Around The Diocese

Year of Hope Special Pilgrimage — Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 8-9 at the Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 5714 E. Holladay Blvd., Holladay, in celebration of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Mass on both days will be at 6:30 p.m. with Confession available 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Concert — Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Holladay. The Joel Rosenberg Trio 

will perform works by Dohnanyi, Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, including the famous Goldberg Variations. Free admission; a freewill offering to support the Joel Rosenberg Trio will be accepted. Reception to follow.

 

Blood Drive — Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Saint Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 277 East 1800 South, Bountiful. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SaintOlaf to schedule an appointment. For information regarding eligibility to donate blood, call 1-866-236-3276.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Concert — Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Holladay. The Joel Rosenberg Trio will perform works by Dohnanyi, Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, including the famous Goldberg Variations. Free admission; a freewill offering to support the Joel Rosenberg Trio will be accepted. Reception to follow.

 

Blood Drive — Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Saint Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 277 East 1800 South, Bountiful. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SaintOlaf to schedule an appointment. For information regarding eligibility to donate blood, call 1-866-236-3276.

Dinner and Games — Saturday, Oct. 11 in the St. Ann Parish gym, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Cost: $23 per person, includes dinner and 18 games. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner begins at 4:45, games at 6 p.m. Must be 18 or older to attend.  

 Eccles Organ Festival Concert — Sunday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Recital by Nathaniel Gumbs, director of music at The Riverside Church, New York City, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Franck and Haywood. Free; all are welcome. The performance will be live streamed on the festival’s YouTube channel.

 

Catholic Missionary Week — Oct. 12-19 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the theme “In the footsteps of Christ become a bearer and builder of hope in Utah.” Sunday, Oct. 12: Opening Mass (all Masses). Monday-Friday, Oct. 13-17: rosary at 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Mass in English at 8 a.m.; talk at 6 p.m.; bilingual Mass at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: rosary at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Mass in English at 5 p.m.; Mass in Spanish at 7 p.m.; vigil (bilingual) 8:15-11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19: rosary at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Mass in Spanish at 7 a.m.; Mass in English at 10 a.m. and Mass in Spanish at 1:30 p.m. All are invited.

 

Liturgical Ministry Training Classes — Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1661 North 500 East, Orem. For lectors, musicians, ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Advanced registration required; text Ranae Lupus or Greg Lupus at 801-319-9665 or email ranae@biscotools.com before Oct. 13.

Catholic Woman’s League Fall Luncheon — and fashion show will be Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, SLC celebrating the beneficiaries Saint Andrew Women’s Society and the Children’s Center of Utah. Social hour 11 a.m.; lunch noon; fashion show and drawings 1 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 6. Cost: $60; send check to Jenny Maffuccio, 13297 N. Deer Canyon Dr., Kamas, UT 84036.

Fall Family Centennial Festival — Saturday, Oct. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC.

Holy Hour —Sunday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Exposition, the rosary, a short homily and Benediction. All are welcome. 

 

Dinner and Games — Saturday, Oct. 25 in the St. Ann Parish gym, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Cost: $23 per person, includes dinner and 18 games. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 4:45, games at 6 p.m. Must be 18 or older to attend. 

Fall Boutique — Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the St. Martin de Porres parish hall, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. 

 

All Saints Day — Saturday, Nov. 1. Check your parish for Mass times. Because it falls on a Saturday, this is not a holy day of obligation this year.

All Souls Day — Opening processions at all Masses Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite saint. Everyone is welcome to bring a framed picture of deceased family members.

All Souls Day — Sunday, Nov. 2. Check your parish for Mass times.

Filipino Mass — Sunday, Nov. 2, 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Celebrant is Rev. Robin Cruz. Hosted by the Misang Bayan Filipino community. All are welcome.

 

Several pro-life organizations are sponsoring an essay contest for elementary, middle school and high school students. Students are invited to write a 500-word essay based on one of two provided  prompts and submit their entry by Nov. 7. Prizes include cash, pro-life gear and  a chance to be published on the Culture of Life Studies Program website. Visit prolifeessay.com for entry guidelines.

CCS’ Basic Needs Salt Lake is in need of winter weather donations to support clients experiencing homelessness as temperatures drop. Donation needs include coats, pants, men’s clothing, blankets, scarves, gloves, socks, sweatshirts and more to keep clients warm. Donations can be made weekdays 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 437 West 200 South, SLC.