You are cordially invited to attend this charity wine festival to benefit the many families in need of basic nourishment, August 26th from 1 - 4 PM at Cherokee Cellars Winery in downtown Murphy. Click heading for full details.

Please click on the heading for important news and information concerning the eclipse.

Tickets for an original watercolor painting by Bob Daniels will be on sale in the Commons after Mass the weekends of August 12-13 and 26-27. The drawing will take place after Sunday Mass, September 10th. Click heading for full details.

Fr. Patrick Martin will be presiding over the Parish Missions for IHM and St. William. The following is the schedule for the Mission taking place August 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Please note that due to the Eclipse this will be a COMBINED Mission for both parishes taking place at IHM. Click heading for full details.

DON’T COOK! JOIN US AT ST. WILLIAM FOR THE KNIGHT’S OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY THIS FRIDAY, August 11th from 5PM-7PM and enjoy fresh mountain trout, either fried or grilled, fries, slaw, hush puppies, brownie and a drink for the incredible price of $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The Knights of Columbus always put out an outstanding meal, so plan on being there and help support their worth-while causes in the community! Mass will be 4 pm to accommodate. All are welcome to attend.

Children's Faith Formation classes start September 20, 2017. Contact Charlene Davidson for additional information at willcff@st-william.net or 828-541-9300.

If for any reason Public School is canceled, Children's Faith Formation will not meet.

SAVE THE DATE! The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring their Friday Night Famous Fish Fry on July 14th at IHM.

The Madelyn Lea Memorial Scholarship Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the annual fundraising concert on June 13th. Your donations exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for your generosity.

Cajun Fest 2017 50/50 raffle tickets are in the envelopes on the table in the Commons. Additional tickets are available after Mass this weekend and thru the Parish Office from 9AM to 2PM daily. Click heading for full details.

This is an invitation to the Chairs of all Ministries and Committees to facilitate assistance between members. Light dinner is included. Date and time have changed. New information will be forthcoming.

Bulletin prayer lists will be purged on June 30th. The Bulletin prayer list contains the names of Parishioners and immediate family members in need of prayers. Click on heading for full details.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame! We are planning a trip to the Atlanta Braves August 1st at the new SunTrust Stadium in Atlanta. If you are interested in spending a great day with fellow parishioners, enjoying the new stadium and a terrific Braves game. Cost is approximately $60 for ticket and travel. Please call Jim Magistro at: 706-896-1285.

SVdP handled 25 cases, directly impacting the lives of 59 people. We say it time and time again, but it is totally true -- nothing could be done to help our brothers and sisters in Jesus without your generous and giving spirits. Click heading for full details.

Cajun Fest is set for the weekend of Sept. 15, 16 and 17! Vendor spaces are available to rent in front of the Church where you can display your creativity. Fees are $40 for a 10 x 10 space and $75 for a 10 x 20 space. Please contact Clare at: cdjanko3@gmail.com for more information.

Our regional faith formation meeting will have a change in venue. Instead of our usual 11 to 2 pm schedule of business meeting, lunch, and speaker, we will gather in Bryson City for lunch (121 Main St), at noon. Pastors and Parish Catechetical Program Leaders, please RSVP to me (Mark March -940-452-8548 or mark1@reagan.com) no later than next Wednesday, May 24th. Click heading for full details.

SVdP handled 32 cases, directly impacting the lives of 93 people. In total, a substantial amount was donated to SVdP in the loving memory of Carole. Carole’s faith lives on in your generosity! ALL because of YOU!!! Jesus’ JOY to you!! Click heading for full details.

Once again our Men’s Club will host their annual Mother’s Day Brunch immediately after the 11AM Mass Sunday, May 14th. Please stay after Mass and join us in celebrating that special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother or godmother who have inspired us throughout our lives. A free will offering will be taken. Click heading for full details.

First Communion will take place on Sunday May 7, 2017 at the 11AM Mass. A special thanks to Maria Seiglie and Katie Lott for preparing our little ones to receive our Lord. Please keep our First Communicants and their teachers in your prayers: Asael Garcia, Allison Hernandez, Aiden Jones, Bryanna Ramires. Click on heading for full details.

Join us Saturday, June 3rd at 7PM in the Commons at St. William as we venture out to the cuisine of the Middle East for an authentic Lebanese dinner! Tickets will be available in the office. The event was sold out last year so please get your tickets once they go on sale. Click on heading for full details.