Around the Diocese

Friday, Sep. 11, 2015

Level II Training — for those who minister Eucharist to the sick and shut-in will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 – 9:30 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC. Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. Level I training is a prerequisite. The $10 workshop fee covers materials. For information or to register, call Virginia, 801-328-8641 ext. 322.

Guest Speaker — Dr. Daniel P. Castillo, assistant professor at Loyola University Maryland, will speak on the environment, poverty and the Book of Genesis at the invitation of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Utah. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon in the University of Utah’s Language and Communications Building, Room 2110. The public is invited to attend.

Pastoral Congress — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Congress is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Everyone is invited to attend. Register at www.dioslc.org.

Garage Sale — Knights of Columbus St. Ambrose 15418 will host a multi-family, parishwide garage sale Saturday, Sept. 19, 7 a.m -3 p.m. Items include household wares, tools, clothing, shoes, furniture and WaveRunners. 

Festa Italiana — Festival celebrating Italian culture, food and entertainment. Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; 400 West 300 South. Proceeds from the event will support non-profit charitable organizations, including CCS of Utah. For information, visit www.festaitalianaslc.com/.

Holy Cross Ministries Fundraiser — The Autumn Harvest Benefit for Holy Cross Ministries’ school readiness and after-school programs in Park City will be Saturday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. at St. Regis Deer Valley Resort, 2300 Deer Valley Dr. in Park City. For tickets, which are $100 each, visit holycrossministries.org

 

Carmelite Fair — Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. the Carmelite monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. The fair is the  main source of income for the cloistered Carmelite nuns, who spend their lives praying for the world. The fair offers a day of family fun, with games, rides, food, raffle, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Donations, either monetary contributions or new items, can be dropped off or sent to the monastery. There are also a 5K run/walk/jog and a golf tournament to benefit the Carmelite nuns. For information, visit www.carmelslc.org or call 801-918-3227. 

 

Western Celebration — Friday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. at San Andres Parish, 315 East 100 North, Payson. JD Shepherd Band will provide the music for the adult-only country dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. The western theme will be complete with cowboy poetry at 9 p.m. provided by local poets. Presale prices are $10 for dinner only, $20 each for combination dinner/dance or $35 per couple. Prices at the door $25 per person and $40 for couples. For tickets call 801-465-4782.

 

Oktoberfest — at Saint Olaf Parish and School, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-10 p.m. Includes kids’ games, bingo, ethnic food, inflatables, and a beer garden. Join in for food, fun and friendship. For information, contact Stacey, soliveto@connect2.com.

St. Andrew Charity Open — Saturday, Sept. 26 at The Ridge Golf Course, 5055 Westridge Blvd., West Valley City. Golf tournament will benefit Saint Andrew families in need of tuition assistance. Business sponsors, foursomes, and raffle prizes are being sought. To play, become a sponsor, or donate a raffle prize, contact Karla Padilla, 801-253-6018 or  karlapadilla@standrewut.org.

Driving for Charity Golf Tournament — Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Ledges Golf Course, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George. The tournament will benefit St. George Catholic Church, Saint Paul Catholic Center, the Utah Food Bank and the Assistance League of Southern Utah. For information on golfing, volunteering, donating or sponsorship,  visit http://thwitt8.wix.com/golftournament or www.stgeorgecatholics.com.

 

Catholic Business Network Golf Scramble— Catholic Business Network Charity Golf Classic Scramble by Maid Right Cleaning Services. Sunday, Sept. 27, 1;30 p.m. at River Oaks Golf Course, Sandy. Proceeds will benefit the Annual CBN cause. Sponsorships available. Register as a golfer, team or sponsor at www.cbncharitygolfclassic.com.

Nocturnal Adoration for Vocations — St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven, will host the evening on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. Mass/service. For information, call 801-898-3821.

Pregnancy Resource Center Gala — Keynote speaker for The Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake City’s annual fundraising gala, “Hope Can Change Everything!” Banquet for Life 2015, will be Sarah Palin. The banquet will be Friday, Oct. 2, at the Grand America Hotel in SLC. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m; program starts at 7 p.m. For information and tickets, visit https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/home.php?e=7468.

 

Steak Fry — Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 5502. Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., in the Saint Olaf Parish  McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets will be sold after the 5:30 p.m. vigil Mass and after the 9 and 11:30 a.m. Masses. For tickets, contact Chris @ Skully1031@gmail.com or Ray at feenix4@aol.com.

 

Life Chain — Sunday, Oct. 4, 1-2 p.m. at 10600 S. State St., Sandy. Hosted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Knights of Columbus; families with children are welcome. For information, email callieoppedisano@gmail.com.

“Catholics Can” Mass — Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish, 4360 West 5415 South, Kearns. All Catholics, young and old, are invited to attend. Ministers during the Mass will include individuals with disabilities. A reception will follow the Mass. For information, contact Dolores Lopez at 801-328-8641 or Carol Ruddell at 801-440-8729.