Around the Diocese

Farewell Receptions — in honor of Father Jerome Kim. July 20-21 following the Masses at Saint Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC.

Our Lady of Lourdes Yard Sale — July 20-21 and 27-28, all day, in Our Lady of Lourdes School gym, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Items for sale include household furniture, tools, clothes, dishes, yard decorations and more. For information call 801-322-3330.

Saint Patrick Carnival — Aug. 2-3, Friday, 5-10 p.m.; and Saturday, 2-10 p.m., at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1040 West 400 South, SLC. Raffles, ethnic food, games, silent auction, prizes, entertainment, dancing and more. Raffle tickets are available for sale at the parish office. Donations are accepted, for information contact the parish office at 801-596-7233.

Class on Total Consecration — Sunday, Aug. 4, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Class on Total Consecration in the Spirit of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Rite of Total Consecration — Sunday, Aug. 11, 1-3 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Followed by potluck reception.

80th Annual All-State Italian Day — Sunday, Aug. 11, opening at 11 a.m., at 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. Discount ride passes available and must be mentioned at the door. Sponsored by the Italian American Civic League. For information call 801-699-1934 or visit www.italianamericancivicleague.com.

Organ Fest VI — Friday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. In its sixth year, it features organists from the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Donations in support of organ production and programming on Classical 89, including Pipedreams (airs Sundays at 9 p.m.), will be welcomed. For information visit www.classical89.org or contact Christine Nokleby at 801-422-8490 or christine.nokleby@byu.edu.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Festival — Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., in the parish parking lot, 4360 West 5415 South, Kearns. Live entertainment, bingo, games, raffle, Vietnamese hot food, desserts and beer.

Saint Therese Parish Festival — Aug. 17-18; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. American and Mexican food, games for the children, raffle and live music.

Saint Ambrose Italian Festival — Aug. 23-24, at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. There will be wine and beer, kids games, bocce tournament, Italian food and entertainment.

Saint Francis Xavier Parish Festival — Saturday, Aug. 24, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. American/Mexican food, kids’ games, raffle drawings, and live entertainment all day.

Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival — Saturday-Sunday Aug. 24-25, Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Wasatch Front Famers Market, rock climbing wall, games and crafts for kids, live entertainment and food court.

Engaged Encounter Weekend — Aug. 24-25. Due to hotel requirements, couples must have their registrations in two weeks prior to the desired weekend date. If couples sign up after that, there is no guarantee that rooms can be booked through the hotel. For information contact Veola Burchett, 801-328-8641 ext. 324.

Enrolling Now — St. Marguerite Catholic Elementary School offers a full-day kindergarten program as well as a 3- and 4-year-old preschool program. For questions or information, call 435-882-0081 or visit us at 15 S. 7th St., Tooele.

Currently Enrolling — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy, is enrolling students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Applications are available online at www.blessedsacschool.org. Call for enrollment appointment and a personal tour, 801-572-5311.