VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Nativity story, like the whole story of Christ, is not merely an event in the past, but has unfolding significance for people today, with implications for such issues as the limits of political power and the purpose of human freedom, Pope Benedict writes in his third and …
Diocesan calendar
The Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment is sponsoring three “Surviving the Holidays” workshops for those who have experienced a separation, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Workshops are scheduled for 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. Mary Church in Johnson City; 8:15 to …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Knights of Columbus Council 6099 honored Wade and Denice Eckler as its family of the month for October. Volunteers are needed to host homeless families for the Family Promise Interfaith Homeless Network the week of Dec. 30 through Jan. 6, 2013. Volunteers are also …
Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery
All Saints, Knoxville The parish has a military support group for those who want to pray for, support, or recognize service members and their families. The group includes those who are active duty, reserve, or retired from the armed forces. The group sponsors numerous activities throughout the year, including prayer …
Sally Jackson honored at NCCW convention
During the recent 2012 Annual Convention of the National Council of Catholic Women, NCCW president Judy Powers honored Sally Jackson of the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women with the 2012 Our Lady of Good Counsel Award. Ms. Jackson, a parishioner of St. Joseph in Norris, has been active in …
Tri-Cities Catholics take part in 40 Days for Life
More than 50 members of Tri-Cities–area parishes took part in a 40 Days for Life prayer vigil in front of the Regional Women’s Center, an abortion clinic in Bristol, from Sept. 26 through Nov. 4. The vigil was part of a national movement with vigils conducted at 316 locations across …
Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery
Holy Trinity, Jefferson City Parishioner Adeline Belprez turned 100 on Nov. 8. Anniversaries: Jim and Carolyn Culpepper (40), Ralph and Marlene Holt (40), Dominick and Wana Minatti (10) Baptism: Samuel Alexander Holt, son of Todd and Jennifer Holt Notre Dame, Greeneville Notre Dame Church is participating in the Food Bank …
Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery
Holy Ghost, Knoxville A rosary novena was held Oct. 29 through Nov. 6 for the needs of the country. The parish is sponsoring faith-enrichment classes during the Year of Faith from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Father Albert Henkel Hall. The classes will be on a three-week rotating schedule …
Holy Family parishioners mark 50th anniversary
Paul and Mary Ellen (Irwin) Scrudder of Holy Family Parish in Seymour celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 20. The Scrudders were married at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville with Father Sterling McGuire officiating. They are both enjoying retirement and keeping busy with their four children and five grandchildren. Mrs. …
Parish nurse given lifetime-achievement award
Letha Lehman, a registered nurse and retired parish nurse, received the Tennessee Nurses Association 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 19 in Franklin. Ms. Lehman is a parishioner of Holy Ghost in Knoxville. The award is granted to one retired nurse in the state who has demonstrated excellence and outstanding …
Diocesan high schools make AP Honor Roll again
The Diocese of Knoxville was selected to the third annual AP District Honor Roll by the College Board on Nov. 12. This is the second year in a row that the diocesan high schools, Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, were recognized for this academic …
Biannual DOK youth conference held in Johnson City
Approximately 130 high school–age young people from around the diocese and a cadre of volunteers from St. Mary Parish in Johnson City attended the biannual Diocesan Youth Conference at St. Mary on the weekend of Nov. 3-4. The conference was last held in Johnson City six years ago. The theme …
