Music Ministry
For more Information Contact Jackie Barbarette.

Cantors: Karen Burry

Pope Paul VI authorized special ministers of Communion to share the Body and Blood of Christ with their fellow worshipers in the assembly and with those confined to their homes, so that no one "be deprived of this sacramental help and consolation."
The ministry complements and extends the ministry of the clergy; it is a particular way of exercising your baptismal priesthood. You are among your fellow worshipers as one who serves; you cannot lose sight of your oneness with them, nor of you oneness with the presiding priest as he serves the assembly in its worship. Anyone interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist should contact Connie Bigelow.
Contact:
Connie Bigelow (865)577-3881

Information for Extraordinary Ministers

Along with the deacon, the priest and the bishop, the reader is entrusted with the crucial task of making the word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian assembly. Anyone who is interested in this important function, please contact Connie Bigelow.

Contact:
Connie Bigelow (865)577-3881

The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy (hymns, responses, etc.), by looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times

Servers carry the cross, hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest celebrant and deacon as necessary.

Anyone in the 4th grade or older is eligible to be an Altar Server. Signup and training is held each year at the beginning of the CCD Year (Early September).

For more Information Contact:
Scott and Tara Halstead (865) 579-4392

Ushers primary duties and responsibilities include greeting and welcoming parishioners as they enter the church, helping them to find seats, taking up the collection and wishing everyone a good day at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration.

Duties:

• Greeting parishioners as they enter for worship
• Selecting a family to make the Offertory presentation
• Assisting in the seating of parishioners and guests
• Maintenance of the climate control system during Mass
• Taking up the Offertory collection
• Providing the weekly bulletin to members of the congregation
• Wishing everyone a good day at the conclusion of the celebration of the Mass
• Handling emergency situations with courage and composure

For More Information contact Allen Settle 865-573-2269

CCD

The Holy Family Youth Ministry is an organization that brings together the teens of the parish to participate in evening prayer, socialize, coordinate service projects for the parish, represent the parish in community events, promote spirituality and religious education in this age group.

The Youth Ministry participates in and sponsors several events such as is the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and collecting recyclable cans for the parish. High School age teens, grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to attend.

Meetings are held Wednesday evenings at Holy Family from 7:30 - 9:00 PM

For More information Contact: Tom Miklusicak (865) 774-7301

Anyone of adult age who is interested in joining the Catholic Church or wants to learn more about the Catholic faith is encouraged to participate. The mission of RCIA is to provide information and understanding of the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church to those interested in becoming Catholic or desire a better knowledge of Catholicism.

RCIA classes are held Sunday at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church.

Contact:
Jay Craft (865)984-5440