Giving opportunities

There are as many ways to help build the church as there are individual members. As St. Paul tells us,

Contributing your personal gifts of time, talent, or treasure is an opportunity for you to thank God for his many gifts to you. At the same time, you become part of the “Great Commission”: healing, teaching, spreading the faith, building the kingdom of God.

Ways to give

• Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA): Contributions to the diocese directly support efforts in East Tennessee to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, educate both young and old in faith, counsel those who are suffering, save the lives of the unborn, promote vocations, support Catholic education, minister to the young, assist families, prepare couples for marriage and so much more.

• Catholic Foundation of East Tennessee (CFET): CFET supports seminarian education and helps underwrite land purchases for new parishes. Over the years, CFET members have made it possible for many young men to be prepared for the priesthood and for several new churches to be built.
• Online giving: The Diocese of Knoxville now offers online giving. Go here to make a donation.
• Talent and treasure: Opportunities are everywhere—from serving as an usher, greeter, reader, or chorister at your parish to volunteering at a local soup kitchen or getting involved with the Council of Catholic Women, Knights of Columbus, Ladies of Charity, Catholic Scouting programs, or any number of other worthy causes.

To learn more, contact  Maura Lentz, Admin. Asst., at 865-584-3307.

Wherever you are, you can make a difference.