This fall, we are planning a monthly Downtown Youth Ministry event with Fr. Carter for all 6th-12th graders! SAVE THE DATES: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 5 hike (Nov. 25 rain date), and Dec. 13. Click for details, and more info to come.
Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Drive, sponsored by Rise UP Cooperative for “The Rec Project” center for youth age 5-19, located in East Ridge. Drop off donations in bin in Basilica vestibule Nov. 16 - Dec. 15. NEEDED: New (or gently used) toys & gifts, clothing of all sizes, personal care items, backpacks, school & art supplies, and more. Click for details and visit riseupcooperative.org. Thank you for your kindness!
The American Heritage Girls Catholic troop will be selling handmade Christmas cards. You can order from an AHG member after Mass Sunday Nov. 19 or Nov. 26, while supplies last. $10/pack. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Our Basilica St. Nicholas Dinner on Sunday, December 10, at 5pm, is an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to enjoy a catered dinner in Varallo Parish Hall. This year we will be honoring Fr. Carter for his 10 years at the Basilica so far. There will be games and crafts for the kids. SIGNUP IS NOW FULL, so if you RSVP’ed and you can’t make it, or if you didn’t RSVP and would like to see if there are openings, please contact Maria Rist so that we can accommodate as many as possible. You can also pledge a number of Rosaries to offer for Fr. Carter by December 10. If you'd like to contribute to a monetary gift, contact the parish office. Click for more info...
Underground Christmas, sponsored by the Diocese of Knoxville Chattanooga Deanery, will be held at St. Jude, for 5th-8th grade participants (& high school helpers) on Sat. Dec. 16 6:30-11pm* (*high school helpers should arrive at 4pm). $30 cost includes T-shirt. Click here for details and registration/permission form due by Dec. 3. Event will start at the St. Jude Family Life Center.
High school juniors and seniors are invited to the SEARCH retreat the weekend of Jan. 26-28, 2024 at Christ St. Therese of Lisieux in Cleveland. The focus of the retreat is three-fold: Motivating the youth to seek a personal relationship with Christ. Getting young people involved with their respective parishes. Promoting leadership.