William Patrick Olka

The Mass of Christian burial for William Patrick Olka will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 11 am, preceded by receiving of friends from 10-11 am, and a rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet at 10:30. The Mass will be followed by a columbarium burial at St. Mary’s and a luncheon in the Social Hall. Bill would like everyone to …

Msgr. Bob Hofstetter, St. Mary’s Pastor, 1974-1981

Monsignor Robert Hofstetter, pastor of Saint Mary Parish from 1974 to 1981, passed away last Thursday at age 94. Father Bob was a priest 68 years. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. During his time at saint Mary’s, Father Bob introduced his own “ray of sunshine” when he transformed the walls …

Friday Evening

Stations of the Cross will be in Columbus Hall (317 Vermont Ave.) this evening, at 6 pm in English and 7 pm in Spanish. The usual Lenten meal will be in the Social Hall (325 Vermont Ave.), with easy access through the school. Come join us! The funeral Mass for Marla Lenihan will be in the church (325 Vermont Ave.) …

Indulgences for the Faithful Departed During the Pandemic

DECREE issued Friday by the Holy See: This year, in the current circumstances due to the “Covid-19” pandemic, the Plenary Indulgences for the deceased faithful will be extended throughout the entire month of November, with adaptation of works and conditions to guarantee the safety of the faithful. This Apostolic Penitentiary has received many petitions from holy Pastors who have asked …

Deacon Joe Armento

Our Deacon Joe Armento passed away yesterday morning. He died peacefully at home. Please pray for the repose of his soul and also for his daughter Maria, family and friends. Deacon Joe touched many lives in his 10 years of ordained ministry as a deacon. He served at Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, At St. Mary’s in Oak Ridge …

Deacon Norm Amero

Arrangements for Deacon Norm Amero have been finalized. The family will have Visitation on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary, 158 S Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s. A meal will be provided by the ladies of St. …

Funeral Masses

Please join us for the following funeral Masses: Richard Honald, Friday, June 10th at 2 pm. Margy Conlin, Saturday, June 11th at 7 pm. Tommy Riikola, Saturday, June 25th at 11 am.