Adult women of all ages are invited for refreshments and activities designed to help women of the parish get to know each other. You are welcome to bring something to share at the refreshments table. Organized by Basilica parishioner Tharin Ayers
Our Basilica Motherhood Community is sponsoring a Young Ladies' Clothing Swap on Sunday, August 31 from 10am to 1:30pm in Varallo Parish Hall. Donations of gently used clothing and accessories suitable for teen- through college-age girls will be welcomed from anyone. Drop off your donations in the designated place under the stairs leading to Varallo Parish Hall by Sat., Aug. 30, and to volunteer. Click for details.
The Knights of Columbus, Council 610 are hosting their annual Labor Day picnic at Camp Columbus on Monday, September 1 from 11am to 4pm. They will be selling RAFFLE TICKETS after the Basilica Masses from August 9 through August 31. DONATIONS NEEDED for White Elephant Yard Sale. Click for details.
Come meet our newest class of inquirers to the Catholic faith! Every person who comes to the OCIA program needs a sponsor to walk individually with them. Are you able to check in with someone once a week to see how they are doing? Then you might be a good sponsor. Click to see the guidelines...
The Diocese of Knoxville will be hosting a Vocation Ministry Workshop on Sat., Sept. 20, from 9am-3pm at All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville. It will include Mass with Bishop Beckman, a provided lunch, and a full day of dynamic, practical tools to help inspire and grow vocation awareness in each parish. Fr. Carter is would like to establish a Vocations Ministry at the Basilica, and he wants to send several representatives to this workshop. Click for details and contact the parish office if you are interested/planning to attend.
Men’s Camping Retreat with Fr. Carter. Rosary, Adoration, Confessions, cooking, fishing, and more. Hosted by Austin Olson. Click for details and to sign up.