Mr. Tom Clere, age 69 of the Lock Seven Community, died Thursday morning, February 16 at Riverview Regional ER. He is survived by: wife, Terri Clere; 3 children, Thomas Clere III and wife Angela of Clarksville, Tracy Clere of Chesapeake, VA, Erin Valentine and husband Ian of Chesapeake, VA; mother, Shirley Clere of El Paso, … [Read more…]
On Christmas Eve, the community of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Carthage, reached yet another milestone as they celebrated Mass for the first time in their new, permanent structure. The feat comes a little more than a year and a half since they first gathered, finding their beginnings at Carthage United Methodist Church before … [Read more…]
Mrs. Lisa Hembree, age 59 of South Carthage, died Tuesday morning, December 27 at Quality Center for Rehabilitation in Lebanon. She is survived by; children, Tez Hembree and wife Kumiko of South Carthage; Rick Hembree of South Carthage. Mrs. Hembree will be cremated at Cumberland Family Services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said … [Read more…]
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the St. Peter the Apostle community of Carthage celebrated the final Mass to held in the original church building. Beginning this weekend (just in time for Christmas), Mass will be held in our new church building next door! While there is still plenty of work to be done in the … [Read more…]
A retired Veterans Administration Medical Center medical assistant and Vietnam veteran, Mr. John Beddingfield of the Brush Creek Community, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning December 11, 2022 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he was admitted Friday afternoon, December 9th, after being found unresponsive at his Dry Fork Road home. Mr. … [Read more…]
Advent Confessions (with a visiting priest) will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. – Confession, Reconciliation, and Penance. – Three words that all refer to out one healing sacrament of God’s love! Reconciliation is the best gift you can give yourself this year!
There is a Giving Tree in the church narthex to benefit the Pregnancy Help Center. Ornaments will be available during hospitality weekend. Please take an ornament (or two) and help provide for those in need. The items will be due back on Sunday, December 18th so that they can be delivered in time for Christmas.
Fr. Don asks that our community join him in prayer for the health of our fellow parishioner Lisa Hembree. Lisa is currently hospitalized at Vanderbilt in Nashville. As many parishioners know, Lisa has been a crucial part of our community. She’s helped organize the parish directory and our Facebook group. Please keep Lisa’s speedy recovery … [Read more…]
Here’s a sneak peak at the work that’s been done so far. Parishioners have been working diligently to convert the parish hall into our new worship space. New drywall/sheetrock has been hung, new electrical work, and walls have been painted! At the time of this writing new rooms are under construction and flooring is being … [Read more…]
Below is a list of special Masses: The Vigil Mass for All Saints Day will be held on Monday, October 31st at 4:30 p.m. – This is a holy day. The Mass for All Souls Day will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:00 p.m. First Friday Mass will be held on Friday, November … [Read more…]