Thanksgiving Message from Father Shelton

I give thanks to God for: His merciful Son; for our forward-looking bishop; for Father Collins and our deacons; for Cyndi and our office staff; for the Nashville Dominicans and our school staff, students and parents, especially those parents who make great sacrifices to educate their children in a Christian environment; for our Legion of Mary and their dedication to …

A Special Announcement from Our Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At this time, we are preparing our goals for the upcoming Home Campaign. So far, we have conducted two “open forums”, during which the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) and I have listened to you for ways we can all come together to make: (a.) our parish community more inviting to outsiders, and (b.) our …

Last Week’s “Open Forum II” Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes for the St. Mary’s Parish Open Forum held on November 6, 2015 Meeting in Columbus Hall was started promptly by Fr. Shelton at 6:00 PM with a prayer. Men’s Retreat announced to be held Nov. 21 at the Tennessee Theatre. A Catholic Association of the Faithful known as the St. Vincent de Paul is to take over the …

Message from Father Shelton

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As our parish family prepares to participate in the Diocese of Knoxville’s Home Capital Campaign, I’m looking forward to seeing the many ways this campaign will benefit us. Half of the donations will help fund the long term needs of the diocese as a whole, which is one of the most vibrant and fastest …