Outdoor Mass 09/23 (N.B.: no 10 am, 12 noon or 2 pm Mass)

Next Sunday, September 23 at 10:30 am: Outdoor Mass and Parish Picnic. (!!!There will be no 10 am, 12 noon or 2 pm Mass on Sunday, September 23rd!!!) Main Course: Barbecue. Drinks, plates and utensils will be provided. Parishioners, please bring the following potluck items: Last Names beginning with A-E–Desserts. Last Names beginning with F-N–Salads (Potato, Fruit & Green etc.) …

Night at the Movies

September’s Night at the Movies feature: The Reluctant Saint. Maximilian Schell stars as “the flying friar”, St. Joseph of Cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble Franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. In the impoverished village of 17th century Cupertino, Italy, Joseph s peasant mother convinces the reluctant Abbott (Ricardo Montalban) to accept her son …

Pathways of Belief Book Club

September’s book of the month: We’ll Never Tell Them—A Novel, by Fiorella De Maria. Three ways to order your copy: in the parish office, at the Paraclete Gift Store in Knoxville, or from the Ignatius Press website. The Pathways of Belief Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:45 pm in Columbus Hall. Kristjana, a nurse …

Pathways of Belief Returning

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 …

Founders Day Mass and Banquet: RSVP Now!

(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, …

75th Anniversary Events

Bishop Adrian of Nashville established Saint Mary Parish on August 22nd, 1943. He did his part, and for 75 years we’ve done ours, relying always upon the grace of God. Now, it’s time to celebrate. We’ll have one anniversary event each month from Pentecost to Advent. Participants in each event will have a chance to win a framed image of …

75th Anniversary Commemorative Book

We are now scheduling individuals and families for their Life Touch portrait session.  You may sign up here. Once your session is complete, you will receive a complimentary 8×10 from Life Touch Photography and are under no obligation to purchase additional photos.  The photo of your free portrait will be included in our St. Mary Parish 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book.  This …

Saint Mary Parish Fall Festival

It’s Fall Festival time! Friday Oct. 27th Schedule (Family Life Center, 317 Vermont Ave.): Spaghetti Supper (hosted by the Knights of Columbus): 5:30-7:00 pm Silent Auction (hosted by CCW’s St. Lucy Guild): 5:30–9 pm Live Auction: 7:00 pm Saturday Festival: 10 am to 5 pm. The Saint Mary Parish Fall Festival began on September 29th, 1951 as a fundraising event to …

Parish Picnic–Founders Day

All Are Welcome Tuesday, August 22nd 6-8:30 in School Gym BBQ will be provided Please Bring a side dish, salad or dessert Please sign up this weekend after all Masses If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to help cover the cost of the BBQ please contact. Vilma DeClue at 482-5888 or vilmtf@gmail.com Or Micky …

MISSION MASS: Saint Mary’s in Your Home!

Father Shelton offers two monthly community Masses in the homes of our parishioners: on a Tuesday evening in Spanish, and on a Thursday evening in English. Each Mission Mass is followed by a community pot-luck supper. Call the parish office (482-2875) to arrange for Saint Mary’s to come to your home! Upcoming Mission Masses are published in the bulletin.