Daily Readings
- Friday of the Third Week of Advent December 20, 2024Reading 1 Is 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz:Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God;let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!But Ahaz answered,"I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!" Then Isaiah said:Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary […]USCCB
- Friday of the Third Week of Advent December 20, 2024
Vatican News
- Cardinal Parolin brings Christmas message of hope to Children's Hospital December 20, 2024This year, in keeping with tradition, the Vatican Secretary of State pays a visit to the Vatican’s Children’s Hospital, bringing a message of Christmas hope to doctors, nurses, patients, and families. Read all
- Pope Francis’ vision of hope, forgiveness, and unity in troubled times December 20, 2024In an interview with Argentina’s “Canal Orbe 21” TV, Pope Francis offers his thoughts on the challenges of our times and the Church’s evolving mission amid global tensions, rising inequality, Read all
- HRW and MSF accuse Israel of ‘acts of genocide’ and ‘ethnic cleansing'. Israel denies. December 20, 2024Just released reports by the NGOs ‘Human Rights Watch’ and ‘Medecins Sans Frontiers’ accuse Israel of committing “acts of genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. Israel responds accusing the organizations of spreading “lies”. Read all
- Cardinal Parolin brings Christmas message of hope to Children's Hospital December 20, 2024
Saturday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass is celebrated every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 a.m. until Benediction at 3:00 p.m. I have decided against having guardians responsible for specific time slots, however, it is my hope that many of you will feel called to be present at a certain time, at least on most Saturdays, for half an hour, or an hour, so that there will usually be someone in the chapel during the six hours of Exposition. When I was a seminarian in New Orleans (2009-2015), I received many … Continue reading
Centering Prayer Group Continues
The Centering Prayer Group now meets from 4:00-5:00 P.M. on Zoom every Monday. Please reach out to Susan Brace for the Zoom link. Contact Angelese Mackey, [email protected], for Susan’s contact information.
OLMCC Food Pantry Donations
Our non-perishable food donations box is now located in the side narthex in the blue container. Your donations help to keep the OLMCC food pantry stocked, enabling our parish to support Chattanooga area tent communities, anyone in need, and Dade County blessings boxes.We also accept financial donations to help support Hot Meals Ministry. Just write “Hot Meals” on the memo line if donating by check.
Silence Must Be Broken To Begin Healing – 24 Hour Abuse Reporting Hotline
If you or a loved one has been hurt or abused by a member of the clergy, an employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, we are here to listen and take action. Please contact our Office of Child and Youth Protection during business hours at 404-920-7550 or our Archdiocesan 24-hour Abuse Reporting line at 1-888-437-0764. The silence must be broken for the healing to begin.