Special Events

Trunk or Treat is This Saturday!

October 26, 2011

Update: Photo slideshow from Trunk or Treat 2011: Saturday, October 29th at 6:00 pm St Mary’s will be hosting it’s 2nd Annual TRUNK OR TREAT! Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative to traditional, door-to-door trick-or-treating. Come join us & decorate the trunk of your car or truck in any theme that tickles your fancy. [...]

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Special Events

Photos from the Fall Festival

October 24, 2011

The weather couldn’t have been better, the food was amazing, the entertainment was awesome, and the Chinese auction was a huge success. In short, the Fall Festival was an OUTSTANDING SUCCESS! I shot nearly 300 photos on Saturday, plus a few additional shots from the pumpkin carving on Sunday. Without any further ado, here’s the [...]

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Parish Center

Blessed and Broken: Construction of our Parish Family Center is Underway!

October 5, 2011

Yesterday was a very special day in the life of St. Mary’s parish community. We had the distinct privilege of a visit from both Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop Richard Stika. Ours was the first parish in the diocese Cardinal Rigali has visited since his recent move to Knoxville. Mass was celebrated at 5:00pm yesterday with Bishop [...]

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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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