Around the Diocese

Friday, Apr. 10, 2015

Scout Dinner — Sunday, April 26, 4:30 p.m. in the Saint John the Baptist multipurpose room, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. For priests, deacons, scout leaders, parents, volunteers and scouts. RSVP by April 20 to Samantha Almanza, Samantha.almanza@dioslc.org or debbie.inzurriaga@dioslc.org or call 801-328-8641 ext 313 or 357. 

 

St. Thomas More Game Night — Friday, April 17, 6 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Parish’s Meyer Hall, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Cost: $14/person; includes dinner and games. Must be 18 years or older to attend.

 

Catfish Dinner — Saturday, April 18, 4:30-8 p.m., at Saint Helen Parish, 433 East 200 North (Highway 40 E.), Roosevelt. Pre-sale tickets are $12/adults and take-out; $6/children under 10. Tickets at the door will be $14/adults and take-out; $7/children under 10. For ticket sales, contact Janet Alberts 435-722-0732 or 435-724-0809.

Rite of Installation of Lector — for the 17 candidates in the Diaconate Formation Program. April 18, 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. All are welcome. Reception to follow in Scanlan Hall.

Judge Memorial Gala — Cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing. Cost is $125 per person. Saturday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Marriott at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, SLC. For information, contact Tamara in the Advancement office, 801-517-2132 or tbeck@judgememorial.com or visit http://judgememorial.ejoinme.org/gala2015. 

Patrick Madrid — Catholic apologist and author, will speak Saturday, April 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy. To purchase VIP tickets, call Sharon Jackson or Suzie Brown at the Blessed Sacrament parish office, 801-571-2071 or email  sjackson@blessedsacschool.org. Open seating is free; a goodwill offering will be accepted.

Blossom Ball — dinner and auction to benefit Saint John the Baptist schools. Saturday, April 18, 6 p.m. at the Skaggs Catholic Center commons, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For reservations or details, call 801-984-7678 or email blossomball@skaggscatholiccenter.org. 

 

Madeleine Festival — Sunday, April 19, 7 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.  Robert Sims and Christopher Brooks present “Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor.” After the discussion, Sims will perform a selection of spirituals arranged by Roland Hayes.

 

Percussion Showcase — featuring the Juan Diego and Saint John the Baptist percussion bands. Tuesday, April 21, 7-9 p.m. at Juan Diego Catholic High School’s Little Theatre, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Donations accepted, tickets sold at the door.

Madeleine Choir School Tour — The Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC, will host a drop-in tour on Tuesday, April 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary. Staff, students, and parents will be available to answer questions. For information, visit utmcs.org, email admissions@utmcs.org, or call 801-323-9850 x103.

 

Judge Memorial CHS Dance Concert — Presenting “Censored.” April 23-25, 7 p.m. in the Judge Memorial CHS auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. For information, visit www.judgememorial.com.

 

Family Game Night — Friday, April 24, 6 p.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy. Cost, which includes games and dinner, is $14 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under), or family pass for $50.

SPREE Speakeasy — featuring a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions. Saturday, April 25, at Ogden’s Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Presented by Saint Joseph Catholic Schools. Accepting donations. For tickets or information, contact Carole Burbridge Layman, 801-393-6051 or cburbridgelayman@stjosephutah.com.

Luncheon and Fashion Show — The “Angels Among Us” luncheon and fashion show fundraiser will feature, lunch, fashion show and drawings. Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m., at Saint Martin de Porres Parish, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville.

DCCW Annual Convention — April 25-26, at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, SLC.  Speakers are ValLimar Jansen; Susan Dennin, “Evangelizing from the Heart;” and Chaplain Pamela Lloyd, “The Many Faces of Our Homeless Youth.” To register, contact Kathy Jones,  801-589-3960, K_M_Jones@msn.com by April 15.  

Level I Training — for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Tuesday, April 28, 6–9 p.m., at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC.  Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. A $10 workshop fee covers materials. For information or to register, call Virginia, 801-328-8641 ext. 322, by April 22.

 

Judge Memorial Art Show — Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. at Evergreen Framing Co. & Art Gallery, 3295 South 2000 East, SLC. Entries are due by April 20. Original works of art from both Judge/St. Mary’s alumni, faculty, staff, and current Judge students. For information contact Tamara Beck at 801-517-2132. For exhibit entry information, visit www.judgememorial.com

 

Volunteers Needed — Catholic Community Services of Utah is looking for volunteers every Friday afternoon for the Bridging the Gap program, which provides food for children on free and reduced school lunches over the weekend. Email rvanmaren@ccsutah.org for information. Donations are collected at local parishes or at any CCS location. For information call 801-977-9119 or visit www.ccsutah.org.