Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy The St. Vincent de Paul Society held a luncheon for senior citizens at the Soddy-Daisy Community Center on April 4. Our Lady of Lourdes, South Pittsburg Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will sponsor the annual Walk-Around Rosary at the Virgin of the Poor Shrine in New Hope …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville The parish collected funds to support Father John Appiah’s efforts to provide 20 TivaWater water filtration systems for schools and clinics in his native Nkonya, Ghana. For more information on TivaWater, visit www.tivawater.com. Forty-six young adults were confirmed by Bishop Richard F. Stika at the 6 p.m. …

Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

Good Shepherd, Newport Good Shepherd Church is seeking a music minister to play guitar or organ and lead a small choir. Contact Monsignor Bob Hofstetter at 423-532-7382 for additional information.   Holy Trinity, Jefferson City Laura Brown and Andy Watts entered the Church during the Easter Vigil at Holy Trinity. …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville Nine people were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. A parish appreciation dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, for volunteers who have served at the parish this past year. Contact the parish office to RSVP at 865-523-7931.   Holy Ghost, Knoxville …