Around the Diocese

Saint George Bible Study — Aug. 19 and 22 at Saint George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. The course will be held on Sunday, 9 to 10:45 a.m., and Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring your own Bible; study questions and hand-outs will be provided. There is no charge for this course. Both class events will be held in the second floor conference room, Scanlan Building. 

Saint Peter’s Annual Yard Sale — Aug. 16-18 and Aug. 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. All items have been sorted and cleaned prior to sale. There will be a snack bar with lunch items.

First Saint Ambrose Italian Festival — Friday, Aug. 24 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, August 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Enjoy live entertainment, Italian food, wine and beer, Bocce tournament, bounce house and peruse Italian vendors. For information or to join the Bocce Tournament contact Keith Hankins at 801-466-2379.

Blessed Sacrament Parish Fall Festival — Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 25-26 at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rides, entertainment, food, games, silent auction, raffle and a 5K fun run/walk. Registration and details at www.blessedsacramentsandy.parishesonline.com.

Saint Joseph Fun Festival — Sunday, Aug. 26 from noon to 6 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 506 24th St., Ogden. Live band, children’s games, climbing wall and a variety of foods.

Judge Memorial CHS Back to School Night — Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 6-8:35 p.m. Opportunity to follow their student’s schedule, meet their student’s teachers, and receive classroom policies and grading criteria from every teacher. Learn more at www.judgememorial.com.

Judge Memorial CHS to honor Sisters of the Holy Cross — Thursday, Sept. 6, at 9:20 a.m. in the school’s auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Those who would like the opportunity to celebrate and honor the Sisters are welcome to join the Judge Memorial student body appreciate and recognize the Sisters for their significant contributions.

Saint Joseph the Worker FolkFest — Friday-Sunday, Sept. 7-9; Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday Mass under the tent at 9 .m. with activities until 6 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Concert by the Irish rock band Swagger, car show, fireworks, crafts fair, kids rides and games, Scottish Highland games, pro wrestling, Big Top games, golf and horseshoe tournaments. Free and open to the public. For schedule of events, visit http://stjoseph-wj.org or call the parish office.

Northern Deanery Catholic Youth Conference — Saturday, Sept. 8 at Saint Joseph High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. Open to students in 7th-12th grades. Main speaker is Pete Espil, campus minister from Idaho University. Cost:$5 per student. For information or to volunteer contact Lucy Valerio, 801-392-2037.

Funds of Love Event — Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Union Station Grand Lobby, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Hosted by Saint Benedict’s Foundation. For information call 801-479-1800.

Judge Memorial 24th annual Bulldog Boogie — Friday, Sept. 14 at the McCarthey Stadium, 600 South 1100 East, SLC. The Spanish Fork vs. Judge Memorial football game, with a special halftime performance of the 24th Annual Bulldog Boogie! Boys and girls ages 5 and up are invited to participate in the performance. Learn more at www.judgememorial.com.

Holy Family Fun Fest — Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., at Holy Family Church, 1100 East 5550 South, Ogden. Open to the public with free live music, food and beverages, children’s inflatables, games, a silent auction, bake sale, retail bazaar and outdoor movie. For information find Holy Family Catholic Church on Facebook or visit: www.hfutah.net.

3rd Annual "Run For The Nuns" — Sunday, Sept. 16 starting at Cottonwood Elementary, 5205 Holladay Blvd., and finishing at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd. Open to all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. Registration: $25 in advance or $40 day of the run. Register online at active.com and search "Run for the Nuns" or on Facebook.com/runforthenuns. Questions call 801-675-8593 or e-mail RunForTheNuns@gmail.com.

Annual Bishop’s Dinner — Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main St., SLC. RSVP to Laurel Dokos at 801-328-8941 ext. 108.

Hibernian Society Irish Fall Classic Golf Tournament — Sunday, Sept. 23, at Mountain Dell Canyon Golf Course, I 80 exit 134, SLC. Four Man/Women Scramble, tee time will be at 9:30 a.m. $70 per player includes lunch. Contact Joe Brown at 801-466-5768 or Fr. Patrick Carley at 801-255-8902 for more info.

Carmelite Fair Days Donations — Would you like to help the Carmelite nuns? Please bring items and donations to the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd, Holladay. If you wish to volunteer your time and talents, contact Kathleen Blodgett at 801-293-9106.