On March 25, 2021 Bishop Stika revised his “Decree Concerning Public Mass and Gathering Directives and made some significant changes. Most importantly he intends to restore the obligation to attend Sunday Mass effective Pentecost Sunday (May 22-23, 2021). Fr. Shelton asked the Divine Worship Committee’s (DWC) subcommittee on COVID protection to review the revised Decree and make suggestions with regard …
Job Opportunity: School Office Manager
St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is seeking an Office Manager for an immediate start. The primary work of the Office Manager is to provide daily administrative support to the principal, staff, and faculty. This person will work closely with our Admissions Director to coordinate the school admissions and re-enrollment process. The Office Manager should possess essential secretarial abilities …
Divine Mercy Sunday
Three conditions for the Divine Mercy Sunday plenary indulgence: A plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for …
Employment Opportunity: Youth Ministry Coordinator
Saint Mary Parish, Oak Ridge is seeking a full-time youth ministry coordinator for our youth ministry programs (junior and senior high). Send résumé to: pastor [at] stmarysoakridge.org. Purpose of Position: The Youth Minister Coordinator (director) is a member of the parish staff who provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its youth. Responsibilities & Expectations: …