Around the Diocese

Friday, Dec. 25, 2015

Men’s retreat — of contemplation and spiritual reflection will be held at the Trappist monastery in Huntsville Jan. 29–31. Fr. Jorge will be the spiritual director; the theme will be mercy. To register or for information, call Frank Lesar, 435-647-0172. 

 

Pastoral Center Closed — For the New Year’s holiday, the Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed Thursday through Monday, Dec. 31-Jan. 4, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Happy New Year! 

New Year’s Eve Party — Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church’s parish hall, 7405 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Dance the night away to live music by James Romero & the 3 Generations. For those 21 and older. $30/person at door. RSVP to 801.255.8902. 

New Year’s Eve Adoration and Mass — St. Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, will have Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, followed at 12:30 a.m. with a New Year’s Day Mass. Father Christopher Gray will preside. All are welcome.

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God — Friday, Jan. 1, has been abrogated as a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Salt Lake City.

First Friday Mass — with the Catholic Woman’s League. 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at St. Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. To join the group for breakfast at the Cottonwood Café afterward, RSVP to Mille Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Concert for the Epiphany — Jan. 3, 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, 946 South 200 East, SLC. The free performance by the heArt Music Ensemble will feature Gregorian chant and works by Lassus, Weckmann, Buxtehude, Telemann, Lübeck and Charpentier. Open to the public.

Mini-Cheer Clinic — Judge Memorial CHS’ cheer squad will hold a mini-cheer clinic for girls and boys in grades first through fifth. After the two-day clinic on Jan. 4 and Jan. 7, participants will sit in the “Spirit Section” for the Jan. 8, varsity boys’ basketball game, help lead cheers, and perform at halftime. Registration requested by Jan. 4. For information, visit judgememorial.com or call Shannon Garside, 801-363-8895.

Drop-in-Tours — The Madeleine Choir School will host three drop-in-tours in January: Thursday, Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary; stop by for information and a tour of the campus. Staff, students and parents will be available to answer questions. The Madeleine Choir School is located at 205 1st Ave., SLC. For information, visit utmcs.org, email admissions@utmcs.org, or call 801-323-9850 x103.

Game Night — Saturday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church’s social hall, 670 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Cost: $15 for games; dinner is $5.

Placement Exam — Judge Memorial CHS will hold the annual Placement Exam for incoming ninth-graders for the 2016-2017 school year on Saturday, Jan. 9. Check in is at 7:45 a.m. in the auditorium. Pre-registration by Jan. 7 is requested. The placement exam will last for approximately one hour; students will then receive a 15-minute break. Students wishing to be considered for enrollment in an honors-level world language class in French, Latin or Spanish will sit for an exam from approximately 9:15-10:15 a.m. For information, call 801-517-2129 or visit www.judgememorial.com.

Boy Scout & Cub Scout — An informational meeting to form a troop for the Cathedral of the Madeleine Parish will be held Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the cathedral in Rooms 1 & 2. Adult volunteers are needed for 1st- to 5th-grade boys. All parents and boys are invited to attend. For information, contact Cathy Paiz, cpaiz@utcotm.org or 801-699-9059.

Respect for the Dignity of Life In a Year of Mercy — Jan. 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. St. Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Speakers will be Fr. John Evans, “The Ministry of Forgiveness;” Jean Hill, “Euthanasia Legislation and What We Can Do;” and James Kerr, director of Pregnancy Resource Center, “The role of crisis pregnancy centers.” Register at https://www.dioslc.org/events/registration/step1?event=2263.

Eccles Organ Festival — Performance by Thierry Escaich of Paris Conservatoire, France. Sunday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Rosary for Life — Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 275 U St., SLC. Free. All are welcome.

Aquinas Lecture — Sunday, Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m.. St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, 170 University St., SLC. This year’s lecturer is Edwina Gateley: poet, theologian, artist, writer, lay minister and single mother. She will  speak about her experiences serving others and how God may be calling each person to serve. Free and open to the public.

Open House — at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Sunday, Jan. 24, noon-3 p.m. Campus-wide tours, signups for the Education Assessment Test and to shadow other students. Meet the staff of the St. John the Baptist schools and Juan Diego CHS. For information, visit www.skaggscatholiccenter.org or call 801-984-7661.

Entries Sought — Family Rosary’s “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest is open to Catholic students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This year’s theme is “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers and sisters?” For information, call 800-299-7729 or visit www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1.  

Give Me A Chance After-School Enhancement Academy — K-6th is a free program, Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Sewing, cooking, sports and music are offered. For information, call 801-627-2235.

Donor Search — Cathedral of the Madeleine parishioner Shirley Callanan is in need of a kidney transplant. To be screened as a potential donor, contact Becky Mickelson at Intermountain Medical Center, 801-507-8319 or becky.mickleson@imail.org. The process is confidential.