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ST. LUKE WOMEN OF FAITH
The St. Luke Women of Faith is a ministry of dedicated Catholic women committed to serving our parish through faith, stewardship, and fellowship. Through our time, talents, and generous support, we work to enhance the worship experience and provide assistance to the parish community. We joyfully collaborate with and support other parish ministries whenever needed, serving with love for God, our parish family, and one another.
A primary responsibility of the Women of Faith is the care and preparation of the church sanctuary. This ministry helps maintain a beautiful and reverent worship environment by caring for the altar and liturgical furnishings. Our members assist with changing altar linens and seasonal banners, laundering and ironing purificators, maintaining candles and candle holders, replenishing and cleaning holy water fonts, arranging and caring for sanctuary flowers, and decorating the church for the liturgical seasons, especially Christmas and Easter.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership includes the women of St. Luke Parish who sign up and participate in our activities in any capacity. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. While all women are encouraged to attend the meetings, there are many other ways to serve and be a part of the group. We are always looking for new women and what they can contribute to increase our ministry. To join our membership, contact President , Ginny Williams at 615-957-6509.
SOCIAL ASPECTS
SPIRITUAL ASPECTS
Our women’s group is a supporting member of the Nashville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) and have been host to their quarterly meetings. We also send representatives to the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) annual meetings.
OFFICERS FOR 2026-2027
President: Ginny Williams
Vice President: Stephanie Nordhoff
Treasurer: Jenny Banker
Recording Secretary: Sue Holland
Correspondence Secretary: Lois Bergman
A primary responsibility of the Women of Faith is the care and preparation of the church sanctuary. This ministry helps maintain a beautiful and reverent worship environment by caring for the altar and liturgical furnishings. Our members assist with changing altar linens and seasonal banners, laundering and ironing purificators, maintaining candles and candle holders, replenishing and cleaning holy water fonts, arranging and caring for sanctuary flowers, and decorating the church for the liturgical seasons, especially Christmas and Easter.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership includes the women of St. Luke Parish who sign up and participate in our activities in any capacity. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. While all women are encouraged to attend the meetings, there are many other ways to serve and be a part of the group. We are always looking for new women and what they can contribute to increase our ministry. To join our membership, contact President , Ginny Williams at 615-957-6509.
SOCIAL ASPECTS
- Prepares and serves Priest Meals for Lent and Advent Penance Services
- Host a fall social for the members
- First quarter membership drive
- Host soup suppers during Lent
- Collect needed items for Women's Domestic Violence Shelter
- Participate in Boxes of Joy for underprivileged children
- Host Annual Father's Day Breakfast
- Annual Member Christmas Party
SPIRITUAL ASPECTS
- Presents Mary's Way of the Cross for Stations of the Cross during Lent
- Attend Mass as a group (Corporate Communion) once a year
- Offer Mass Intentions for recently deceased members or their family members
- Offer prayers for our seminarians, members and parishioners who may be ill, and other prayer intentions our ladies ask fo
- Collect monetary donations for the purchase of easter and Christmas Flowers (In Memory or In Honor of a loved one)
- Host a bake sale and donate an auction basket for our Parish Fall Festival
- Host a Thanksgiving Weekend Bake Sale
- Provide financial support to various ministries of St. Luke parish including Food Pantry, Last Resource, & Quilting Ministry
- Provide Financial Assistance for our Diocesan Seminarians
- Provide Funds for other groups and charities as need occurs
Our women’s group is a supporting member of the Nashville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) and have been host to their quarterly meetings. We also send representatives to the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) annual meetings.
OFFICERS FOR 2026-2027
President: Ginny Williams
Vice President: Stephanie Nordhoff
Treasurer: Jenny Banker
Recording Secretary: Sue Holland
Correspondence Secretary: Lois Bergman
