Estate Planning with a Feminine Touch — Tuesday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 South 1075 East, Ogden. Jodie LeBlanc and Janice Wells will cover such topics as estate planning, estate taxes, personal property distributions, powers of attorney, Last Will and Testament and health care directives. This event is free. To RSVP, call St. Benedict’s Foundation at 801-479-1800. Men are welcome, too. If you cannot attend, please call for a free information packet.
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,." 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.
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, 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.
Saint Anns Ladies Guild Annual luncheon and fashion show — Saturday, March 26, in the St. Ann recreation hall at 450 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City. All ladies of the diocese are invited to come. The social begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the fashion show will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15. For information or to RSVP, contact Mary Syrette at 801-262-8085 or 801-487-1000, or Millie Burningham at 801-484-5035.
49er Club activities — Mass Sunday, April 3 at 7:45 a.m. at Saint Ambrose Church, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, followed by breakfast at C.J.’s at 900 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City. To make reservations, call Joan Byrd at 801-278-4396. Thursday, April 14, at 1:45 p.m. is a club meeting at St. Ambrose in the social hall. Friday, April 15 we’ve planned a trip to Wendover. For reservations, call Robin Barber at 801-582-2222.
Founder’s Day pre-concert reception — Sunday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bishop Glass room of the Rectory at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. The Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School invite you to attend this reception. Please RSVP at 801-994-4662 if you can attend. The Founders Day Concert will follow at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral, featuring the music of J.S. Bach and W.A. Mozart.
Town Hall Meeting on Drug Free Coalition — Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School Little Theatre, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. A new Drug Free coalition of schools, government, police, medical and prevention agencies is forming to address and prevent rising drug- and alcohol-related crimes in Draper. Come learn more about the prevalence of and illicit use of prescription drugs, Spice, bath salts and other dangers to our teens. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.jdchs.org.
Children can volunteer — The Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank in Ogden now has opportunities for families to introduce their children to volunteering. We can facilitate families with younger children, 5 to 12 years old, during one of our family sessions on Thursday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parents must accompany their children during these sessions. To reserve a spot, contact Cindy at 801-394-5944 ext. 1050 or volunteerccsnu@ccsutah.org.
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 excellence in academics, liberal arts courses, extra-curricular and sports activities and is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association. Applications are available online at www.blessedsacsc.
National Catholic Youth Choir extends deadline — Catholic students entering 10th-12th grade in the fall of 2011 are encouraged to come to the NCYC camp June 14-28, at Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn. The cost is $900, and scholarships are available by applying online at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org. Applications are due by March 28. Notify us if you intend to apply. For more information, contact Dorothy Kantor, NCYC office manager, at dkantor@csbsju.edu.
Saint Mary Parish offers movies — Friday, March 25, at 6 p.m. is the showing of "Padre Pio, Miracle Man" and Friday, April 15, at 6 p.m. is "The Passion of the Christ" at St. Mary Parish, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Both shows will feature a Q & A with Father Gustavo Vidal, pastor, during intermission. The Snack Shack will sell refreshments. St Mary Teen Ministry will provide babysitting during the shows, so call Lisa Mendez with questions on Kids 4 Kash babysitting at 801-928-4691. The gift shop carries Passion of the Christ and Padre Pio religious articles. Seating is limited, so reserve your seats by calling 801-621-7961. "The Passion of the Christ" is rated R; no one under 18 will be allowed without a parent. "Padre Pio" is rated PG13.
Catholic Woman’s League First Friday Mass and rosary — Friday, April 1, Mass at 9 a.m. at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 7405 South Redwood Road, West Jordan. Join the Catholic Woman’s League for Mass and the rosary, and then join us for breakfast at a local restaurant.
Catholic Woman’s League Annual Membership Tea — Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For reservations, call Patty Martinez at 801-571-6952 by April 2. The cost is $5 per person. Hear delegates from our Catholic high schools speak about their outstanding experience at Girls State.
Juan Diego Catholic High School Choral Concert — Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.
Juan Diego Catholic High School Dance Concert — April 13-15, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 16. Juan Diego students and faculty, free. Tickets available at the door.
Madeleine Choir School’s 15th Annual Auction — "A Night With Shakespeare," Saturday, May 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. For sponsorship information, call Joanna Wheelton 801-994-4662.
Thanks for the Contribution — The Secretary of State for the Holy Father would like to thank the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop, and the Diocese of Salt Lake City for their contribution of $31,388.73 to the Apostolic Nunciature as the Peter’s Pence offering for 2010.
Donation is appreciated — The National Religious Retirement Office would like to thank the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop, and the Diocese of Salt Lake City for their donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious. This brings the diocese’s total contributions for the collection to $1,012,884.16.
Juan Diego Catholic High School — now accepting new student applications for 2011-2012 school year. Visit www.jdchs.org for an enrollment application, or contact Kirsten Jansen for tours and information at 801-984-7600.
Judge Memorial Africa Outreach Club fundraiser — The public is invited to a screening of the documentary "Streetball" Saturday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Judge Memorial High School auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Proceeds will benefit the Judge Memorial service project in Capetown, South Africa this summer.
Spring Fling 2011 — Friday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Saint Mary Parish, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. There will be food, religious items, crafts, jewelry, Scentsy, fair trade items, and more for sale. This event is sponsored by the St. Mary Council of Catholic Women. All are invited.
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