Our Pathways of Belief series is set to return this fall, but with an expanded program. The first Wednesday of each month is “Catholic Answers Night”, a time to discuss your questions about the beliefs, practices and current events of our Catholic Faith. The second Wednesday is “Book Night”, when we will discuss our book-of-the-month. The third Wednesday is “Open …
(Click the link below to RSVP) Our 75th anniversary Mass is coming up in August 22 at 6 pm, with Bishop Stika as celebrant and Fr. Chris Michelson as homilist, followed by a banquet dinner. The meal will be grilled chicken, pork loin, or salmon, rice, green beans, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls and butter, and desserts. Beverages will be water, …
You can see the progress in the photographs below. First, the plumbing, which required trenching the floor. On Friday the framing went up. The ladies room will be on the left, w/ an extra doorway into the Meeting Room (which will function as a “bride’s room” for weddings). The cafeteria itself will become a multi-purpose social hall, with new flooring, …
Altar servers are invited to a Summer Mass and Picnic at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 18th. Please gather in the chapel by 5:45 pm. Omar Carmona is coordinating fun activities, and our Knights of Columbus will prepare great food. The altar server occupies a privileged place in the Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Therefore, altar servers are much …
As we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our parish next month, Saint Mary’s bumper magnets are now available in the office. Get yours while they’re still gettable!
Our celebration of the Holy Mass on Independence Day will be at 9 am in the church. Please note that this will be the only public Mass at Saint Mary’s on July 4th. In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one …
June 19, 2018 (Nashville, TN) – During their General Chapter, The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia elected Mother Anna Grace Neenan, O.P. as the Prioress General of the congregation to lead the religious community for the next six years. Dominican Sisters elected to serve on the General Council are Sister Anne Catherine Burleigh, O.P., Vicaress General; Sister Marian Sartain, O.P., …
St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge, TN, announces a full-time opening for the position of Director of Development and Admissions. The successful candidate would be wholeheartedly dedicated to the mission of St. Mary’s School and able to convey to various stakeholders enthusiasm and support for the school’s programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, as is proficiency …
Did you know that Saint Mary’s has five standing committees? Each committee reports to the pastoral council, and together they help our parish leaders make good decisions for our parish. Take a look at these committees, and consider if you should be a member of one of them: Divine Worship, Physical Facilities, School Board, Hispanic Ministry and Youth Ministry.
Please beware of fraudulent emails purporting to be from parish clergy or staff. If you have any questions or concerns about a suspicious email from the parish, please call the parish office. Official parish emails feature “@stmarysoakridge.org” in the originating address. Please also beware of caller ID “spoofing”. “Spoofing” occurs when a telephone caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to …
The 62nd annual statewide High School Mathematics Contest was held on April 10, 2018, at various testing centers across the state. The Tennessee Mathematics Teachers’ Association sponsors the annual contest in six divisions: Algebra I/Integrated I, Geometry/Integrated II, Algebra II/Integrated III, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus/Advanced Topics. Four St. Mary’s 8th grade students completed the Algebra I test at Roane State …