Community Life

Fr. Parham refills the Baptismal font while an Incarnation Kindergartner watches with curiousity.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart..." (Jeremiah, 1:3)

Actively promoting respect for all human life is the responsibility of every Catholic. The parish Respect Life Committee assists this mission in a special way by making the parish a center of life. We strive to help those who are most vulnerable - especially unborn children and those who are seriously ill or dying - by meeting the needs of mothers and families in times of spiritual and emotional crisis.

Please contact naerivera@yahoo.com for more information on our outreach services or joining our group.

Pray the perpetual rosary

"...for He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee
in all thy ways." (Psalms, 91:11)

INCARNATION TEENS: Incarnation Teens seek to establish a safe, comfortable and welcoming space for all teens of the parish to celebrate our Catholic identity, foster friendships, grow in virtue, share our faith and serve our parish. This is also a very fun group, with field trips, organized sports and recreational activities scheduled throughout the year. All students in grades 9 - 12 are welcome and encouraged to join. We meet each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. throughout the school year and participate in special projects during the summer as well.

JUNIOR HIGH C.Y.O.: Members of this group participate in a variety of social and community service activities which integrate into daily life the lessons the students have learned in PRE. This group meets once per month at dates and times which are announced in the Sunday bulletin. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend.

SCOUTING PROGRAMS

The Boy Scouts Of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910 and chartered by Congress in 1916, is an educational program for boys and young men to build character, learn the responsibilities of good citizenship, and develop personal physical fitness.
	CUB SCOUTS: All boys in 1st through 5th grade are welcome to join. There is a membership drive held each fall. Pack meetings are held once a month on Mondays. The Den leader schedules Den meetings.
	BOY SCOUTS (Troop 331): All boys ages 11 through 18 are welcome to join this group for a variety of scouting experiences. Meetings are held on Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please visit the Eastern District web site for more information on scouting.
The Girl Scouts Of America is an educational and social program for girls and young women which inspires the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and community service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
	GIRL SCOUTS (Troop #246): For girls in the 4th grade. Meetings are twice monthly at the church.
	GIRL SCOUTS (Troop #163): For girls in the 5th grade. Meetings are twice monthly at the church. Please contact sabrack2@aol.com for more information.

SPORTS / ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: Click here for more information.

YOUTH / TEEN CHOIR: Click here for information.

"I have been young and now am old,
yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken." (Psalms, 37:25)

	KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Incarnation Council #8826: We are a very active council involved in a variety of community service projects including blood drives, support of vocations, and fund-raising and assistance for youth camps and parish activities. Our group is open to all Catholic men over the age of 18. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of each month, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel followed by the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please visit the official Knights Of Columbus web site for more information on our national organization.
	PROJECT OUTREACH: Food staples, school supplies and toiletries are collected each month for our less fortunate neighbors in Fayette County. Donations are accepted in the Fellowship Hall under the bulletin board, and are picked up after the last Mass on the first weekend of the month. During Advent we have an "Angel Tree". Each angel ornament on the tree identifies a person's age, gender and an item they would like to have for Christmas. Parishioners are invited to take an angel off the tree and replace it with the wrapped item. These are then delivered to the recipients in time for Christmas.
	FOOD PANTRY: The Parish office maintains a food pantry stocked with non-perishable items donated by parishioners. The pantry assists those in temporary need in and around our parish community.
	HELPING HANDS: This program is designed to assist parishioners in temporary need, including preparing and delivering meals for those with a serious illness, hospitalization or death in the family. Emergency babysitting is available as well as transportation to and from doctor appointments for those unable to drive. Additional volunteers are always needed for this valuable service. The contact person changes monthly and is listed in the Sunday bulletin.

"You have made known to me the
path of Life; You will fill me with
joy in Your presence."
(Psalms, 16:11)

The mission of the Parish Nurse Ministry is to enhance the overall health of the parish community through needs assessment, by developing appropriate health programs and support groups, and by making medical referrals when necessary.

The parish nurses currently provide blood pressure screenings after at least one Mass each week, and provide information in the Sunday bulletin about important free or low-cost medical services and screenings as they become available elsewhere in the Memphis metropolitan area. There is also an interesting medical or health article from our parish nurses in each monthly parish newsletter.

"Listen my son and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path."
(Proverbs, 23:19)

PARISH ATHLETICS: There are a number of sport and athletic activities in our parish, including basketball for youth and adults, and adult volleyball. Information pertaining to practice and game times is announced in the Sunday bulletin, as well as information about sports programs offered by neighboring parishes. Incarnation also has outdoor athletic fields available for various summer sports.

For information regarding Fall sports, please contact Ted Bacon - (901) 850-9242

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ADULT VOLLEYBALL	Sundays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the gym
MEN'S BASKETBALL	Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the gym
BASKETBALL GAMES	Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the gym

"He determines the number of stars
and calls them each by name."
(Psalms, 147:4)

WELCOME COMMITTEE: One of Incarnation's newest programs, the Welcome Committee seeks to contact and personally welcome new members into our church family, and invitations are extended to join any of our parish ministries. The Welcome Committee also prepares and distributes 'welcome packets' with information about local attractions and parishioner-owned businesses.

LADIES GUILD: Every lady of the parish is an automatic member of the Ladies Guild. This group is dedicated to friendship, devotion and togetherness to serve God, family and parish. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from September through May at 7:00 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS ("CRS"): CRS encourages and promotes the socialization of Incarnation's senior citizens by providing social, educational , cultural and religious group activities for all parishioners 55 or older. CRS members enjoy frequent potluck dinners, trips, theatre, and various other entertainment, and are also involved in parish and church activities as requested by the pastor. Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month from September to June. Please contact dcavan3824@aol.com for more information.