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 …
KCHS girls soccer players recognized
Several members of the Knoxville Catholic High School Lady Irish soccer team earned postseason district honors. Kathryn Culhane was named the district’s most valuable player. She also made first-team All-District, as did teammates Melissa Vargas, Molly Dwyer, Abby Leake, Charlotte Sauter, and Ashley Hickman. Martha Dinwiddie and Brenna Zimmerman made …
Diocesan schools schedule Christmas season events
Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to sing praises to God and give to those in need. The children of the diocese plan to do just that this Christmas season in the many school programs and service projects being held across East Tennessee. For more details on each school’s events, …
Living the readings: A joyful feast for the soul
By praising God, we can develop Christmas joy By Father Joseph Brando December is not only the first month of the liturgical year; it’s also the busiest. There are seven Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the month. To boot, Christmas has four entirely distinct Masses each with its …
Advent penance services scheduled
Here is a list of remaining Advent penance services around the Diocese of Knoxville: Chattanooga Deanery 7 p.m. EST, except as noted. Dec. 5—St. Bridget, Dayton, 6:30 p.m.; Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy; Dec. 6—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Cleveland; Dec. 10—St. Jude, Chattanooga; Dec. 11—Our Lady of Lourdes, South Pittsburg, 6:30 p.m. …
Marriage enrichment: Learning to let go is a difficult lesson
Mary set the example in loving her child with an open hand, allowing Jesus the freedom to grow By Marian Christiana Learning to let go can be a challenge for all of us, especially when it comes to our children. Years ago, when our children were young and starting school, …
Mystagogical catechesis: baptism
‘Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into God’s people’ By Father Randy Stice In Sacrament of Charity, Pope Benedict reminds us that Christian formation centers “on a vital and convincing encounter with Christ” that “gains depth through catechesis and finds its source and summit in the celebration of …
