All Saints, Knoxville Phillip Joseph Kiefer, son of David and Mitzi Kiefer, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony held Sept. 14. Phillip refurbished and relocated three bat houses at the Knoxville Zoo for his Eagle project. Phillip is a member of Troop 147 chartered at West …
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 Beginning Experience weekend for separated, divorced, or widowed Catholics is scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at the Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton. The weekend is intended for individuals who wish to find peace and renewed hope with the support of the Catholic Church. The cost is $175. …
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Roch Monnig will present the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class starting at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Blessed John XXIII Catholic Center parish library. The 10-week class will continue through Dec. 5. Cost is $100. Call the parish office for more information at 865-523-7931. An overview of …
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There will be a public Rosary for America on the lawn of the Cumberland County Courthouse in Crossville at noon CDT Saturday, Oct. 12. For more information, call Dick Rideout at 931-484-3034. Jared and Monica Kimutis, certified instructors in the sympto-thermal method of Natural Family Planning, will present a three-part …
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On Nov. 1-3, St. Augustine Parish in Signal Mountain will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding. The celebration will begin with the All Saints Day Mass at 6 p.m., followed by a talk by Sister Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM, on the topic of “Called to be Saints: The Universal …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Lourdes, South Pittsburg Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes recently received $400 for their participation in the national Knights of Columbus program “Food for Families” by donating more than 2,000 cans of food to the Marion County Community Ministries Food Bank during Lent. The $400 award was …
Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery
Good Shepherd, Newport “Christmas in July” was the theme of the vacation Bible school program held at the Church of the Good Shepherd the week of July 7. Nineteen students had the opportunity to share their faith, make crafts, and sing. Nancy Soesbee, CCD director for the parish, directed the …
Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery
All Saints, Knoxville The parish is sponsoring a new caregiver support group under the direction of Tony and Lynn Venafro. The group is designed to assist family members with coping with the stress of caregiving and to enhance their ability to embrace the challenges of the task. Call Mr. or …
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The Oktoberfest fundraiser at St. Dominic School in Kingsport will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Events planned include yodeling, a lederhosen leg contest, dancing, a silent auction, and more. The dinner will feature sauerbraten, grilled bratwurst, apple strudel, and beer and wine. Adults 21 and over are …
