Planning Your Calendar? — Msgr. Colin Fr. Bircumshaw, vicar general, reminds all pastors, deacons, principals, religious and laity charged with creating calendars for their parish, school or Catholic organization that in keeping with a long-standing policy, no local events should be scheduled to conflict with the annual diocesan Pastoral Congress, which this year is scheduled for Sept. 23; the annual diocesan Advent retreat, which is scheduled for Dec. 2; and the annual Lenten retreat, which is scheduled for March 3, 2018.
Special Collection — will be taken up for Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Salt Lake City during the weekend Masses of Aug. 19-20.
Summer Festival — Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4360 West 5415 South, Kearns. The 22nd annual Summer Festival is free and open to the public.
Healing Retreat — Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Suggested donation of $12. For information, contact Ildiko Haycock, 801-272-9256 or ihaycock@stvincents-school.org. To register, visit http://saintvincentdepaul.us.com/into-your-hands-father-retreat-for-healing/.
Catholic Day at Lagoon — Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. with Mass at noon at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. For discount tickets, mention Catholic Day at the ticket office.
JDCHS vs JMCHS Football — Friday, Aug. 25, 4:30 p.m. at Soaring Eagle Stadium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper.
Knights of Columbus Yard Sale — Saturday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Items for the sale can be dropped off at the church Aug. 21-25, 8-10 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. each day.
Fun Run — sponsored by the Saint Olaf Catholic Church Youth Group. Saturday, Aug. 26, beginning 7 a.m. The 5K race will start and finish at the church, 1793 South Orchard Drive in Bountiful. Entrants of all ages are welcome. Entry fee: $20/ individuals, $60 for teams of four. Prizes for top finishers. All proceeds will go toward the Youth Group Ministry and activities. Register online at https://registermyrace.com/register/saint-olaf-youth-group-5k-fun-run/396.
Foursome for Fisher House — golf tournament sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to raise money for the Fisher House, which provides housing for families of veterans receiving care at the VA hospital. Starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Stonebridge Golf Course, 4415 Links Drive, West Valley City. For information, contact John Dennin, 801-554-9148 or John.Dennin@gmail.com. Register online at www.fisherhousegolf.org.
Charity Benefit — hosted by the Charity for Give Me a Chance, a ministry of the Daughters of Charity for low-income women and children in our community. Includes auctions, fashion show and dinner. The event will be Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m. at Guadalupe Garden in the Give Me a Chance Learning Center, 2913 Grant Ave., Ogden. To RSVP and for information, call 801-627-2235.
RCIA Orientation — for RCIA coordinators/team members. Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 East South Temple, SLC. Designed for those who are new to RCIA or have had less than three years of experience in the RCIA process. $15 fee; includes lunch. Registration is required; call the Office of Liturgy at 801-328-8641 x 363 by Aug. 18.
Car Show Fundraiser and Art Auction — Saturday, Aug. 26 starting 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School, 430 East 2100 South, SLC. $10 for early registration for cars and bikes; $25 for admission on the day of the event; $5 for veterans. Proceeds benefit Kearns-Saint Ann School. To register, visit https://rnielsen36.wixsite.com/carshowfundraiser17.
Autumn Harvest Benefit — for Holy Cross Ministries. Saturday, Aug. 26, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Dejoria Center, 970 UT-32, Kamas. For tickets, visit http://hcmutah.org/autumn-harvest-benefit/.
Holy Cross Associates Gathering — Saturday Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to noon at Holy Cross Ministries, 460 East 4500 South #204, Salt Lake City. The topic will be Bishop Oscar A. Solis’ pastoral letter “A Springtime of the New Evangelization.” All are welcome. For information, contact Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, mvogel@socwk.utah.edu, 801-581-3071.
Celebration Mass — in honor of 400 years of the Vincentian charism, Bishop Oscar A. Solis will celebrate Mass on Sept. 2, 5 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Members of the Daughters of Charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Ladies of Charity will attend. Free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day. The Pastoral Center will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 8:30 a.m.
Bishop’s Dinner — The annual fundraising dinner to benefit the Cathedral of the Madeleine will be Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Grand America Hotel, 555 Main St., SLC. Outdoor reception starts at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. The featured speaker will be Bishop Oscar A. Solis. For reservations, contact Patricia Wesson, PWesson@utcotm.org or 801-328-8941 ext. 108.
Fall Festival — Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 100 W. Center St., Heber. Free admission and open to the public. Proceeds will go to the construction of the new church. For information, contact Delza Vargas, 435-640-7653 or emdvee14@gmail.com.
Hymn-Writing Competition — to celebrate St. Olaf Catholic Church’s 75th anniversary. The competition is open to all ages. Submission deadline is Nov. 12. The honorarium for the winning entry is $100. For information, contact Holly Norman Dodge at h_normandodge@yahoo.com or 801-295-3621. Winners will be notified on or before Dec. 17.
Marriage Counselling — Retrouvaille will be hosting a program for couples struggling with their relationship on Sept. 8-10. For information or to register for this weekend program, call 801-450-4965, email 4007@retrouvaille.org or visit their website, www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
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