Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

Game Night — to help raise money for the Utah Cursillo Movement. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. Suggested donation is $10.50; hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase.

Open House — for new and prospective families; 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Judge Memorial CHS, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. This is an opportunity to learn about the school’s diverse, Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory program and the opportunities available in activities, arts, athletics, faith development, and service. For information, call 801-517-2129 or visit judgememorial.com. 

Drop-in Tour — at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC, Thursday, Nov. 19, 1 – 3 p.m. Stop by for information and tours of the campus. For information, visit utmcs.org, email admissions@utmcs.org or call 801-323-9850 x103.

Taize Prayer Service — Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. The theme is “The Earth – Our Common Home.”

Family Thanksgiving Party — 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at St. Joseph Parish’s social center, 514 24th St., Ogden. Games, prizes, raffles and food. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 777. Doors open at 6 p.m. 

Turkey Bingo — hosted by Boy Scout Troop 202. Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. in the St. Ambrose Parish social hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC.  Food and prizes.  All are welcome. For information, contact Ted Frederick, ted_frederick@hotmail.com.

Sarah’s Holiday Boutique — The 17th annual event will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov.  22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. Features more than 60 vendors, unique and hand-crafted items.

Holiday Blessings Boutique — The 28th annual event will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament School gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. There will be 60 booths with quality handcrafted items, a raffle, food and fun. Hosted by the parish’s Council of Catholic Women. For information, call Maureen Newman, 801-572-1074.

Kearns-Saint Ann Benefit — Winter Wonderland will be Nov. 21. Silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and live auction will begin at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per couple/$25 per person. To make donations or for tickets, contact anna@ksaschool.org.

Advent Retreat — Saturday, Nov. 21, St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., ending with Mass. Led by Fr. Gustavo Vidal. $10 fee includes materials, a light breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Maria Devereux, 801-989-2257 or joyfulevent@yahoo.com. Everyone welcome. 

Interfaith Service — Sunday, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1385 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Includes music by the Rocky Mountain Strings, readings, prayers and keynote speaker Kevin A. Mitchell. Those attending are asked to bring canned goods that will be donated to the Utah Food Bank.

St. Cecilia’s Day Concert — Sunday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.  The Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, featuring the Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School, will present Eric Esenvalds’ Trinity Te Deum, Gerald Finzi’s Introit and Herbert Howell’s Hymnus Paradisi. Free, but tickets required; visit http://www.utmcs.org. 

Vocation Awareness Night — Monday, Nov. 23, 7-8:15 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. A panel of priests and religious will offer testimonies and be available for questions. For information, call 801-898-3821.

First Sunday of Advent — Sunday, Nov. 29. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Christmas Boutique — Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. More than 50 vendors/artisans participating; choose from art, jewelry, gift baskets, food, toys, clothing, skin care, and many hand-crafted items. For information, contact Rita Mohs, 770-356-2495 or ritamohs@gmail.com. 

First Friday Mass — with the Catholic Woman’s League. 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Jude Maronite Parish, 4900 S. Wasatch St., Murray. To join the group for a cookie exchange in the church building afterward, RSVP to Mille Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

H.S. Basketball at EnergySolutions Arena — Judge Memorial CHS boys’ basketball team “Plays Where the Pros Play!” on Friday, Dec. 4, as they take on the Clearfield High School Falcons at EnergySolutions Arena.  Tickets, which are valid for all three high school games on Dec. 4 as well as the Dec. 5 Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz game, must be purchased through the Judge Memorial Main Office. They are available weekdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. For information, visit the boys’ basketball page on judgememorial.com.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Father Kenneth Vialpando, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Ogden, will lead the retreat.  $5 by Dec. 1; $8 at the door. Call 801-328-8641 ext. 322 to register.

Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 2864 South 9000 West, Magna. Vendors and handmade arts and crafts from around the state; Santa Claus will be available for photos with children. 

Bronze Pelican Award and St. George Emblem — The Diocesan Committee on Catholic Scouting is accepting nominations for the Bronze Pelican Award and St. George Emblem. These awards recognize adult Scout leaders who have contributed significantly to Catholic Scouting. To nominate a Scout leader for one of these awards, visit http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/youth/youth/boy-scouts-girl-scouts. Nomination forms are due by Dec. 15.

Healing Mass — Every third Saturday of the month at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 3560 West 3650 South, West Valley City. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m.

 

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