Martha's Ministry
Martina Polidoro (423) 314-4467
Cleans the church. Parish volunteers are On Call Only right now. We currently have a paid service contract for our upstairs/parish hall cleaning. Upstairs is cleaned on Thursday afternoon/evening, and the parish hall is cleaned on Friday evening. Light cleaning of both floors - dusting, vacuuming, mopping and cleaning bathrooms
Maintenance
Vacant
Maintains and repairs buildings and equipment. currently hiring for a flex time (15 hours per week) maintenance person.
UTC meals
Clare Sawyer (423) 332-4754
Prepares and serves meals to UTC students at the campus Catholic Center, 1st Wednesday of each month during school year
St. Fiacre's Guild
Pam O'Connell [email protected]
Volunteers - Judy (706) 506-2395, Clare Sawyer (314-4467)
Maintenance of flower beds and shrubs on church grounds
St. Vincent de Paul
Food pantry -Lisa Kosky/Mimi Pulliam [email protected]
rent/utilities- Libby Schleifer (423) 332-5300
School Supplies- Kelli Richardson (423) 779-2708.
Angel Tree- JJ Salts (808) 927-4478 and Renee Webster
provides support to the civic community with food, rent and utility payments, school supplies, Christmas gifts requested by those in need. rent/utilities - Libby Schleiffer (parish office) processes rent/utilities after initial assessment by Renee Webster. Libby handles all if Renee is unavailable. Rent/uitilies duties are to be reassessed soon.
Shawl Ministry
Linda Margio (423) 332-7262
Provides handmade prayer shawls for those who have lost loved ones or who are in ill health and baby blankets for newly baptized infants. Shawls & blankets are stitched with prayers & are not for sale. Ministry is funded by items made only to sell.
Our Lady Rosary Makers Guild
Barbara Garrison (423) 580-3316
Assembles rosaries to be used by local, national, and international missions. Also will repair broken rosaries for parishioners.
Mowing Ministry
Daniel Ferrere and Patrick Brazelle
Patrick Brazelle (423) 580-0481.
schedules weekly teams of three people to mow church grounds and weed eat if necessary
Elizabeth Ministry
Mandy Suttles (423) 598-8837 or (423) 332-7354
Provide meals to help parishioners esp. new mothers & those with medical conditions
Wellness Group
J.J. Salts (808) 927-4478
Support and schedule events concerning health related interests( I.e. blood drives, Wellness Fairs, group hikes, etc.)
Blue Knights
Scott and Mary Bussey
(423) 285-7143 or [email protected]
Blue Knights Boys' Club is a fun, faith-filled Catholic club for boys ages 5 and up.. The Club meets once a month from August through April.
Parish Finance Committee
Joanie Sompayrac (423) 304-1365
Provide financial council & budget input to assist pastor & parish office
Parish Religious Education Coordinator - CCD
Jeanne Ferrere (920) 279-0034
Oversees all K-12 religious education programs
Youth Minister/CYO
Scott Webster [email protected]
Oversees 6th-12th grade social & spiritual programs
RCIA
Deacon Jim Bello (423) 596-0181
[email protected]
Assists in guiding & instructing adults interested in becoming Catholic
Parish Pastoral Council
Cheryl Cambron-Chair
[email protected]
Informs & advises the pastor on parish issues, facilitate parish programs/ministries
Newcomers Ministries
Irene Gruter (423) 834-5735
Welcomes and introduces new parishioners to the congregation. Assists them in becoming involved in parish life.
Spirited Seniors Group Ministries
Kenneth King 423-842-1647 or
Cherry Moreno 207-232-7614
A new ministry promoting Christian fellowship among seniors every Friday. Encouraging all parishioners no matter your age to join in games, covered dish dinners, field trips, movies and at the same time getting to meet our fellow parishioners.
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight- Kevin Olley 423-987-3432
Deputy- Marc Steger 423 653-7032
[email protected]
Promotes the principals of charity, unity, and fraternity. Promote social and intellectual fellowship among members and families. Render financial aid to sick, disabled and needy member & families.
Music Ministries
Joey Barbeauld/Irene Gruter
Irene (423) 834-5735 [email protected]
Joey (423) 240-4738
Provides musical support for liturgical celebrations & special parish events
Bereavement Ministry
Aimee Barbre (423) 364-9257
Extends comfort to grieving families in a time of loss and offers meals following funeral services.
Sick and Homebound Ministry
Vacant
Visits those who are sick or confined to the home or hospital, bringing them Eucharist if they desire it.
Liturgical Scheduling Ministry
Helen Barbeauld (423) 596-2852
Prepares the monthly schedule for lay ministers for each Mass. Scheduled roles are: lectors, greeters, ushers, altar servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Sacristan Ministry
5:30 p.m. mass - Mary Weaver
8:00 a.m. mass - Georgina Curtis
10:30 a.m. mass - Barbara Garrison
Prepares the Altar and Sanctuary prior to Mass or other sacramental celebrations. After services, they clean and store sacred vessels, vestments and paraments.
Pro Life Ministry (K of C)
Kenneth King (423) 842-1647
Works towards putting an end to abortion and counsels young couples on natural family planning
Bautismo Ministry (Spanish Baptism)
Francisco Romero (423) 424-6817 (423) 332-6025
Prepares parents and godparents for the responsibilities of baptism for children and continuing education in the Catholic Faith
Matrimonio Ministry (Spanish Marriage)
Gerardo & Roxana Oceguera (423) 280-7186
Offers and conducts marriage preparation classes for Hispanic couples.
Parish Newsletter Ministry
Vacant
Prepares the monthly newsletter
Historical Committee
Kathy Landry (423) 991-8303
Preserve church history
Parish Website & Social Media
Paige Eveland (407) 921-1627
[email protected]
Update events and calendar
MyParish app maintenance
Kathy Landry (423) 991-8303
Update events, calendar, and sends out parish messages.
Usher Ministry
(423) 332-5300 - Parish Office