Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 08, 2024

Prayer for Vocations — Nov. 17-23 at St. Paul Mission, 171 South Main St., Hurricane. Call the parish for information.

Holy Hour — Sunday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., Holladay. Exposition, the rosary, a short homily and Benediction. All are welcome.

St. Cecelia’s Day Concert — Sunday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 509 E. South Temple, SLC; “The Creation” by Franz Joseph Haydn, sung by the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Passes required; visit www.utmcs.org.

Ordination to the Diaconate — Friday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Seminarian Kenneth Parsad will be ordained a deacon. All are welcome.

Taize Prayer — Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free. All ages welcome; everyone is encouraged to sing along.

Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Hosted by Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women.

Advent Retreat — Saturday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m.- noon at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 Chapel St., Layton. The retreat in English will be led by Fr. Gustavo Vidal, pastor. Cost $20; includes breakfast, lunch and materials. For tickets, call the parish office, 801-544-4269, or email monicarich56@gmail.com. Text 801-643-1542 for information.

Thanksgiving Holiday — The diocesan Pastoral Center will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day of Obligation — Monday, Dec. 9 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Check your parish for Mass times.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 14 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy, 9 a.m. to noon, beginning with a bilingual Mass with Bishop Oscar A. Solis presiding. The theme is “Preparing to Become Pilgrims of Hope.” The retreat in English will be presented in the parish hall by Fr. Langes Silva, the diocesan judicial vicar. The retreat in Spanish will be presented in the church by Fr. Victor Alvarado, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Ogden. Free.

Brass and Organ Christmas Spectacular — Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Featuring the brass section of the Utah Symphony and cathedral organist Gabriele Terrone. Free and open to the public.  

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School.

Christmas Carol Service — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School.

Lay Dominican Information Session — Every third Sunday of the month immediately following the 10:45 a.m. Mass, Our Lady of Victory Lay Dominican Chapter will have an open house/ information session in the gathering space of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 170 S. University St., SLC for those who feel called to increase their formation, charity and good works. For information, contact prioress - suzannemozdy@gmail.com.

Shoe Donations Needed — Catholic Community Center of Utah’s Weigand Resource Center is in need of men’s sneakers and boots for clients experiencing homelessness. Donations can be dropped off at 437 West 200 South, SLC weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other high-priority needs include toothpaste, shampoo and bar soap.

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 at 209-480-8972 for information.

Patriotic Rosary — Members of St. George Catholic Parish pray a patriotic rosary twice a month using booklets purchased from Caritas of Birmingham. St. George invites all parishes in the Diocese of Salt Lake City to pray the patriotic rosary.

Knights at the Foot of the Cross meet every Friday using Googlemeet from 8 to 9 p.m. MST. Email miutah.stmary@gmail.com for information.  

Families of the Immaculata meets every first Sunday after the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Contact miutah.stmary@gmail.com for information.

The Diocese of Salt Lake City is invited to shop at the Ladies of Charity of Northern Utah’s Center of Hope Thrift Store on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 74 S. Orchard Dr., North Salt Lake. Donations of gently used clean and folded clothing also are accepted.

The Diocese of Salt Lake City’s Commission for People with Disabilities is seeking new members. For information, contact Dolores Lopez, dolores.lopez@dioslc.org or 801-328-8641.

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