Around the Diocese

"Catholics Can" Mass — Saturday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2335 Redondo Ave., SLC. Bishop John C. Wester will preside; ministers during the Mass will include individuals with disabilities. A reception follows the Mass. For information, contact Dolores Lopez, 801-328-8641 or Carol Ruddell, 801-440-8729.

"Convalidation Strategies" — Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. in the Bishop Federal Room, 27 C St., SLC. The Family Life Office will host a conference call, "Convalidation Strategies – How to Bring Marriages into the Church." The call should last one hour with discussion afterwards. Bring a lunch, drinks will be provided.

Saint Marguerite Fall Festival — Friday, Sept. 20, 5-11 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept, 21, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at 15 S. 7th St., Tooele. Food booths, country store and bakery, religious goods, raffle baskets, children’s carnival, art contest and live entertainment.

Saint Joseph Schools Golf Tournament — Sunday, Sept. 22, 7:30 a.m. with Mass at the Ogden Golf and Country Club, 4197 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden. Chance to win one-year tuition for a student at either the high school or elementary school. Cost is $100 entry fee per person. To register or for sponsorship opportunities contact Carole Burbridge Layman at 801-393-6051 or cburbridgelayman@stjosephutah.com.

50th Anniversary Founders Day Mass — Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Bishop Wester will celebrate the Mass. A continental breakfast will follow. If you were affiliated with Saint Vincent de Paul School past or present, you are invited to attend. If you would like participate in this 50th anniversary Mass, call Carol Barman, advancement director, at 801-527-2043.

Bishop’s Dinner 10th Anniversary — The Bishop’s Dinner supports the Cathedral of the Madeleine. This year it will be Sept. 26 at the The Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., SLC. The guest speaker will be the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer, Archbishop emeritus of San Francisco and the eighth Bishop of Salt Lake City. For information, contact the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 801-328-8941.

Diocesan Pastoral Congress — Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For information or to register, contact Susan Northway, 801-328-8641.

Saint Olaf Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 28, noon-9:30 p.m. at the Saint Olaf Catholic Community, 76 East 1700 South, Bountiful. Kid’s games, bingo, pony rides, ethnic food, a car show and a beer garden. For information, contact Stacey Oliveto-Byrd at 801-292-6320 or 801-663-3236 or at soliveto@connect2.com.

Fall Youth Retreat — Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m-3 p.m., at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Includes a workshop on how youth can incorporate Catholic social teaching, and a kickball tournament. The $5 cost includes a T-shirt and lunch. Youth must be registered through their parish youth group or an approved parish adult chaperone. Register online at http://www.dioslc.org/events?month=09-2013 or mail a check with a list containing the name of youth, grade, and T-shirt size to the Office of Youth Ministry, 27 C St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 23. For information, call Samantha Almanza, 801-328-8641 ext. 313 or email samantha.almanza@dioslc.org.

Lebanese Festival — Saturday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. at Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Cultural and baked goods table, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $30; reservations are required. To make reservations, visit shop.stjudemaroniteutah.org or call 801-268-2820.

Save the Date — 2013 Humanitarian Awards dinner hosted by Catholic Community Services, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. at the Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St., SLC. RSVP to Andy Robinson at arobinson@ccsutah.org or 801-428-1231.

Fall Bazaar — Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Vendors register at www.stmarysutah.org/CCW or contact Deanna Keller at 801-698-5860 for information.

Judge Memorial Gala and Auction — Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning with cocktails and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., at Salt Lake Downtown Marriott at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, SLC. It will be "A Night to Remember - Believe - Celebrate." Tickets are $125 per person. Go to www. judgememorial.com /gala13 for tickets and information.

Mass Time Change — Saint Francis Xavier Parish weekday Mass times changed ,starting Aug. 12. The English Mass is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Mass at 6 p.m.