Our Parish Bulletin
Welcome to our Parish Bulletin Page where you can see all that is going on with the good people of St. Philip. Below are the latest issues of our weekly bilingual Bulletin (in English and Spanish) and our Quarterly Newsletter. Further down is information about the St. Philip Communication Team, Email Updates and how to plan and communicate ministry events at St. Philip.
Sunday Bulletins (Bilingual)
- June 28th, 2026
- June 21st, 2026
- June 14th, 2026
- June 7th, 2026
Newsletters (Bilingual)
Communication Team
The Communications Ministry reaches the parish and our community in order to inspire, inform, and invite participation in the life of the Church through the parish bulletin, parish website, electronic communications, social media, public relations and other special projects.
Bulletin
Marianne Defever: 615-550-2845
MDefever@StPhilipFranklin.com
Electronic Evangelization
Greg Walton: 615-656-2170
GWalton@StPhilipFranklin.com
You want to have an event at St. Philip, now what?
- Download and read our Event Promotion Checklist
– Includes important info for Bulletin and Flocknote deadlines
- If this is a new thing, get your idea approved. Talk to Fr. Gervan.
- Submit a Facility Request Form
– Use this form to reserve a room on campus or a meeting using a parish Zoom account. - Submit a Communication Request Form.
– Use this form to promote your event to the parish and inform the Communication Team about changes
Subscribe to Flocknote
Let’s keep in touch! Get important updates via email & text
Flocknote lets you choose what info you’d like to receive – via email or text message – from the various ministries and groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time.
There are 2 easy ways to connect (pick one):
1. Fill out the form here on our webpage
2. Text PHILTN to 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates.
To stop text notifications at any time, text STOP to 84576. For help with Flocknote, text HELP. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & conditions at www.flocknote.com/txt.
St. Philip Has Purchased a Gift for You!
Enjoy a free subscription to FORMED.org — an incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content, all in one place!
FORMED.org pulls together the best in Catholic movies, children’s programming, audio dramas and books, providing a trusted and engaging entertainment alternative in support of a Catholic lifestyle. Subscriptions are free for St. Philip Parishioners.
- Enter your email and create a password (make note of it, you may need it to login later)
- Go to PROGRAMS and experience FORMED
- Our Parish code is 0ef47c (only needed if you are not using our registration button)
With FORMED, you can:
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- Enjoy a movie with your family that is both nourishing and entertaining
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Living Real Radio broadcasted at 8am every Sunday Morning between 2018 and 2026 on Nashville’s Hippie Radio 94.5 with St. Philip staffers, John Angotti & Greg Walton. Focusing on faith, real life and real issues, each show features special guests, thought provoking topics and inspiring music. Catch past episodes here on our Media Page!
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Email ElectronicEvangelization@StPhilipFranklin.com