Our Spaghetti Supper is tonight at 5 pm (Family Life Center: 315 Vermont Ave.), followed by the auction. Our 68th annual Fall Festival begins at 10 am on Saturday, with inflatables, music, entertainment, crafts, food vendors –and much more!
Pastoral Council Candidate List Finalized
–UPDATE (October 17th): Elections will be held on November 4th and 5th.– The following parishioners have agreed to serve as candidates for the two opening seats on the Parish Pastoral Council: Michael Barnes, Paul Hight, Gail Ludtka, Bill Olka, Mark Pinchback and JJ Wilder. The Parish Pastoral Council is one of two advisory councils at Saint Mary’s (the other council …
60th Anniversary of the Dedication of Our Peace Statue
Bishop Adrian of Nashville dedicated our peace statue under the very special title “Our Lady of Oak Ridge” on October 12th, 1958 as a peaceful symbol of hope during both the international Cold War and the national movement against Jim Crow segregation. Next week on Wednesday evening (October 17th) we will gather together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the …
Message from Father Shelton
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It was great to see so many of you gathered together for our Mass and Parish Picnic. Preparing for this 75th anniversary event was a major undertaking, involving months of planning and a lot of hard work by generous volunteers. In a special way, I thank Diane Wright and her special events committee for …
WEATHER UPDATE: 10:30 am Mass Moved to Family Life Center
Mass and Parish Picnic: Sunday, September 23 at 10:30 am, in the Family Life Center (317 Vermont Ave.). (!!!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 …
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.) …
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, …
Mona Manning 1927-2013
A requiem Mass commemorating the fifth anniversary of the passing of Saint Mary’s organist Mona Manning will be at 6 pm on February 7th, with a simple reception following in the Small Group Room of the Wardell Youth Center (319 Vermont Ave.).
The Initiation Sacrament of Confirmation
Did you miss the Sacrament of Confirmation? Bishop Stika will celebrate a Diocesan-Wide Confirmation Mass on Sunday June 25, 2017 at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Any adult (18 and over) who has had the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Reconciliation, but has not been confirmed, can receive the sacrament on this date. …
Pastor’s Notes
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Two of our long-time parishioners passed away last Saturday. Helen Hochanadel passed away around noon, and Mildred Hare passed away a few hours later. May Helen and Mildred rest in the peace of Christ, and may their families remain living memorials of these two souls. For American Catholics, Monday is designated a day of …
CALL FOR HELP! (Updated)
UPDATE (12/03): Father Antony asks me to convey his appreciation to the Knights of Columbus and to all our parishioners and school parents who answered his call for help. I know he is also grateful to Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, which has been exceptionally responsive from the first hours of the crisis. The diocese-wide special collection this weekend will allow …