Around the Diocese

Friday, Oct. 23, 2015

Flu Clinic — Vaccines for flu available Oct. 28, 12:30-4 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School great hall, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Open to the public; most insurance carriers accepted. Children must have signed forms or be accompanied by a parent.

Seniors’ Retreat — Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Benvegnu Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. For those 50 and older. Includes Mass and lunch. Suggested donation: $15. To register, call Susan Northway, 801-328-8641 ext. 326 or visit www.dioslc.org, then click on upcoming events on the main page.

Mothers’ Retreat — An evening of reflection for mothers with young children. Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 – 9 p.m.  at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Benvegnu Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Free of charge. For information, contact Mary Arndt, 801-599-1735. RSVP and register at www.dioslc.org, then click on upcoming events on the main page. 

Halloween Adult Dance — Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. Hosted by St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women. Tickets: $10 per person. Dinner will be a tostada bar, soft drink included. Prizes for best costume, and door prizes. Must be 21 or older. For tickets, contact the parish office at 801-596-7233, Cynthia at 801-641-8288 or Gloria at 801-688-5142.

All Saints Day Party — hosted by The Association of Utah Catholic Homeschooling Families. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2-4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. All homeschooling families and friends are welcome. RSVP to rrcostello@me.com or h_normandodge@yahoo.com. Includes a Saint O’Lantern contest, crafts and games. Please dress as your favorite saint. 

CCS Humanitarian Awards Dinner — honoring LaVell Edwards, Ron McBride,  Dominic and Virginia Albo, Catherine Putnam-Netto and Benedictine Sr. Stephanie Mongeon. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Little America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., SLC. RSVP to Andy Robinson, 801-428-1231 arobinson@ccsutah.org or www.ccsutah.org. 

Twelfth Night — Nov. 5-9, Juan Diego students perform this Shakespearean play, 7 p.m. in the JDCHS auditorium, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Cost: adults, $8; seniors and children under 16, $5; SCC students, alumni and faculty, free. Tickets limited to 200/night.

First Friday Mass — with the Catholic Woman’s League. 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at St. Ann Parish, 500 East 2100 South, SLC. To join the group for breakfast at the Olympian restaurant afterward, RSVP to Mille Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Nocturnal Adoration for Vocations  — Nov. 6-7, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday and ending with Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. For information, call 801-898-3821. 

Fair Trade Boutique — Nov. 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence Mission, 5 South 100 West,  Heber City. This boutique will feature artisan handicrafts from around the world, a silent auction and bake sale. Proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services and St. Lawrence Mission’s new building fund. Payment accepted by cash or check only. 

Game Night — Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s social hall, 670 South 1100 East, SLC.  Cost is $15 for games and $5 for dinner.

St. Joseph Villa Volunteer Luncheon — “Oldies but Goodies” is the theme for this year’s St. Joseph Villa Volunteer Fall Luncheon Fundraiser. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. Ambrose Parish’s social center, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Social hour starts at 11 a.m.; lunch is at noon, catered by Midvale Mining Company Restaurant. Tickets are $25; contact Maxine Giovacchini at 801-582-2282, or stop by the St. Joe’s Gift Shop. All the proceeds go to help the residents of St. Joseph Villa.

SJB Ladies Association Charity Luncheon — Sunday Nov. 8, 12:30-5 p.m., in the Juan Diego CHS Commons, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. This year’s theme is SJBLA Bandstand, featuring music from the ’60s performed by parishioners. Tickets are $45; includes a champagne reception, brunch catered by Utah Foods, a commemorative wine glass and live entertainment. Best-dressed contest for those in ’60s attire. Tickets on sale after all weekend Masses, or email Laura Jelovich at lljelo@yahoo.com.

Eccles Organ Festival  — Performance by Christopher Houlihan of Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. Sunday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Parish Mission — Nov. 9-12, 7-8:30 p.m. each night at San Andres Catholic Church, 315 East 100 North, Payson. “Waiting Upon God in the Advent Season” will be presented by Fr. J. Patrick Foley, Ph.D. All ages are welcome. Free-will donations will be accepted at the conclusion of the last conference to help defray the cost of the mission. For information, contact Christie Brzezinski or Amy Lyman at 801-754-5180. 

Skaggs Catholic Center Open House – Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Campus-wide tours of the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Shadow other high school students from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for an education assessment test. Meet teachers and staff of Guardian Angel Daycare, St. John the Baptist schools and Juan Diego Catholic High School. For information, visit the website or call 801-984-7661.

Taste of Juan Diego  — Nov. 14, 6 p.m. - midnight at JDCHS, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Dinner, dancing, entertainment and opportunities to support Juan Diego programs. For information and tickets, visit http://atasteofjd.jdchs.org or call 801-984-7608.

Donor Search — Cathedral of the Madeleine parishioner Shirley Callanan is in need of a kidney transplant. To be screened as a potential donor, contact Becky Mickelson at Intermountain Medical Center, 801-507-8319 or becky.mickleson@imail.org. The process is confidential.