Pope Francis has called for a Year of St. Joseph beginning Dec. 8, 2020, “in which all faithful, after his example, may daily reinforce their own life of faith in complete fulfillment of God’s will.” Through the Apostolic Penitentiary the Holy Father has extended a series of plenary indulgences centered around devotion to St. Joseph. Click for more information and practical ways to celebrate the Year of St. Joseph, including the Seven Sundays Devotion. And stay tuned for updates during the year.
Together Strong, Life Unites! The Office of Youth, Young Adult & Pastoral Juvenil Ministry invites the youth and their families to a Pilgrimage for Life in Chattanooga on Sat., Jan. 30, 10am-2pm as part of the March for Life Weekend at the Chattanooga National Memorial for the Unborn. Learn its history, hear speakers from Silent No More, be part of a service project, and pray a pro-life Rosary together! $10 cost includes lunch, hot chocolate, and supplies. Pilgrims must register before the event. (Click to register.) Limited to 100 people. Masks are required. Warm clothing and lawn chair/blanket for sitting are recommended. For more info, email Ministry Director Brittany Garcia, or call (865) 776-9635.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, which is also Candlemas, marks the traditional end to the extended Christmas/Epiphanytide season. We will have the traditional blessing of candles and an indoor procession at our 12pm sung Mass on Feb. 2. You may bring your own candles from home to be blessed at this Mass.
The feast of St. Blaise, patron of throat illnesses is Wednesday, Feb. 3. We will offer the traditional Blessing of Throats after the 7am and 12pm Masses.
Health, Dental, and Vision Services at Free RAM Clinic will be available first-come, first-serve at the annual RAM Clinic, in Knoxville, the weekend of Feb. 5-7. Be prepared that because of the number of people needing to be served, lines form hours in advance. Click for more information and to support this cause.
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.
Our Lenten Journey from Passion to Resurrection: The Life and Ministry of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel - This Lenten Parish Mission, led by Fr. Felix Just, SJ, PhD, is being offered as a virtual retreat, in partnership with OLPH. It will be held over two evenings, Monday and Tuesday, March 1 and 2, from 7pm-9pm. There is no charge to participate, and you are welcome to invite friends and family. Click for more information and link to join the Zoom meeting.
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.
Travel to the Holy Land, Greece and Turkey with Deacon Gaspar De Gaetano from April 12-27, 2021. Visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Capernaum, Bethlehem, Thessalonki, Kalambaka, Phillippi, Kavala, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Athens, Piraeus, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Patmos, and Santorini. Cost is $4,999 (Airfare included from anywhere in the US) with a $500 deposit required to secure a spot. Tour Brochures are in the parish office. Contact: Deacon Gaspar at the parish office at 423-266-1618 Tour information and reservations.
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.