Around the Diocese

Petition to Oppose the Death Penalty – Signatures on a petition against the death penalty will be collected on Friday, Aug. 2 2-4 p.m. in the courtyard of the Cathedral of the Madeleine. The petition also is online at bit.ly/TaberoneHonie

First Saturday Devotion – Aug. 3, beginning with a 9 a.m. Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy, followed by rosary, potluck breakfast and a discussion on how to deepen your relationship with Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist.

Ladies of Charity Yard Sale —Saturday, Aug. 3 starting at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 11 East, SLC. Proceeds will be used to help families in need.

Prayer for Vocations — Aug. 4-10 at St. Peter Parish, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. Call the parish for information.

“Conversations About the Death Penalty” —  Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Featuring Abraham Bonowitz, who formerly supported executions and now is head of Death Penalty Action, a national organization that opposes executions in the United States; SueZann Bosler, co-founder of Journey of Hope … From Violence to Healing; and Randy Gardner, brother of Ronnie Lee Gardner, who was executed by the State of Utah in 2010. All are invited.

Monthly Filipino Mass — Sunday, Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. Fr. Ryan T. Jimenez, RCJ, will preside. Hosted by Misang Bayan Filipino Community.

Enchantment in the Summer Garden — fundraiser for Give Me a Chance. Saturday, Sept. 7, at GMAC, 2913 Grant Ave., Ogden. Adults only. Gates open at 5 p.m., welcome at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. RSVP by Aug. 9 to givemeachanceutah.org/enchantment-in-the-summer -garden-dinner.

Memories of the National Eucharistic Congress — Several of those who participated in the National Eucharistic Congress will share their memories and photos during a panel on Aug. 8 in Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish’s social hall, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at StMarysParkCity.com/Summit.

Ignatian Spirituality Retreat — Aug. 10, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Center, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City, 8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presenters: Catherine Morgan, Ph.D., certified Ignatian Spiritual Director, Ralph Morgan, M.A., Ignatian Spiritual Companion. For information or to sign up, contact Anthony Jewett by Aug. 5 at ajewett@stmarysparkcity.com. Free.

Prayer for Vocations — Aug. 11-17 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. Call the parish for information.

Italian Day at Lagoon — Sunday, Aug. 11. Discount rate tickets are $77.02 per passport, including tax and processing fee. Tickets must be purchased online; visit www.lagoonpark.com. Select BUY TICKETS (https://shop.lagoonpark.com/); then select I Have A Promo Code and enter 2024IACL.

Holy Day of Obligation — Thursday, Aug. 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check your parish for Mass times.

Prayer for Vocations — Aug. 18-24 at St. Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Call the parish for information.

Blood Drive — sponsored by Knights Council 9849. Monday, Aug.19, 1-7 p.m. at St. James the Just Parish’s social center, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Sign up code is STJAMESKOC. For information, contact Al Hollywood, 831-582-1848.

Catholics Can Award — Nominations are being sought for the 2024 Catholics Can Award, which recognizes individuals, parishes or organizations who ensure meaningful participation within Catholic parish life by people with disabilities. Nominations with supporting letters are due Aug. 15. Contact Dolores Lopez, dolores.lopez@dioslc.org or Carol Ruddell, cgruddell@comcast.net.

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