Around the Diocese

Lenten fish fry Draper — March 11, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the St. John the Baptist Multi-purpose Center, 300 East, 11800 South, Draper. Knights of Columbus Council 12181 invites everyone to a fish and chip dinner followed by Stations of the Cross. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call Clyde Oefinger at 801-576-9735.

Annual Diocesan Lenten Retreat — Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Parish, 3015 East Creek Road, Sandy. Dominican Father Wayne A. Cavalier, Ph.D will be the retreat master for a day of prayer. The theme is "Not as People See Does God See," taken from 1 Samuel 16:7. The retreat is open to all adults and will include morning praise, a catered luncheon and Eucharist. The first 100 people to register will receive a copy of "Not By Bread Alone," daily reflections for Lent by Bishop Robert F. Morneau. To reserve your place, call Susan Northway at the Diocesan Office of Religious Education 801-328-8641 ext. 326.

Lenten Retreat for mothers, daughers and/or family friend — "The Future Belongs to People of Hope," presented by Benedictine Sister Stephanie Mongeon, Friday, March 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., for girls in 5th through 12th grade, at Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 South 1075 East, Ogden. A light dinner will be included. RSVP by calling 801-479-6030. Registration is open until the limited space is filled.

Saint John the Baptist Parish Lenten Mission — Holy Cross Father Patrick Hannon will lead a parish mission March 21-23 at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. He will be celebrant and homilist at the weekend Masses March 19 at 5 p.m. and March 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fr. Hannon is an author and a graduate of the University of Portland, Ore., and currently a professor there in the department of theology. For more information call 801-984-7109. The mission is free and open to the diocese.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing — Friday-Saturday, March 11-12 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. The MOMS group will offer a retreat for women Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning with a soup supper, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon with a continental breakfast. The retreat is open to all women and the cost is $15 per session or $20 for both sessions if paid by March 6. Childcare will be available for a limited number of children. The retreat will be led by Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen from St. Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul. Minn. Her topic is "Mary, Our Lenten Model for Spirituality." For more information, call 435-752-1478.

 St. Joseph Catholic High School Boosters Mardi Gras — Saturday, March 5, in the SJCHS Black Box Theater, 1790 Lake Street, Ogden. The social begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Music by Str8 Up and casino style games, so you must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 801-394-1515.

 22nd Annual Leprechaun Lope — Saturday, March 19, with late registration from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. Adults are $25, children 14 and under are $15, late registration is $35. The 10K, 5K or 1 mile race begins at 9 a.m. at the State Capitol and travels through Memory Grove. For more information, visit www.lourdesschool.org or call 801-364-5624. To register online http://leprechaunlope-2011.eventbrite.com.

 St. Patrick’s Feast Day — Sunday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. following Divine Liturgy at St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 4900 South Wasatch Street (250 East) in Murray. All are invited to an Irish dinner sponsored by the Men’s Club of St. Jude Parish. It will include corn beef and cabbage, beverages, and desserts for a $10 donation for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call the rectory office at 801-268-2820.

St. Benedict’s Foundation 5th annual Fun-raiser — Join us by making a donation by March 25 to "The Nun Ball." Donations received will be entered into a drawing for prizes. All donations assist the Sisters of Mount Benedict in continuing to support programs that provide a better future for families. You can donate online at www.mbmutah.org/Foundation.DonationForm.htm, by phone at 801-479-1800, or by mail at St. Benedict’s Foundation, 6000 South 1075 East, South Ogden, 84405.

Blessed Sacrament Elementary/Middle School — now enrolling for 2011-2012 school year for pre-school 3-year-olds, full-day kindergarten through 8th grade. The school, located at 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy, has an excellence in academics, liberal arts courses, extra-curricular and sports activities and is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association. Applications are available on-line at www.blessedsacsc.

 Saint Andrew Catholic School — is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. To arrange a tour, call the school office at 801-984-7500. The school will have all grades open for 2011-12, preschool 3 through eighth grade. For more information, to enroll or to make an appointment, call 801-572-5311.

 TAIZE Prayer — Saturday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. All are invited to an hour of music and prayer as we reflect upon the plight of our brothers and sisters who are refugees in their own lands abroad. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Margret at 801-571-9166.

 Judge Memorial Alumni and Student Art Show — Friday, March 11, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Gallery, 3295 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City. Judge Memorial Catholic High School third annual show will include digital art, fine art, mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture and more created by students, alumni, faculty and staff. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.judgememorial.com.

 49er Club activities — March 6, Mass at 7:45 a.m. at St. Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, followed by breakfast at C.J.’s at 900 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City. For reservations, call Joan Byrd at 801-278-4396. The monthly meeting is March 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Ambrose social hall. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration is March 16, with a catered dinner in the St. Ambrose social hall at 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call Dotie at 801-467-6016. A Wendover trip is planned for March 18. For information, call Robin at 801-582-2222.

 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — April 8–10, in Salt Lake City. The weekend is like Easter Sunday, it’s full of fresh love, rebirth and new beginnings. To register or for more information visit our website www.utah-wwme.org or call Jim and Cathy Nielsen at 801-479-3197.

 Teen Health & Well-being — Wednesday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. A panel of medical professionals from Lone Peak and St. Mark’s Hospital will speak on body image, teen stress, the latest drug issue and sexuality. To RSVP, call 801-268-7940. Free and open to the public.

 40 Days For Life Kick Off— Sunday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish and Newman Center in the student lounge, 170 South University, Salt Lake City. We will watch the movie "Bella" and attend the 7 p.m. Mass and the supper following. The supper is $2. We gather and offer prayers in front of the Women’s Clinic. Sign-ups for time slots to pray will be available at the movie. For more information, contact Jeana Jones at 801-582-1198 or Kim Franklin at 801-944-5772.