Mass & Prayer Schedule with Resources
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Prayer for Priestly Vocations
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,fountain of love and mercy,raise up holy priests afterYour Own Heart:humble, pure, andconsumed with zeal for souls.Draw young men to Yourselfand enflame their hearts with desireto make You known through Wordand Sacrament, both in times oftranquility and tribulation.O Sacred Heart of Jesus,we trust in You.
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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, ad orientem) 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 Days & Special MassesImmaculate Conception- December 8: 12:00 PM English English EN 6:00 PM Latin Latine LA | 2002 Missal 8:00 PM Spanish Español ES
Our Lady of Guadalupe- December 12: 7:00 PM Spanish Español ES | Procession and Mass
Rorate Caeli- December 20: 7:00 AM English English EN candlelight Mass of Advent
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ- December 24: 5:30 PM English English EN prelude music at 5pm
- December 25: 12:00 AM Latin Latine LA | Midnight Mass (prelude music at 11:30pm), 2002 Missal 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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Our sung Masses often include incense.
The Missa Cantata is celebrated ad orientem, whereby the priest and people together face liturgical east, the symbol of the Church awaiting Christ’s return in glory.
All Masses are celebrated according to the current 2002 Roman Missal.
Unity in Faith Post-Traditionis Custodes
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
ngliWatch 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)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 prayerPrayer for Priestly Vocations:
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of love and mercy, raise up holy priests after Your Own Heart: humble, pure, and consumed with zeal for souls. Draw young men to Yourself and enflame their hearts with desire to make You known through Word and Sacrament, both in times of tranquility and tribulation. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in You.
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
Missals (2002 Roman Missal, the current edition):
- St. Isaac Jogues Missal (the hardback missal/lectionary normally in our pews, has English & Latin side-by-side)
- Our Sunday Visitor Daily Roman Missal
- Daily Roman Missal, 7th Ed., Standard Print from Midwest Theological Forum (Latin, with unofficial English translation; includes the readings)
- Mass of Vatican II |~ MV2P (Latin, with unofficial English translation; does not include the readings)
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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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Friday, December 5, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More -
Sunday, December 7, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for 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. *** Alongside our coffee bar on Dec. 7, Basilica moms will host a Christmas Market, selling homemade gifts for Christmas: art, Rosaries, board books, etc.Read More -
Sunday, December 7, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Our Basilica St. Nicholas Dinner on Sunday, December 7, at 5pm, is an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to enjoy a catered dinner in Varallo Parish Hall. There will be games and crafts for the kids. SIGNUP is in the vestibule while space allows. Click for more info...Read More -
Monday, December 8
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is Monday, December 8, and it is a holy day of obligation. We will have three Masses at the Basilica on December 8: 12pm English, 6pm Latin*, and 8pm Spanish. All Masses will be celebrated according to the current 2002 Roman Missal. If none of these times works for you, please check the Mass times at other local parishes.Read More -
Friday, December 12, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tendremos nuestra procesión anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe al aire libre el 12 de diciembre a las 7pm, concluyendo en la iglesia con una misa en español. Después de la misa, tendremos una fiesta en el salón parroquial. (CLICK TO READ IN ENGLISH)Read More -
Saturday, December 20, 7:00 AM
On Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7am, we will have a Traditional Rorate Candlelight Mass in the Basilica.Read More -
Friday, January 2, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More
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Sunday, January 4, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for 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 -
Sunday, February 1, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for 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
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News
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As we journey through Advent, may our hearts grow in hope, peace, joy, and love. Are you preparing the way of the Lord? Click to see our schedule of Advent events and devotions, and resources from our Diocese.Read More -
Our Christmas Masses include: a Vigil Mass in English at 5:30pm on Dec. 24 (prelude music at 5pm); Midnight Mass in Latin at 12am on Dec. 25 (prelude music at 11:30pm Dec. 24), Christmas Day English Mass at 10am, and Spanish Mass at 12pm. On January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a holy day of obligation, we will have three Masses: 12pm English, 6pm Latin, and 8pm Spanish. Click for details.Read More -
The men of Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Jude have started an inter-parish Bible study at 6:30pm every Friday. The group meets at the St. Jude Library, and men from all parishes are invited. The group is discussing scriptural apologetics in order to give a defense of the faith. Click for info.Read More -
The Basilica’s new Servant of God Library for adults is now open for browsing and borrowing books ranging from Theology to Fiction, at the end of the hallway by the elevators. We have over 800 books in the collection, the majority of them donated by the parishioners of Sts. Peter and Paul; it can truly be called a "community library."Read More -
Bishop Beckman has responded to the request of the universal Church to implement Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of Knoxville. Beginning Nov. 23, 2025, the 11:30 Latin Mass at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul will be celebrated according to the Latin edition of the 2002 Roman Missal, with the most traditional options that the current rubrics allow. Click to read Fr. Carter's Pastoral Letter, Bishop Beckman's letter to the faithful, and details about the form of celebration of the 11:30 Mass.Read More -
Our 2025-26 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 will be conducted during Mass on October 25 & 26. (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 -
We are starting a new Vocations Ministry at the Basilica, and the first effort of this ministry is parish-wide prayer for new vocations to the priesthood. Click here for a first look at our new Vocations Ministry and the prayer we will be praying together.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. If you are interested, fill out the form (click here) or email [email protected]. 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
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