Welcome to Saint Albert the Great Parish.
Nourished and strengthened by the sacraments, we the parishioners of Saint Albert the Great Parish strive to: Be an open and transparent community where all are welcome.; Live joyfully the gospel message of hope and salvation given to us by Jesus; Grow in holiness through prayer, study and worship as a family of faith; Serve the needs of our community and our world.
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Upcoming Events over the Next Month at SAtG!
November 14th (Tuesday) at 7pm: Parish Council Meeting
November 15th (Wednesday): Happy St. Albert the Great Feast Day!!
November 15th (Wednesday) at 6:15-7:30pm: Faith Formation Grades 1-12
November 16th (Thursday) at 9:30am: Adult Faith Formation in the Faith Formation room off the Narthex
November 18/19th (Saturday/Sunday) after all Masses: Blood Pressure Checks!!
November 20th (Monday) at 7pm: Women's Fellowship Group in the Conference Room.
November 22nd (Wednesday): NO Faith Formation Grades 1-12.
November 23rd (Thursday): Happy Thanksgiving!! Join us for Mass at 9am!
November 23rd (Thursday) at 9:30am: NO Adult Faith Formation
November 26th (Sunday) 9am: NO PreK/K Faith Formation Class
November 26th (Sunday) at 10am: Children's Choir Practice in the Church
November 27th (Monday) at 7pm: RCIA in the Faith Formation Room off the Narthex.
November 29th (Wednesday) at 6:15-7:30pm: Faith Formation Grades 1-12
December 2nd (Saturday) 9am-12pm: Advent Retreat in the Church! We will have prayers and meditation based on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place during the retreat. Hope to see you there!
December 2nd (Saturday) at 4pm: Rosary in the Church
December 3rd (Sunday) at 9am: PreK/K Faith Formation Class
December 3rd (Sunday) 10am: Children's Choir Practice in the Church
December 3rd (Sunday) at 10am: Rosary in the Faith Formation Room (off the narthex)
December 4th (Monday) at 7pm: RCIA in the Activities Center.
December 4th (Monday) at 7pm: Men's Fellowship Group in the Faith Formation room off the Narthex
December 6th (Wednesday): NO Faith Formation Grades 1-12
December 7th (Thursday) at 9:30am: Adult Faith Formation in the Faith Formation room off the Narthex
December 9th (Saturday) at 9am: Baptism Class in the Faith Formation Room (off the Narthex)
December 9/10th (Saturday/Sunday): Donuts after all the Masses!
December 10th (Sunday) at 9am: PreK/K Faith Formation Class
December 10th (Sunday) 10am: Children's Choir Practice in the Church
December 10th (Sunday) at 12pm: Ladies Advent Tea!!! Ladies of all ages are welcome to join us for delicious food, games, fellowship, and a chance to gather in anticipation of the coming of the Christ Child on Christmas. RSVPs the weekend of December 3/4th after all the Masses, or contact the office (865-689-7011). Hope to see you there!
December 11th (Monday) at 7pm: RCIA in the Faith Formation Room off the Narthex
December 13th (Wednesday) at 6:15-7:30pm: Faith Formation Grades 1-12
December 13th (Wednesday) at 6:30-7:30pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction- come and spend a few moments with Jesus- no time is too little!! Families are welcome to attend!
December 14th (Thursday) at 9:30am: Adult Faith Formation in the Faith Formation room off the Narthex
December 16/17th (Saturday/Sunday): Blood Pressure Checks after all the Masses!
December 16th (Saturday) at 6pm: Parish Life Christmas Cookie Exchange!! Bring your favorite cookies (2 dozen and a copy of the recipe) to share! We will have pizza, popcorn, hot chocolate, watch Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer and have a surprise visit from.................SANTA!!! RSVPs will be after all Masses on December 9/10th, or contact the office (865-689-7011). Hope to see you there!
December 18th (Monday) at 7pm: RCIA in the Faith Formation Room off the Narthex
December 20th (Wednesday): NO Faith Formation Grades 1-12
December 21st (Thursday) at 9:30am: Adult Faith Formationin the Faith Formation room off the Narthex
4th Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule (December 23/24th; Saturday/Sunday): Regular Mass Schedule (5pm Saturday; 9&11am on Sunday)
Christmas Mass Schedule:
December 24th: 5pm Children's Choir Sings (music starts at 4:30pm); 10pm Adult Choir Sings (music starts at 9:30pm
December 25th: 9am (cantored Mass)
January 1st (Solemnity of Mary) is not a Holy Day of Obligation since it falls on a Monday, Mass will be at 9am.
Mass Times
Monday-Friday 9am
Saturday Vigil 5pm
Sunday 9am & 11am
Confession: Saturday 4 - 4:30pm
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 2pm
Staff
- Fr. Chris Michelson, Pastor
- Msgr. Pat Garrity (Retired), Sacramental Associate
- Deacon Mike Eiffe, Deacon
- Deacon John Elshaw, Deacon
- Deacon Mike Duncan, Deacon
- Deacon Bob Smearing (Retired), Deacon
- Maria Armento, Ministries Coordinator/ Director of Music
- Michael Persicano, Office/Finance Manager
- Richard Piety, Facilities Manager
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Parish Challenge: if we raise $25,000 for the Building Fund, a Parishioner will match the $25,000! Help us be debt free by Spring 2024!
https://knoxville.igivecatholic.org/organizations/saint-albert-the-great-catholic-church
Mass Videos
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St Albert The Great Catholic Church Knoxville - YouTube
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Diocese of Knoxville
The Diocese of Knoxville has announced that the McNabb Center, the region’s leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, and social and victim services, will serve as the diocese’s new sexual assault victim’s reporting provider, the first point of contact for anyone wishing to report a possible sexual abuse claim against the diocese. The new phone line to the McNabb Center’s victim’s assistance coordinator is (865) 321-9080 and will be activated December 27. The coordinator will respond to all reports within one business day. For more information visit dioknox.org: https://dioknox.org/news/diocese-partners-with-mcnabb-center-on-sexual-assault-reporting
Catholic Schools
St. Joseph School (865) 689-3424
Knoxville Catholic High (865) 560-0313