Around the Diocese

Catholic Community Services Discussion — Thursday, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m., with a presentation at 4:30 p.m., at 2504 F Ave., West Ogden. Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah invites their Catholic partners to discuss ways to work together to help those in need through three programs: the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, Homeless Prevention Services and St. Martha’s Baby Layette Project. For information, call 801-428-1296 or email kmartin@ccsutah.org.

J.E. Cosgriff Open House — Sunday, Jan. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. The open house will begin with a brief introduction from Principal Betsy Hunt in the school library. Current faculty, parents and students will be available to answer questions. For information call Brooke Soto at 801-486-3197 or visit www.cosgriff.org.

Pilgrimage Informational Meeting — Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 1040 west 400 south, SLC. Come learn more about the upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Gally in April.

Human Rights International Club Film Festival — Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the JDCHS Auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Featuring

Sons of Perdition, a documentary on polygamy presented by the Juan Diego Human Rites International Club, with a speaker from Holding Out Help. Free and open to the public, but donations of food, clothing and funds accepted for those leaving polygamous sects.

Juan Diego Catholic High School Placement Exams — Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Cost is $25. To register call 801-984-7650.

Saint Olaf’s Council of Women Luncheon — Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in the McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Event will include a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, cookie walk, raffle baskets and Robert Kirby as the guest speaker. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For information or to purchase tickets contact Kirsten Mele at 801-231-5026 or kirsten_mele@yahoo.com.

Saint Francis Xavier School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Saint Francis Xavier School, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. A community rooted in faith, family and church serving students in preschool through eighth grade. The open house is the kickoff for Catholic Schools Week, which runs Jan. 27 - Feb. 1. For information call 801-966-1571.

Madeleine Choir School Open House and Information Session — Sunday, Jan. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the Choir School, 205 First Ave., SLC. Parents seeking Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8 enrollment information for the 2013-2014 school year are invited to attend. Applications are available for all grades. Visit UTMCS.ORG or call 801-323-9850 ext. 103 for information.

J.E. Cosgriff Open House — Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. The open house will begin with a brief introduction from Principal Betsy Hunt in the school library. Current faculty, parents and students will be available to answer questions. For information call Brooke Soto at 801-486-3197 or visit www.cosgriff.org.

Celebrating our Faith: Enhancing our Prayer at the Mass — Tuesdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Hunt Room of the Cathedral of the Madeleine’s Scanlan Hall, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by Gregory Glenn.

Blessed Sacrament Math & Science Night — Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gym, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. There will be approximately 25 engaging activities for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 students to participate in. This event is free to the public.

Blessed Sacrament Open House — Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Enrolling 3 year-old Preschool Readiness through Grade 8. Visit the classrooms and meet the staff. There will be a special 6th-8th grade presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the 8th-grade room. Applications online at www.blessedsacschool.org or for enrollment, appointment and tour, call 801-572-5311.

Saint Francis Xavier Annual Auction — Saturday, Feb. 9 at Saint Francis Xavier School, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Annual " From the Heart" Auction Fundraiser will include a live and silent auction. To donate an item or help with this event, contact Lisa Rose at 801-966-1571 ext. 118.

JDCHS Valentine Dinner Dance — Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint John the Baptist multi-purpose room, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Featuring the JDCHS Jazz Band and the Crescent Voodoo Orchestra. Tickets: $15/single, $25/couple, $50/family (up to 5), available at JDCHS main office.

JDCHS Blizzard Ball — Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. Dinner/auction to benefit SJB Elementary and Middle schools. Call 801-984-7684 for details.

 Wish Upon a Star — Saturday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Little America Hotel Grand Ballroom, 555 S. Main St., SLC. Beginning with a silent auction, the evening will also include dinner, live auction and dancing. Dress is business attire. Cost is $70 per person, $140 per couple; tables are available. Register online at hsa.sjbelementary.org or in the Saint John the Baptist school office. Registration is due by Feb. 3.   

Catholic Woman’s League — is accepting applications from 501-(c)3 nonprofit organizations to be considered as beneficiaries of the CWL 2013 annual fundraiser, the Fall Benefit Luncheon. For an application, contact Cheryl Johnson, 2407 Summerfield Lane, Sandy, UT 84092 or email at cjjohnson@q.com. The application deadline is Feb. 13.

National Catholic Youth Choir — June 17 - July 2, is seeking Catholic high school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 in fall of 2013 to audition for the 2013 camp and multi-state concert tour. Camp is at Saint John’s Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minn. The cost is $900 (scholarships available, includes meals, lodging and tour expenses). Apply online at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org or visit the website for information.