Please donate new or barely worn coats, scarves, gloves, and socks appropriate for children ages infant to 18 years in the bin marked “Coats for Kids” the Basilica’s vestibule. Items will be collected through Thanksgiving weekend, December 1, and distributed to children in our parish Hispanic Ministry & the Chambliss Center for Children. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 610.

The CHATT Foundation, which supports the homeless in Chattanooga, is sponsoring their Grateful Gobbler Walk fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day. 100% of the proceeds support the Maclellan Shelter for Families. Click here for details on the race and how you can help. *** JOIN THE TEAM for the Basilica of Sts. Peter of Paul when registering at gratefulgobblerwalk.org ($15-$35). On race day, the Basilica team will gather near the starting point with a Basilica sign. *** Consider making a donation to support the shelter even if you can't make the walk.

The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes (TBCH) provides safe, loving homes and support for children in need across Tennessee, helping them thrive in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Adopt a child at TBCH through Dec. 12 by making a $100 or greater gift to provide them with 5-10 of their Christmas list wish items. Email: sandy@riseupcooperative.org. Visit riseupcooperative.org for more info.

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.

The Basilica Married & Engaged Ministry is planning a 4-week program for couples to improve communication, called “Resolve”, to help in their vocations as spouses, parents, and Christians. See the Resolve flyer and click here to take the quick survey indicated, to help us build this small-group in-home discussion starting in July.

As the month of June approaches each year, many Catholic Christians ask what we are supposed to do in response to the Pride movement The best response is to be humble. In the vestibule we are offering a limited number of copies of the booklet, 30 Days of Humility: A Christian Response to Pride. This booklet can also be accessed here as a PDF.

RiseUP Cooperative is proud to host Adventure Trek on June 8th from 10am to 1pm for an exciting family-friendly scavenger hunt for all ages through downtown Chattanooga, with a party and prizes! This event highlights local businesses, celebrates Chattanooga’s rich history, and spreads the word about RiseUp Cooperative benefitting our local youth! Click to learn more and order tickets.

Married couples of all ages: Join us Saturday, June 15, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City for a full-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Knoxville and Regnum Christi-Knoxville. Reflect, refocus, and rejuvenate your marriage. This is an opportunity for an intimate experience between you and your spouse only. No group discussions. Check-in at 8:30am. Retreat ends at 4:30pm. $86/couple (breakfast and lunch included). Click for more info and to register by June 9.

Our Collection Counting ministry needs more volunteers to help count the offertory collection. The work usually takes between one and two hours. For more information and to volunteer for this ministry, contact Marina Delaney in the parish office at business@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com

“Accompany Me” Women’s Retreat Mar. 15-17 with Fr. Zachary Griffith will be hosted by the Dominican Sisters at Bethany Retreat House, 2002 Garner Creek Rd. Dickson, TN. Cost is $260. Space is limited. Register with Denice Eckler 423-322-5218.

Traditional Lighting of Luminaries on All Souls Day Thurs. Nov. 2 at 6pm in the Basilica, with a Rosary in remembrance of our loved ones, To honor a deceased loved one at this service, please submit his/her name by Sun., Oct. 29. Click for details.

"Called to Mission", sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Glenmary Home Missioners, is a day-long retreat for men ages 16-25 who are seeking to understand God's will in their lives, whether that be within marriage, single life, holy orders, or consecrated life. Topics range from following Jesus as Christian disciples to recognizing signs of religious calling to engaging in missions in rural America. Located at St. John Paul II Mission Parish in Rutledge, TN on Sat., Dec. 2 from 8:30 am-5pm. Registration is free! Call or text Glenmary Vocations Office at 513-319-9572 or email vocations@glenmary.org for more info.

Catholic Chatt presents a Fall Retreat Oct. 27-29, 2023, for young men and women ages 18-39. Led by Fr. Michael Zimmerman, topics will include The Sacred Heart & Divine Mercy. Held at Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton, TN. Click for details and registration, open through Oct. 20. 

We are all shocked by the horrible devastation from the fires that ravaged an area of Maui in Hawaii with a death toll hard to imagine. For those who want to assist financially with the disaster relief, we ask that they donate to Catholic Charities Hawaii at https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/maui-relief/ (click here to access) as they are closest to the grieving community and can best assist them with their immediate and more long term needs. Please pray for the many victims of this tragedy and for the loved ones who mourn family members and friends who perished in the fires.

Brother Kevin Doerge, from our Sts. Peter and Paul parish, has been a Postulant with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago since the summer of 2021. He made his first vows on August 14, 2023, and asks for everyone's prayers as he begins this next step on his journey towards the holy priesthood. Click for photos and his address to send cards.

We host parish dinners, receptions after funerals, Confirmation, concerts, and more. We need help planning, cook, serving, and cleaning. But we also just need donations of food and drink for each event. It is not expected for everyone to help every time. Contact Florence Porter flomporter@yahoo.com to join!

Michael Buendia, a young adult parishioner of the Basilica as well as St. Jude, has passed at the age of 43 after being hospitalized for several days with possible cancer. A large mass was found in his lower abdomen. Michael is survived by his wife Karmel Buendia, daughter of Basilica parishioner Bill Jochym, and their two small children. Please pray for Michael's soul and for his family.

We are starting a “Quad” initiative this Lent. Catholics tend to be lacking when it comes to building fellowship. This Lent, we encourage you to do something radical. Form a group of 4 men or 4 women to meet each week of Lent to study a saint, the Bible, or some other Catholic program—you get to choose. After Mass there will be flyers in the back with a short guide of how to get started. See the flyer and reach out to someone you feel the Holy Spirit is guiding you towards.

Lent Ember Days of 2023 are Wed/Fri/Sat March 1, 3, and 4. While a fast is not obligatory, it is a worthy and traditional spiritual practice to fast or abstain in some way on these days. Click for more info at https://www.fisheaters.com/emberdays.html

In connection to the Abiding Together podcast, the Catholic Motherhood group will be discussing Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments, by Bob Schuchts. The group will meet via Zoom on Tuesday nights from 8-9pm. Contact Nikki Pacitti at (423) 718-2843 for further details and for a discount code for the book.