Around the Diocese

Book presentation — Sunday, Nov. 4 after the 10 a.m. Mass at Saint Paul Mission, 171 S. Main St. Hurricane. The World Needs Medjugorje, written by Saint George parishioner Rita Silvestri, chronicles her pilgrimages over the past six years to Medjugorje. Books will be available for sale at the presentation; 50 percent of the proceeds of her royalties will go toward pro-life organizations.

49er Mass — Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7:45 a.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Breakfast to follow at 9:15 a.m. at Coachman, 1300 S. State St., SLC. For reservations contact Joan 801-278-4376.

Free documentary screening — Sunday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. "The Voice of John" tells the true story of a nurse who vows to be the voice of a baby born alive after a failed late term abortion. For information, contact jloconnor13@gmail.com. View movie trailer www.voiceofjohn.org.

Lecture series — Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral’s Scanlan Hall Adult Education Center, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The lecture will be on the Vatican II document Guadium et Spes. Father Eleazar Silva will present. All are welcome to attend.

49er Meeting — Monday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Social Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC.

All Saints’ Day Party — Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. The event is free. Children in grades K-7 are invited to come dressed as their favorite saint - no blood, guts or gore, please. For information, contact Dawn_Buhlman@OLOLKids.org.

Bingo — Friday, Nov. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, followed by bingo at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost is $14.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Nov. 9-11 in Salt Lake City. For information, visit www.utah-wwme.org or call Jim and Cathy Nielsen, 801-479-3197.

Saint Joseph the Worker Silent Auction — Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in St. Fabian Hall at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased in advance only after the Sunday 9 and 11:30 a.m. Masses starting Oct. 13. For information call 801-255-8902.

Saint Martin de Porres Holiday Craft Boutique — Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West Taylorsville. Over 20 vendors, food and bake sale. For information, call Angie Garcia, 801-455-2234.

49er Thanksgiving Dinner — Wednesday, Nov. 14 beginning at 5 p.m. with a social hour at Saint Ambrose Social Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. For reservations contact Dottie 801-467-6016. RSVP by Nov. 12.

49er Wendover Trip — Friday, Nov. 16 leaving at 9:15 a.m. from Saint Ambrose social hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. For reservations contact Robin 801-582-2222.

Holy Cross Associate gathering — Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South #204, Salt Lake City. The topic is "Hospitality." All are welcome; contact Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, 801-581-3071 or Sister Miriam Joanne, 801-261-3440, push 4 and then push 2.

25th Annual Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. There will be 60 booths with quality handcrafted items, a raffle, food and fun for all. This event is hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women. Boutique Chairperson is Pat Voorhes, 801-712-5792, patthebaglady@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes Boutique — Sunday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1100 East 700 South, SLC. There will be a pancake breakfast, bake sale, items for sale from Ten Thousand Villages and Beads for Life, homemade crafts, and Christmas decorations. This event is sponsored by the Ladies of Charity, SLC.

Art/Craft Vendors Wanted — Saint Thomas More Parish is having its 28th annual Christmas boutique Nov 30-Dec. 2. For information, email bernstein.nancy@comcast.net or call 801-944-5122. Tickets for the Dec. 1 luncheon are $25 and go on sale after all Masses beginning No. 3. Contact Dona at 801-860-1110 for ticket information.

Collecting Donations — Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine plaza area, 309 East South Temple, SLC. Cathedral of the Madeleine Girl Scouts will be collecting gloves, socks, blankets, coats, hats forthe Good Samaritan Program .

"Try Prayer! It Works!" Contest — Children are encouraged to express their faith through art, poetry and prose. The "Try Prayer! It Works!" theme this year, "Joy to the World!," focuses on the Nativity. Children in grades K-12 enrolled in a Catholic school, religious education program, parish, home school or other organization are eligible to participate. For details or to download an application, go to www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2013. For information, call Holy Cross Family Ministries at 800-299-PRAY (7729).

Art/Craft Vendors — needed for Our Lady of Lourdes, Magna Christmas Boutique. The Boutique will be held Friday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 in the parish hall. Tables, chairs and limited electricity are available for an additional fee. To reserve space, email Dawn_Buhlman@OLOLKids.org or call 801-898-3294.