Daily Readings
- Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time February 19, 2025Reading 1 Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 At the end of forty days Noah opened the hatch he had made in the ark, and he sent out a raven, to see if the waters had lessened on the earth. It flew back and forth until the waters dried off from the earth. Then he sent out a […]USCCB
- Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time February 19, 2025
Vatican News
- Nigeria: Catholic Priest kidnapped in Abuja on 6 February escapes his abductors February 20, 2025In an unprecedented development, Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak of the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Plateau State, who was kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, 6 February 2025, escaped from his captors over the weekend. His rescue occurred when police discovered him on a highway after he managed to flee. Read all
- ‘The erosion of Syria’s Christian communities would be a tragic loss’ February 20, 2025The President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), reflects on the situation in Syria, and expresses concern in particular for the nation’s Christian communities, warning their 'erosion' from the nation would be not only 'a tragic loss' for Syria but for the stability of the region and world. Read […]
- Cardinal Ameyu urges Sudanese Church to seek growth, sustainability together February 20, 2025At the opening of a Sudanese Bishops’ Conference meeting, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla has stressed the need for commitment to unity in order to overcome challenges together and grow as a Church community. Read all
- Nigeria: Catholic Priest kidnapped in Abuja on 6 February escapes his abductors February 20, 2025
OLMCC Time, Talent & Treasure Survey
2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

We are One Body in Christ, the theme of the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, was chosen to remind us that we, as members of the Church, are called to work together for the common good, each of us playing a vital role in the mission of Christ. Our archdiocese is a living example of this unity—one body made up of many faithful members, each essential to the vitality of the whole. Through your generous gifts, we can continue the work we were called to do as Christians: educate our seminarians, support our retired priests, provide catechesis to our children and … Continue reading
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Continues

Would you or someone you know like to learn more about the Catholic faith? -Perhaps your spouse or fiance is thinking about becoming a Catholic? -Maybe you were raised Catholic but never received the sacrament of Confirmation? -Maybe you have never been baptized by a Christian church or belonged to a faith community. -Maybe you’ve drifted away from the Church and want to renew your connection to Catholicism by refreshing your knowledge of the Church’s teaching. There is never any commitment to becoming Catholic. That is a personal decision each participant makes. Participants who decide to become Catholic will be brought into full communion … Continue reading
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OKMS Needs Volunteers

Orchard Knob Middle School is looking for volunteers to participate in an afterschool program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for twenty 6th graders. For anyone interested in sharing a skill/hobby or information pertinent to that age group, the middle school would greatly appreciate your time and effort. You can do one or multiple sessions, depending on your free time. Miller and Ann Epps will start with a birdhouse building/decorating session. Please let Anne know if you are interested in helping, 423-653-4950. It should be a fun time! Thanks.
Upcoming Survey

The Archdiocese of Atlanta asks each parish to participate in the Disciple Maker Index program. It’s a survey/questionnaire designed to spiritually identify our parishioners’ spiritual needs and desires as part of a faith community. We can then use the results in future parish planning to meet these needs and desires and make our parish relevant to all. The survey will be available from March 5 to April 6. It can be taken online, is entirely anonymous, and should take 10 – 15 minutes. A link will be provided at the appropriate time. Please consider taking the survey, as your input can help guide the direction of our parish