Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Vocation Awareness Night — Monday, Nov. 23, 7-8:15 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. A panel of priests and religious will offer testimonies and be available for questions. For information, call 801-898-3821.

First Sunday of Advent — Sunday, Nov. 29. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Orchestral Christmas Concert — featuring the Juan Diego CHS orchestra. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. in the JDCHS auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.

Film screening and discussion — of Tapped, moderated by Dr. Dan McCool, director of the University of Utah’s Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in St. Joseph CHS’ Evans Black Box Theater, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Saint Joseph Catholic Schools and the Ogden Nature Center.

Christmas Boutique — Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. More than 50 vendors/artisans participating. For information, contact Rita Mohs, 770-356-2495 or ritamohs@gmail.com. 

Nutcracker — presented by the local children’s ballet company; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the JDCHS auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For tickets, call 801-984-7650.

First Friday Mass — with the Catholic Woman’s League. 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Jude Maronite Parish, 4900 S. Wasatch St., Murray. To join the group for a cookie exchange in the church building afterward, RSVP to Mille Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Educational Assessment Exams — for all incoming Juan Diego CHS students for the 2016-2017 school year. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the school, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Call 801-984-7661 to register. Cost: $25.

Daytime parish games — in St. Patrick Parish’s social hall, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Hall doors open at noon, early-bird game at 12:45 p.m. The cost is $12; additional games available for purchase. Must be 18 years or older to play.  No children allowed. Food is available for purchase; no outside food allowed. Volunteers sought; for information, contact the parish office, 801-596-7233. 

H.S. Basketball at EnergySolutions Arena — Judge Memorial CHS boys’ basketball team “Plays Where the Pros Play!” on Friday, Dec. 4, as they take on the Clearfield High School Falcons at EnergySolutions Arena.  Tickets, which are valid for all three high school games on Dec. 4 and the Dec. 5 Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz game, must be purchased through the Judge Memorial Main Office, weekdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. For information, visit the boys’ basketball page on judgememorial.com.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Father Kenneth Vialpando, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Ogden, will lead the retreat.  5 be Dec. 1; $8 at the door. Call 801-328-8641 ext. 322 to register.

Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 2864 South 9000 West, Magna. Vendors and handmade arts and crafts from around the state; Santa Claus will be available for photos with children. 

Advent concert — a night of music and reflection with Daniel Oberreuter of the Catholic band The Thirsting. Sunday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. Free-will donations accepted. For information, call the parish office, 801-255-3721.

St. Sharbel Relics — at St. Jude Maronite Church, 4900 Wasatch St., Murray. The visitation will be Dec. 6-8. Hours are Sunday, beginning with the Divine Liturgy at 7 p.m. and Eucharistic adoration/veneration of the relics until midnight and evening prayer at 9 p.m.; Monday the Divine Liturgy will be at 8:30 a.m. followed by various devotions until midnight; Tuesday the Divine Liturgy will be at 8:30 a.m. followed by Eucharistic adoration and veneration of relics until 10:30 a.m. 

Christmas Band Concert — featuring the Juan Diego CHS and St. John the Baptist Middle School wind, orchestral, concert and jazz bands. Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. in the JDCHS auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Tuesday, Dec. 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Check your parish for Mass times.

Wintersongs 2015 — Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 and 8 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. The choral ensembles of Utah State University will be joined by the USU Low Brass Choir in performing holiday arrangements. The evening also will feature the St. Thomas Aquinas organ, piano, percussion, and English hand bells. Free and open to the public. Donations to the choirs at USU accepted. Please, no children under 8 years old.

Open House — St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden, will host an Admissions Open House, Thursday Dec. 10, 7 p.m. All interested students and parents are invited to attend. 

Christmas Choral Concert — featuring the Juan Diego CHS Concert Choir, the St. John the Baptist Middle School Choir and the St. John the Baptist Parish Choir. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.

Drama & Dance Concert — featuring St. John the Baptist Middle School theater and dance programs. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. in the JDCHS auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.