Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Holy Ghost, Knoxville The administration at St. Joseph School recently mailed surveys to parents of children ages 2-3 to determine the feasibility of starting a PK-3 program for the 2015-16 school year. For those interested in this program and who have not completed a survey, contact Andy Zengel, school principal, …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Holy Ghost, Knoxville Holy Ghost Parish formed a new St. Vincent de Paul conference in October. The group has hosted several fundraising events, started a blessed shawls project, and maintains a basket for food donations. The group will work closely with the Ladies of Charity to serve the needy in …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Holy Family, Seymour The seventh annual Holy Family Church craft bazaar is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 3-5 at the parish. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Holy Family, Seymour Holy Family Church is hosting a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. For more information, contact Anita or Jerry Miller at 865-712-8252 or …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Immaculate Conception, Knoxville The Immaculate Conception women’s group made or collected 85 blankets for the “Wrap It Up” project. The blankets were donated for distribution to local Meals on Wheels clients for Easter. The Christ Child Baby Shower sponsored by the women’s group is scheduled for the weekend of June …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville Pastor Father Charlie Donahue, CSP, has been recently elected to the national governing body of the Paulist Fathers, the General Council. Deputy Grand Knight Jay Quayle of the parish’s Collegiate Council has been named to the National Collegiate Advisory Board of the Knights of Columbus. Holy …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Sacred Heart, Knoxville The cathedral is participating in Souper Bowl Sunday, sponsored by the local FISH Hospitality Pantries, on Sunday, Feb. 2. Parishioners are asked to bring six cans of condensed soup, which will be collected at each of the weekend Masses. TIES Citizenship Preparation classes are being held from …

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, …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Immaculate Conception, Knoxville The sixth annual Irish Fest on the Hill will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Immaculate Conception Church. The festival will include Irish music, dancers, a silent auction, games for kids, food, and beer. The cost is $5 for adults and free …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Catholic Charities of Chattanooga thanked parishes around the area for supporting their annual dinner. Over $55,000 was raised to support the various ministries sponsored by the charity. The parish was thanked for its $4,105 contribution to Oklahoma tornado relief. St. Augustine, Signal Mountain The …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Immaculate Conception, Knoxville The parish collected $2,308.85 for the Oklahoma tornado victims. Baptism: Abel Heredia, son of Carole Heredia Our Lady of Fatima, Alcoa Bishop Richard Stika blessed the new Fatima Family Life Center on June 18. A dinner followed the Mass and dedication. The parish raised over $3,200 for …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville Sixteen young people were confirmed at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Center on May 5. First communicants: Isabel Brown, Luke Cheadle, Olivia Enkema, John Mancini, Keanan Resendes, Kerry Willard Holy Ghost, Knoxville Diocesan seminarian Ray Powell, a Theology III student at Sacred Heart School of Theology in …