Around the Diocese

Friday, Jun. 05, 2015

Game Lab — June 8-12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Juan Diego CHS computer lab, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Students grades 8-12 will learn how to design, animate, and test out a 2D maze with GameSalad software. Cost is $50. For information contact John Kilbourn at johnkilbourn@jdchs.org or 801-984-7360. 

Church Garage Sale — The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is holding its annual Garage Sale fundraiser June 12-13, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the school gym, 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy. Donations will be accepted June 6-10 at the gym. For information, call Bonnie Siegrist, 801-580-6960.

St. Mary Women’s Retreat — June 12-14 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Cost is $50, includes reading material. Register online at http://www.stmarysutah.org. For information, contact Colleen Pike, 801-586-6070 or stmarywomansretreat@hotmail.com.

St. Martin de Porres Field of Dreams — June 12-14 at the church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. Special events include a Mexican dinner Friday night starting at 6 p.m.; car show, kids’ games, live entertainment and silent auction starting at noon on Saturday; and breakfast after each of the Masses on Sunday. 

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Game Night — Friday, June 12, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost: $14; dinner at 6:30 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m.

 

Garage Sale Fundraiser — Saturday, June 13, . at Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. In addition, the Corner Baking Café, 264 East 12300 South, Draper will donate some of that day’s proceeds to the marching band.

St. Lawrence Open House — Saturday, June 13, noon-3 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, 100 W. Center St., Heber. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a Heber historical landmark. Originally Heber’s Second Ward, the building is currently home to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Ladies of Charity Summer BBQ — Sunday, June 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Food, silent auction and a “meat lovers” raffle. Tickets for BBQ are $7 each or $25 per family.  Raffle tickets sold separately.  All proceeds go to help those in need. For information, contact Sister Germaine, 801-971-3353.

Judge Memorial Boys Basketball Camp — June 15-26, sessions run Monday-Friday grades 4-5, 8:15-10:15 a.m.; grades 6-7, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; grades 8-9, 1-3 p.m. and grades 10-12, June 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24, 7-9 p.m. at Judge Memorial CHS, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Cost is $150. For information or to register visit the boys basketball page at www.judgememorial.com.

Volunteers Needed — Vacation Bible School June 19-21 are seeking adult and teenage volunteers at Saint Ambrose parish, 2315 Redondo Ave., SLC. For information contact Margaret McDermott, 801-452-1984.

Saint Thomas More Game Night — Friday, June 19, at Saint Thomas More Parish’s Meyer Hall, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $14 per person, which includes dinner and games. Must be 18 years or older to attend.

OLOL (Magna) Golf Tournament — Saturday, June 20, 7:30 a.m. at the New Ridge Golf Club, 5055 Westridge Blvd., West Valley City. Cost is $80 per player. To reserve a spot, contact Joanie Dobesh, jpdobesh@sunturn.com; Victor Marquez, realtor@ajmcrystal.com; Anita Titcomb, anitatitcomb@comcast.net; Ernie Hererra; jacee.inc@gmail.com or Mary Cowan, mareccowen@hotmail.com. Hole sponsors, gift baskets and door prizes also needed.

St. Joseph High Annual BBQ — The 12th annual St. Joe’s High School BBQ, sponsored by the Alumni Association, will be Friday, June 26 at the school, 1790 Lake St.,Ogden.  All  (alumni & non-alumni, alike) are invited. Something different this year – it’s free. Social hour: 6-7 p.m.; BBQ at 7 p.m. Reservations not required.

Carmelite Barbecue Fundraiser — Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Sponsored by the Friends of Sister Mary Joseph and Knights of Columbus Council 602 to help pay for the sisters’ health-care expenses. Cost is $24. RSVP to Tom Catrow at 801-688-3194.

Men’s Retreat — The 5th Annual St. Mary Men’s Retreat will be Aug. 7–9, in Bloomington, Idaho. Cost is $50; includes lodging, food, the study book and other materials.  For information and registration, visit www.stmarysutah.org or call Bob Shafer, 801-628-3768; email the registration form to him at robertj_391@msn.com. 

 

Accepting Applications — Is God calling you to serve the Church in a new ways? Would you like to learn in depth about our Catholic faith and tradition? Would you like to join a small group or men and women who are also praying and discerning their vocational calls? It may be that the Holy Spirit is calling you to serve the Church as a lay ecclesial minister. The Diocesan Office of Religious Education is accepting applications for the next group of candidates for the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Program. For information, visit http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/education or call Susan Northway, director ,at 801-328-8641x326