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Holy Spirit Parish celebrates 20 years
Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated Mass at Holy Spirit Parish in Soddy-Daisy on Saturday, Sept. 21. The parish, established in 1999, marked its 20th anniversary. Concelebrating with Bishop Stika were Monsignor Al Humbrecht, pastor of Holy Spirit; Father Mike Creson, founding pastor of the parish; and Father Bertin Glennon, ST.
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Our Lady of Fatima honors Father Brando
Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Alcoa held a farewell party for Father Joe Brando on Sunday, Sept. 22. Father Brando is moving to Alexian Village in Chattanooga. The potluck dinner was followed by a program where parishioners shared memories of Father Brando, who served as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima for several years. Attending were Father Andrés Cano; Father Peter Iorio, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima; Father William McKenzie; Monsignor William Gahagan; and Father Michael Woods.
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Bishop joins 40 Days for Life vigil
Bishop Richard F. Stika joined the 40 Days for Life vigil that began on Sept. 25 in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Knoxville. Organized by the Office of Justice and Peace, parishioners will continue to gather with members of other faith backgrounds for peaceful prayer vigils near Planned Parenthood. This internationally-coordinated campaign aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and vigils in front of abortion businesses. 40 Days for Life will continue through Sunday, Nov. 3. You can read more in the upcoming edition of The East Tennessee Catholic.
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TN Right to Life Celebrate Life Banquet Oct. 15
The Celebrate Life Banquet will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. The banquet will feature Ashley DeRamus. Ms. DeRamus has Down syndrome, and she loves LIFE. She and her mother, Connie, travel the country to increase awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions those with Down syndrome make to society. Tickets are $60. To make reservations, e-mail
trlknox@trlknox.com or visit www.proLIFEknox.org or call 865-689-1339. On-site childcare is available on request.
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Diocese represented at USCCB border encounter
Brittany Garcia, coordinator for Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the diocese, has been providing updates from the U.S.-Mexico border this week. She is there for the Pastoral Encounter with Migrants at the Border, organized by the USCCB. The week-long visit serves as a lead up to the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday. Click image above to watch video.
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Celebrate citizenship at CCETN
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee's Office of Immigrant Services provides legal support for men, women, and families who are legally eligible for citizenship but may need help navigating the process. You can give the gift of citizenship and help your neighbors call this nation home. Visit https://ccetn.org/celebratecitizenship/ to support the Office of Immigrant Services.
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Diocese of Knoxville Soccer Tournament
All young adults 18 and over are invited to the annual Diocese of Knoxville soccer tournament! Form teams of eight or more for an 8 v 8 tournament. The tournament will be on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church (633 St. John Ct., Knoxville, TN 37934). Winners will get a trophy! Registration is not necessary. Cost is $40 per team which can be paid on the day of the tournament. For more information, contact Brittany Garcia at 865-776-9635 or at bgarcia@dioknox.org. See you there!
*Special note: Youth are allowed to play in the tournament only if they have a parent physically present at the tournament or a Virtus-trained parish chaperone present in addition to their signed parental authorization form.*
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Cardinal Levada, friend of the Diocese of Knoxville, dies at the age of 83
Cardinal William J. Lavada, former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and a friend of the Diocese of Knoxville, died in Rome on Sept. 26. He was 83. Cardinal Levada had a near-lifelong friendship with Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia and former archbishop of St. Louis. Cardinal Rigali is now living in the Diocese of Knoxville. Cardinal Levada visited Knoxville twice in recent years, to attend the groundbreaking and the dedication of the new Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and to participate in the Conversations with the Cardinals. Click video link above to watch a segment from his appearance at the Tennessee Theatre on April 18, 2015.
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Phillip Fulmer to speak at CCETN October event
The 365 Days of Hope luncheon offers networking opportunities to business leaders and helps support the work of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. This year’s luncheon will feature special guest speaker Phillip Fulmer. The 365 Days of Hope Luncheon will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m. at The Press Room, 730 N. Broadway in Knoxville. Visit www.ccetn.org/lunch to purchase tickets.
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Haiti Outreach Program to hold medical benefit
The Haiti Outreach Program's annual medical banquet fundraiser will celebrate the mission's 20th anniversary. The funds raised finance the operations of staffing and medicine of the medical clinic in the remote village of Bouly Haiti. The banquet will be Friday, Oct. 18, in the Cathedral Hall at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dinner and short program. Frank Murphy of 93.1/WNOX will emcee the event. To attend, please RSVP here.
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Catholic schools' raffle tickets on sale now
Pope Francis reminds us that “Catholic schools play a key role in evangelization and in creating a more humane world built on hope." Our schools make every effort to reduce the financial burden on parishes and families through responsible stewardship and fundraising efforts. However, they still struggle to meet the rising costs of resources, maintenance, and tuition. The Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools’ Raffle raises money to help with tuition assistance and other school needs. For every $10 per raffle ticket sold, 80% of the money will go directly to the schools. In return, each raffle ticket gives you 12 chances to win up to $27,000 in prize money.
Tickets are on sale through Dec. 22. Go to: https://dioknox.org/catholic-schools-2019-raffle/ to place your order online and the tickets will be mailed to you. Each school also has tickets on hand.
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John Michael Talbot to perform at Cathedral on Oct. 17
Christian music legend and best-selling author John Michael Talbot is bringing his “Lifetime of Music & Ministry” Concert Tour to the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart on Thursday, Oct. 17. John Michael Talbot is one of the pioneering artists of what has become known as Contemporary Christian Music. He is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with multi-platinum sales and compositions published in hymnals throughout the world. Tickets are available at Mr. Talbot's website or at Knoxville Tickets. Watch a special message from Mr. Talbot.
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Cathedral Concert Series presents
Dreams in Sound
The Oak Ridge Community Band, which has been performing quality music for 75 years, will present Dreams in Sound, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Tickets are available at the Paraclete Catholic Books and Gifts store located on the cathedral campus or by calling (865) 588-0338. Tickets may be available at the door. The cathedral will open for the performance at 5 p.m. Respect for the sacred space of the cathedral before and during Cathedral Concert Series performances is required.
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Engaged couples encouraged to attend Picture of Love program
The Picture of Love marriage preparation program for engaged couples explores the joys and challenges of living out the sacrament of matrimony with special focus on the importance of inviting Jesus to be the center of marriage and family life. The programs will be held October 18-19 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Chattanooga and February 7-8, 2020 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Chattanooga.
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