• Scripture Study at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Ernie Braida and Martha Popson is held every Thursday morning after daily Mass. Everyone is welcome to come to prepare for the coming Sunday by looking at these readings.

• St. Anthony’s parishioners are asked to join in praying the Rosary each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Park Lane Assisted Living, 908 South Park Lane, Knoxville. For any questions, call Martha Popson at 891-1925.

• St. Anthony’s high school youth ministry meets at the Faith Formation Building, 1602 North Lincoln, Sundays from 6:30-8 p.m.

• The VA Medical Center in Knoxville is seeking Eucharistic Ministers to take communion to the hospitalized vets. If you are a Eucharist Minister and could volunteer, contact the St. Anthony Church office at 828-7050.

• Kids’ Adventure Time for First through Middle School, every Tuesday from 3-5 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1601 North Lincoln (Hwy. 14).  Snacks, Games, Arts and Crafts, Music, Puppets, and a quiet corner if you need to do homework.  Questions?  Contact Pastor Nancy Wheeler at 842-3229. 

• Birthright has additional volunteers, which allows the office to be open more hours each week. New office hours for Birthright of Knoxville are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday from 1:30-6:30 p.m.

• A Bible study and reflection will be held each Wednesday evening during Lent at 7:15 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Church Hall. Participants will read and reflect upon upcoming Sunday readings.

• The KC fish fry is held every Friday night of Lent beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s.

• Bishop Martin Amos will preside over Atonement Services at Sacred Heart in Melcher and St. Anthony’s in Knoxville as part of the process of healing the pain from sexual abuse and to bring us together, united in the body of Christ. It is a time to acknowledge the suffering of those who experienced abuse, their families and for parishes, the laity and the clergy. All are invited to St. Anthony’s on April 25 at 10:30 a.m. and Sacred Heart at 1 p.m. for dialogue, reflection and prayer.

• Sacred Heart Parish in Melcher will host Good Friday services will at 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass will be at 8:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 12, Mass will be at 8:30 a.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt for children through sixth grade in the church hall.

• Living Word Fellowship is hosting these events: April 10, 7-8 p.m.-Good Friday "A Precarious Position" Drama-"Trading Places"; April 12, 9 a.m.-Breakfast at the Jenkins Center, 10 a.m.-Easter Celebration "His Vindication"; Drama-"World News Network".

• Community Bible Study every Friday, 7 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 1601 N. Lincoln, with Rev. Bob Smith leading; the coffee is always on.

• If you would like to save at least 50 percent on your food budget, Angel Food is here to help. April orders can be placed in person at First Assembly of God, 209 North Third Street, from 4-6 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. For more information on how you can participate and save money on your monthly food bill, or to set up a more convenient time to order, call the church at 641-842-4826. Menus can be found at the library and other locations around town.

• The United Methodist Women invite the women of Knoxville to a Guest Day Breakfast at the First United Methodist church in Knoxville at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 2. The program will be given by Pastor Arnette Pint regarding the Women at the Well program at Mitchellville Prison.  She will be sharing what a difference it makes in the lives of the prisoners. Please make your reservation by April 24 to Marolyn Jordan at 828-8951.  We look forward to seeing you there.

• First United Methodist Church Annual Yard Sale and Auction will be held 9:30 Saturday morning, April 18th at the church parking lot.  Lots of home carpenter tools, electrical wire and fittings, home and garden and household items.  ALWAYS LOTS OF BARGAINS!  All proceeds to Fellowship Uniting Neighbors for free community FUN events.

• Good Shepherd events: Good Friday worship at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10; Easter services of celebration and comunion at 7 and 9 a.m., with breakfast served in between services. Good Shepherd welcomes new parishoners, it is located at 1506 South Attica.