Around the Diocese

Friday, Jan. 27, 2017

School Tour — Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, 2335 Redondo Ave., SLC. Parents interested in enrolling students for the 2017-2018 school year are invited to attend an information meeting and school tour. 

Open House — at Kearns-Saint Ann School, 430 East 2100 South, SLC. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 9-11 a.m.

Open House — at St. Olaf School, 1793 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Open House — at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Thursday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m. 

Family Literacy Night — at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. Held in conjunction with the school’s open house. For information, contact Emily Hargis, 801-572-5311.

First Friday Mass — Friday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. The Catholic Woman’s League will meet at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, for Mass and the rosary. Breakfast follows. RSVP to Millie Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Make-up Educational Assessment Exam — Saturday, Feb. 4 at Juan Diego CHS, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for all new incoming JDCHS students who did not take the exam in December. Call Kirsten Jansen, 801-984-7661 to register. Cost: $25, payable on day of exam.

Holy Cross Associates Gathering — Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South Ste. 204, SLC. The focus of the gathering is on “Living Hope as Faithful Citizens.” All are welcome. For information, call Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, 801-580-4861.

Basque Dinner & Dance — Saturday, Feb. 11 at Saint Ambrose Parish’s social hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per person ($30 at the door), $12 for children 12 and under. RSVP by Feb. 6 at EventBrite.com. For information, call Cirbie, 801-671-5917. 

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Organ recital with Christopher Young of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Free and open to the public.

Open House — at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Thursday, Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. 

Discernment Weekend — Friday-Monday, Feb. 17-20. The Franciscan Friars of Atonement are hosting a weekend at Graymoor, N.Y., for young men and women seeking to discern their vocations. For information, call 845-424-3671 ext. 2111 or email GraymoorCenter@AtonementFriars.org.

Spanish Marian Retreat — The two-day retreat will be Friday, Feb. 17, 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Cost: $10 for retreat materials and the book 33 Days to Morning Glory in Spanish. For information, call Jesse Hicardez, 801-564-7356 or Carmen Coronado, 385-775-6842. All are welcome.

Ladies Luncheon — by the St. Olaf Council of Women. Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Tickets: $12 before Feb. 13; $15 at the door. Contact Emily Craven at 801-631-4738 or emilycraven0241@gmail.com.  

Blue Mass — Sunday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. The Mass will honor members of law enforcement and public safety. A complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will follow; freewill donations will be accepted, with all proceeds donated to the UPOA Fallen Officer Trail Ride Scholarship Fund.

Pastoral Center Closed — Monday, Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day. The Pastoral Center will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Cathedral of the Madeleine Anniversary — on Tuesday Feb. 21, the anniversary of the 1993 rededication of the Cathedral of the Madeleine will be celebrated. There will be a solemnity at the cathedral, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, and a feast throughout the diocese.

Open House — at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 9-11 a.m. 

Ash Wednesday — is Wednesday, March 1.  Check your parish for Mass times.

New Student Testing — Friday, March 3, 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Elementary School, 2980 Quincy Ave., Ogden. Kindergarten through 8th grade will be tested. To schedule, call Sue Gough, 801-393-6051 ext. 225.

Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion — Saturday, March 4, in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple. 10:30 a.m.  for the Wasatch Deanery and 1:30 p.m. for the Salt Lake Deanery.

Donations Sought— The St. George Women’s Group is collecting new and used stuffed animals, warm scarves, gloves and hats for the children of the Beryl Catholic community. The Saint Paul’s Women’s group has joined their efforts. Any items (or funds) may be brought to the church.

Perpetual Adoration — The Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden, is available 24 hours a day for those who wish to pray. For information, call Jesse Ricardez, 801-564-7356; or Joan Opheikens, 801-866-2481. 

 

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