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We, at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, strive to be a vibrant, welcoming community of faith. We are unified by our participation in the liturgy, the sacraments, and service. We are a diverse family fully alive in Christ. We serve our God, our Church, and our community through effective stewardship of God’s gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
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Headlines from Holy Name
News from the Diocese
Most Rev. Mark J. Spalding, 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville
Current issue of the Tennessee Register, newspaper of the Diocese of Nashville
Saint of the Day
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions
Published: May 21, 2018
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions
Saint of the Day for May 21
(d. between 1915 and 1937)
Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions’ Story
Like Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, SJ, Cristóbal and his 24 companion martyrs lived under a very anti-Catholic government in Mexico, one determined to weaken the Catholic faith of its people. Churches, schools, and seminaries were closed; foreign clergy were expelled. Cristóbal established a clandestine seminary at Totatiche, Jalisco. He and the other priests were forced to minister secretly to Catholics during the presidency of Plutarco Calles (1924-28).
All of these martyrs, except three, were diocesan priests. David, Manuel and Salvador were laymen who died with their parish priest, Luis Batis. They all belonged to the Cristero movement, pledging their allegiance to Christ and to the Church that he established, to spread the Good News in society—even if Mexico’s leaders had made it a crime to receive baptism or celebrate the Mass.
These martyrs did not die as a single group but over 22 years time in eight Mexican states, with Jalisco and Zacatecas having the largest number. They were beatified in 1992 and canonized eight years later.
Reflection
Every martyr realizes how to avoid execution, but refuses to pay the high price of doing so. A clear conscience was more valuable than a long life. We may be tempted to compromise our faith while telling ourselves that we are simply being realistic, dealing with situations as we find them. Is survival really the ultimate value? Do our concrete, daily choices reflect our deepest values, the ones that allow us to “tick” the way we do? Anyone can imagine situations in which being a follower of Jesus is easier than the present situation. Saints remind us that our daily choices, especially in adverse circumstances, form the pattern of our lives.
Other Saints of the Day for May 21 are Saint Eugene de Mazenod and Saint Crispin of Viterbo.
| Anniversary Mass of Dedication, March 26, 2017 |
| Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, 1917-2017 |
| Began as the Catholic Parish of East Nashville (Edgefield), 1857 |
Mass Times
Weekends
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am
Sudanese Mass (Sundays): 12:00 PM
French Mass - 5:00pm; 3rd Sunday of each month (exceptions Easter, Solemnity of Christ the King & Christmas)
Weekdays
Communion Service: Mondays 8:00 AM
Daily Mass (Tuesday - Friday): 8:00 AM
Confessions
45 minutes before mass or by appointment. Contact the parish office at (615) 254-8847.
Holy Day Masses
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