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Father Bertin Glennon—50 years a priest Friends and family join in at Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy as he celebrates his golden jubilee

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ather Bertin Glennon, ST, of Chattanooga celebrated 50 years in the priesthood on the anniversary date itself, May 15.

Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy hosted Father Glennon’s goldenanniversary Mass and dinner.

Father Glennon, ordained May 15, 1971, in Washington, D.C., is a priest of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. He was the principal celebrant for his anniversary Mass. Bishop Richard F. Stika attended in choir. The superior general of the Missionary Servants, Father Mike Barth, ST, delivered the homily and concelebrated.

Also present were area priests Father Jim Vick, Father Alex Waraksa, Father Charlie Burton, Father Mike Creson, Father David Carter, and host pastor Monsignor Al Humbrecht. Father Glennon frequently joins Monsignor Humbrecht and the Holy Spirit community for Sunday Mass.

Father Glennon, a counselor who has a psychology degree, is clinical director and founder of the Center for Individual and Family Effectiveness, where he has served for 20 years. He formerly lived at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga for about 28 years.

“I was just thinking this morning when I got out of bed that 50 years ago, I was going over in a car to the church where we were being ordained. I remember I was sweating so hard,” Father Glennon said.

“Now 50 years, I’ve made it. That’s what I can say.”

Many friends and family, including his sister, Eibhlin Glennon, attended the anniversary Mass.

“I can’t tell you what it means,” Father Glennon said of their presence. “It’s wonderful. These are the

‘Now 50 years, I’ve made it’ Father Bertin Glennon, ST, celebrates his 50th-anniversary Mass on May 15 at Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy. Father Glennon was ordained a priest 50 years ago to the day, May 15, 1971. people who made my ministry. I get all the glory, but they do all the work.”

Father Barth in his homily said that “Father Bertin Glennon, in the footsteps of a Peter and a Paul and powered by faith, has been a missionary priest for 50 years. It’s a long time. He is a Missionary Servant priest, a congregation that has as its heart, powered by the charism given us by our founder, Father Thomas Augustine Judge, over 100 years ago. It is that charism that is a missionary call to develop and empower and energize laity. And to go out in service to those most in need: the poor, the abandoned, the marginalized, the often-aimless youth, the used and abused of our society, the neglected and rejected; these we consider our treasures.

“Our founder charged us to go to what he referred to as the tangled portion of the vineyard and there

to be a light to those in darkness,” Father Barth continued. “Father Bertin, throughout his 50 years, has

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faithfully followed this path. From a ministry in the hills of coal-mining Appalachia in Manchester, Ky., to the rural south in Kiln, Miss., later in Hohenwald, Tenn., and now the past 35 years here in Chattanooga, founding and working at the Center for Individual and Family Effectiveness, ministering to and with some of the most marginalized and abandoned of our society.”

Father Barth asked, “What, we might wonder, fuels this kind of missionary life? Well, there are many things and many people.

Friends, like many of you, who have traveled with him in the good times and in the bad. Colleagues with whom he has found professional support, intellectual stimulation, and challenge. Fellow priests like Monsignor Al and the other presbyters gathered here, his Missionary Servant brothers who pray for him, and all who share in his unique life Father Glennon continued on page B6

‘To be a light to those in darkness’ Father Mike Barth, ST, delivers the homily at Father Glennon’s golden-jubilee Mass.

Proms offer a night to remember in COVID year

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DR. KELLY KEARSE

rom. The end-of-year formal that high school rom-coms are made of.

For many students, it is a highlight of high school, a night of fancy clothes, music, and friends, celebrating their journey together as a class—a last hoorah before graduation.

Like so many events and traditions, prom was affected by COVID-19 in 2020, turned into mini-virtual events or canceled completely.

After last year’s proms were canceled, students at Notre Dame High

‘I was thrilled we got to have a prom this year’ Sydney Mesmer enjoys the Knoxville Catholic High School prom.

School and Knoxville Catholic High School were eager for this year’s prom and a night to dress up, gather, and return to some normalcy.

For many seniors, this year was full of unpredictability. Learning that they were able to have prom and celebrate together was a highlight of the year.

“I understand why we couldn’t have it [last year]. There was a good reason why we couldn’t have it, but this year, I’m just glad we get one prom so we can do it before we leave,” Marissa Krukowski of Notre Dame said.

“I was upset when I heard prom and other events would be canceled, but I was thankful that it was my junior prom rather than senior. I had also gotten a dress that I was super excited to wear, so that made me even more sad,” Cecelia Kirk of KCHS said. “I was super excited to finally wear my dress that had sat in my closet for over a year and spend quality time with my friends.”

“I was thrilled we got to have a prom this year. Many of my friends and I joked that it was our first, best, and last prom. It felt great to return to some kind of normalcy after all the chaos that the pandemic has thrown upon our senior year,” Amelia Rechter of KCHS said.

NDHS’s prom was held May 14 with the theme “Casino Royale.”

KCHS’ prom was held May 15 with the theme “Night Under the Stars.”

Students shared what they enjoyed most about prom.

“I’m excited to get ready with my friends and spend time with them, just celebrate getting to the end of senior year, because this time is so stressful with preparing for exams.

This time is a nice night just to get a break and have fun,” Marissa said.

“I enjoyed dancing and singing along to songs with my close friends and peers,” Cecelia said.

“We got to choose the songs this year, and they created a huge playlist this year,” Carson Chepul of NDHS said.

“It’s one last gathering, one last shebang,” said Adam Desai of NDHS. “The thing I enjoyed most about prom was just seeing everyone all dressed up. We never really get to see each other that way, and it was cool to see it for once,” said Perla Ortega of KCHS. Both schools had some COVID-19 restrictions at prom. NDHS required masks in indoor spaces, but students could remove masks outside. KCHS held the prom on the football field so that masks would not be necessary.

“I believe that we were able to have such few restrictions at prom because of how well Catholic has handled the pandemic in previous months. Most of my friends, including myself, have been vaccinated, and since the prom was outside, we chose not to wear masks,” Amelia said.

For those who did choose to wear

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Notre Dame and Knoxville Catholic high school events give seniors a chance to dress up and celebrate

‘One last gathering’ Notre Dame’s George Fillauer attends the prom with Riley McCormick. masks, they provided an extra fashion opportunity.

“I sent some fabric somewhere and got a mask made. So, some of us were definitely trying to color coordinate,” Morgan Hicks of NDHS said.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions and online learning, students missed out on lots of events and large gatherings over the past year.

“Even football or events that are normally large, we haven’t had, like prep rallies or things like that,” Fran Palacios of NDHS explained.

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Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School graduation

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Award for a grad Lauren Arnone receives the Ashe-Bonnyman Scholarship Award from Bishop Richard F. Stika at the KCHS graduation, held May 14 in Blaine Stadium.

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Happy seniors NDHS students (from left) McKenna Brown, Kassidy Barta, Katie Burch, Mia Corte, Emmeline Crisp, and Elisa Alvarado are all smiles at their graduation ceremony.

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Entrance ceremony Jarvon Rainey enters Jim Eberle Field for the NDHS graduation, held May 15. Jarvon is followed by Matthew Richardson, Matias Ron, and Colton Sanborn.

Shaking hands with the bishop KCHS senior Emery Wright receives his diploma from Bishop Stika.

Praying for Perspective

Hats in the air KCHS (top) and Notre Dame seniors mark their graduation officially.

by George Valadie

He’s retiring and may be hungry, but he won’t be bored A longtime principal ‘is grateful for the chance I was given to teach those many years ago’

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t was eight years ago to the day. I walked into the principal’s office I had heretofore only visited to sit in the chair that had become my turn to occupy.

But now it would be another’s.

The eight-year stint and the three assignments before it with four more spent as a student made 25 years at one school seem like a good time to step away.

Toss in 25 years serving at other schools and it seemed like an even better time to retire altogether.

So I packed it all up, left the keys on the desk, took one last stroll through the hallways, and made a final stop in the chapel to pray for whatever awaits in the future—our school’s and mine.

It’s funny what one can accumulate when you spend a lot of time in a place. Down came the pictures on the walls and the keepsakes on the shelves. One box became two became five.

Now needing a home in my bedroom office that’s not quite yet a bedroom office are gifts received through the years from parents, students, and staff members who had been so very kind.

Mementos as varied as a rosary from one family’s trip to Rome to a miniature shovel marking another family’s trip to Opening Day at the Mets’ new stadium.

There were desk decorations that recalled the insanity of some of those days. One identified me as a “Chaos Coordinator,” and another spoke to interviewees: “You don’t have to be crazy to work here, we’ll train you!”

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“A side salad? You got a side salad? Are you kidding me? You know when we retire, there won’t be any more side salads. That can’t happen. We can’t be ordering side salads all willy-nilly like we have been. Just wanted you to know things are gonna have to change.” or a dad who may well have had the right; others had expressed thanks and gratefulness; and one or two others that still cause me to scratch my head these many years later.

In these last months leading up to the transition, several have remarked how sad it is that my last year has been marked by the stresses of COVID. I get what they mean, but I told our students and staff I’ve come to believe it’s been the perfect way to finish a career. Because I’ve been given the opportunity to watch the miraculous unfold. A miracle in which each and every one played an integral role.

We sanitized people, the desks they sat in, and anything they touched, we spread people out further than they wanted to be, and we taught people in the classroom at the same time we taught those who needed to be home.

We took temperatures each morning. If you came on campus, you wore a mask until you left. And we put limits on things we don’t usually limit: vacation days, attendance at games, and how many friends could join you at lunch.

In late May, an old friend from Maryland had come to town and asked me about our year. He was absolutely stunned to learn we had been in school since Day 1. Schools in his locale had returned only the

month before.

We changed how we worshiped, how we celebrated, and how we graduated.

But we did it! In person! All year!

Lord knows there were stresses and anxieties galore—we shared those, too, but it was a blessing to watch our school family watch out for one another.

Others have asked about our retirement plans. We have none.

Not too many evenings ago, Nancy and I were enjoying a dinner out before the monthly paychecks quit coming our way.

She had ordered, and it was my turn.

“Yes ma’am, may I have the grilled salmon with a side of broccoli? And may I have a side salad with blue cheese?”

When the waitress had stepped away, Nancy weighed in on my order.

“A side salad? You got a side salad? Are you kidding me? You know when we retire, there won’t be any more side salads. That can’t happen.

We can’t be ordering side salads all willy-nilly like we have been.

Just wanted you to know things are gonna have to change.”

So there’s that to look forward to.

It made me think back to what seems like a million years ago when I attended a conference for young and aspiring principals. And for some reason the breakfast conversation turned to our retirement years and the jobs we would all likely have to hold to make ends meet.

Nancy’s our financial planner and tells me we’re gonna be just fine as long as I understand there will be a side-salad shortage. If that proves to be true, I’m ready. I’ve had an eye on my retirement job for decades.

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I want to mow the grass in the interstate medians.

I swear I’d do it well. I’d carry a weedeater along. My stretch of the road would be impeccably trimmed and garbage free.

It’s unlikely anyone would call to complain. And best of all—I’ll be able to see the immediate results of my efforts. Unlike education, where we plant seeds that often do not blossom for years upon years, my freeway landscaping would provide me with instant gratification.

Wave if you see me.

Since I’m picturing (hoping for) a job that’s only part-time, I have no doubt I’ll also find countless opportunities to volunteer. Lots of people have needs. Huge needs. Unserved needs.

Or there’s a good chance they might find me. My college alumni club has already reached out. As has my Serra Club and the folks who make up our HOA. Apparently, I’ll be hungry, but I won’t be bored.

I don’t know what’s out there. But I’m grateful that I get to see it. I’m grateful we get to see it together. I’m grateful for the people who helped us get here.

And I’m especially grateful for the chance I was given to teach those many years ago. I believe there’s a reason God puts us in certain places at certain times with certain people.

I wonder what doors the next set of keys will open?

Dear God—Please bless the elderly who have less than they need. And help us be a part of how you bless them. Amen. n George Valadie resides in Chattanooga and is a parishioner at St. Stephen Church.

TH E EA S T TEN N ES S EE C ATH OLI C

Scripture and the Spiritual Life

by Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM

Called to community The choices one makes about identity, meaning, and purpose have an enormous impact on others

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en and women are by nature social animals.

We usually grow up in a familial setting and attend school with other boys and girls. We learn, through these relationships, what appropriate social behavior is and what is not. We also learn that friendship can be a rich source of personal and communal growth.

Society also tends to organize itself into groups of people, such as an extended family, a church, a business, a service organization, etc.

We now have the capacity to be in contact with friends and family (and strangers) all over the world at the touch of a screen. What is it that people are looking for in social interaction? How does one’s social nature help to deal with loneliness that everyone sometimes feels? How do people foster goodness as social beings? The first thing that people seek through social interaction is identity.

Who am I? Who are you? How do we fit together?

Made for community First, we are born into relationships. The family is considered the fundamental cell of human society.

In the family comes our first identity: as treasured son or daughter.

In the family, our intrinsic value can be affirmed and, at the same time, the members can be encouraged to live up to their value. No one comes from a perfect family, but everyone comes from a family that can be better. The family becomes better when its individual members become better, more virtuous people. They do that by forming one another through truthful dialogue and corresponding action.

Second, people look for the ability to decide—and live with the decision of—“Who am I?” This is different from the identity of be-

Hear more from Sister Anna Marie on her podcast, Scripture and the Spiritual Life. longing to a certain family, or being a certain child within that family.

This second answer to “Who am I?” builds on the first, stepping into the realm of freedom and holding counsel with oneself. Here humans use their free will, in control of their own actions, to form themselves further. A person is known and revealed by his acts. It is through free-will action that people establish themselves as individuals in the world. Granted, they are already individuals, but they make up their minds themselves about who this individual is and what this individual is about. This requires making choices in society, both within the family and without. At this point, however, a person seeks personal integrity through free choice and communion with others.

Third, part of being social opens people up to areas of potential growth. Through interactions with others, for example, a young person may begin an experience in which he or she can make a positive difference in the life of another. On the other hand, he may also see how negative consequences of his choices adversely affect others (individually and as a group). Both are useful for a deeper self-knowledge and a greater humility. People can always improve, meaning that they can always make more and better choices that correspond to their own dignity and, at the same time, uphold the dignity of others.

Better for ourselves and others The desire to be better, to be more real—to be one’s best self even— dwells within the human heart. To

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deny this is to shut down or handicap our rational nature. Human freedom is not meant to atrophy, it is meant to become strong and robust.

Inertia of the will leads to personal atrophy—becoming a weaker or worse version of who you could be. Good choices, communion, and strong relationships stop that from happening. In fact, the reverse happens. Freedom allows one to become freer, able to choose better for the sake of one’s own good and the good of others.

When members of a community are not focused on fostering the individual’s potential for good, however, people drift toward inertia or, worse, poorer choices. They can suffer from loneliness and even despair due to a lack of meaning and purpose in their lives. This does not mean that every conversation people have must be about purpose and meaning. It does mean that encouragement, help, and kindness could be extremely formative for people in a healthy and positive way. It also means that negativity and discouragement (not the same as truthful criticism) should be avoided. When facing loneliness, the best thing to do is to go outside of oneself, to counteract the loneliness in some way. This is most effective when that going out of oneself contributes in some way, however small, to the well-being of another.

Living for others Going back to the choices the individual makes about personal integrity, the choices that each one makes about identity, meaning, and purpose—while having a huge impact on the individual—have an enormous impact on others. Integral, virtuous people become the “salt of the earth” and the “city set on a hill.” We can become like lights in

the darkness for those who are lost.

For those suffering from loneliness and a lack of communion, the help of a few good people can make a life-changing difference.

How does someone make choices toward personal transformation and friendship? Remember always to seek what is good, the true good, for oneself and for others. To desire good to someone for his or her own sake, not one’s own, is the definition of love. This means that the other is never a means to an end. One does not use another for the sake of obtaining some other good—not in small ways, not in big ways. Instead, love and friendship are focused on the virtuous development of both people. This may mean that fewer people are real friends, but so be it.

We should not waste time being a user or being used.

Perhaps a little remedial work is needed before a person is capable of being able to will another’s good— because to do so requires a certain understanding of one’s self as good—and then extending that benevolence to others. Perhaps a person is not good—where should she start? Identify one area to improve, and start there. Break it down into smaller and smaller pieces if necessary. Let yourself be different, which means, if you do improve, embrace it and love yourself for doing so! All of this is the grace of God transforming and shaping the human heart.

Let us be grateful for His calling forth the best part of ourselves, for our own fulfillment and the communion He creates among us. ■ Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, is the former director of the Office of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Knoxville. She also writes for SimplyCatholic.com, a ministry of Our Sunday Visitor. This column originally appeared at SimplyCatholic.com.

by Bob Hunt

Changes in life that are symbolized by a new name From those received at baptism or upon becoming a dad and grandfather, names are intimate things

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here are only a few choices in life so significant that it changes who we are, and that change is symbolized by a new name. There is our baptism, a choice made by our parents if we were baptized as a child, or by us if baptized as an adult, by which we become a member of the Body of Christ. Who we are in the eyes of God and in the eyes of the Church is different now than before our baptism. We are truly a new creation. We are given a name to carry with us for the rest of our lives. At confirmation, when we choose to take responsibility for our faith, we are also given a new name, and we are looked upon differently among those in the Body of Christ.

Then there is marriage, where we choose to become one in Christ with another, so that when Christ sees us He no longer sees me and my wife, but He sees the one person we have become. The Church and society now see us as a unit, a unity, both legally and sacramentally. The two shall become one. Here, too, we are given, if not a new name, then a new title: husband and wife. We are something different than we were

before.

When we become parents, making the choice to bring to fruition the love we share with our spouses, we become a new person yet again.

When my wife and I had our first child, my relationship with the Church and society changed dramatically. I was now a father, responsible for this little one, and I would be held accountable for such.

I also received a new name: Dad. In fact, as my oldest grew, in the eyes of many I was no longer first and foremost “Bob.” I was “Bernadette’s dad.” A couple of years later, I became “Genevieve’s dad,” then a few years later, “Felicity’s dad.” There are quite a few people on this planet who know me yet have no idea what my name is. They know me only as the “dad” of whichever of my children they have befriended.

Recently, I became still a new person, with a new name. My new name is “Papa.” I became “Papa” not by my choice, but by the choice of my oldest daughter and her husband, who chose to give fruition to the love they share. The fruit of their love is Hazel. I have no doubt that,

as she grows, there will be many for whom I will first and foremost be “Hazel’s papa.” I look forward to that.

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus tells the visionary John to write to the angel of the Church in Pergamum.

Part of that message is this: “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the victor I shall give some of the hidden manna; I shall also give a white amulet upon which is inscribed a new name, which no one knows except the one who receives it” (Revelation 2:17). The hidden manna here is the food of life, a reference both to the manna God gave to the Israelites that sustained their physical bodies in the desert, and to the body and blood of Christ given to His Church in the Eucharist, which sustains our spiritual health. The white amulet is a symbol of victory in Christ, and the new name of rebirth in Christ.

Names are intimate things. They symbolize the relationships to which we have committed ourselves. “Robert” symbolizes my baptismal relationship with the Holy Trinity and the Church. “Christopher” symbol-

izes my relationship with the Holy Spirit, who strengthens me in faithfulness. “Husband” designates my relationship to the woman to whom I have committed my life in Christ.

“Dad” is who I am to my children and all of what that has meant over the years. “Papa” is who I am to my granddaughter and all that promises to be in the years to come.

When we enter into the kingdom, we will receive a new name, given to us by God Himself. It will symbolize our having chosen Christ, our eternal life, and our sharing in the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). We will have a new relationship with God and His angels and saints, caught up in the love of the Trinity with all the faithful over the course of the centuries.

“No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).

Be Christ for all. Bring Christ to all. See Christ in all. ■

Daily readings

Psalm 91:1-4, 14-15; Matthew 9:18-26 Tuesday, July 6: Genesis 32:2333; Psalm 17:1-3, 6-8, 15; Matthew 9:32-38 Wednesday, July 7: Genesis 41:55-57 and 42:5-7, 17-24; Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Matthew 10:1-7 Thursday, July 8: Genesis 44:18-21, 23-29, and 45:1-5; Psalm 105:16-21; Matthew 10:7-15 Friday, July 9: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Matthew 10:16-23 Saturday, July 10: Genesis 49:29-32

and 50:15-26; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-7; Matthew 10:24-33 Sunday, July 11: Amos 7:12-15; Psalm 85:9-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 Monday, July 12: Exodus 1:8-14, 22; Psalm 124:1-8; Matthew 10:34–11:1 Tuesday, July 13: Exodus 2:1-15; Psalm 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Matthew 11:20-24 Wednesday, July 14: Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin, Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12; Psalm 103:1-4, 6-7; Matthew 11:25-27

Thursday, July 15: Memorial of St. Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church, Exodus 3:13-20; Psalm 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Matthew 11:28-30 Friday, July 16: Exodus 11:10–12:14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18; Matthew 12:1-8 Saturday, July 17: Exodus 12:37-42; Psalm 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Matthew 12:14-21 Sunday, July 18: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34

Thursday, July 1: Genesis 22:1-19; Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9; Matthew 9:1-8 Friday, July 2: Genesis 23:1-4, 19, and 24:1-8, 62-67; Psalm 106:1-5; Matthew 9:9-13 Saturday, July 3: Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117:1-2; John 20:24-29 Sunday, July 4: Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 123:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 Monday, July 5: Genesis 28:10-22; TH E EAST T E N N E S S E E C AT HO L I C

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Bob Hunt is a husband, father, grandfather, and parishioner at All Saints Church in Knoxville and is a candidate for the permanent diaconate.

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Parish notes Chattanooga Deanery

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The parish held a movie night featuring “Shrek” in the school gym June 25.

St. Jude held a rummage sale in Siener Hall on June 5.

Sheri Fava, program leader for Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Help Center, thanked parishioners for their babybottle campaign that raised $2,283.05 for the center.

St. Jude School congratulated the Class of 2021 and the following awardwinners: Brady Cowan, Betty Carignan Award—Service on the Altar as well as the Christian Service Award; Hannah Hile and Christine Williford, Effort Award; Hannah Hile, Faculty Award; Savannah Johnson, Fine Arts Award; Mia Schoenly and Walt Wagnon, Gadd/Masterson Scholar Athlete Award; Jayden Nguyen, Improvement Award; Addison McMeen, Leadership Award; Joshua Newton, Lions Club Award; Kadi Collins, Lowery Award for Best Overall Student; and Hannah Hile and Ben Flasch, May crowning.

St. Mary, Athens Parishioners attended Mass in the parish life center in late May and early June as the nave and sanctuary received a new coat of paint.

St. Stephen, Chattanooga The youth are sponsoring a bed build to benefit area children at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 10, in the lower parking lot.

St. Stephen’s vacation Bible school is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 26-30.

Anniversaries: Warren and Juanita White (68), Jerry and Nancy Kane (60), Clarence and Pat Bodnar (57), John and Lynda DiPrima (57), Don and Anita Johnson (57), William and Mary Apps (52), Larry and Martha Skelly (52), Robert and Connie Aaron (50), Fran and Lyn Grillo (50), Robert and Joanne Hotchkiss (50), Charles and Betty Anne Neal (45), Hans and Nancy Humberger (40), Zacharias and Mariamma Ignatius (30), Rich and Maria Krysa (30), Daniel and Tracy Walsh (30), Jim and Donna Snuggs (25), Peter and Jennifer Thomae (20) First communicants: Iker Aguirre, Justin Aguirre, Aiden Avalos, Brentleigh Benton, Kitana Cain, Justin Cooper, Jan Cruz, Omar Lopez Cuna, Rodrigo Lopez Cuna, Benjamin England, Alex Hallifax, Guadalupe Lopez, Juan Lopez, Stella Stivers Maluche, Jesus Moran, Habraham Pena, Janney Vega Rodriguez, McKinley Rogers, Yeshua Lara Sanchez, Claudia Weaver, Camila Zaragoza, Arianna Ortiz Zarragoza.

Cumberland Mountain Deanery Blessed Sacrament, Harriman The parish supported a baby-bottle campaign to benefit Life Choices Resource Center in the weeks leading up to Father’s Day, June 20.

St. Francis of Assisi, Fairfield Glade On March 25, a group of 45 parishioners’ trip to Knoxville for the 40 Days of Life vigil was canceled because of bad weather, so they gathered in church with Father Michael Woods and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary to end abortion in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Woods also shared his thoughts about the Joyful B4 n JULY 4, 2021

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St. Jude School thanked those who supported its Jockeys & Juleps live appeal on May 1. An auction and donations together raised $41,563. Proceeds will help complete the flooring in Siener Hall this summer.

Bernadette Harvey of the parish is conducting five presentations for Adult Religious Education Faith Formation Corner every second Monday from April to August from 9-11:30 a.m. in the parish hall.

Kathy Maynard, parishioner, led a seven-week session titled Discovering Christ from May 5 through June 16, with a retreat June 5.

A rosary for prisoners is said on first Mondays following the parish Communion services for the prisoners at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex.

The parish also prays for the pen pals who write to the prisoners, giving them inspiration and hope for the parish prison ministers who visit them twice each month.

A parish Town Hall meeting on May 24 was livestreamed.

Five confirmed at St. Elizabeth Five students were confirmed April 17 at St. Elizabeth Church in Elizabethton by pastor Father Dennis Kress.

Above are Elisha Hoyt, Azucena Mendez, Ivan Romero, and Thomas Zamora. At left is Timothy Grubb with dad Matt Grubb.

The St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women has remained as active as possible during COVID. Guest speaker Sonja Corbett spoke on Mary’s Magnificat on April 14.

The CCW prepared baskets for the Diocesan CCW Convention silent auction and continues to support parish seminarian Drew Crabtree. The women continue to cook for Bread of Life and to present housewarming gifts to new homeowners through Habitat for Humanity; they cleaned the church during Holy Week; and keep Mary’s Garden looking beautiful. In an effort to keep its web page fresh, the CCW is preparing a video. Because of COVID, it is the first time in 30 years the CCW is unable to offer its spring charitable donations.

Anniversaries: Bob and Genie Gruber (69), John and Gerry Eisenlord (66), Ken and Norma Guillory (64), Frank and Ann Zingham (62), Tom and MaryAnn Teal (61), Don and Mary Lou Wishow (61), Patrick and Anna Chowing (60), Ed and Marjorie Lewis (60), Joseph and Mary Partlow (60), Fred and Kitty Sasse (60), Shelton and Patty Johnson (58), David and Tish Offutt (58), Paul and Barbara Dahar (57), Joe and Susanna Bour (57), Dean and Betty Clement (57), Ed and Connie Beck (56), Roland and Virginia Schuster (56), Jerry and Connie Klechner (56), Frank and Karen Goluski (56), Tom and Andrea Cassidy (55), Theodore and JoAnn Bronski (54), James and Judy McClure (54), James and Pat Masson (54), Robert and Sandra Mittica (54), William and Gail Boland (53), Luke and Andrea Hebert (53), John and Denise Ranger (53), Joe and Mary Tuttle (53), John and Ester Capobianco (52), Robert and Marion Cope (52), James and Margaret Snyder (52), James and Kathleen Veen (52), Anthony and Nancy Zinno (52), Frank and Pat Bryant (51), Bernard and Stasia Le Francosi (51), William and Pat Nagy (51), David and Maralee Rivard ( 51), Roger and Sugette Hulgan (51), Gerald and Donna Thompson (51), Vince and Sandy D’Alessandro (50), Dan and Catherine Fugiel (50), John and Mary Kopmeier (50), Art and Linda Meyer (50), Michael and Mary Mayes (50), Richard and Sally Weller (50), Dan and Jo Wind (50), Kent and Connie Ortman (45), James and Patricia Tomczyk (45), James and Cecilia Ducey (45), William and Mary Green (45)

First Communion at St. Elizabeth St. Elizabeth Parish in Elizabethton celebrated first Holy Communion at the evening Mass on May 8. Those who received their first Communion, pictured with pastor Father Dennis Kress, are Alex Mendez, Susie Villanueva, and Fernando Zamora.

St. John Neumann, Farragut Parishioners said farewell to parochial vicar Father Mark Schuster in a gathering at the pavilion on June 27 as he prepares for his new assignment as parochial administrator of St. Alphonsus in Crossville.

The St. John Neumann adoration chapel reopened on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 6. The parish marked the occasion with a eucharistic procession and benediction after the 10:30 a.m.

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More than 50 parish children from the school and religious-education classes received their first Holy Communion on April 24.

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The St. Jude Parish office family said thank you and farewell to retiring secretary Anne Lunn and welcomed new part-time secretary Donna Gabor.

On Holy Saturday, the parish welcomed catechumen Amanda Bullen, who was baptized, and together with Sally Sheppe received their first Holy Communion and confirmation by Father Woods.

St. Stephen golf tourney raises close to $6,000 St. Stephen Parish in Chattanooga held its 13th annual golf tournament April 17 at Brainerd Golf Course in Chattanooga. Pictured above is parishioner Mike Durr, who is sighting in the yardage on Hole No. 2. Little did he know he would go on to score his first hole-in-one on that hole. The tournament was a huge success, raising close to $6,000 for St. Stephen’s new security system and cameras for the church and administration building. Pastor Father Manuel Pérez was the honorary starter. Paul Wurm and team won first place. Gene Lansigan, Robin Davenport, Scott Smith, and Kent Weldon placed second. Men’s and women’s long-drive winners were Bob Adney and Tricia King. Men’s and women’s closest-to-the-hole winners were Jack King and Tracy Carpenter.

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A Challenge middle school girls day camp, themed “You Are the Light of the World,” is set for 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(Mass at 4:30) on Saturday, July 31, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 501 S. Moore Road in Chattanooga.

The camp is for rising fifth- through eighth-graders. Activities include outdoor and indoor games, prayer, and talks. Cost is $15. Those with questions should contact Mary Peach at 330221-0953 or marypeach98@gmail.com.

Register at regnumchristifederation.org/ RCMC-Day-Camp-Chat.

The Diocesan Catholic Youth Leadership Camp for high school youth, themed “The Calling,” is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 17-19 at Ocoee Retreat Center in Ocoee. Activities include low ropes, a zip line, a climbing wall, an adventure mud race, a bonfire, sports, and adoration, and there will be speakers and music as well.

Cost is $110 with an additional $10 for transportation. Register or download a flyer at dioknox.org/events/ diocesan-youth-camp-2021.

Mary C. Weaver, parish music director at Holy Ghost in Knoxville, will be leading a Gregorian chant camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 19-23, for children in elementary through high school. Cost is $5 per family or $10 for families with three or more children. Contact Misty Weber at mistyweberrn@gmail.com to register.

The National Catholic Youth Conference is coming to the diocese with the first-ever local NCYC celebration Nov. 18-20 at St. Dominic Church in Kingsport. The event includes livestreaming of the NCYC general and break-out sessions, live music onTH E EAST T E N N E S S E E C AT HO L I C

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Homeschool Support Group is a Catholic homeschool support group in Knoxville and surrounding areas that is recognized by the diocese as a Private Association of the Faithful. The group supports one another as families who choose to educate their children at home in order to live, teach, and preserve their Catholic Christianity. The group celebrates Mass together and has a monthly holy hour; has regular park gatherings, field trips, and feast day celebrations; offers faith-based small groups for children, teens, and adults, as well as many other activities.

For more information, contact Lenore Pacitti at lmgouge@gmail.com or 865-684-6358, or Sarah Bryant at jsbry412@gmail.com or 865-742-3534.

Catholic Charities is hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard healing and recovery retreat the weekend of Sept. 24-26 at Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center, 250 Locke Lane in Benton, for those experiencing emotional or spiritual difficulties from a past abortion or abortions. Complete confidentiality is honored at all times. The deadline for registration is Sept. 17. If you are unable to attend a weekend retreat, oneon-one counseling is available with counselors who have been trained in this area. For more information, contact Sandi Davidson at 865-776-4510 or sandi@ccetn.org. All COVID-19 restrictions will be followed during the retreat.

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Dominican sisters meet with bishop, schools superintendent Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP (right), prioress general of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, recently met with Bishop Richard F. Stika and Sedonna Prater, superintendent of diocesan Catholic Schools. With them is Sister John Mary Fleming, OP. The sisters met with the bishop and Mrs. Prater to discuss the placement of sisters in diocesan schools, the placement of student teachers, and future collaborations about faith formation with diocesan school faculties.

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The annual youth God Camps include the Reach camp for upcoming seventh- and eighth-graders July 19-22 and the Discover camp for upcoming fifth- and sixth-graders July 22-24, both at Harrison Bay State Park Group Camp in Harrison (Chattanooga Deanery). Activities include a Big Water Day, outdoor sports, a campfire with s’mores, prayer services, the celebration of Mass, team-building activities, group interaction, and time to enjoy the park. Costs are $135 for Reach and $110 for Discover and include lodging, meals, the water day, a T-shirt, and activities. To learn more or register, visit dioknox.org/events/ reach-2021 or dioknox.org/events/discover-2021. Also, for more information, contact camp director Donna Jones at 423-622-7232 or djones@dioknox.org.

The 35th Shamrock Open benefiting Knoxville Catholic High School will take place Friday, Sept. 10, at Avalon Golf & Country Club in Lenoir City.

Morning and afternoon flights begin at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is $125 per player or $500 per team and includes a round of golf, lunch, a Gametime Sidekicks tumbler, a goodie bag, and beverages. Last year’s event raised more than $50,000 to support KCHS families impacted by COVID-19.

This year’s event will support academic programs and school technology.

Register or become a sponsor at www. knoxvillecatholic.com/shamrock-open/.

For more information, contact Megan Erpenbach, director of alumni and events, at 865-560-0509 or megan.erpenbach@knoxvillecatholic.com.

St. Henry Knights present family-of-the-month award Grand Knight Bill Hewitt of Knights of Columbus Council 8860 at St. Henry Church in Rogersville presented the family-of-the-month award to Robert and Maureen McDaniel at the end of Mass on May 2. Mrs. McDaniel received roses for her years of volunteering as a counter and supporting the council and church.

Mr. McDaniel serves as a reader and a counter and is a past Grand Knight, leading the council to double-star recognition. From left are Mr. Hewitt, Maureen and Robert McDaniel, Father Dan Whitman, and deputy Grand Knight Stephen Derosia.

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A young-adult outdoor Mass with Father Christopher Floersh is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10 (Mass will start at 10:30), at Tennessee Riverpark Shelter No. 2, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga (behind Chattanooga State Community College).

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. A group will caravan from the Chancery office in Knoxville at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Paola Wolaver at pwolaver@dioknox. org. Download a flyer at dioknox.org/ events/young-adult-outdoor-mass.

site, a thematic park on the grounds, a reflection and discussion guide for small groups, NCYC and Diocese of Knoxville gear, sleeping on classroom floors, meals, and service activities.

Cost is $175 plus $10 for transportation from Knoxville or Chattanooga. To register or download a flyer, visit dioknox.org/events/ncyc-2021.

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is set for July 30-Aug. 1 in Suwanee, Ga. Apply online at GATN-wwme.org, call 678242-WWME, or e-mail applications@ GATN-wwme.org. Also, WWME has a focused program for couples with a spouse in the military. Information can be found at www.foryourmilitarymarriage.com.

The next Retrouvaille program, designed to help couples rebuild their marriages, is scheduled for Sept. 3-5 in Nashville. Call 800-470-2231 or 615838-6724, e-mail nrv3043@gmail.com, or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or www.retrotn.com.

Join Father Mike Nolan and Deacon Steve Ratterman on a pilgrimage to Italy, including Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni, Pompeii, and Sorrento, from Aug. 2-13 (note new dates). Pilgrims will have the opportunity to be present at the Wednesday papal audience in St. Peter’s Square and visit St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the Holy Stairs, and Gesu Church, where they will see the relics of St. Francis Xavier. Pilgrims will go on to Assisi, with a stop along the way to visit the Miracle of the Eucharist of Bolsena. They will stay two nights in Assisi and have the opportunity to visit the tomb of St. Francis, the Basilica of St. Clare, and the Chapel of San Damiano, where St. Francis received his call to rebuild the Church. The group will then go on to San Giovanni RoCalendar continued on page B6

IC priests celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery Pastor Father Charlie Donahue, CSP, of Immaculate Conception Parish celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Knoxville. With him are Deacon Joe Stackhouse (left) and associate pastor Father Tim Sullivan, CSP. Others taking part in the Mass included bagpiper Katie Helms and St. Joseph School student Frank Mancini.

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Singers, choir directors, clergy, and others interested in sacred music are invited to the sixth Southeastern Summer Sacred Music Workshop, to be held midday Friday, Aug. 20, through Saturday, Aug. 21, at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jasper, Ga. Participants will have the opportunity to learn Gregorian chant or improve their chant skills and to prepare and sing polyphonic music for a sung Mass on Saturday afternoon. Workshop topics will include the history and purpose of Gregorian chant, what the Church teaches about sacred music, the role of the cantor, improving parish music programs on a limited budget, free online sources of liturgical music, and more. Private voice and organ lessons will also be offered. Cost of the workshop, including all materials, is $80 per person.

Online registration is available now.

Southeastern Sacred Music is a chapter of the Church Music Association of America. For more information, visit southeasternsacredmusic.com, e-mail olmchoirs@gmail.com, or call Bridget Scott at 470-337-6919.

St. Michael the Archangel youth receive first Holy Communion St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Erwin celebrated first Holy Communion on May 1. On the front row (from left) are Dominique Saldana, Cristopher Saldana, Dimas Perez, Gabriel Soto, Axel Rodriguez, Roy Gast, Alonso Murillo, Virginia Vazquez, and Dianna Silva. In back are Ashley Silva (left) and Zoe Vazquez, with Glenmary Fathers Kenn Wandera (left), associate pastor, and Tom Charters, pastor.

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as an ordained minister, and his religious family as well and his sister, Eibhlin, who is here with us today, who grounds him in those foundational relationships that only family and sisters can, that are so vital to each of us, and of course his beloved golden retriever, Sadie.

“But, my friends, that which is foundational to all of that is his spiritual life, his prayer, and the Eucharist, and a powerful relationship with God that Father Bertin has developed over the years, the source: his Creator, the source of all.”

Father Barth quoted Jesus’ words of assurance, “My Father loves you,” and in that profound expression, “we’re invited into that intimate relationship of the Trinity, a community of love. This makes our love for others, our love for one another, a sacrament of divine love. Believing in this love, as Father Bertin has, gives us as it has given him, the freedom and the courage to ask God for whatever we need and to trust that love will be given us.

Being loved by God, a love which we know lasts a lifetime and into eternity, empowers us as it has empowered Father Bertin, to risk loving in return through his priesthood now of 50 years.”

Father Barth, saying that he did not want to speak for Father Glennon, nevertheless said, “I feel that it’s safe to say that he probably doesn’t like the focus on him today. I suspect that in his heart he really wants to celebrate each of you. Why? Because each of you, without exception, has touched his life and enriched it. Because of you, he is different, more priestly, more Christian, more human. You have touched him in so many ways, beyond counting. You have let him share in your laughter and your tears, your head and your heart, your strength and your weakness.

Together, you have played and

prayed, thought and fought, have shared much of life and I’m sure no small amount of death.”

Father Glennon “has served humbly now for 50 years,” Father Barth said.

“We gather today to thank God for those years, to pray for Father Bertin, to pray that God will preserve him and allow him to continue to be the missionary that he is for many years to come,” he said.

Bishop Stika thanked Father Glennon for his care for Monsignor George Schmidt, the longtime rector of the basilica, especially as the monsignor’s health declined in his later years.

“Father Bertin for so long was so good to Monsignor George Schmidt,” the bishop said.

Bishop Stika also thanked Father Glennon “in the name of all of the priests in this diocese, for all of the lives that you’ve touched in your very, very special work. It is very difficult because you see the fragile nature of human life, or somebody who just needs somebody to talk to.

In the name of all my friends here in the diocese and those visitors—ad multos annos, many more years.”

Mike Dunne and wife Amy Katcher-Dunne of St. Jude Parish in Chattanooga were among the good friends of Father Glennon attending his golden jubilee.

“He married us 14 years ago,” they said.

“There’s a story behind it because we got married in Cleveland, Ohio,” Mr. Dunne said.

“Which is where I’m from,” Mrs. Katcher-Dunne said, “so he drove up to Cleveland, Ohio.”

“Because we couldn’t get a priest in Cleveland,” Mr. Dunne said. “He was visiting his family in Wisconsin. He drove five hours to do the ceremony.”

Father Glennon is “very special to us,” Mr. Dunne said. “His counsel

The shepherd speaks Bishop Richard F. Stika spoke at the end of Father Glennon’s anniversary Mass.

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The body of Christ Father Bertin Glennon, ST, distributes Communion at his 50th-anniversary Mass. has helped us in our marriage. We couldn’t be happier. We have a very successful marriage. I think he gives great counsel. His words of advice to us have been so important whenever we have issues. We work them out.”

“He’s a psychologist. He’s a doctor,” Mrs. Katcher-Dunne said. “As part of our pre-Cana [marriagepreparation course], believe it or

not, he gave us the Myers-Briggs personality test. We still reference that. He’s like, ‘You know, just think about it. You process things differently, you come to the same conclusion, but you have to process it differently,’ and 14 years later we still reference that.”

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One-on-one Bishop Stika and Father Glennon speak after the latter’s golden-jubilee Mass.

Greetings from (and to) Father Glennon The jubilarian spoke to many people after his anniversary Mass.

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Join Father Michael Cummins on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Sept.

6-16. Pilgrims will walk in the footsteps of Jesus, visiting the holy and sacred sites of His life, death, and resurrection.

They will journey to Bethlehem, Bethany, Masada, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, and the Sea of Galilee area, including the Mount of Beatitudes, Nazareth, Capernaum, Magdala, and Tabgha. They will also journey on to Mount Tabor, Jericho, the Mount of Temptation, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea, and travel to Jerusalem, visiting the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Wailing Wall, and walk the way of the cross, the Via Dolorosa, on the feast of the Holy Cross, Sept. 14. For more information, contact Lisa Morris at 865567-1245 or lisam@select-intl.com.

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in the 1920s. Pilgrims will explore San Juan De Los Lagos, which is famous for its Basilica of the Virgin of San Juan de Los Lagos, the mission churches established by St. Junipero Serra founded in the Sierra Gorda region of Mexico, and the Guanajuato statue of “Cristo Rey,” which is the world’s second largest statue of Christ the King. For more information, contact Lisa Morris at 865-567-1245 or lisam@ select-intl.com The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga has an updated Mass schedule, with the addition of a 7 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Spanish (ordinary form, spoken) and an 11:30 a.m. Sunday extraordinary-form Mass (Latin, sung).

Also on the schedule are a 5:30 p.m.

Saturday vigil (English ordinary form, spoken); a 9 a.m. Sunday Mass (English ordinary form, sung); a 1:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass in Spanish (ordinary form, sung); 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Masses (English ordinary form, spoken); and noon Monday through Friday Masses (English ordinary form, spoken). Morning prayer takes place at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Vespers are held at 5 p.m. daily (6:30 p.m. Saturday). Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass (except 7 a.m.).

Adoration is from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on first Fridays. For more information on the basilica’s Mass

schedule, visit www.stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/mass-times.

more information, visit www.KnoxLatinMass.net.

Mass in the extraordinary form (“traditional Latin”) is celebrated at noon each Sunday at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville; every Sunday at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Athens; at 2 p.m. each Sunday at St. Mary Church in Johnson City; at 6 p.m. most Thursdays at St. Mary Church in Oak Ridge; and at 11:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga. For

The St. Thomas the Apostle Eastern (Byzantine) Catholic Mission located at 2304 Ault Road, Knoxville, TN 37914 meets for Divine Liturgy every first, second, and fourth Sunday at 3 p.m. All services are in English. Call Father Richard Armstrong at 865621-8499 or visit www.facebook.com/ SaintThomasKnoxville/ for more information. n

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Monday, July 19: Exodus 14:5-18; Exodus 15:1-6; Matthew 12:38-42 Tuesday, July 20: Exodus 14:21–15:1; Exodus 15:8-10, 12, 17; Matthew 12:46-50 Wednesday, July 21: Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15; Psalm 78:18-19, 23-28; Matthew 13:1-9 Thursday, July 22: Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Song of Songs 3:1-4; Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9; John 20:1-2, 11-18 Friday, July 23: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 13:18-23 Saturday, July 24: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 50:1-2, 5-6, 14-15; Matthew 13:24-30 Sunday, July 25: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 Monday, July 26: Memorial of Sts.

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Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Exodus 32:1524, 30-34; Psalm 106:19-23; Matthew 13:31-35 Tuesday, July 27: Exodus 33:7-11 and 34:5-9, 28; Psalm 103:6-13; Matthew 13:36-43 Wednesday, July 28: Exodus 34:2935; Psalm 99:5-7, 9; Matthew 13:44-46 Thursday, July 29: Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11; John 11:19-27 Friday, July 30: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; Psalm 81:3-6, 10-11; Matthew 13:54-58 Saturday, July 31: Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest, Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Matthew 14:1-12 n TH E EA S T TEN N ES S EE C ATH OLI C

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Getting a full ride Signing scholarships for KCHS were Peter Ayo, Molly Deinhart, Jayden Fortich, Allison Freitag, Ben Kozemko, Emily Latham, George McCarty, Sam McLean, Nick St. Germain, Riley Smith, and Jack Swartwood.

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Notre Dame sees nine commit to colleges on Academic Signing Day Notre Dame High School held an Academic Signing Day as part of its Senior Awards Night on May 11. Signing full-ride scholarships were (top photo, from left) Sarah Moore, U.S. Naval Academy; Colton Sanborn, Virginia Tech; and Isabella Wade, Georgia Tech; (middle photo, from left) McKenna Brown, University of Georgia; Max Flasch, Air Force Academy; and MaiLynh Jensen, University of Georgia; and (bottom photo, from left) Gwen Jimenez, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Marissa Krukowski, Tennessee Tech; and Griffin Lee, University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

‘Learning about our faith’ Receiving their religious-emblem awards from Bishop Stika at the Scouting Mass were (from left) Alvaro Pint, Mark Pagel, Michael Pagel Jr., Trevor Currier, Nicholas Kurzak, and Riley Horton.

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he Knoxville Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting celebrated its annual Mass and breakfast banquet May 22 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated the Mass.

“We gather together with the Scouts to celebrate their commitment to the Church and the country and to their own development,” Bishop Stika said to begin the Mass for Scouting.

In his homily, Bishop Stika said that Scouting offers young people the chance “to experience the world that’s around us, the beautiful world that is around us. And fishing and camping and horseback riding and building things, but also building a bond of relationships with peers and trusted adults. Selfdiscovery. Empowerment, as God works through them, as God works TH E EAST T E N N E S S E E C AT HO L I C

through all of us.

“As part of the Catholic Scouting program…we also have learning about our faith, learning about Jesus, learning about God, learning about the power, the empowerment, the gift of the Holy Spirit that should compel us to live ordinary lives in extraordinary ways.”

He also thanked the Scouts for their work as well as the parents, sponsors, and volunteers who help Scouts learn and develop.

At the end of Mass, Scouts who had participated in the religiousemblem program sponsored by the Knoxville Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting were recognized with a certificate.

Following Mass, Scouts and their families were invited to a breakfast in the cathedral hall.

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noxville Catholic High School hosted a Class of 2021 Academic Signing Day event May 10 in the KCHS gym.

The event honored those students who have been offered academic scholarships, covering all tuition and fees, at the college they plan to attend this fall.

Signing with their colleges were: • Peter Ayo—the University of Alabama • Molly Deinhart—the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) • Jayden Fortich—the University of Kentucky • Allison Freitag—UTK • Ben Kozemko—Hofstra University • Emily Latham—UTK • George McCarty—Alabama • Sam McLean—UTK • Nick St. Germain—UTK • Riley Smith—Florida State University • Jack Swartwood—Alabama.

Jane Walker, KCHS academic dean, emceed the signing ceremony.

“Wow! A full ride… to learn!” she said. “Not only to learn all that academia has to offer, but to learn all that God has to offer in this next part of the journey! What an incredible opportunity for not only these deserving students, but also for the world they will affect, shape, and steer as they move forward in their lives. We are so proud of you. Today we take time to honor you as you represent what can be achieved in the realm of scholarship here at Knoxville Catholic High School.”

The 11 students combined to earn $287,575 in scholarships, Mrs. Walker said.

“That is almost $300,000 from these honorees alone. Amazing!” she said.

“On behalf of these students, I would like to extend hearty thanks to each person in this room who has made this day possible,” Mrs. Walker said. “Parents, families, and friends, thank you for the guidance you have offered in helping them decide which paths to pursue; for your patience as you listened to their trials and tribulations, especially in this last one and half years of upheaval; for knowing when to push them a little harder than maybe they thought they needed to be pushed, and for knowing when not to push them; for knowing when to offer a word of encouragement at the precise time when they needed it, or not saying things to them no matter how much you wanted to;

Future in crimson George McCarty of KCHS signed with the University of Alabama. for all the times you have stayed up through the wee hours helping them get that last minute project done or paper printed from a stubborn home printer; and for providing a good meal that they dash in and eat before they set off again to their busy lives.”

Mrs. Walker also thanked teachers, counselors, and coaches “for always encouraging these students by modeling for them your passion for learning; for finding ways to motivate them to fulfill their potential in each subject; for making them feel loved and cared for—not like just another head in the room; for sometimes being the ‘bad guy’ even though you didn’t want to, because you knew it was what they needed at the time; and counselors, especially to you for guiding them to their college selection and through the scholarship process. You have helped them be savvy consumers in this process.

You have helped them understand where the best fits are in terms of finances, academics, and personality.”

Lastly, Mrs. Walker thanked the students “for having the will to develop the gifts God has bestowed upon you; for making KCHS a better place by serving as examples to those around you; for your unswerving focus on your academics—reading all those books, writing those papers, completing those labs, and crunching those numbers.

“Thank you for the countless sacrifices you have made to get to this point, for never giving up when times were tough, for spending all those hours late at night and on the weekends putting in the extra time to stay at the top of your game, and for slaying an insane study schedule while others might have been finding fun in other places.” n

Extra credit Academic dean Jane Walker introduces Peter Ayo at the KCHS signing day.

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and have a great night,” he said.

“COVID has forced me to make some new friends, and I’m definitely excited to go out of my comfort zone and hang out with those friends outside of school. I haven’t really had the opportunity because of all the COVID restrictions and everything. So I’m really excited to get to know the friends I’m making and to really get together with my class for the last time before we all graduate,” Morgan said.

Like any prom, it was a night to dress up, party with friends, and celebrate the end of high school. For a class that faced a pandemic that interrupted so much of their junior and senior year, prom was an even bigger event—a celebration of survival and the hope of a return to normal.

On top of an incredibly memorable year, it Notre Dame quartet Students (from left) Rafa was a night to rememLee, Emma Sofia Griffen, Elisa Alvarado, and CJ Petrin attend the Notre Dame High School prom. ber. n

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That made being together at prom all the more important.

“I’m looking forward to gathering with my friends and classmates one last time, just to celebrate getting to the end of senior year of high school

Dressed up for the prom Students (from left) Mary-Claire Cole, Marissa McMichael, Sarah Tacket, and Meredith Thomas attend the Knoxville Catholic High School prom.

Parish notes continued from page B4 St. John Neumann School students recently held a “Penny Wars” fundraising contest that resulted in a donation of $2,500 to the parish St. Vincent de Paul ministry. Richard Tabler, president of the ministry, thanked the students for their contribution.

St. Therese, Clinton The parish congratulated Thelma Gudino after she graduated from Anderson County High School and Brianna Milner upon her graduation from Clinton High School.

Holy Trinity parishioners took part in a baby-bottle campaign to benefit Life Outreach Center in Jefferson City.

Anniversaries: Ken and Karen Booker (65), Jim and Lillian Katzbeck (63), George and Jane Lane (58), Dan and Marion Byron (56), George and Kathy Marshall (56), Jim and Therese Shannon (52), James and Mary Eslinger (50), Jim and Sue Pickering (50), Deacon Jack and Sandy Raymond (25), Irvin and Emilia Gaubert (10), Pedro and Gloria Moreno (5)

St. Therese held an Italian dinner after all Masses on Pentecost weekend, May 22-23.

First communicants: Nala Barone, Emery Blank, William Boothe, Nadia Fafrowicz, Micah Hernandez, Coral Miranda, Maria Velediaz, Aiden Withem, Katherine Withem

The parish thanked gardeners Roy Converse, Dave McCune, Becky Hatmaker, Tony Papa, George and Jenny Paynter, and Sam and Mary Lindsey for volunteering to beautify the church property.

Newcomers: William and Alicia Buglio, Jack and Kathleen McIntosh, Mark and Cindy Reno and Kaylie, Rebecca Vences St. Dominic, Kingsport

St. Therese raised funds for Choices Resource Center in Oak Ridge with a baby-bottle campaign from Mother’s Day, May 9 through May 31.

St. Thomas the Apostle, Lenoir City Popular Catholic speaker Steve Ray will lead a mission, themed “Living the Catholic Life . . . Defending Our Faith,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, July 11-13. Mr. Ray will give talks titled “Baptist to Catholic: Steve Ray’s Conversion Story” on Sunday, “Apologetics and Six Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family and Friends” on Monday, and “Swimming Upstream—Living a Catholic Life in a Pagan World” on Tuesday. Register at sta-aff-steveray-7-11-2021.eventbrite. com. For more information, e-mail Penny Manczko at mustang62261@ comcast.net.

St. Thomas middle and high school youth volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank in the morning of June 29 and enjoyed tubing in Townsend in the afternoon.

The parish began a new study from Father Michael Gaitley, “Consoling the Heart of Jesus,” on June 11. The study will continue on second, fourth, and fifth Fridays through Oct. 8.

St. Dominic’s vacation Bible school, themed “Built on the Rock,” was held June 28-July 1.

Maryknoll Missionary Father Doug May led a parish mission June 7-9 themed “Encountering the Incarnation: From Attitude to Action.”

St. Dominic held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic May 23-24.

Parishioners in May collected wipes and diapers/pull-ups to benefit Hope House in Kingsport.

The parish received thanks for donating 3,725 pounds of food and other items during the 40 Cans for Lent drive. An $80 donation will be made to the Kitchen of Hope. St. Dominic School received a special thanks as its students donated 1,347 pounds.

Five Rivers Deanery St. Elizabeth, Elizabethton Holy Trinity, Jefferson City Pastor Father Patrick Resen is retiring. A farewell luncheon was held for him after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 13.

The Knights of Columbus congratulated Elliana Weatherbie of Holy Trinity and Hayden O’Brien and Mackenzie Owen, both of Good Shepherd Parish, as this year’s recipients of the Ken Schroer Memorial Scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors.

Parishioners participated in the 15th annual Tom Cronan Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Appalachian Outreach on May 21 at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City.

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Two students from St. Elizabeth have placed in the statewide Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Daniel Grubb won first place for 11th-graders in the state and now competes against other state winners.

Allison Jordan is the runner up for 10th-graders in Tennessee.

Fernando Jr. and Alejandra Zamora were baptized on the afternoon of May 8. They are children of Fernando and Janeth Zamora.

The Knights of Columbus collected 1,002 pounds of food and $930 during the 40 Cans for Lent food drive. The food and money were delivered to Assistance and Resources Ministry (ARM) in Elizabethton.

Anniversaries: Ric and Norma Martin (55), Edward and Margaret Vines (55), Bill and Donna Murphy (50), Roger and Mary Forbes (35), Mark and Linda Guimond (25), Harold and Barbara Crawford (15) St. Patrick, Morristown The parish started a four-week study of Father Henri Nouwen’s book The Return of the Prodigal Son on June 29.

St. Patrick hosted a Remote Area Medical clinic on May 1-2.

Anniversaries: Charles and Diane Johnson (65), Michael and Rita Wood (40), Willie and Janet Jeter (35), William and Mary Litty (35), Howard and Mary Lou Mauney (25)

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First communicants: Valentina Almazan, Juani Andres, Jane Ellen Baker, Livi Berlin, Anna Blair, Daniel Bryant, Kiiza Busu, Victor Diego Juan, Alpha Habiyaremye, Evelyn Doody, Samuel Dunn, Damien Felipe Jimenez, Joanna Juan, Anthony Lenzi, Miranda Linares Galvez, Gabriel Lockmiller, Bailey Matilde Nunez, Francisco Mendez, Mauro Mendez, Kennedi Joy Metz, Jossel Osmaro Monge, Franky Ndiyunze, Mary Catherine Siragusa, Johan Velazquez Rojas, Lizbeth Velazquez Rojas, Grace Machazi Vumilia, Thomas Willis Immaculate Conception, Knoxville IC congratulated its graduates, Ruth Keffer and Mary Linh Vu from Knoxville Catholic High School and Caroline Calloway, Aaliyah Christof, Stanley Mowrer, and Adelaide Weedman from St. Joseph School.

Holy Ghost, Knoxville The parish celebrated the 95th anniversary of the dedication of Holy Ghost Church with a eucharistic procession and blessing of the grounds, following the noon Latin Mass on April 25.

Father Michael Hendershott is leading a “Preparing for Battle” series of classes on moral issues faced by teens and young adults, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursdays in Henkel Hall. High school and college students are invited to attend. Previous topics were “Dating & Marriage” on June 10, “One True Church” on June 24, and “Combating Immorality” on July 1. The classes will conclude with “Spiritual Battle” on July 8. The July 8 class will focus on the reality of heaven and hell, the spiritual battle of angels and demons, exorcisms, the power of reconciliation, and striving for sainthood.

A rosary rally was held June 12 at the corner of Baxter Avenue and Central Street to pray for the needs of the world.

Holy Ghost parishioners celebrated Corpus Christi on June 3 with a Mass in Latin featuring English and Spanish preaching followed by a eucharistic procession and a movie night featuring the film “Faith Prevails: The Miracle of Bolsena.” Proceeds from movie snacks sold benefited the parish building fund.

Knights of Columbus Council 16523 recently welcomed new members Jerry Maltempi, John Lanagger, Grant Morgan, and Morgan Crace.

Confirmandi: Julian Aponte, Nathalie Ceballos, Elena Crace, Lisandro Diego, Rhett DuPont, Araceli Francisco, Axel Garcia Vazquez, David Lane Harris, William Lockmiller, Belinda Nicolas, Pedro Quiroz, John Jario Sanchez, Erendida San Juan Galvez, Jair San Juan Galvez, Catherine Schaad, Claudia Schaad, Roman Vazquez, Mita Yoara Velazquez Rojas, Felicity Weber, Arianna Estupinan Ceballos

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The IC Bees held a quilt sale after all Masses on May 29 and 30.

The women’s group thanked all who supported its annual plant sale May 8-9. The group is donating 15 percent of the profits, $366, to the church.

The parish thanked all who volunteered, donated items, and prayed for May’s Hope Kitchen. In partnership with Catholic Charities, volunteers served more than 80 meals and goodie bags to neighbors at Summit Towers.

Another Hope Kitchen event followed June 25.

IC also thanked all who donated to the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s service project “Bag of Blessings.” Parishioners packed the bags June 23 in the parish hall.

Confirmandi: Matthew Calloway, Kyrie Kirezi, Hattie Perry, Anthony Yelmini, Mary Zengel St. John XXIII, Knoxville Longtime office manager Barbara Lockett has retired. For the past 24 years, Mrs. Lockett has seen the parish through four pastors, numerous associate pastors and Paulist novices, two John XXIII Parish name changes, and decades of college students. She is going to spend more time with her husband, her daughters and their families, and her grandchildren.

St. Joseph the Worker, Madisonville After nearly 15 years of service, secretary/bookkeeper Susan Mangiaracina retired at the end of June. She will continue to serve as director of religious education.

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Honoring the earthly father of Jesus Father Julius Abuh presents baby products on behalf of St. Joseph the Worker Parish to Margaret Cummings, president of the Good Shepherd Center. Also pictured are (from left) Danila Aquilera, Sue Mangiaracina, Jose Aquilera, Jodi Swiderek, and Keith Feltz.

St. Joseph the Worker holds large shower to help new mothers in Monroe County Father Harvey celebrates his 25th priestly anniversary A Mass celebrating Father Jim Harvey’s 25th-anniversary jubilee was held June 3. Above, Father Harvey reads a closing prayer from his mother’s prayer book as Deacon Peter Minneci looks on. At right, Lou Ann Kelly holds a cake for Father Harvey. Also pictured are Sara Carey (background) as well as Father Harvey’s dad, Jim, and his wife, Sue.

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hen Pope Francis declared that 2021 would be dedicated to St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Madisonville wanted to do something to celebrate.

Parish members decided to have a large baby shower to provide newborn items to the Good Shepherd Center in Madisonville, which will make the items available to any mother in the community who needs help with clothing and caring for her newborn baby.

“St. Joseph the Worker in Madisonville put out a large, portable playpen, and church members filled it with everything from blankets to booties to baby bottles,” said Margaret Cummings, president of Good Shepherd Center.

“What better way to honor the earthly father of baby Jesus than to provide these items to other babies who are born into the neediest families in our county.”

“Our church members are very generous,” said Father Julius Abuh,

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ther John J. Adams officiating, and they will celebrate their anniversary with family and friends at St. George Marina at the Glade.

Their children are Arthur P. Meyer III and Shelly King, and they have three grandchildren.

Mr. Meyer retired from The Palm Beach Post newspaper, and Mrs. Meyer retired from the Palm Beach County School District. The Meyers moved to the Glade in 2013. n Dan and Cathie Fugiel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 12.

They were married at St. Joseph Church in Libertyville, Ill., with Father Harry Koening officiating.

They will celebrate their special day with family. Their daughters are Jennifer of Florida and Jacqueline of Illinois, and they have two grandchildren.

Mr. Fugiel retired from the Rockford, Ill., Fire Department after 30 1/2 years, and Mrs. Fugiel retired from the Harlem Consolidated School District after 32 years of teaching. They moved to the Glade in 2005. n Phil and Lyn Rogers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 29.

They retired from Raymond James & Associates Co. in Sarasota, Fla., where they worked together, and moved to the Glade in 2018.

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t. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade congratulated four couples who are celebrating golden wedding anniversaries: n Vince and Sandy D’Alessandro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 3.

They were married at NAS Cecil Field Memorial Chapel in Jacksonville, Fla.. Their children are Wendi (Todd) Vegter of Maylene, Ala.; Chris (Sabrina) D’Alessandro of Holiday, Fla.; and Denna (Dan) Ferguson of Windermere, Fla.; and they have six grandchildren.

They moved to the Glade in 2010.

Mr. D’Alessandro retired from the Ware Oil Co., and Mrs. D’Alessandro was working for Charter Mortgage Co. both in Jacksonville, Ill. They met when Mr. D’Alessandro was in the U.S. Navy, VA-15 Squadron, as a jet pilot. They are active at St. Francis of Assisi Parish with Knights of Columbus Council 16088 and Fourth Degree Assembly 2162. Mrs. D’Alessandro is a member of the Council of Catholic Women and environmental chair in the worship and liturgy committee.

The D’Alessandros will celebrate their special day with friends Sept.

19. n Arthur and Linda Meyer of St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary July 24.

They were married at St. Maurice Church in New Orleans with Fa-

Father Shelton celebrates 20 years in the priesthood Father Brent Shelton, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge, celebrated his 20th anniversary in the priesthood June 16. Parishioners held a breakfast after the 8 a.m. Mass on the anniversary date. From left are Kathy Mesmer, Kendall Doogan, Ron Bugos, Maureen Fricke, Father Shelton, Cyndi Panter, Sister Marie Blanchette Cummings, OP, and Sister Matthew Marie Cummings, OP. TH E EAST T E N N E S S E E C AT HO L I C

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St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade congratulates 50th-anniversary couples

pastor of St. Joseph the Worker.

“They have a special place in their hearts for babies and children. It is a very pro-life parish. I am sincerely happy to be here. Since I came here, some members of our faith community do occasionally support our diocesan orphanage in my home country of Nigeria as well.”

“Our parish is one of the core churches that gives regularly to maintain the Good Shepherd Center,” Father Abuh continued.

“We are called by Christ to feed the hungry and clothe the needy, and our partnership with Good Shepherd fulfills that beautifully.

No better times than in this Year of St. Joseph and the year of the pandemic.”

Good Shepherd Center provides free food and clothing to people, families, and children in need in Monroe County, as well as a host of services such as help with heating bills, vouchers for doctor visits, and food kits for children when they are not in school. n

Sisters visit St. Henry, St. James the Apostle churches Five Religious Sisters of Mercy from the Diocese of Knoxville traveled to St. Henry Church in Rogersville for Pentecost Mass on May 23. Two of the sisters went on to St. James the Apostle Church in Sneedville for a visit with parishioners and to see the newly installed bathroom facilities at the diocese’s smallest church.

Pictured at top at St. Henry with Father Bart Okere, pastor of both parishes, are (from left, front row) Sister Maria Juan Anderson, Sister Mary Timothea Elliott, and Sister Joan Miriam Nelson. In back are Sister Peter Miriam Dolan (left) and Sister Mary Lisa Renfer. In the bottom photo, Sister Maria Juan and Sister Peter Miriam visit Father Okere at the Sneedville church.

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KCHS girls tennis captures two state titles Maeve Thornton wins the individual championship and joins her fellow Lady Irish in netting the team crown

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The top team Knoxville Catholic’s state-championship girls tennis team is composed of (from left) assistant coach Alicia Haub, assistant coach Karen Lorino, Eleni Liakonis, Maeve Thornton, Camilla Thurman, Anne Caroline Harris, Vivian Schroeder, Gigi Sompayrac, Marianna Hurley, and head coach Rusty Morris.

Maeve (6-1, 6-1), Eleni (6-0, 6-0), and Vivian (6-0, 6-1) picked up

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noxville Catholic High School sophomore Maeve Thornton and her Lady Irish teammates each came home with a state championship at the Division II, Class AA, girls tennis finals held in May in Murfreesboro.

Maeve won the individual state title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Sean Mullin of St. Benedict in the girls final May 28 at the Adams Tennis Complex. Maeve nearly shut out her previous two opponents, Peyton Tomicheck of Brentwood Academy (6-1, 6-0) in the semifinals and Jolle Taty of St. Benedict (6-1, 6-0) in the quarterfinals, both May 27.

Sean prevented an all-KCHS championship match by holding off Lady Irish freshman Eleni Liakonis 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the other semifinal. Eleni advanced out of the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-1 sweep of Sophia Cullison of Lipscomb Academy.

The Lady Irish captured the team championship with a 4-2 win over Baylor in the finals. Maeve won her singles match 6-2, 6-0. Teammate Vivian Schroeder outlasted her opponent 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, and Camilla Thurman of the Lady Irish triumphed 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). In doubles, Maeve and Gigi Sompayrac won 8-4, and Camilla and Anne Caroline Harris held off their opposition 8-7 (7-4).

In the semifinals, the Lady Irish blanked Brentwood Academy 4-0.

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St. John Neumann families raise $45,000-plus to benefit campus St. John Neumann School in Farragut launched a new annual fundraiser called “Race for Education” that was held on campus May 6. Students, their parents, grandparents, other relatives, parishioners, and friends donated funds as part of a competition included in the event. The initial goal was to raise $15,000, and by the end of the event, the total amount raised was more than $45,000. These funds will be used to purchase, upgrade, and maintain the campus outdoor spaces and recreation equipment used and enjoyed by all school and parish families.

NDHS’s Ali Covey wins rodeo association state title Notre Dame High School junior and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School alumna and OLPH parishioner Ali Covey is the Tennessee High School Rodeo Association state champion barrel racer.

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KCHS theater students perform ‘42nd Street’ Knoxville Catholic High School’s Irish Arts Theatre Co. put on four performances of its production of the hit Broadway musical 42nd Street from April 30-May 2 at the Knoxville Convention Center. More than 25 students took part in the production, including (above) Matthew Valderrama and Emma Kollie.

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