Book Signing – Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Pioneer Book, 450 W. Center Street, Provo will host a reception to celebrate the release of Monastery Mornings, the new book about the Huntsville Trappist monks. The author, Michael Patrick O’Brien, a local attorney, writer and member of St. Thomas More Parish, will attend to discuss the book and sign copies.
Adam Blai Presentation — Catholic Utah is sponsoring the presentation “Opening Doors to the Demonic and How to Keep Them Closed,” by Adam Blai, Saturday, Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E. Redondo Ave., SLC or live-streamed. Attendance is limited to allow for social distancing. Cost $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Open to ages 16+. To register, visit CatholicUtah.org.
Eccles Organ Festival Recital — Sunday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Paul Jacobs, The Juilliard School of Music, New York. Live in-person audience (until cathedral capacity is reached) and livestreamed on the festival’s YouTube channel.
Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Event – Sunday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to noon, and a lunch from 1 to 4 p.m. in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish gym 65 West 500 North, Orem. Veterans and first responders eat free with their spouse. Other family members invited; $5 per meal.
Remembering the Utah Trappist Monastery – Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber County library, 131 South 7400 East, Huntsville, will present a program on the Utah Trappist monastery. Salt Lake City attorney/author Michael Patrick O’Brien will talk about his book about his boyhood at the monastery, and the current owner of the monastery property, Huntsville resident Bill White, will discuss his efforts to gain a conservation easement on the land.
Taize Prayer – Friday, Nov 19, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. An hour of music, candlelight, and reflection. Free; all ages are welcome, and everyone is encouraged to join in the singing.
Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Forty booths of quality, handcrafted items, fun, raffle hosted by Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women. For information, contact Maureen Newman, 801-891-9862 or mnewman1946@gmail.com.
50th Anniversary — of the St. Joseph High School Boosters. Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Timbermine Restaurant, 1701 Park Blvd., Ogden. Social hour 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. They will recognize the late Fr. Neale Herrlich, the other founders, and past and present presidents. For information, contact Bill Burbridge, 801-391-2972, or Cindy White, cwhite@stjosephutah.com.
World Youth Day Pilgrimage Webinar — Verso Ministries is offering a free webinar for group leaders who are discerning a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The webinar series at https://versoministries.com/world-youth-day-webinars will include an introduction to the World Youth Day experience and logistics, site highlights in Portugal, tips for group fundraising, and information about how to organize a pilgrimage.
Vaccine event request form — The Utah Department of Health is offering mobile vaccine clinics anywhere in the state. If you are interested in bringing a mobile vaccine event to your parish or school, visit https://tinyurl.com/5edatecx to get on the schedule.
Volunteers Needed — The St. Vincent Homeless Center in Salt Lake City is in need of volunteers for multiple shifts. All safety protocols have been put into place. For information, visit https://ccsutah.volunteerhub.com/ or contact Monica Rich mrich@ccsutah.org to schedule a volunteer opportunity at the Weigand Day Center or St. Vincent Dining Hall.
Volunteers Needed — Those wishing to volunteer with Catholic Community Services in the Ogden area may assist in the warehouse, sorting donated food items, tracking inventory, and assembling boxes and bags of food for clients. For information or to sign up, visit www.ccsutah.org/volunteer or contact Rachel Martin at rmartin@ccsutah.org.
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