Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

Good Shepherd, Newport Good Shepherd Church will hold a parish retreat Saturday, Feb. 23. David Russell, a magician and author of Magi Theology and Bigger and Better and the producer of a series of CD’s, will conduct the day. He plans to show that just as the illusions of magic …

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There will be two Search for Christian Maturity retreats in the Five Rivers Deanery in February and March 2013. Search 43 will be held at St. Patrick Church in Morristown Feb. 15-17, and Search 44 will be at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville March 15-17. Availability is on a first-come, …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville Blessed John XXIII Parish is participating in the Knox County Jail Ministry for Women, which was recently started in the area. Beginning on Wednesdays during Lent, there will be a lectionary-based service from 5:30-7 p.m. for female inmates at the Knox County Jail located at 400 …

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The Pope Benedict XVI Schola will present “A Candlemas Concert” to benefit the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville. The concert will include Gregorian chant and choral works in Latiln and English by Palestrina, Purcell, Victoria, Byrd, Sheppard, Tye, …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Knights of Columbus Council 6099 honored Wade and Denice Eckler as its family of the month for October. Volunteers are needed to host homeless families for the Family Promise Interfaith Homeless Network the week of Dec. 30 through Jan. 6, 2013. Volunteers are also …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville The parish has a military support group for those who want to pray for, support, or recognize service members and their families. The group includes those who are active duty, reserve, or retired from the armed forces. The group sponsors numerous activities throughout the year, including prayer …

Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

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 …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Harvest Mart will be held in the church pavilion at Holy Spirit Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The event features arts and crafts, a Christmas store with new and used holiday decorations, and smoked pork sandwiches. …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

Blessed Sacrament, Harriman Richard Hamer and Linda Spurling, residents of Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center, were married Sept. 30. Father Michael Sweeney officiated at the ceremony. St. Francis of Assisi, Fairfield Glade The Council of Catholic Women’s monthly meeting will be held after the 8 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Nov. …

Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

Holy Trinity, Jefferson City The parish is participating in Operation Christmas Child during the holiday season. Participants are asked to bring a shoebox filled with small gifts for a child ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14 and place it in the designated box in the church narthex. Call the parish office …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville The Elf Project is recruiting volunteers for Christmas 2012. This is the fifth year that Blessed John XXIII Parish has partnered with the Elf Project to provide Christmas gifts to children in Knox and Anderson counties. Participants are asked for a commitment of $50 per child …