Around the Diocese

A NIGHT OF — Saturday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m. at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Jazz and classical music entertainment performed by Juan Diego CHS students, a dance show, a drawing and a buffet dinner prepared by Utah Foods. Cost is $40, reservations required by 2 p.m. Nov. 17. For information, call 801-984-7399, email jedblodgett@jdchs.org, Tilly Garcia 801-463-7777.

Saint Francis Xavier Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Boutique offers gift ideas, handcrafted jewelry, nativities, yard art and much more.

25th Annual Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. There will be 60 booths with quality handcrafted items, a raffle, food and fun for all. This event is hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women. Boutique Chairperson is Pat Voorhes, 801-712-5792, patthebaglady@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Round Up — Saturday, Nov. 17 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, SLC. Cost is $30 per person. Enjoy margaritas, cold beer, Rico’s Mexican food, great conversation, silent and live auctions. For information, visit www.lourdesschool.org.

Collecting Donations — Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine plaza area, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Cathedral of the Madeleine Girl Scouts will be collecting gloves, socks, blankets, coats and hats for the Good Samaritan Program .

Our Lady of Lourdes Boutique — Sunday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1100 East 700 South, SLC. There will be a pancake breakfast, bake sale, items for sale from Ten Thousand Villages and Beads for Life, homemade crafts, and Christmas decorations. This event is sponsored by the Ladies of Charity, SLC.

Year of Faith class — Monday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Topic is Gaudium et Spes – the Church’s role in shaping the modern world. For information, contact Julie Boerio-Goates 801-221-0750, ext 11.

Mass at Alta — Beginning Sunday, Nov. 25 at Our Lady of the Snows Chapel in Alta. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. every Sunday throughout the ski season; Mass on Christmas Day will be at 10 a.m. Our Lady of the Snows is located directly across the highway from Alta Lodge.

Year of Faith class — Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Topic is the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium. For information, contact Julie Boerio-Goates 801-221-0750, ext 11.

St. Thomas Aquinas Concert — Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. "Wintersongs" featuring the USU Chorale and the USU Women’s Choir, as well as brass instruments, bells, a candlelight processional, and congregational singing. The concert is free and open to the public.

Saint Thomas More Holiday Boutique — Nov. 30 from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Saint Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. For information contact Nancy, 801-944-5122.

St. Ambrose Annual Christmas Boutique — Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Parish, 2315 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. St. Nicholas will visit on Saturday 3 from to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Registration is $7. For information contact the Office of Liturgy, 801-328-8641 ext. 322 or, for Spanish speakers, contact the Office of Hispanic Affairs, ext. 332.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Sunday, Dec. 2, following the 9 a.m. Mass, at Saint George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. Presenter is Father Dan Dorsey, a Glenmary missionary and resource person from the Congar Institute for Ministry Development. Lunch is included. Registration is required contact Jill Luttrell, 435-632-9303.

Utah Children’s Nutcracker Ballet — Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS auditorium, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Cost: $10 for adults and $8 for children, seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased at JDCHS, Utah Artists School of Ballet, 9333 South 1300 East or at utahnutcracker.com.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Friday, Dec. 7 beginning at 8 p.m., ending Saturday, Dec. 8 with the 8 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven.

Calling Troop 202 Eagle Scouts — As Saint Ambrose BSA Troop 202 prepares to celebrate its 100th Eagle Scout on Dec. 16, officials are asking former Eagle Scouts from the troop to attend the celebration. If you are a Troop 202 Eagle Scout or know any, contact Frank Whitby, frankw@biochem.utah.edu, 801-918-8493 or Joe Zachary, zachary@cs.utah.edu, 801-649-8202.

Tour of Ireland — with Father Patrick Carley, pastor of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, in July. Features Irish history, music, song, sightseeing, folklore, meeting local folks and ball games. For information, call Fr. Carley, 801-255-8902.