On Wednesday of this week, our school principal, Sr. Marie Blanchette, OP, sent the following message to parents of our school children: Dear Parents, I hope you had a wonderful Easter and a relaxing spring break. It is hard to believe that we only have 6 weeks left of school! Those of you who know the Dominican Sisters of St. …
Pastor’s Update
Dear Friends in Christ, I thank Dave Duhamel for organizing our Lenten mission: “Conviction, Contrition, Conversion”. Sr. Scholastica, OP, will lead us in exploring how the intellect, emotions and will help us enter into Lent. See details and sign-up on our parish website. The teaching staff in our school is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and many of …
Happy Thanksgiving!
A Thanksgiving Day message from Father Shelton: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy Thanksgiving! We all have many reasons to be thankful today. God gives us the gift of life, and he surrounds us with the lives of others who care for us as family, friends and neighbors. I’m especially grateful for the members of Saint Mary Parish, and …
Catholic Schools Special Collection
Dear Parishioners, Thank you to all who have contributed to our Catholic Schools’ Second Collection! If you have not done so, you still have an opportunity to make a gift to Catholic Schools’ Tuition Support. Each dollar you offer today will help a family to give their child the priceless gift of a Catholic education. With your financial support, help …
Resumption Update No. 7
PARISH MISSION: Come and join us this Advent are our Parish Mission! Presented by: Sister Maria Juan, RSM, Director of Faith Formation, Diocese of Knoxville, TN. A three-night reflection as we ‘prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord’. St Mary’s Church, Oak Ridge: Each evening- 7PM to 9PM, December 9th, 10th, and 11th. There will be Confession each evening at 6:30 PM (please …
70th Annual Fall Festival
The 70th Annual St. Mary’s Parish Fall Festival to host a series of events for the entire community-and beyond! Kick-Off begins with Drive-Thru Spaghetti Dinner and Online Auction September 16-25th. In light of COVID-19 pandemic, the 70th Annual St. Mary’s Parish Fall Festival in Oak Ridge, TN will offer a series of events rather than a single day of festivities. …
Crisis Update No. 12
Divine Mercy Sunday: In celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, you are invited to virtually participate in a Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers with the Sisters. It will begin at 3 pm on April 19th. Food pantry: The St. Joseph Food Pantry will open on April 22nd. Hours are Wednesdays 10 am to 11:45 am. If you have limited resources and …
SMS Students Learn to Teach the Lives of the Saints
Take a look at these informative projects by our students:
School Music Teacher Opening
Saint Mary School in Oak Ridge, TN, announces the opening of a music position effective January 5, 2020. The position involves teaching music to students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade once a week. It is a 40% position, consisting of 2 days per week. Candidates should possess an elementary teaching degree or a degree in music, have a passion …
Volunteers Install New Flooring in School
Parishioners Pedro Palacios, Carlos Zambrano-García, Pedro Medina, Jose Gusman and Fredy Arrellano are installing new flooring in the school classrooms. They will re-floor two or three rooms each year. As volunteers, these generous parishioners will save the parish thousands of dollars in labor expenses. Thank you, Pedro, Carlos, Pedor, Jose and Fredy!
Two Teaching Opportunities
UPDATE: THESE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED. THANK YOU. (1.) Part-time Computer/Library Teacher Opening St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a part-time computer/library teacher. This is a 50% position (2 ½ days per week). Small class sizes, respectful students, and Christ-centered atmosphere, makes this an ideal place to teach and learn. Requirements: active state of TN teaching license, …
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