Daily Readings
- Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter April 26, 2024Reading I Acts 13:26-33 When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue: “My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent. The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their leaders failed to recognize him, and by condemning […]USCCB
- Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter April 26, 2024
Vatican News
- Gaza: Baby Sabreen, rescued from dying mother’s womb is dead April 26, 2024The baby girl who was brought into the world thanks to an emergency cesarean delivery while her mother died from injuries inflicted by Israeli bombs, has herself died. About 15,000 children have died in Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. Read all
- The number of people facing acute lack of food still increasing April 26, 2024The newly released Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) says that 2023 saw a further increase of 24 million people experiencing an acute lack of food from 2022 and points to armed conflicts as the driving factor of food insecurity. Read all
- John XXIII and John Paul II: Pastors in the midst of the people April 26, 2024Ten years ago, Pope Francis canonized Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II during Mass in St Peter’s Square. Living in times of great historical upheaval, the beloved pontiffs bore witness to the hope and joy that comes from an encounter with Jesus. Read all
- Gaza: Baby Sabreen, rescued from dying mother’s womb is dead April 26, 2024
Prison Ministry Outreach
We are looking for men to join us in our prison ministry outreach at Walker State Prison in Rock Spring, Georgia. We have a few men already involved as mentors to specific men in the prison, but there is a need for more Catholic mentors. Can you make a commitment to visit one of the men at WSP twice each month? You may travel back and forth from the prison through carpool with our mentors and with other local men who serve as mentors. If interested, you may contact Father Mark (706-841-1836) or Mr. Dick Crotteau ( 423-505-4602).
Hope House
On Sunday, June 2, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, Bishop John Tran, will celebrate both the 9:00 A.M. Mass at OLM and the 11:30 A.M. Mass at SKD. He will then go to Hope House for a blessing of the work our churches have funded. Although the space is now occupied, there is still some work that must be done, and funds are still needed. If you feel called to give alms in this way during Easter, please make checks out to Our Lady of the Mount and write “Hope House” on the memo line. You may drop checks into the … Continue reading
Hot Meals Ministry
Hot Meals Ministry is always in need of more volunteers to help prepare “home-cooked” meals to area tent community residents every Monday. Pease consider signing up on HERE for a slot anytime from 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. on Mondays, or you can show up at Shuler Hall to see what it’s all about and assist as needed. Financial support is always appreciated. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of the Mount with “Hot Meals Ministry” on the memo line and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. Thank you for your generous support … Continue reading
Help Support OKMS
Our Lady of the Mount will provide lunch for the teachers at Orchard Knob Middle School during their teacher appreciation week on Friday, May 10. Please consider making a financial contribution. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of the Mount w/ “OKMS” on the memo line. Please drop your checks in the collection basket or the office drop safe. Thank you for your support.
Pray for Mark Anderson
He Named Him Adam
Crunch Entertainment, the ex-Hollywood Catholic filmmakers who made the award-winning film, Father Ryan: A Higher Call (available on FORMED) for the Diocese of Knoxville, need your help to make the pro-life, faith-based movie, He Named Him Adam. Inspired by a true story of abortion regret and ultimate redemption through Christ, this film has the potential to change minds on the issue of abortion by changing hearts. Like the makers of Sound of Freedom and The Chosen, these filmmakers/parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Basilica are relying on crowdfunding supported by Christians who are committed to restoring our culture to a … Continue reading
Upcoming Art Exhibit
Our Lady of the Mount parishioner Steve Golder will have an exhibition of Van Dyke Brown process photo images showing at the River Gallery in Chattanooga March 8 through April 30, with opening reception on Friday, March 8 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Our Catholic faith is prominent in many of the images, with several capturing scenes from the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Online Giving Users
Beginning January 1, Online Giving users need to log into their account at olmcc.com, and update your giving for 2024. Please select the new fund, Offertory 2024. If you need assistance updating your contributions for 2024 or establishing a new Online Giving account, please contact amackey@olmcc.com. Fr. Mark asks that we prayerfully consider a 10% increase in our 2024 Offertory contributions.