DioNotes 
a newsletter for our parishioners
July 3, 2020
Scripture readings for Sunday, July 5
Bishop Stika's July prayer intention

Heavenly Father, hear our prayers, especially for our nation during these most challenging times. We pray for guidance, unity, understanding, and love of one another, so that, under You, we can flourish in peace and remain a living example of faith, compassion, and resourcefulness to other nations throughout the world.  Amen. 
Bishop Richard F. Stika
Diocese of Knoxville
NDHS Class of 2020 graduates 
Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga celebrated graduation on Saturday, June 27. Due to the coronavirus, the ceremony was delayed until late June and moved outdoors. Eighty seniors received their diplomas from Dr. Sedonna Prater, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Knoxville, and NDHS President George Valadie. Watch a video of the ceremony here. (photos courtesy Notre Dame High School)
Father Christopher Floersh
new director of
vocations and seminarians
Father Christopher Floersh is the new director of vocations and seminarians for the Diocese of Knoxville. Under the leadership and guidance of Father Joe Reed, Father Floersh has been serving as the assistant director of vocations since 2019, with the intent to move into the directorship role in 2020. "Father Reed has done an excellent job leading our vocations and mentoring Father Floersh for his new role," said Bishop Richard F. Stika. Father Reed is pastor of St. John Neumann Parish and School in Farragut. Learn more about vocations and seminarians in the Diocese of Knoxville.
Two ministries nominated for Latino Awards
The Diocese of Knoxville has two nominees for this year's Latino Awards presented by Centro Hispano de East Tennessee. Blanca Primm, director of Hispanic Ministry for the diocese, has been nominated for the Community Leader Award. The Office of Immigrant Services of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has been nominated for the Latino Ally Award. The Latino Awards honor people and organizations that go above and beyond to support the emerging Latino community of the greater Knoxville area. Vote here. 
New Media in July issue of The ETC Magazine

The cover story in the July issue of The East Tennessee Catholic Magazine focuses on the role of new media and the use of electronic technology in the Catholic Church and especially how it impacts the call embraced by Bishop Stika for New Evangelization. The July issue should be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you are not receiving The East Tennessee Catholic, please contact your parish or email The East Tennessee Catholic with your name, mailing address, and parish name. 
Diocesan Virtual Youth Camp open to teens July 9-11
High school teens are invited to join the first-ever virtual Catholic Youth Camp. Due to COVID-19, diocesan summer youth camps can't be hosted in person. High school teens from around the Diocese of Knoxville are invited to join camp from the comfort of their homes and to gather via Zoom for some fun, friendship, and faith. The camp theme is "We are one; let’s do this together." The camp schedule is compact but full of great activities, speakers (including Bishop Stika), music, challenges, small groups, and games. The best part is that this virtual camp is free. The camp schedule is: July 9 (Thursday), 7-8:30 p.m.; July 10 (Friday), 7-8:30 p.m; July 11 (Saturday), 2-4 p.m. Click here to register.
Support your parish with online offertory 
You can support your parish online by accessing your parish’s website directly or connecting through a secure link provided here. You can make a one-time gift or set up a regular ongoing donation. In either case, rest assured that all proceeds will go directly to your parish just as your regular offertory envelope or a gift in the offertory basket would. Our priests and parishes have always been here for us and will continue to be here for us, now and in the future.  Please continue to provide your support to your parish during this time so they can continue in their vital ministry.
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