June 20, 2004

Photo by Carrie Romer
Parishes salute Father Sweeney’s 25th anniversary
The Fentress County Catholic Community celebrated Father Michael Sweeney’s 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood following an outdoor Mass on May 29 on the site of the parish’s future church in Jamestown. Above, Father Sweeney stands with parishioner Michael Romer. The silver jubilarian is also pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Harriman and St. Ann Parish in Lancing, both of which also honored his anniversary. Coverage of the Blessed Sacrament anniversary Mass will appear in the July 11 ETC.

Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga

• A reception was held June 13 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Father Jim Vicks’s ordination to the priesthood.

St. Jude, Chattanooga

• A farewell reception for associate pastor Father Mark Scholz will be held at the parish-life center after weekend Masses on July 10 and 11.
• Anniversaries: George and Lucille Grant (53), Al and Tina Buniak (20)
• Baptisms: Jack McAdam Minehan, son of Bill and Deb Minehan; Gilbert Pinkerton Strode IV, son of Gilbert and Kristi Strode; Emma Elizabeth Tuttle, daughter of Charles and Angela Tuttle
• Newcomers: Bill and Deb Minehan, Terry and Karen Plemons, Stephen and Jennifer Regan

Five Rivers Deanery

Holy Trinity, Jefferson City

• CCD students in kindergarten through sixth grades will attend vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 21, through Friday, June 25, in Trinity Hall. Call 865-397-9375 or 475-7694 for more information.
• Confirmandi: Brandi Bolyard, Jonathan Knapp, Tim Riehl, and Jacqueline Young
• Marriage: Valeri Brown and Scott Mulligan
• Anniversaries: Raymond and Pat Kuntzendorf (45), Joseph and Diana Brang (40), Gordon and Fran Lowery (35), Alan and Rhea Palmeri (35)

Notre Dame, Greeneville

• Volunteers are needed Tuesday, June 22, through Thursday, June 24, to help install new room dividers.

St. Dominic, Kingsport

• Parishioners will prepare and serve a midday meal soon at Kitchen of Hope. To be part of the team, call Rachel Bliss at 423-378-4297.

St. Henry, Rogersville

• A Father’s Day picnic will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20, on the rectory patio and lower level.

St. Patrick, Morristown

• Anniversary: Luis and Carmen Crespo
• Baptisms: Ashlynn Stork, daughter of Todd Stork and Karen Turner; Sandra Cano, daughter of Florencio Cano and Leticia Rubio; Jesus Dajui, son of Cirilo Dajui and Nancy Rodriquez; Erica Christensen; Vanessa Hensley; Dustin Jones, son of Marc Lawson and Kim Gohmann; Jamilet Banuelos, son of Jose Banuelos and Rosa Bautista; Isaac Martinez, son of Gustavio Martinez and Alma Nerarez; Andrea and Jose Flores, children of Salvador Flores and Juana Simon; Brittany Garcia, daughter of Jose Garcia and Tabitha Flannery; Kevin Chavez, son of Victor Chavez and Caroline Granados; Osvaldo Barrios, son of Jorge Barrios and Deysi Jimenez; Karina Chaires, daughter of Juan Chaires and Virginia Trujillo; Israel Cruz, son of Lucas Cruz and Lourdes Silva; Adrian and Angela Urdiera, children of Lorenzo Urdiera and Ana Dajui

Cumberland Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville

• The parish Council of Catholic Women will sponsor a kickoff Mass and brunch from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Those attending can view the books, tapes, and projects planned for the coming year. Call Susan Tribble at 865-690-6250.
• Newcomers: Terry, Hedy, and Michael Collins; Bill, Kelly, Liam, and Robert Cremins; Larry, Catherine, Emily, and Brian Culberson; Paul and Rebecca Fox; JoAnne Hannifin; Daniel Harris; Keith and Michelle Harris; John, Christine, Caitlyn, and Sarah Krueger; John, Laura, and Keith Luethke; Angela Masters; Marcus, Shana, and Ryan Miller; Rod and Michelle Pepper; Katherine Reed; Kathy Sedgley; Andrew, Joye, Emily, Zelan, and Maya Sexton; Lewis, Elaine, Reneé, and Erik Slawsky; Elizabeth Smiddy; Melissa Suarez; Henri, JoAnn, Allen, and Andrew Usey; Michael, Debbie, Amanda, and Michael Williamsen

St. Francis of Assisi, Fairfield Glade

• The parish luau dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Lake St. George Marina.
• Council of Catholic Women members attended an ecumenical luncheon at the Fairfield Glade Community Church on June 9.
• Anniversaries: Nick and Mary Roth (58), Les and Dolores Kedge (57), Guy and Billie La Borde (56), Tom and Margaret Williams (56), Joe and Millie Walasinski (54), Vern and Cil Mitchell (50), Walt and Diane Burling (45), B. Dean and Betty Clement (40)

St. John Neumann, Farragut

• A study of the captivity letters of St. Paul will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 24, in the great room. To order the $7.95 study set, call the parish office at 865-966-4540 or Peggy at 966-6093.

St. Mary, Oak Ridge

• A reception to celebrate Father Sam Sturm’s fifth anniversary of ordination and to bid him farewell will be held after all weekend Masses on June 26 and 27.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Lenoir City

• “Broadway to Heaven,” a summer concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 23, will feature members of the parish choir and guest soloists.
• A Healing Hearts Ministry training to aid grieving families with funeral etiquette and preparation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, in the education center. Call Jill St. Yves at 865-986-9885.
• Baptisms: Alyssa Meghan Barker, Nathaniel Michael Kinson, Griselda Lopez-Medina, Karina Medina, and Lisset Medina

Smoky Mountain Deanery

Holy Family, Seymour

• Knights of Columbus Council 12961 will sponsor a pig roast after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 27. Cost: $7.50 per ticket or $20 per family.
• The Knights added 10 new members this year and recently elected Mike Mugan as Grand Knight.

Holy Ghost, Knoxville

• The parish Habitat for Humanity project needs volunteers for finish work and landscaping. Call Bill Hansen at 865-546-4424 for details.
• Parish graduates this spring included high-schooler Matthew Lougheed from home school and Christopher Greene with an associate’s degree from ITT Tech. Brian Thomas Bolen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor of science degree.
• Music director Louise Wyman will give singing lessons to parishioners for $10 per lesson, with the amount to be donated to the Growing in Faith Together campaign.

Immaculate Conception, Knoxville

• Volunteers are needed to help with the children’s liturgy of the word throughout the summer. Call Jenny Hansen at 865-947-3195.
• Parishioners Allison Connelly, Bernadette Hunt, Alex Kiser, Emily Kiser, and Lauren Stiles recently finished a successful season with the Philharmonia ensemble of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Photo by Dr. Daniel Paul
St. Elizabeth first Communion
Seven children from St. Elizabeth Parish in Elizabethton recently received their first Communion. From left are Chelsea Harmon, Hannah Mock, Cole Greer, Ben Paul, St. Elizabeth pastor Father Dennis Kress, Kyra Grubb, and siblings Elizabeth and Michael Arana.

Photo courtesy of Deb Peachey
First Communion at St. Mary in Gatlinburg
St. Mary Parish in Gatlinburg recently celebrated the sacrament of first Communion. With pastor Father Phil Thoni, first Communion teacher Annie Mihalek, and cantor Kevin Tierney are (from left, front) Quannah Allen, Chelsea DeLorenzo, Nicole Groteler, and Spencer Brien and (back) altar servers Sara Wojciechowski, Katie McCarthy, Caleb Brien, Katie Tierney, and Hayden Peachey.