Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament — Sunday, Nov. 24 following the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. The intention for November will be in honor of Christ the King and religious freedom. Benediction will be at 4:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday — The diocesan Pastoral Center will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Filipino Mass — Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Fr. Joseph Frez will be the celebrant.  All are invited.

Healing Mass — Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden. Following Mass, join the Promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart for lunch and a meeting at the Longhorn Steakhouse on Wall Avenue.

Christmas Market — Saturday, Dec. 7 after the 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, Dec. 8 after all Masses at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E. Redondo Dr., SLC. Advent and Christmas gifts, festive drinks and treats.

Holy Day of Obligation — Monday, Dec. 9 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Check your parish for Mass times.

Christmas Boutique — Friday, Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Rd., Cottonwood Heights. More than 40 vendors/artisans. For information, Joan Simard 801-718-3881, text preferred; or Wanda Lesher 801-347-0255.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 14 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy, 9 a.m. to noon, beginning with a bilingual Mass with Bishop Oscar A. Solis presiding. The theme is “Preparing to Become Pilgrims of Hope.” The retreat in English will be presented in the parish hall by Fr. Langes Silva, the diocesan judicial vicar. The retreat in Spanish will be presented in the church by Fr. Victor Alvarado, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Ogden. Free.

Brass and Organ Christmas Spectacular — Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Featuring the brass section of the Utah Symphony and cathedral organist Gabriele Terrone. Free and open to the public.  

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Christmas Carol Service — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten — Friday, Dec. 20, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 509 E. South Temple, SLC with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten — Friday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City with the choir of the  Cathedral of the Madeleine featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten — Monday, Dec. 23, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 509 E. South Temple, SLC with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Christmas Holiday — The diocesan Pastoral Center will close for Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 24. It will reopen on Friday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 509 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Holy Day of Obligation — Wednesday, Dec. 25, is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. Check your parish for Mass times.

Evening Prayer — Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, with the St. Catherine of Siena Lay Dominican Chapter. All are welcome.

Liturgy of the Hours — first and third Fridays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Villa chapel, 415 E. Bishop Federal Lane, SLC. With the Secular Discalced Carmelites. All are welcome.

Shoe Donations Needed — Catholic Community Center of Utah’s Weigand Resource Center is in need of men’s sneakers and boots for clients experiencing homelessness. Donations can be dropped off at 437 West 200 South, SLC weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other high-priority needs include toothpaste, shampoo and bar soap.

Abba Women’s Prayer Group meets every Monday (except holidays) at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph room at St. Lawrence Mission, 5 South 100 West, Heber. Call Olga Hibl at 209-480-8972 for information.

Bilingual Rosary for Life — the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.

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