Catholic Chatt Young Adults

A pro-life service on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, to benefit women in our community who need prenatal and parenting support. Pick up an empty baby bottle at the Basilica the weekend of Jan. 22-23. Return the baby bottle to the vestibule the weekend of Jan. 29-30, filled with your cash or check donation. Click for more information and volunteer opportunities.

Social opportunity (Friday the 28th): We will have a second opportunity to meet up for social time this month. Luz Helena Loizeaux has graciously offered to host Friday, January 28th, from 7-9 pm at her home in Ooltewah. Please, come for fellowship. If you are inclined to bring a dessert to share for our time together, that would be great. All moms are welcome, especially if you have not made a prior social gathering. Click for details.

The Married and Engaged Ministry invites all women of the parish (Engaged, newly married, long-term married, and widowed) Sat., February 19 8am to Noon in the Basilica Rectory to spend a morning in prayer, with guest speakers, and small group discussion delving into the Fruits of Marriage and their practice. RSVP to Nikki Pacitti by February 5th nicole.klein2@gmail.com or (423)718-2843

Bishop Stika will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to Catholic adults in the diocese who have already received the Sacrament of Baptism. The next Confirmation Mass for adults will be on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 4pm, at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville. Click for details on registering. To receive Confirmation, Catholics must be living in accord with the marriage laws of the Church.