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Parish Staff

Deacon Donald Amelse, MPS
Deacon

Deacon Marquis E. Syler
Deacon

Deacon Michael J. Gouge
Deacon

Rev. Msgr. G. Patrick Garrity
Pastor, St. John Neumann Church, Episcopal Vicar for Priests and Dean for the Cumberland Mtn. Deanery

Rev. Joseph Campbell
In Residence

Phyllis Denning
Parish Secretary

Rev. Douglas Owens
Parochial Vicar

Elide Sanchez-Valencia
Business Manager

Jonathan Leichman
Music Director

Marilyn Derbyshire
Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Mary Hopwood
PT Administrative Assistant

Al Forsythe
Youth Minister

 

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Mass times 
Monday,Thursday, Friday8:10 a.m.
Tuesday7 a.m., 8:10 a.m.
WednesdayNoon, 6 p.m.
Sunday8:30, 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Saturday4:30 p.m.

School affiliation

St. John Neumann School
Bill Derbyshire, Principal
625 St. John Court
Knoxville, TN 37934-1555
865-777-0077
more info

St. John Neumann Church

Knoxville
http://sjnknox.org/

Mission statement

Inspired by Jesus Christ, we proclaim that our mission is to live fully the Gospel message as a Christian people and to provide opportunities for people to realize their spiritual potential through worship, education, fellowship, and ministries of value. As an active and united Catholic community, we commit our stewardship of time, gift, and sacrifice to the building of God’s kingdom on earth.

Directions  (Map)

From I-40/I-75 West take Campbell Station Road exit 373. Turn right on Grigsby Chapel Road. Turn right on St. John Court.

Sacramental information

Reconciliation: 5-5:50 p.m. on Wednesdays, 3-4:20 p.m. on Saturdays, and by appointment
Matrimony: Four-month preparation period, including four working meetings with a priest or deacon and an Engaged Encounter Weekend required. A date may be set at the second meeting with the priest or deacon.
Baptism: Scheduled by appointment with one of the priests or deacons. Parents must attend a preparation class if they have not attended one in the past three years. The class may be attended at another parish. Call Quent or Diane Below at
865-675-3623 to register for the class.
Anointing of the sick: Notify a priest as soon as serious illness is diagnosed or serious injury occurs.

Religious education

Kindergarten through grade five: 9:35 to 10:20 a.m. Sunday
Grades six through 10: 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday
RCIA: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday

Youth ministry

During the school year senior high youth meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays in the Youth House; during the summer they meet from 6 to 10 p.m. The evening includes a meal, activities, and prayer.