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. …

Job Opportunity: Part-Time Assistant Bookkeeper

Saint Mary Parish is looking for a part-time Assistant Bookkeeper. This position reports directly to the Parish Bookkeeper and to the Pastor performing financial support services of the parish, including our parish school. Other responsibilities include accounts payable, money counts, payroll preparation, maintaining the integrity of general ledger accounts and stewardship records. A potential candidate should have demonstrated knowledge of …

School Employment Opportunities

St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge is accepting applications for two teaching positions for the 2020 – 2021 school year: 6 – 8th grade English/Literature 4th grade Applicants should possess a passion for teaching, an active teaching license, classroom experience, and be a faithful follower of Christ. Send resume to Sr. Marie Blanchette: srmarieblanchette@stmarysoakridge.org St. Mary’s School 323 Vermont Avenue Oak …

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 …

Job Opportunity

Position: Capital Campaign Administrative Assistant Organization: St. Mary’s School, Oak Ridge TN Job Title: Capital Campaign Administrative Assistant Job Duration: Immediate hire through June 2020 Organization’s Website: https://school.stmarysoakridge.org/ Reports to: Development Director Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt (22.5 hours/T-R) Position Summary: This is a temporary, part-time position. The successful candidate will provide administrative and project management assistance to properly execute the duties and …

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 …

School Music Teacher Notice

Message from Father Shelton: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Yesterday afternoon, the chancery informed me that our school’s newly-hired music teacher is suspended from employment in the diocese, pending an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. The abuse is alleged to have occurred at Sacred Heart School, Knoxville, in the 1990’s. I will provide pertinent …

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, …

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a highly qualified kindergarten teacher. 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, love for students, and desire to help each one succeed. Send resumes to Sr. Marie Blanchette, O.P., St. Mary’s School, 323 Vermont …