The All Saints Council of Catholic Women will sponsor the fifth annual Advent by Candlelight at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the parish hall. Participants will decorate a table and provide a dessert. Contact Catherine McHugh at 865-694-4971 or rcmcmchugh@aol.com for more information. Jared and Monica Kimutis, certified …
Dr. Carla Nickle speaks to Notre Dame CCW
he Council of Catholic Women of Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville held its monthly meeting Oct. 20. Dr. Carla Nickle, daughter-in-law of Bernadette Moughamer, vice president of the Notre Dame CCW, was the guest speaker and gave a presentation and slide show about her deployment as an Army doctor in …
Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery
Holy Trinity, Jefferson City The parish collected gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a program that sends toys, clothing, and other items in shoeboxes to children overseas. Newcomer: Cherise Martines Anniversaries: Joseph and Sally Braschler (30), Raymond and Nina Smith (25), Timothy and Victoria Schneider (15), Ralph and Aurora Levin (15), …
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The seventh annual Madrigal Dinner will be held at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville at 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday evenings, Dec. 5-7. The evening will include a four-course meal, 15th- and 16th-century carols sung by the Madrigal “court” in period costumes, and a magic show by Notre Dame pastor …
Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery
Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville The parish is recruiting volunteers for participants in the annual Elf Project. Donors, donor/shoppers, and volunteer shoppers are needed to assist clients of the program to shop for Christmas gifts for themselves or their families. Call the parish office for more information at 865-523-7931. Holy Family, …
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A Seekers of Silence Contemplative Saturday Morning will be held Dec. 7 at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Center in Knoxville. David Waite will speak on the topic “The Twelve Steps of Recovery.” Coffee and tea will be served at 8:30 a.m.; the workshop will run from 9 a.m. to noon. …
KCHS girls soccer team wins state title
The Lady Irish capture the first state crown for a girls team in Knoxville Catholic history Knoxville Catholic High School’s girls soccer team made history Nov. 2, and in doing so made an impact on a statewide level. The Lady Irish won the TSSAA girls soccer state championship in Murfreesboro, …
KCHS Interact Club members serve breakfast to veterans
In September, members of the Interact Club at Knoxville Catholic High School participated in the Honor Air Knoxville project to serve breakfast to the veterans of World War II and the Korean War. This Honor Air pre-flight informational meeting was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral. This is the fifth year …
Stars & Stripes Award presented to Brianna Donahue
Brianna Elizabeth Donahue recently received her Stars & Stripes Award in a presentation held in the gym at St. John Neumann School in Farragut. This is the highest award given to an American Heritage Girl as she learns leadership and life skills. The Knoxville Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting recognized …
Notre Dame’s 1988 girls soccer state champs honored
The 1988 Notre Dame High School Lady Irish state champion soccer team was honored Sept. 17 at the NDHS–Chattanooga Christian School soccer game. Members of the 1988 team who attended the game were greeted at a pregame reception and recognized during halftime. George Valadie, NDHS president, and select members of …
Bishop Stika, Cardinal Rigali taking part in papal canonization pilgrimage
Bishop Richard F. Stika and Cardinal Justin Rigali are encouraging Diocese of Knoxville parishioners interested in witnessing the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to join a pilgrimage to Rome next spring and be a part of this historic event. Bishop Stika and Cardinal Rigali will take …
Funeral Mass held at Holy Cross Church for Father Jay M. Flaherty
A funeral Mass for Father Jay M. Flaherty was held Oct. 10 at Holy Cross Church in Pigeon Forge. He was the founding pastor of Holy Cross. Father Flaherty died Oct. 5 in Nashville following an extended illness. He was 66. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Bishop …