth Queen Smith, Pastoral Associate at John XXIII Parish at the University of Tennessee, will be teaching a series based on “Catholic and Christian.” A simple lunch is provided following the study (small donation requested).
  • Friends & Crafts - Knit, sew and crochet baby bonnets, chemo hats afghans and more. Creative ladies use their skills to enhance the lives of others through this group. If you knit, sew or crochet, your talent is needed for baby bonnets, chemo hats, afghans and more. We always need new ideas for the parish Harvest of Blessing fundraiser. You can work on projects at home if you cannot attend meetings.
  • Garden Guild - Garden, field trips, speakers, and help maintain the church grounds. Share your interests in all aspects of gardening, field trips and speakers with other women. Help maintain our church grounds as your service project.
  • Madonna Circle - Moms host brunch and enjoy fellowship together. While the kids are in school on first Thursday mornings, moms meet to take turns hosting brunch and enjoying fellowship together.
  • Martha & Mary Circles - This year we are journeying through Catholic history with Steve Weidenkopf and Dr. Alan Schreck’s EPIC, a DVD series that presents easy to learn 12 color coded time periods of Church history (identifying over 100 key events), world politics, culture, as well as the Popes, saints, Councils and Doctors of the Church. Learn our story of reform, adventure, intrigue and devotion from a truly Catholic perspective.
  • Moms & Tots Playgroups - Gather with your child and other mothers of preschool children for lots of fun and support. Outings and Mom’s Night Out are planned monthly.
  • Mother Cabrini Guild - Discuss books and/or movies in light of current events. We gather to discuss, dialogue and enjoy fellowship with women who enjoy casual conversation about varying topics, including the current book we are reading, The Gift of Years, Growing Older Gracefully by Sister Joan Chittister and rereading one of our favorites, Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. For the last few years, we have found that reading from the book aloud during the meeting helps everyone keep up, without added expense of purchasing each book and expect everyone to be on the same page. We take our time, never rushing to select the next book or finish the one we happen to be reading. New members are always welcome as we love getting to know new people.
  • Scripture for Catholics - Diocesan-wide bible study by Dr. Ruth Queen Smith. This Diocesan-wide bible study is taught by Dr. Ruth Queen Smith, Pastoral Associate at John XXIII Parish at the University of Tennessee. We discuss the upcoming Sunday readings and other scripture. There is no homework but bring your bibles.
  • St. Gabriel Guild - Moms pray, support each other and create “care packages”. This group is for mothers of young adults - college age and older. We are using the book “Praying for Your Adult Children.” At our meetings, you have the option to share “treats” and prepare care packages to mail to your child. You never outgrow being a mother and needing the support of friends.
  • St. Monica Guild - Scripture study-video/workbook series-“Jesus, the One and Only” by Beth Moore. We ladies meet to dig deeper into scripture through a video/book series by noted speaker, Beth Moore. Join us for fun and learning more about the Bible.
  • The Light Weigh - 12 week Scripture study regarding weight loss (fee based). If you struggle with your relationship with food, let Scripture and the support of other women help you during this 12-week spiritual growth weight loss program. Although it is preferable to start at a new 12-week series, you may join at anytime. Come and learn to achieve peace with food!

Evening and Weekend Groups

  • Altar Linen Society - Linen preparation used in parish Eucharistic celebrations on a rotating schedule. This is a service opportunity to help keep our supply of alter cloths and purificators ready for any mass. You can pick up the linens any time during your assigned time, launder, iron and return them at any time. You will be instructed as to proper care. We meet for dinner with our clergy once a year for fellowship.
  • Bereavement Committee - Prepare and/or serve food for grieving families after funerals. This wonderful committee offers a luncheon after funeral masses at All Saints. Come and lend a hand by preparing a dish or helping to serve.
  • Martha & Mary Circle (evening) - Please join us as we discuss our readings from the book, The World As It Should Be. Lively discussion, prayer and snacks round out our meetings and we look forward to adding you!
  • MOMS - Ministry of Mothers Sharing - Join other moms in a small group setting using a journaling guide to learn more about yourself and the spiritual side of mothering. We will begin a new group in January and February for 8 weeks. Please call to reserve your book in advance.
  • Nursery Committee - Parish nursery for children under 4 years old. Have a love for children? Want to see some really cute little ones? We can always use hands in the parish nursery. You will just need the Virtus Child Protection Program training to join us.
  • St. Catherine Circle - Scrapbook, cards, and other paper crafts. Love making crafts? Don’t have a clue how to craft? All are welcome to join us as we create new projects each month for ourselves and for others. Share your talents and learn new techniques. Childcare is available upon request.
  • St. Elizabeth Seton Guild - Video study of Loving God With All Your Mind by Elizabeth George. No homework, just your presence as you’ll meet new friends and share your thoughts.
  • Women’s Renew - Catholic faith study, an all-women “Why Catholic? Renew” group. The Renew program runs for 6 weeks incorporating six chapters in the fall and spring (during Lent) of each year. This ladies only group meets to share and discuss the chapters as well as to pray and support each other.
  • Harvest of Blessings - Annual parish fundraiser. The women of All Saints sponsor a combination bake/craft fair to share their talents and gifts for the benefit of All Saints Parish and other non-profit groups. We need you to make, bake, buy and visit!
  • Advent by Candlelight - Annual Advent celebration. To begin your holiday season with a true sense of preparing for Christ, join us during this wonderful and enlightening evening. You may sponsor a table to decorate or join another table to meet new ladies. Watch for information in upcoming newsletters and bulletin.
  • Supper and Stations Lenten Dinner - The first Friday of Lent has traditionally been the evening that the women serve meatless soups and salads and lead the Stations of the Cross using the booklet, Mary’s Way. We need cooks, servers and readers for this fun and spirit-filled evening.
  • Lenten Retreat - Annual women’s Lenten retreat. We will gather for a Lenten retreat led by Dr. Ruth Queen Smith, Pastoral Associate at John XXIII Parish at the University of Tennessee. This will be an afternoon of prayer, learning and friendship as we prepare for Lent. Watch for announcements in the spring and make plans to join us.