Churches, schools, and organizations throughout the Diocese of Nashville have plenty of upcoming events to add to your calendar. Check out the events below.
Cooking Classes
The Cathedral of the Incarnation will host a series of International Cooking Classes beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. Explore the cuisine of countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, and more. The monthly classes, which will continue through November, cost $25 each, or a six-pack in advance option is available for $150, and will earn you the seventh class free. To purchase tickets, visit osvhub.com/cathedralnashville/forms/cathedral-events-department-tickets.
Cowboys and Cupcakes
St. Philip the Apostle Church in Franklin will hold its annual Cowboys and Cupcakes concert and auction from 5:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at the church, 113 Second Ave., South Franklin. The concert will feature country superstar Clay Walker. Tickets are $60 for general admission or $100 for VIP admission, which includes a question-and-answer session with Walker. To purchase tickets, visit StPhilipFranklin.com/cowboys.
Seminarian Education Dinner
The Seminarian Education Dinner and Auction is set for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Holy Family Church in Brentwood. The event is a fundraiser for the Seminarian Education Fund, which supports the education of the future priests of the diocese. Currently 21 seminarians are in formation. For questions, email Jessica Gravagna, special events coordinator for the Office of Stewardship and Development, at jessica.gravagna@dioceseofnashville.com or call 615-645-9769.
Priest Ordination
Deacon Oscar Romero and Deacon Augustine Mang will be ordained to the priesthood during a special Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
Pope Prep Summer Camp
Registration is open for Pope John Paul II Preparatory School’s four-week summer camp from May 30 through June 23. Available in morning and afternoon sessions for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. For more information, visit www.popeprep.org/about/news/camp. To register, visit jp2hscamp.campbrainregistration.com/. For questions, email Pat Kennedy at pat.kennedy@popeprep.org.
Father Ryan Summer Camp
Registration is open for the Father Ryan High School Summer camps May 30 through July 29. For more information or to register visit fatherryan.org/athletics/summer-camps.
St. Cecilia Camps
St. Cecilia Academy has a slew of summer camp opportunities available throughout the month of June for girls age 4-17. To register and see the list of camps, visit www.stcecilia.edu/campus-life/camp-st-cecilia.
Youth Soccer Clinic
St. Matthew School parent Stefan Caulfield, a former NCAA Division I soccer player and coach and former member of the U20 Canadian National Team and Ottawa Fury FC in the Premier Development League, is hosting a Youth Soccer Clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2-3, at 535 Sneed Road W., Franklin. The clinic is designed to help up-and-coming soccer players to develop their skills. Cost is $80 per player. For more information or to register, visit www.bit.ly/smcyouthsoccerclinic.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing the Wounds of Abortion will be offered June 2-4. Participation is open to Catholics and non-Catholics alike and any woman or man who has been involved, or touched by, abortion. All participation is strictly confidential. For more information, visit HopeAfterAbortionKY.com or call Rita at 270-474-4707.
GriefShare
The next 13-week GriefShare Ministry offering is at 5:30 p.m. weekly June 5 through Aug. 21, at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Franklin. The weekly seminar and support group is for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one. For more information, email Dave Bilger at GriefShare@StPhilipMinistries.com.
Camp Overbrook
Camp Overbrook’s co-ed summer camp is June 5 through July 28. To register, visit overbrook.edu/camp.
Summer Music Camp
The Play it Forward Summer Music Camp is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19-25 at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Franklin. The week-long mentorship program will encourage the next generation of musicians toward a vocation of music ministry and worship within any church music setting. The camp is open to all students entering seventh through 12th grade. Cost is $200 per student. For more information or to register, visit stphilipfranklin.com, and click on the “Play it Forward” tab, or email SPALI@StPhilipMinistries.com.
