Around The Diocese

Catholic Missionary Week — Oct. 12-19 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the theme “In the footsteps of Christ become a bearer and builder of hope in Utah.” Sunday, Oct. 12: Opening Mass (all Masses). Monday-Friday, Oct. 13-17: rosary at 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Mass in English at 8 a.m.; talk at 6 p.m.; bilingual Mass at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: rosary at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Mass in English at 5 p.m.; Mass in Spanish at 7 p.m.; vigil (bilingual) 8:15-11 p.m.  Sunday, Oct. 19: rosary at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Mass in Spanish at 7 a.m.; Mass in English at 10 a.m. and Mass in Spanish at 1:30 p.m. All are invited.

Liturgical Ministry Training Classes — Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1661 North 500 East, Orem. For lectors, musicians, ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Advanced registration required; text Ranae Lupus or Greg Lupus at 801-319-9665 or email ranae@biscotools.com before Oct. 13.

Fall Family Centennial Festival — Saturday, Oct. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC.

Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 South Redwood Road, West Jordan.

Holy Hour — Sunday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Exposition, the rosary, a short homily and Benediction. All are welcome. 

Catholic Stress Management Retreat — Tuesdays, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and  Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. each night. The retreat is titled “A 4-Week Journey – From Surviving to Thriving” Live on Zoom. Cost: $25. Register at jimotremba.com.

Respect for Life / Pro-life Rosary Service — Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. All are welcome. Handmade rosaries will be available to all.

Civic Discussion  — Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. in the St. Ambrose Parish Social Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Fr. Gabriel Mosher, OP will speak on “The Nature of Public Discourse.” Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Assembly #2636. All are welcome.

Prayer for Peace — Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden.

Dinner and Games — Saturday, Oct. 25 in the St. Ann Parish gym, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Cost: $23 per person, includes dinner and 18 games. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. dinner begins at 4:45, games at 6 p.m. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Fall Boutique — Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the St. Martin de Porres parish hall, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. 

All Saints Day — Saturday, Nov. 1. Check your parish for Mass times. Because it falls on a Saturday, this is not a holy day of obligation this year.

All Souls Day — Opening processions at all Masses Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite saint. Everyone is welcome to bring a framed picture of deceased family members.

All Souls Day — Sunday, Nov. 2. Check your parish for Mass times.

Filipino Mass — Sunday, Nov. 2, 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Celebrant is Rev. Robin Cruz. Hosted by the Misang Bayan Filipino community. All are welcome.

Funeral Potato Cookoff and Potluck — Sunday, Nov. 2 in the St. Olaf Parish Father McNamara Center,  1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful, after the 11 a.m. Mass. Participants will vote on their favorite funeral potato dish. Bring potatoes or something else to share. 

Holy Hour —  Sunday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Exposition, the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Father Sebastian Chacko will do a Scripture reading and a short homily. Everyone is welcome.

Catholic Funeral Rites and Planning Presentation — Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. in St. Olaf Catholic School’s Great Room, 1793 Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Presented by Shayneh Starks of Starks Funeral Parlor. Free and open to the public.

First Friday Mass and Rosary — Friday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, West Jordan. Sponsored by the Catholic Woman’s League. Meet for lunch afterward at a nearby restaurant. Everyone welcome. For information, call Elisebeth Price, 801-441-9884.

Dinner and Games — Friday Nov. 7 at St. Francis  Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Dinner $23 and includes 18 games. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Must be 18 to attend.

Eccles Organ Festival Concert — Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Recital by Emma Whitten, associate organist at Christ Cathedral in the Catholic Diocese of Orange County, Calif., featuring an early Baroque and contemporary repertoire. Admission is free; all are welcome. The performance will be livestreamed on the festival’s YouTube channel.

Eccles Organ Festival Open Gallery Night — Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Enjoy a private tour led by one of the cathedral tour guides, learn about the history and functioning of the organ, and play your favorite music on the cathedral’s Eccles Memorial organ. Participation is limited; registration required.

St. Carlo Acutis Youth Rally — Saturday, Nov. 15 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 690 S. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Registration 7:30 a.m., programs 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For youth ages 13-18. There is no cost and lunch will be provided. A consent to participate form must be filled out (available on the diocesan website under Safe Environment) and can be emailed to michael.edwards@dioslc.org or brought the day of the event.

Several pro-life organizations are sponsoring an essay contest for elementary, middle-school and high-school students. Students are invited to write a 500-word essay based on one of two provided  prompts and submit their entry by Nov. 7. Prizes include cash, pro-life gear and  a chance to be published on the Culture of Life Studies Program website. For entry guidelines, visit prolifeessay.com.

CCS’ Basic Needs Salt Lake is in need of winter weather donations to support clients experiencing homelessness as temperatures drop. Donation needs include coats, pants, men’s clothing, blankets, scarves, gloves, socks, sweatshirts, and more to keep clients warm. Donations can be made weekdays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 437 West 200 South, SLC.

Evening Prayer — Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, with the St. Catherine of Siena Lay Dominican Chapter. All are welcome.

Liturgy of the Hours — first and third Fridays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Villa chapel, 415 E. Bishop Federal Lane, SLC. With the Secular Discalced Carmelites. All are welcome.

Abba Women’s Prayer Group meets every Monday except holidays at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph room at St. Lawrence Mission, 5 South 100 West, Heber. Call Olga Hibl, 209-480-8972, for information.