Around the Diocese

SouperBowl of Caring — Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, Catholic high schools and parishes will be collecting donations of cash and canned goods for the "SouperBowl of Caring" campaign leading up to SuperBowl weekend. For information contact LynelleWilliams@jdchs.org or 801-984-7608.

Study Course — Msgr. M. Francis Mannion will be conducting a study of the Apostolic Exhortation Monday evenings now through Feb. 17, 7-8:15 p.m., in the St. Vincent de Paul Benvegnu Center, 1385 Spring Lane, SLC. For information or to reserve a copy of the Exhortation, which will be available for $10, contact Mari at 801-527-2037.

J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Open House — Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, 2335 Redondo Ave., SLC. Meet in the school library for a short presentation, followed by a tour of the school. For information, contact Brooke Soto at 801-486-3197 or bsoto@cosgriff.org.

Catholic Business Network dinner — Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6-9 p.m. at La Bodega at The Rico Warehouse, 545 West 1300 South, SLC. Host and speaker is Jorge Fiero, owner of Rico Brand, Frida Bistro and Rico Catering. RSVP to Gloria Cardenas, 1-626-755-1355 or Gloria@familiaamerica.com.

Blessed Sacrament School Open House — Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. For families interested in the 2014-2015 school year. For information, contact Terry Nielsen, tnielsen@blessedsacschool.org, 801-572-5311.

Math & Science Night — Thursday, Jan. 30, 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Free and open to the public. There will be 25 stations for students to participate in, with hands-on activities. For information contact the school, 801-572-5311.

St. Joseph CHS New Student Testing — Friday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. To schedule testing, contact Sue Durbano 801-393-6051 ext. 225 or sdurbano@stjosephutah.com.

Scout Religious Emblem Ceremony — Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who have earned their religious awards will receive their emblems from Bishop John C. Wester. All who want to participate must contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 801-891-5832 ext. 313 no later than Jan. 10.

Juan Diego CHS Placement Exam — Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Students applying to Juan Diego for the 2014-15 school year will be taking this exam for course placement. Cost is $25. Call 801-984-7661 or complete registration online at www.jdchs.org.

Right to Life Mass — Saturday, Feb. 15, 5 p.m. at Saint James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. A rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m.

Diocesan Music Festival — Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 – 3 p.m., at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. The festival will include performances by choirs and musicians from around the diocese as well as the opportunities to hear works by local composers. For information, contact the Office of Liturgy at 801-328-8641 ext 363.

Raising Catholic Children Lecture — Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Church, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. "Raising Catholic Children with Humor and Prayer in a Secular Culture" will be presented by Mary Ann Kuharski. There will also be a meet-and-greet Sunday, Feb. 23, 1–2 p.m.

Auction Items needed/From the Heart Auction — The Saint Francis Xavier "From the Heart" Auction Committee is looking for donations for their annual auction Saturday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Xavier School, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. To donate or help in the underwriting of this event, or to RSVP to attend, contact Lisa Rose 801-966-1571 Ext. 118 or lrose@stfxcs.org

Saint Olaf Council of Women Luncheon — Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 276 East 1700 South, Bountiful. Guest speaker Vicki Winterton, raffle baskets, cookie walk, lunch provided by Vito’s and door prizes. Cost is $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door. For information contact Kirsten Mele at 801-231-5026 or Kirsten_mele@yahoo.com.

Interpreted Mass for the Deaf — Every Sunday, the 9 a.m. Mass at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, SLC, is interpreted for the Deaf and hard of hearing. Beginning Feb. 2, the 11:30 Mass also will be interpreted on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month. For information, contact Carol Ruddell, cgruddell@comcast.net or 801-440-8729.

National Catholic Youth Choir — Seeking Catholic high school singers to apply for the June 16–July 1, choral camp and multi-state concert tour; applications are online at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org and are due March 21.