***URGENT WEATHER ALERT***
Saturday 4pm Mass (and Confessions before) are CANCELED due to the heavy snow.
Religious Ed Classes are CANCELED for tomorrow, Feb 1, as well.
Masses will occur tomorrow (Feb 1) at St Patrick, but all are DISPENSED FROM THE OBLIGATION of attending if it is unsafe to leave your home. Morning temps are expected to be in the single digits, so we advise extreme caution.
Note from Bishop Mark:
The Church teaches that the no one should place themselves or others at undue risk in order to attend Mass. Personal safety is a moral responsibility, and prudence must guide your decision. I strongly urge the faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville to comply with guidance from local municipal authorities and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) regarding travel advisories and road conditions.
Those who are unable to attend Mass due to inclement weather are encouraged to sanctify the Lord’s Day in other appropriate ways: by prayer at home, either individually or as a family, reading Sacred Scripture, or making a spiritual communion.
Pastors may make local decisions regarding the cancellation of Masses or parish activities based on conditions in their area. Please monitor parish communications and exercise good judgment.