"A Ceremony of Carols" — Friday, Dec. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 21 at 12: 15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 East South Temple, SLC. The Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine will perform Benjamin Britten’s "A Ceremony of Carols."
Christmas Carol Services — Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 East South Temple, SLC.
Diocesan Advent Retreat — Sunday, Dec. 2, following the 9 a.m. Mass, at Saint George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. Presenter is Father Dan Dorsey, a Glenmary missionary and resource person from the Congar Institute for Ministry Development. Lunch is included. Registration is required contact Jill Luttrell, 435-632-9303.
Advent Choir Show — Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Orem. The BYU choir, Scola Cantorum Occidentalis, will present a concert of vocal music based on Advent texts. There will be a free-will donation.
Advent Penance Service — Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Saint Catherine of Siena/Newman Center, 170 University St., SLC. Begins with a potluck at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side dish or salad for 12 people. The Advent penance service will be at 7 p.m., followed by Mass at 9 p.m.
An Evening of Shakespeare — Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph CHS theater, 1790 Lake St. Ogden. This annual fundraiser event will showcase the work our students prepared for the Utah High School Shakespeare Competition. All proceeds will go toward theatre department needs such as sound and lighting equipment and tools for the scene shop. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. For tickets please call 801-394-1515 ext.227 or limited tickets available at the door.
Skaggs Catholic Center Library Book Fair — Friday, Dec. 7 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 10180 S. State Street, Draper. You may also shop online from Dec. 7-13 at BN.COM/bookfairs by entering the Bookfair ID# 1096922 at checkout. For information call 801- 984-7620.
Utah Children’s Nutcracker Ballet — Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS auditorium, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Cost: $10 for adults and $8 for children, seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased at JDCHS, Utah Artists School of Ballet, 9333 South 1300 East or at utahnutcracker.com.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Adoration — Friday, Dec. 7 beginning at 8 p.m., ending Saturday, Dec. 8 with the 8 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven.
Carmelite Monastery 60th anniversary Mass — The Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Holladay will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 8, with a 10 a.m. Mass in the monastery chapel. The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, will preside. All are welcome. After the Mass, the nuns will receive visitors. The monastery is located at 5714 Holladay Blvd. in Holladay.
Newman Center Advent retreat — Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of reflection, discussion, and prayer. "Enough is Enough: Your Grace is Enough." The cost is $10, which includes breakfast, lunch and retreat fees. Open to all parishioners and students. For information call Jeanne Lachowski 801-580-2513 or Father Peter 801-359-6066. Registration is required. Forms are available in the gathering space or online www.unewman.org.
Catholic Business Network Dinner — Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Christopher’s Prime Steakhouse & Grill, 1122 East Draper Parkway, Draper. RSVP to rarecoin@pacificrarities.com
St. Francis of Assisi Bingo — Friday, Dec. 14, beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and Bingo starting at 7 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost is $14.
Calling Troop 202 Eagle Scouts — As Saint Ambrose BSA Troop 202 prepares to celebrate its 100th Eagle Scout on Dec. 16, officials are asking former Eagle Scouts from the troop to attend the celebration. If you are a Troop 202 Eagle Scout or know any, contact Frank Whitby, frankw@biochem.utah.edu, 801-918-8493 or Joe Zachary, zachary@cs.utah.edu, 801-649-8202.
Holiday Food Drive — Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 17-19, CCS will provide over 1,400 people with holiday food boxes. Donations of turkeys, canned cranberries and yams, etc. can be dropped off at any CCS location. Distribution of the holiday food boxes will take place at the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank in Ogden.
Gift of the Drummer — Through the Gift of the Drummer program, CCS will provide holiday gifts to over 1,000 low-income and refugee children. To be assigned a child or children, email drummer@ccsutah.org.
Now Airing — The TV show ‘Enciende Tu Luz’ with Father Omar Ontiveros will air every Monday at 5:30 a.m. on Mundo Fox Channel 23 and 123 Comcast.
Seeking High School Singers — National Catholic Youth Choir is seeking high school singers to audition for the 2013 camp and multi-state concert tour held at Saint John’s Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minn, June 17-July 2, 2013. Apply online at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org. Applications and auditions due March 18, 2013. For information call 320-363-3154 or email dkantor@csbsju.edu.
St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group — Orem’s youth group is seeking other youth groups wanting to attend the Steubenville of the Rockies Catholic Youth Conference June 21–23 in Denver. Call Kendra at 801-623-0323 if you have an interest and/or need more information.
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