Around the Diocese

Santa is Coming to Cosgriff — Nov. 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J.E. Cosgriff School, 2335 East Redondo Ave., SLC. Great crafts for kids of all ages, photos with Santa, gourmet coffee, lunch and goodies, and a vintage holiday shop. For information visit www.facebook.com/santacosgriff or call 801.486.3197. 

Help the nuns — The Carmelite nuns seek generous hearts to sponsor their five young sisters with their monthly health insurance. The sisters assure you of their special prayers for their benefactors. Your donations are tax-deductible, but above all, our Lord who knows the secrets of your heart, will repay you a hundred-fold. If you’re blessed and able, please contact Reverend Mother at 801-277-6075. "Whatever you do to the least of these brothers, you do to me." (Mt 25:40).

Holy Hour — Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. immediately after the daily 9 a.m. Mass at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in the Bishop Glass chapel, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. We will begin with morning prayer, and the rosary and continue with silent adoration and conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

49er Club Wendover Trip — Friday, Nov. 18, meet at 9 a.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. For reservations call Robin 801-582-2222.

24th Annual Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. There will be 60 booths with quality handcrafted items, a raffle, food and fun for all. This event is hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women.

Holy Cross Associates quarterly gathering — Saturday, Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m. to noon in the conference room at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South SLC. All are welcome. For information, call Sister Miriam at 801-261-3440 ext. 430.

Crafters Needed For Holiday Boutique — Nov 18 - 20 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. Reservation applications are available online at WWW.OLOLKids.Org (Holiday Boutique Tab). Please return the signed application form and payment no later than Nov. 7. For information, contact Dawn Buhlman, 801-898-3294 or email Dawn_Buhlman@OLOLKids.org.

Kearns-Saint Ann School’s Bookfair — Dec. 1 at the Sugarhouse Barnes & Noble store, 1104 East 2100 South, SLC. If you cannot join us that day, please order online and enter Bookfair ID #10530079 at checkout.

Accepting Students — The Cathedral of the Madeleine is accepting students in grades K-7 for religious education. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the basement of the cathedral (Scanlan Hall). For information contact Cathy Paiz, 801-699-9059 or e-mail cpaiz@saltlakecathedral.com.

Saint Ambrose Annual Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Ambrose Parish, 1995 South 2300 East, SLC. St. Nicholas will visit both days, 40 unique vendors and the Carmelites will offer homemade cookies, fudge and caramels. For information call 801-485-9324.

Winter Music Concert — Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Judge auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. The performing groups are Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Madrigal Choir, Drum Line and Show Choir. Admission is free. For information visit www.judgememorial.com.

Names for the Mothers and Fathers Benches — at the cemetery in Helper. Names are $25 each. Please send names exactly as you want it written on the bench, along with your $25 check made out to St. Anthony’s CCW, to: Louise Hamilton, 321 N. Martin Rd., Helper, Utah 84526. The deadline is April 15, 2012. For information, call 435-472-3859 or 435-650-0540.

Skaggs Catholic Center Book Fair — Friday, Dec. 9 from 4-9 p.m and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m-5 p.m., at Barnes & Noble, 10180 S. State St., Draper. You may also shop online at BN.COM/bookfairs and enter the Bookfair ID# 10610228 at checkout. For information contact Jan Duane 801-984-7620.

Winter Dance Concert — Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Judge auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Admission is free. For information visit www.judgememorial.com.

Judge Memorial Placement Exam — Jan. 7, Judge Memorial CHS, 650 South 1100 East, SLC, for incoming freshmen for the 2012-2013 year. Register by Jan. 5. For information, contact Rita Scholl, 801-363-8895 or visit www.judgememorial.com.

Eleven-day pilgrimage — Nov. 5-15 2012 with Msgr. Robert Servatius, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, the sites will include the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France; Avignon; Nice on the French Riviera; and Florence, Assisi and Rome in Italy. For information and/or a full-color brochure, contact Msgr. Servatius at 801-576-1644.