Advent is a season of preparation and reflection, hope and anticipation as we await the coming of Christ. Just as we celebrate the first coming of Christ at Christmas, we continue to look forward to his second coming at the Last Judgment and the fulfillment of history. We invite you to prepare spiritually for Christ’s …
We invite you to join us at the following liturgies at St. Mary’s during the Advent and Christmas seasons to make the holidays truly Holy Days this year! Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving Day Dec. 5 – Advent Confessions Dec. 9 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Patronal Feast of the United States of America and …
Our parish will have an Advent Penance Service with Confessions on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Let us avail ourselves of this opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Paul will be joined by several other priests from the Smoky Mountain Vicariate to hear confessions in accordance with Covid-19 protocols. …