Around the Diocese

Friday, Feb. 07, 2020

Aquinas Lecture — Sunday, Feb. 9, 12:30 p.m. Room 335, University of Utah’s John Widtsoe Building, 155 South 1400 East, SLC. Fr Paul Gabor, S.J., Ph.D., vice director of the Vatican Observatory in Tucson, will speak on “Magnificent Universe: when astronomy meets theology.” Free and open to the public.

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. French-born musician Daniel Brondel is the associate director of music at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City and associate director of the Cathedral Choir.

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations — Feb. 9-15. St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 510 E. Vine St., Tooele will have a 40-hour period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations. Contact the parish for details.

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

Ignatian Spirituality Retreat — Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to noon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Catherine Morgan, PhD, OSB (obl.) and Ralph Morgan, M.A, OSB (obl.) will be the retreat leaders. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. by Fr. Stephen Tilley, followed by a two-hour workshop. Free but donations will be accepted for the African missions. To RSVP, email allen11426@comcast.net or text 801-870-3368.

Scouting Award Application Deadline — Scouting religious emblem application, adult award application and $15 payment due by Sunday, Feb. 16 to The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry.       

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations — Feb. 16-22. St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City will have a 40-hour period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations. Contact the parish for details.

Carmelite Holy Hour — Sunday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd. SLC. Join the Carmelite nuns and the Knights of Columbus #5214 to pray for our Holy Catholic Church and our nation. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary, homily and Benediction.

Theology Uncorked — Thursday, Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m. at The Cabin at Provisions, 3364 South 2300 East, SLC. Catholic author Leticia Adams will speak on “Faith and Grief.” For adults in their mid-20s to mid-50s. Drinks and appetizers, 7-8 p.m. $20. Registration required; visit CatholicUtah.org. No day-of registrations or walk-ins allowed.

Jr. High & High School Choral Festival — Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. As part of the Cathedral Family Series, school choirs are invited to join Cathedral Choir Scholars and the St. John Bosco Choristers in a concert performance with orchestra. To register a choir, call 801-323-9850.

Catechist Formation Presentation — Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to noon at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East, 11800 South, Draper. Hosted by Fr. Stephen Tilley, pastor. For parish Directors of Education and catechists seeking certification or renewal. For information and registration, contact Rachel Holt, 801-984-7112 or rachelholt@sjb-parish.org.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser — Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Marriott University Park, 480 Wakara Way, SLC to benefit J. E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School. For tickets, visit www.cosgriff.org.

40 Hours Devotion for Vocations — Feb. 23-29. St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful will have a 40-hour period of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations. Contact the parish for details.

Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion — Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Salt Lake Deanery at 10:30 a.m.; Northern, Eastern, Southwestern deaneries and San Andres Parish at 1:30 p.m.

Salt Lake Deanery Adoration Youth Night — Saturday, Feb. 29, 6 – 9:30 p.m. St Ambrose Catholic Church Social Hall, 2315 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Worship, message, adoration and more.  $5. For high school and middle school ages. For information, call the Office of Youth Ministry, 801-328-8641 ext. 313.

Salt Lake Deanery Adoration Night — Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 – 9:30 p.m. St Ambrose Catholic Church Social Hall, 2315 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Young adults 18+; free. Presented by the Office of Young Adults.

Lenten Adult Faith Formation — The Diocesan Office of Faith Formation recommends a free online course designed for adults interested in Christian art and the Bible. The McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame course will use the Saint John’s Bible to explore the prayer practices of lectio and visio divina. The five-class series begins on Feb. 24. For registration, visit  https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-announces-plans-to-showcase-the-saint-johns-bible-in-free-online-course/

The Catholic Woman’s League is accepting applications from Utah 501-(c)-3 non-profit organizations to be considered as a beneficiary of its annual fall benefit luncheon. Parishes, schools, religious or secular organizations are eligible. Applications are due by Feb. 21. For information and application forms, contact Linda Burt, lindaburt20@hotmail.com.

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