Around the Diocese

World Refugee Day — Saturday, June 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. with a fun run at Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, SLC. Utah Refugee Services and Catholic Community Services will host a free festival; a $10 wristband provides food and entertainment for kids. Proceeds will be benefit the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center. To register for the run ($25) or purchase a wristband, visit http://burmamission.org/runforrefugeesregistration.php.

Days of Yore — Friday June 14, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, June 15, noon-10 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Games, live entertainment, 5K run/walk, classic car show and food and beverages. For information, call 801-942-5285 or visit www.stmutah.org.

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

Blessed Sacrament Church Garage Sale — June 14-15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the school gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Proceeds fund charitable works throughout the year, hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women. For information, call Bonnie 801-580-6960.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — June 14-16. If you’d like to make your marriage even more special than it already is, contact 801-479-3197 or visit www.utah-wwme.org.

Diocesan Stewardship Day — Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church’s Holy Family Hall and Benvegnu Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. English and Spanish sessions. Cost is $15. Register and pay online at www.dioslc.org/stewardship.

Farewell Potluck Party — Saturday, June 15, following the 5 p.m. Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. For Holy Cross Sisters Martha Ann Norwood and Miriam Joanne Frankenfield. You may bring a potluck dish to share. For information, call 801-968-2369.

Annual Scramble Golf Tournament — Saturday, June 15, 7 a.m. at the Old Mill Golf Course, 6080 S. Wasatch Blvd., SLC. Hosted by the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus. Cost is $100 per person and hole sponsorships are available for $100. For information contact Jay Gonzales at 801-484-9541 or email: Jay_Gonzales@comcast.net.

Sacred Music Colloquium — June 17-23, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The Church Music Association of America annual conference is open to all. Information and registration at http://musicasacra.com/colloquium or call 334-444-5584.

Year of Faith Bible Study — Beginning Wednesday, June 19, 7-8:15 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine Rectory Board Room, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. This is a 12-week series led by Deacon Scott Dodge on the Letter to the Hebrews. RSVP to deacon.dodge@gmail.com.

Dinner and Bingo — Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Creek Rd., Sandy. Admission is $14.

Judge Memorial/St. Mary of the Wasatch Alumni Reunion — June 22-23 at 6 p.m. at Marriott University Park Hotel. 480 Wakara Way, SLC. For all classes ending in ‘3 and ‘8. An Alumni Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will be celebrated Sunday at 11 a.m. For information contact Joyce Munson at jmunson@judgememorial.com or visit www.judgememorial.com.

Ordination Anniversary Divine Liturgy — Sunday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 4900 S. Wasatch St., Murray. This Mass is in honor of the 25th and 50th ordination of Father Joubran BouMerhi and Chorbishop Bill Leser. Reception to follow.

100th Anniversary — Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. The parish will celebrate 100 years with a Mass at which Bishop John C. Wester will preside.

Catholic’s Day at Lagoon — Sunday, July 7, beginning at 11 a.m. at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Dr., Farmington. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 602. Mass will be held at noon and passes are available at the churches beginning in early June or at Lagoon on July 7.

Saint Olaf Parish 70th Anniversary — Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 276 East 1700 South, Bountiful. Bishop John C. Wester will be concelebrating Mass, followed by a reception and program in the McNamara Center.

Diocesan World Youth Day Celebration — Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Open to all youth going into 7th - 12th grade. Cost: $15, includes lunch and dinner. For information contact Samantha Almanza at Samantha.Almanza@dioslc.org or 801-328-8641 ext. 313.

Currently Enrolling — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy, is enrolling students in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Applications available online at www.blessedsacschool.org. Call for enrollment appointment and personal tour, 801-572-5311.

Nominations — The USCCB is looking to honor a Catholic young adult leader between the ages of 18 and 35 with the Cardinal Bernadin New Leadership Award. For information or to make a nomination, visit http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/cardinal-bernardin-new-leadership-award.cfm.