Special Events

The Great Fall Festival Returns!

September 25, 2011

Years ago, St. Mary’s Catholic Church was well known throughout the area for its amazing Fall Festival. While we haven’t hosted the event in quite some time, we’re bringing it back this year and we’re inviting the entire Athens community to join us! Our Christian, family-oriented atmosphere offers a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon filled with food, [...]

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Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Social was Fantastic

September 20, 2011

St. Mary’s Knight of Columbus council enjoyed a social for members and their wives at the home of Bill & Gloria Risko on Sunday, September 18th. The turnout was amazing with an estimated 50 people in attendance. This was the first social of its kind in quite some time for the St. Mary’s council and [...]

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Homilies

Recent Homilies at St. Mary’s

September 7, 2011

I haven’t been publishing many homilies here recently. If you find these audio recordings useful, please click the +1 button at the bottom of this post to let me know you enjoy them. If there’s enough interest I’ll continue to record and publish them. What follows are two recent homilies preached at St. Mary’s. Fr. [...]

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Liturgy

Children’s Liturgy Begins Sunday, September 18th

September 7, 2011

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin at St. Mary’s Parish Sunday, September 18th, at the 10:00am Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a worship experience geared especially for children ages 4-10 (or until they have made their first communion). It mirrors the worship experience of the larger community in an engaging and interactive [...]

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Revised Roman Missal

Revised Roman Missal Training is Underway

September 6, 2011

Training classes are now underway at St. Mary’s to teach the changes that will soon be implemented in our liturgy. The entire Church in the United States has been blessed with this opportunity to deepen its understanding of the Sacred Liturgy, and to appreciate its meaning and importance in our lives.  Parishes across the country are [...]

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News

Veil of Veronica Painting on Display Sunday in Madisonville

August 19, 2011

This Sunday, August 21, a painting of the Veil of Veronica will be on display at St. Joseph the Worker in Madisonville. The painting was recovered from a thief who stole it from an elderly man she was caring for. The Litany of the Holy Face of Jesus will commence at 3:00 and the painting [...]

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Special Events

Summer Youth and Family Event: RC Flying Demo and Build Your Own Plane

July 31, 2011

St. Mary Church, facilitated by the Knights of Columbus, will present the first Summer Youth & Family Event. It will include building and flying your own rubber powered model airplane, and also a radio control model airplane flying demonstration and static display by Thomas Fortsch, Jr. When The event will be held on Sunday August 14th at 2:00 pm [...]

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Special Events

Creating Safe Environments: VIRTUS Training Program

July 30, 2011

In November 2002 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, signaling the bishops’ commitment to reach out to victims of abuse; take action immediately and decisively when allegations arise; set clear standards of behavior for clergy and lay personnel; and to put in place policies, review boards, [...]

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News

Fr. William Featured in The East Tennessee Catholic

July 30, 2011

The following article about our pastor, Fr. William Oruko, appears in this month’s edition of the Diocesan newspaper, “The East Tennessee Catholic.” Click here to download the full electronic edition of the paper then scroll down to page 8 to read the complete article.

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Youth & Young Adult

VBS 2011, God’s Big Backyard, is a Big Success

July 25, 2011

St. Mary’s is gifted with many adults who love children and give of their time and talents to ensure that they receive quality religious instruction. Not the least of these is Holly Gates, the driving force behind our Vacation Bible School program. Holly and her several volunteers created a memorable and enjoyable week for many [...]

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Special Events

Concert This Wednesday featuring Natalie Ivnik, MashetiMoses and Joshua Staar

July 10, 2011

A reminder that this Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. we will be hosting a free outdoor concert featuring three talented artists from the Chicago area. The concert follows our 6:00 Mass and will take place outside the church entrance. Bring your lawn chair and come to support these gifted songwriters and performers. We were blessed [...]

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