Blessed Sacrament, Harriman The parish raised money through the “Bottles for Babies” drive for Choices Resources Center, a local crisis pregnancy center in Harriman. The Council of Catholic Women will host a St. Patrick’s Day covered-dish dinner and talent show for all parishioners starting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, …
Thompsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Keith and Virginia Thompson celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at the 5:30 p.m. mass on Dec. 29, at St. Dominic Church in Kingsport. Father Mike Nolan officiated. A reception for family and friends followed Mass. The couple was married at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Hollywood …
Five Rivers Deanery calendar
The Tri-Cities–area 40 Days for Life will conduct a peaceful, public prayer vigil in front of the Bristol Regional Women’s Center in Bristol, Tenn., from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays during March (March 5, 12, 19, and 26). Visit the website 40daysforlife.com/tri-cities/ for more information or contact Linda Edwards at …
Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery
Holy Trinity, Jefferson City Holy Trinity Church will host a Divine Mercy Mission led by Father Dan Cambra, MIC, from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19. Topics will include the feast of Divine Mercy, the theological meaning of the image, and the historical background of St. Faustina. …
Smoky Mountain Deanery calendar
St. Joseph School will hold the 12th annual Sister Jolita Irish Supper and Sing-Along from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the gym. Irish stew, soda bread, and homemade desserts are on the menu for the evening. Hot dogs and chips will be available for children. Entertainment will …
Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery
Holy Family, Seymour Parishioners at Holy Family collected household cleaning items for clients of CROSS Ministries, a social-service agency that assists people on a severely limited income with food and other basic needs, during February. Immaculate Conception, Knoxville Baptism: John McGinty Zengel, son of Andy and Caroline Zengel. St. Albert …
St. Joseph the Worker hosts ecumenical service
A community ecumenical worship service was held at St. Joseph the Worker Church on Jan. 27. Pastors who participated in the service were the Rev. Laura Trent of Vonore Methodist Church, the Rev. Carole Martin of First Methodist Church of Madisonville, the Rev. Jack Porter of Buckner Memorial Methodist Church, …
Knoxville Catholic athletes sign with colleges
Ten Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes signed letters of intent Feb. 6 to continue playing sports in college. It was the first day that high school seniors can accept athletic scholarships to play at a Division I school. The 10 students signed letters allowing them to pursue academic and …
Notre Dame High wrestlers have strong seasons
Several wrestlers from Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga recently completed outstanding seasons. Packy Mullin, a sophomore, was a Region IV finalist and brought home his second state medal by placing second in the state tournament at 126 pounds. Michael Labbe, a senior, finished his career as a three-time state …
NDHS soccer player signs with university
Notre Dame High School’s Blair Barker has signed to play soccer at Jacksonville State University. Blair was a four-year starter for the Lady Irish and was instrumental in a state-championship season her sophomore year. She also earned all-state honors in her junior and senior years. “Notre Dame has prepared me …
KCHS senior chosen to be HonorAir student escort
Knoxville Catholic High School senior Reese Staley was one of four high school students selected to be an HonorAir Student Guardian escort for the HonorAir flight April 24. HonorAir Knoxville is dedicated to honoring East Tennessee World War II and Korean War veterans. They fly as many East Tennessee veterans …
St. Joseph students take part in science fair
St. Joseph School in Knoxville held its St. Albert the Great Science Fair on Feb. 5. Led by middle school science teacher Rosemary Calvert, middle school students conducted individual science investigations throughout the fall semester and presented their research in front of a panel of judges. Those judges included Dr. …
