About St. Mary · Savannah, Tennessee
St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Savannah, Tennessee, that serves the Catholic faithful of Hardin County in partnership with a mission church, Our Lady of the Lake, in nearby Counce/Pickwick. The parish is part of the Diocese of Memphis and is currently served by Father Tojan K. Abraham, MCBS. Worship is offered in both English and Spanish, with a weekly Spanish Mass celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
- Patron
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Father Tojan K. Abraham, MCBS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Memphis
Why belong here
St. Mary's welcomes visitors and returning Catholics alike at its Savannah campus and at Our Lady of the Lake in Pickwick, offering multiple Mass times each week in English and a monthly Spanish Mass. Adoration, devotions to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart, and a straightforward confession schedule make it a parish where the traditional rhythms of Catholic life are kept. Out of a desire to 'be our guest,' Father Tojan and the community invite newcomers to make St. Mary's their spiritual home in Hardin County.
Mass times at St. Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:15pm – 3:45pm at St. Mary's
- Saturday: 5:15pm – 5:25pm at Our Lady of the Lake
- Sunday: 7:45am – 7:55am at Our Lady of the Lake
- By appointment – call the parish office at (731) 925-4852
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 6:30pm till 7:00pm, immediately following Mass
- First Friday: 11:00am – 12:00pm with Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- First Saturday: 9:30am – 11:00am with Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Welcome from the Pastor
On the homepage, Father Tojan extends a personal greeting to visitors: 'Thank you for visiting our website today. It is our great joy to serve in the community of Hardin County! Please browse around and make it your full intention to be our guest at either of our locations at your earliest convenience.' The site's recurring message — 'We look forward to welcoming you home' — sets a tone of warmth toward returning Catholics, newcomers, and seasonal visitors alike.
Parish Life & Mission
St. Mary's operates alongside its mission church, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, serving Catholics across Hardin County and the lakeshore communities around Pickwick Dam and the Tennessee River. The parish describes itself as 'a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News,' and it partners with local ministries such as Hardin County Jesus Cares for outreach to those in need.
- Joint mission with Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (Pickwick/Counce)
- Welcomes English- and Spanish-speaking families
- Participates in local community outreach (Hardin County Jesus Cares)
Ministries
The parish maintains a 'Ministries' page on its website. The full roster of lay ministries, organizations, and volunteer opportunities is published there; visitors are encouraged to consult saintmarysavannah.com/ministries/ for current openings and contact information.
Giving
The parish website includes a 'Giving' section to support the mission and operations of St. Mary's and Our Lady of the Lake.
Contact & Visit
The parish office is located with the church at 2315 Pickwick Street, Savannah, Tennessee 38372. Inquiries can be made by phone at (731) 925-4852 or by email at [email protected]. Visitors can also follow the parish on Facebook and watch livestreamed services on the parish's YouTube channel.
- Address: 2315 Pickwick St., Savannah, TN 38372
- Phone: (731) 925-4852
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: saintmarysavannah.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/StMarysSavannahTN
- YouTube livestream channel available
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Dr. Francis Chiawasince 2008 (with a four-year hiatus for doctoral studies in Rome)
Originally from Nigeria. Served the West Tennessee diocese at St. Mary's from 2008; took a four-year leave to study at the Angelicum University in Rome, earning a Licentiate and then a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (dissertation on St. Catherine of Siena and her ecclesial vision). Returned to the parish after completing his studies.