Around the Diocese

Friday, Jul. 19, 2013

Diocesan World Youth Day Celebration — Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Open to all youth going into grades 7 - 12. Cost is $15, which includes lunch and dinner. For information, contact Samantha Almanza at Samantha.Almanza@dioslc.org or 801-328-8641 ext. 313.

Saint Patrick Carnival — Aug. 2-3, Friday, 5-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 2-10 p.m., at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1040 West 400 South, SLC. Raffles, ethnic food, games, silent auction, prizes, entertainment, dancing and more. Raffle tickets are available for sale at the parish office. Donations are accepted, for information, contact the parish office, 801-596-7233.

Juan Diego Drill Team Golf Tournament — Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. at the Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse Ln., Eagle Mountain. Four-person scramble, $75 per golfer includes golf, cart, tournament banquet hosted by Texas Roadhouse, drinks, prizes and raffles. For information call 801-680-8507.

Farewell Receptions — Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 3-4 following the weekend Masses at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. In honor of Monsignor Terence Moore’s retirement.

Class on Total Consecration — Sunday, Aug. 4, 1- 2 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. "Keys to Sanctity: Four Pillars of Total Consecration to the Immaculata" will be offered by the Militia of the Immaculata, followed by a Rite of Total Consecration on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m., with a potluck reception at 1:30 p.m. For information, call Donna at 801-898-3821.

Rite of Total Consecration — Sunday, Aug. 11, 1-3 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Followed by potluck reception.

80th Annual All-State Italian Day — Sunday, Aug. 11, opening at 11 a.m., at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. Discount ride passes available and must be mentioned at the door. Sponsored by the Italian American Civic League. For information call 801-699-1934 or visit www.italianamericancivicleague.com.

Organ Fest VI — Friday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. In its sixth year, it features organists from the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Donations in support of organ production and programming on Classical 89, including Pipedreams (airs Sundays at 9 p.m.), will be welcomed. For information visit www.classical89.org or contact Christine Nokleby at 801-422-8490 or christine.nokleby@byu.edu.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Festival — Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., in the parish parking lot, 4360 West 5415 South, Kearns. Live entertainment, bingo, games, raffle, Vietnamese hot food, desserts and beer.

Saint Therese Parish Festival — Aug. 17-18: Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. American and Mexican food, games for the children, raffle and live music.

Saint Ambrose Italian Festival — Aug. 23-24, at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. There will be wine and beer, kids games, bocce tournament, Italian food and entertainment.

Saint Francis Xavier Parish Festival — Saturday, Aug. 24, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. American/Mexican food, kids’ games, raffle drawings, and live entertainment all day.

Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival — Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 24-25: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Wasatch Front Farmers Market, rock climbing wall, games and crafts for kids, live entertainment and food court.

Engaged Encounter Weekend — Aug. 24-25. Due to hotel requirements, couples must have their registrations in two weeks prior to the desired weekend date. If couples sign up after that, there is no guarantee that rooms can be booked through the hotel. For information contact Veola Burchett, 801-328-8641 ext. 324.

Bishop’s Dinner 10th Anniversary — The Bishop’s Dinner supports the Cathedral of the Madeleine. This year it will be Sept. 26 at the The Grand America Hotel, 500 S. Main Street, SLC. The guest speaker for the 10th anniversary of the Bishop’s Dinner will be the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer, Retired Archbishop of San Francisco and the eighth Bishop of Salt Lake City For information, contact the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 801-328-8941.

Carmelite Fair Donations — Contributions are being sought to support the annual Carmelite Fair, which this year is scheduled for Sept. 15. Handmade items or financial support will be much appreciated. The Carmelite Fair is the main source of income for the Carmelite nuns in Holladay, whose lives are dedicated to prayers for the whole world, and especially for each one in the diocese. Items can be dropped off at the monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., or call 801-918-3227 to schedule a pick up.

Enrolling Now — St. Marguerite Catholic Elementary School offers a full-day kindergarten program as well as a 3- and 4-year old preschool program. For questions or information, call 435-882-0081 or visit the school at 15 S. 7th St., Tooele.

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