I would like to ask two things of all who read this site.

1. Pray for our group, and pray for all of the pilgrims from around the world who will be celebrating our Catholic faith with us!
2. Please refrain from calling or emailing for the next two weeks.  I will likely have access to neither voicemail nor email.  If you do need to call or email for any reason, I will get to those messages as soon as possible.

In the mean time, check out the two posts below so that you know what is happening with our Incarnation Teens softball team; and so that you know about a wonderful opportunity your family has for a night of baseball in downtown Memphis.

God bless! 

The final softball practice of the season will be held on Saturday, July 12 from 11am to 1pm (note the time change!)  There will not be practices on July 19 or 26.

There are still three softball games remaining on our schedule.

• Monday, July 14 @ 7pm (St. Louis Catholic Church, Field #2)
• Monday, July 21 @ 5:40pm (St. Louis Catholic Church, Field #1)
• Monday, July 28 @ 7pm (St. Louis Catholic Church, Field #1)

Please do your best to show up and play the games as we will have several of our players who will be on the World Youth Day pilgrimage in Australia.

Play hard and have fun! 

All you have to do is reserve your tickets by contacting Susan Brack.  Her phone number is 853-2125.

Hurry!  This deal won't last forever!

Finally, I am able to update the blog so that you know what's happening this week!

Weekly Scripture and Devotion

2 Timothy 4:8

From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.

What is this "crown of righteousness" of which St. Paul wrote?  What does it mean to long for the Lord's appearance?  It's quite simple, really.  The "crown" is sainthood, and to achieve sainthood, we must all transform our lives…become HOLY!

Think about a time when you really…really…wanted something: maybe a championship in sports; maybe an award for a school club; maybe an 'A' on a test.  Did that thing require a lot of extra, hard work?  Were you able to do the bare minimum and still achieve that goal?  The same principle applies to our life of faith: we will only become saints if we work REALLY HARD at becoming holy!  (You should all attend a youth ministry gathering or a retreat to find out what type of work that requires.)

What's On the Calendar?

Softball Practice: Saturday, June 28 @ 1pm (Baseball Field)

Softball Game: Monday, June 30 @ 5:40pm (Meet @ St. Louis Church @ 5:15pm)

Other Stuff

Have a happy Fourth of July!  Don't get burned with fireworks!

God bless 

Contact Derek for further information.

God bless! 

Romans 4:20-21

He [Abraham] did not doubt God's promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do.

How many times throughout our lives have we doubted God?  How many times have we thought that He hasn't answered our prayers?  How often have we been impatient with God while He does His work?

God has made a promise to us: He will save us from our lives of sin.  In fact, He's already done it; we just have to accept His love and His law.  Do you believe that?  Do you have as much faith as Abraham?

This week, try to find some time to talk to God about your doubts.  Ask Him to show you just how much He loves you and wants to be with you.

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Holy Mitts Softball Practice: Saturday, June 7 @ 1 P.M. (Bring your glove and something to drink!)

The Catholic Classics Movie Series: Wednesday, June 11 (Watching Prince Caspian at the C'ville Cinema); call or email for the exact time.

As this week comes to a close, I want everyone to know that I have decided pursue a career as a Motown hits cover singer!  I will be singing great songs from the Temptations and Diana Ross!  He he!

God bless! 

Tonight is the first of six movie nights.  Each Wednesday, we'll gather for open gym time followed by a great Catholic film.  Bring a chair and a snack so you'll be comfortable and full while the move shows on the BIG SCREEN!

There is one exception: next week, we won't be watching our movie here at the parish.  We'll be going to the Collierville Cinema to view Prince Caspian, and it's going to be…wait for it…AWESOME!!!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call.  Just click here for all of my info.

God bless! 

Please coordinate your own rides to and from the game.  (If you need to know who is playing, I can get that information for you.)  Please send an email to me if you need to know who is on the team this year.

BRING YOUR JERSEYS FROM LAST YEAR!!! 

Nonetheless, I will return to regular (weekly or more often) posting very soon…like tomorrow!  Keep an eye out for the latest important information.

God bless! 

The evening will consist of a pot-luck picnic, a picture slide show to prove how much fun we’ve had this year, an awards ceremony, and great fellowship!  Please make a point to come!

Here’s what everyone should bring:

• Last name A-I: side dish (cole slaw, potato salad, etc.)
• Last name J-R: potato chips OR tortilla chips and salsa
• Last name S-Z: dessert

All you need to do is send an email to me and tell me how many people from your family will be coming, and then bring your assigned dish…we want to be sure that there is enough food for everyone!

God bless!