Around the Diocese

Friday, Dec. 15, 2017

Simbang Gabi — Monday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 1040 West 400 South, SLC. Fr. Anastasius Iwuoha will preside.

Las Posadas — Monday, Dec. 18, at Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 3560 West 3650 South, West Valley City. Call the parish for information.

Christmas Carol Service — Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 909 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Free and open to the public.

Simbang Gabi — Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Peter Parish, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. Fr. James Blaine will preside.

Las Posadas — Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Saint Rose of Lima Parish, 280 S. Chapel St., Layton. Call the parish for information.

Las Posadas — Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Call the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 7405 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Fr. Javier Virgen will preside.

Lessons and Carols — presented by the Choir of St. Ambrose. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Parish, 2315 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Hot cocoa and caroling around a fire before the concert. Free and open to the public.

Simbang Gabi — Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Fr. Rick Sherman will preside.

Las Posadas — Thursday, Dec. 21, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 715 West 300 North, SLC. Call the parish for information.

A Ceremony of Carols — Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22, 12:15 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Free and open to the public.

Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will close for the Christmas holiday on Friday, Dec. 22, and reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 27. 

Las Posadas — Friday, Dec. 22, at San Felipe Parish, 606 E. Aria Blvd., Wendover. Call the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Friday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. at St. Lawrence Mission, 5 South 100 West, Heber. Fr. Jesyrl Intes will preside.

Las Posadas — Saturday, Dec. 23, at Saint Joseph Parish, 506 24th St., Ogden. Call the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Saturday, Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 715 West 300 North, SLC. Fr. Fidel Barrera will preside.

Las Posadas — Sunday, Dec. 24, all the parishes and missions in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Call the parish for information.

Christmas Carol Service — Sunday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 909 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Free and open to the public.

Holy Day of Obligation — Monday, Dec. 25, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. Check your parish for Mass times.

Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will close for the New Year’s holiday on Friday, Dec. 29, and reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 3. 

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God — Monday, Jan. 1. Because the Solemnity of Mary on a Monday this year, it is not observed as a holy day of obligation. The NCCB decree of 13 December 1991, confirmed by the Apostolic See on 04 July 1992, stipulates that whenever 01 January, 15 August, or 01 November falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.

First Friday Mass — and rosary with the Catholic Woman’s League. Friday, Jan. 5, beginning with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by recitation of the rosary at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. No-host breakfast follows at a nearby restaurant. RSVP to Diane, 801-580-0169 or dpdowd3@gmail.com.

Make-up Educational Assessment Exam — Saturday, Jan. 6, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For new students interested in attending JDCHS in the 2018-19 school year. For information, contact Ms. Jansen, 801-984-7661 or kirstenjansen@skaggscatholiccenter.org.

Msgr. Benvegnu Lecture — Monday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Deacon Scott Dodge will present “Are Catholics and Protestants Coming Together?” Free and open to the public.

The Catholic Way to ‘Meddle in Politics’ — Saturday, Jan. 13, 9-11:30 a.m. in the Pastoral Center’s Bishop Federal Hall, 27 C St., SLC. Discuss the Catholic Social Doctrine that guides decision-making process on issues. Learn the basics of an effective meeting with legislators and how to serve as a voice for the voiceless. Registration is free but required; visit https://www.dioslc.org/about-us/diocese-calendar/special-events/30-catholic-advocacy-training.  

Diocesan Prayer for Life — At the request of Bishop Oscar A. Solis, a diocesan-wide five-week Prayer for Life began Dec. 14 and will end with a Mass for the Unborn on Thursday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Parishes, families and individuals are requested to pray for the end of abortion and for respect for the dignity of life.

Secular Carmelite Community — Men and women interested in a deeper spiritual prayer life are invited to join the Our Lady of the Mountains OCDS. Meetings are the second Sunday of each month at St. James the Just Parish, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. For information, call 435-734-9646.

Applications for the 2018-2019 school — for Juan Diego CHS are available at www.jdchs.org>Admissions>How to Apply. For information, contact Ms. Jansen, 801-984-7661 or kirstenjansen@skaggscatholiccenter.org.

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