Mass & Prayer Schedule with Resources
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"The Holy Mass is a prayer itself, even the highest prayer that exists. It is the Sacrifice, dedicated by our Redeemer at the Cross, and repeated every day on the Altar. If you wish to hear Mass as it should be heard, you must follow with eye, heart and mouth all that happens at the Altar. Further, you must pray with the Priest the holy words said by him in the Name of Christ and which Christ says by him. You have to associate your heart with the holy feelings which are contained in these words and in this manner you ought to follow all that happens at the Altar. When acting in this way you have prayed Holy Mass."
- His Holiness Pope St. Pius X
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Mass and Prayer ScheduleSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 5:30 PM English English EN English Vigil Mass (spoken)
- Sunday: 7:00 AM English English EN Spanish Mass (spoken) 9:00 AM English English EN English Mass (sung) 11:30 AM English English EN Missa Cantata in Latin (sung) 1:30 PM English English EN Spanish Mass (sung)
Daily Mass Schedule- MonFri 12:00 PM English English EN English Mass (spoken)
- TueFri 5:00 PM English English EN Vespers
- Wed Fri 7:00 AM English English EN English Mass (spoken)
Upcoming Holy DaysImmaculate Conception- December 9: 12:00 PM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Traditional Novus Ordo in Latin
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ- December 24: 5:30 PM English English EN prelude music at 5pm
- December 25: 12:00 AM English English EN Traditional Latin Novus Ordo Midnight Mass (prelude music at 11:30pm) 10:00 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES
Mary, Mother of God- January 1: 12:00 PM English English EN 6:00 PM Spanish Español ES | Traditional Novus Ordo in Latin/English 8:00 PM Spanish Español ES
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Open Hours
DAILY: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Church open for prayer
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Parish office open
ConfessionsDAILY: 30 minutes before each Mass except the 7am
* See the Confession page for a guide and resources, as well as a list of confession times at nearby parishes. Note that the priest will need to finish Confessions a few minutes before Mass.
Schedule ExceptionsIn the event there is not a priest available for a regular weekday Mass, an announcement will normally be given under News & Events (see below). In this instance, without the priest, there will be no confessions before the service.
Adoration
1st FRIDAYS and FRIDAYS of LENT: 12:30 PM-5:30 PM
1st FRIDAYS All Night Vigil: 9 PM-7 AM SAT
NurseryWhen staff are available, the Nursery is open during the 9am and 11:30 Masses and the class time between Masses. When staff are not available, the nursery is open as a sitting room for children with their parents while viewing the Mass.
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Resources for Mass and Prayers
Watch Live VER EN VIVOPast Masses
(You do not need a Facebook account.)
Readings of the Day English Mass
LECTURAS Misa en Español
Readings Missa Cantata (1962 Missal)
LECTURAS Missa Cantata (26 de febrero - Primer Domingo de Cuaresma)Customary Postures for the Missa Cantata (More Ancient Use)
Norms and Considerations for Holy Communion under Both Kinds
Hearing Assistance at Mass
Prayers
An Act of Spiritual Communion may be prayed at times when it is not possible to receive the Blessed Sacrament physically.
A Prayer after Communion:
Thank you, Jesus, thank you, Jesus, thank you, Most Holy Jesus, for your Holy Gift, your Sacred Gift, your Lifesaving Gift of Your Most Precious Body and Blood, you gave for the forgiveness of my sins and the salvation of my soul. Thank you, Jesus, thank you, Jesus, thank you, Most Holy Jesus, for your Gift of your Infinite Love. Beyond all human comprehension, full of compassion and unending mercy, for me, a sinner and your humble servant. In your name I pray, Amen.
St. Michael the Archangel prayer
Litany of the Sacred Heart (Fridays)
Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart (Solemnity of the Sacred Heart)
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart (feasts)Litany of St. Joseph (Wednesdays)
Stations of the Cross BookletRecommended Bibles & Missals
Bibles:
- Choosing a Catholic Study Bible
- Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
- New American Bible (NAB) Revised Edition
Novus Ordo:- St. Isaac Jogues Missal (the hardback missal/lectionary normally in our pews)
- Our Sunday Visitor Daily Roman Missal
More Ancient Use (1962 Roman Missal):
- Baronius Press hand missal
- Angelus Press hand missal
- Red paperback missal from ecclesiadei.org (the one we normally have available during Mass; doesn't contain readings)
- Missale Meum app - online missal
- Benedictus subscription - monthly Latin Mass companion including missal for Sundays and weekdays, breviary, and more
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The Novus Ordo Mass of Vatican II
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The current form of the Roman rite, sometimes referred to as the “Novus Ordo” or “New Mass”, was publicly released in 1969, and promulgated under the authority of Pope Paul VI. This is the Liturgy that most Catholics today are familiar with; the most notable features of the Ordinary Form are its celebration almost entirely in the vernacular, as opposed to Latin, and that the Priest commonly faces the congregation, a position known as “Versus Populum” or, “Towards the People”.
At the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, the Novus Ordo is celebrated with the utmost reverence. While the majority of the Novus Ordo is celebrated in the vernacular at the Basilica, certain liturgical seasons and Holy days - for example, Advent, the Octave of Easter, and Pentecost - see the use of Latin during the celebration of Mass. It is also common during these liturgical seasons for the Priest to adopt the traditional “ad Orientem” position, in which the Priest joins the congregation in facing “Liturgical East”.
For more information on the traditional ad Orientem posture, click here.
See The Joy of Tradition Catechetical Library for more information on the beautiful, traditional expressions of our Catholic faith.
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Events
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Saturday, December 7, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Knights of Columbus Council 610 invites all men to a day retreat Sat., December 7, from 8:30am-4:30pm at Our Lady of the Mount in Lookout Mountain, GA. Registration is $15, including breakfast and lunch. Register at KofC610.org/retreat or by emailing [email protected].Read More -
December 8 - December 9
This year, December 8 falls on the Second Sunday of Advent, and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9. We will have two Masses at the Basilica on December 9: a 12pm English Mass, celebrated by Bishop Beckman, and a 6pm Traditional Novus Ordo Mass. Bishop Beckman has dispensed the faithful from the usual obligation to attend Mass on this holy day because it falls on a Monday. Please note, Bishop Beckman’s dispensation only applies to people who are physically within the boundaries of the Diocese of Knoxville on Monday. Not every Diocese has offered this dispensation. Click for details.Read More -
Sunday, December 8, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, December 8, there will be a coffee bar on the rectory lawn between the 9:00 and 11:30am Masses! Come out for fellowship and great drinks. You pick the price. Donations go to fund the next coffee event.Read More -
December 10 - January 1
Our Christmas Masses include: an English Vigil Mass at 5:30pm on Dec. 24 (prelude music at 5pm); Midnight Traditional Novus Ordo Mass in Latin & English at 12am on Dec. 25 (prelude music at 11:30pm Dec. 24). Christmas Day English Mass at 10am, Spanish Mass at 12pm. On January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a holy day of obligation, we will have a 12pm English Mass, a 6pm Traditional Novus Ordo in Latin, and 8pm Spanish Mass for the holy day of obligation. Click for details.Read More -
Thursday, December 12, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tendremos nuestra procesión anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe al aire libre el jueves 12 de diciembre a las 7pm, comenzando con un Rosario en la Basílica (en español) a las 6:30pm, seguido de la procesión alrededor de la manzana y concluyendo en la iglesia con una misa en español. (CLICK TO READ IN ENGLISH)Read More
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News
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One of our Basilica young mothers, Lauren Serio, has begun treatment for cancer. They discovered a mass on her brain, and also on her lungs and her spine. Lauren asks for prayer from the parish. She believes in the power of prayer and asks that all pray for God's will to be done. Click here for updates.Read More -
Our 2024-25 Annual Stewardship Appeal is to support the regular operation of our parish through Offertory giving. We are aiming for 100% participation in our Offertory by all parishioners. The pledge was conducted during Mass on October 26 & 27. (Click to view and submit the pledge on our Stewardship page at any time.) Thank you for your generous support for our parish.Read More -
Leroy Talbert Altman III, former parishioner and lector at Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on Oct. 20, 2024 at the age of 74. His funeral Mass will be at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Monday, October 28, at 9:30am. May his soul rest in peace. Read his obituary here.Read More -
The Men's Discernment Group is for men who are interested in discerning if God is calling them to the priesthood. Hosted by Father Mark Schuster every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in JPII conference room at the Chancery, starting Sept. 28, 2024. If you are interested, fill out the form (click here) or email [email protected]. There will be a Zoom option for those not in the Knoxville area. If you know someone who might have a calling, please invite them to this opportunity to discern God's call. Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/CmSwudiVnfRead More -
We are seeking volunteers to join our multi-faceted Usher/Greeter ministry and our Sacristan ministry to prepare for Mass. Both ministries are vital to our parish and the celebration of the Mass. Click for details.Read More -
We are offering a Theology of the Body Read Along Class this school year for adults, led by Barb Kaine, based on Pope John Paul II's book, Man and Woman He Created Them. The Basilica will host classes Wed. mornings from 9am to 11am in Varallo Parish Hall. Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will host Tues. evening classes from 6pm to 8pm. Classes begin September 17th & 18th, 2024. RSVP to [email protected].Read More -
Registration is now open for our RCIA & Mystagogia programs for Becoming Catholic, as well as Religious Education for preK through 12th grade; Youth Group for 6th through 12th grade; and Youth Schola for 2nd grade and up. *** PreK is full. *** VOLUNTEERS are needed in these programs in various roles. Click for more info.Read More -
We need to raise $500k this summer for an HVAC system and electrical updates to support our religious education programs. We will conduct a pledge drive at Mass on June 8 & 9. Donate through our Online Giving under the St. Dominic option, or by check or cash with the note “St. Dominic”. The first $100k donated will be matched by a generous Basilica family! Click for more informationRead More
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The More Ancient Use of the MassThe Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul now regularly celebrates a Missa Cantata, a sung Mass, in the Usus Antiquior (More Ancient Use) of the Roman Rite. The Missa Cantata uses Latin, the universal language of the Church. After centuries of use among the early Christians in Rome, this ancient form of the Roman Rite was codified towards the end of the 6th century by Pope St. Gregory the Great. It would remain the common and normative form of the Mass for nearly 1500 years afterwards. The introduction of the New Order of Mass 50 years ago did not mean this Mass had been done away with! In fact, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said, “What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too.” And further, “It behooves all of us to preserve the riches which have developed in the Church’s faith and prayer, and to give them their proper place.”
In a Missa Cantata, the priest chants the Scriptures and prayers. The assembly sings the responses. The schola cantorum (“school of singers”) sings the chants proper to the day and may offer additional sacred music for meditation. The Ordinary parts of the Mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei) are led by the schola cantorum in either Gregorian chant or a choral arrangement. If these parts are chanted, the congregation is invited to join in singing.
A Missa Solemnis, or solemn high Mass, features the same traditional elements as a Missa Cantata, with additional ministers and ceremonial elements, including a deacon to sing the Gospel and the dismissal and a subdeacon to sing the Epistle.Though the More Ancient Use is wrapped in mystery and uses unfamiliar language, we invite each and every one of you to experience the beauty and sacredness of this ancient form of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, which is so important to our Catholic history and tradition. This is the Mass that underlies, instructs, and informs the celebration of the Novus Ordo that most Catholics experience today. It may take a little effort to grow comfortable with it. However, it is an opportunity to experience the tradition, music, and mystery of our Faith.
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Resources
Missale Meum
Online Missal with Readings and Propers for the More Ancient Use of the Mass (See more recommended Missals above.)
Liturgical Latin Pronunciation Guide from Parish Book of Chant, 2nd Ed.
The Church follows Italian pronunciation rules as opposed to the classical Latin pronunciation.
Ancient Form Mass Walk-Through by Fr. Carter
A lesson Fr. Carter presented in 2014 when he first introduced the Extraordinary Form to the parish.
Guide to the More Ancient Use of the Mass
Side-by-Side Parts of the Mass for the More Ancient Use compared with the Novus Ordo
Basilica Customary Postures of the More Ancient Use
Customary postures we have adopted at the Basilica for the parts of the Mass; these are not obligatory.
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Motu proprio "Traditionis custodes"
Pope Francis's motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, issued July 16, 2021, places limitations on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. At this time, The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will continue to offer the Latin Mass at 11:30am on Sundays, under the following condition noted by Bishop Stika:
"With the express provision that those attached to this more ancient form re-affirm their submission to the Roman Pontiff, the full teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the validity and liceity of the post-conciliar reforms of the liturgy, I wish to offer the opportunity for this liturgy to continue in the Diocese of Knoxville."
- Most. Rev. Richard F. Stika, Bishop of Knoxville (July 21, 2021)
Read Bishop Stika's letter, Pope Francis' documents, and Fr. Carter's July 18 homily here.
In Fr. Carter's homily on 12/19/21, he encouraged the use of the Serenity Prayer.
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