Around the Diocese

Friday, May. 29, 2015

Farewell Reception for Mrs. Streeter — Thursday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Past and present students, parents, friends and colleagues are invited to say farewell to Mrs. Streeter, who has taught middle school for 17 years. For information contact Cheri Wright, 801-364-5624 or cwright@lourdesschool.org.

St. Francis Xavier Golf Tournament — Friday, June 5, shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at Copper Club Golf Course, 8975 West 2600 South, Magna. Cost is $60 per player or $220 a foursome. To participate in the “Fore the Children” golf tournament, contact Lisa Rose, 801-966-1571 ext. 118.

Saint Thomas More Days of Yore Festival — June 5-7 at Saint Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Family fun and entertainment. Friday: 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday: noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

OLOL Game Night — Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m. in  Our Lady of Lourdes Parish’s social hall, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. Cost is $15 for games, $5 for a lasagna dinner.

Church Garage Sale — The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is holding its annual Garage Sale fundraiser June 12-13, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the school gym, 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy. Donations will be accepted June 6-10 at the gym. For information, call Bonnie Siegrist, 801-580-6960.

St. Mary Women’s Retreat — June 12-14 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Engage in a weekend filled with spiritual healing and growth, fulfilling moments, thought-provoking discussions, prayer, and laughter. Cost is $50, includes reading material. Register online at http://www.stmarysutah.org. For information, contact Colleen Pike, 801.698.5860 or stmarywomansretreat@hotmail.com.

St. Martin de Porres Field of Dreams — June 12-14 at the church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. Special events include a Mexican dinner Friday night starting at 6 p.m.; car show, kids’ games, live entertainment and silent auction starting at noon on Saturday; and breakfast after each of the Masses on Sunday. 

St Francis of Assisi Parish Game Night — Friday, June 12, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost: $14; dinner at 6:30 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m.

St. Lawrence Open House — Saturday, June 13, noon-3 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, 100 W. Center St., Heber. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a Heber historical landmark. Originally Heber’s Second Ward, the building is currently home to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Ladies of Charity Summer BBQ — Sunday, June 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Food, silent auction and a “meat lovers” raffle. Tickets for BBQ are $7 each or $25 per family.  Raffle tickets sold separately.  All proceeds go to help those in need. For information, contact Sister Germaine, 801-971-3353.

Saint Thomas More Dinner and Game Night — Friday, June 19, at Saint Thomas More Parish’s Meyer Hall, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $14 per person, which includes dinner and games. Must be 18 years or older to attend.

OLOL (Magna) Golf Tournament — Saturday, June 20, 7:30 a.m. at the New Ridge Golf Club, 5055 Westridge Blvd., West Valley City. Cost is $80 per player. To reserve a spot, contact Joanie Dobesh, jpdobesh@sunturn.com; Victor Marquez, realtor@ajmcrystal.com; Anita Titcomb, anitatitcomb@comcast.net; Ernie Hererra; jacee.inc@gmail.com or Mary Cowan, mareccowen@hotmail.com. Hole sponsors, gift baskets and door prizes also needed.

St. Joseph High Annual BBQ — The 12th annual St. Joe’s High School BBQ, sponsored by the Alumni Association, will be Friday, June 26 at the school, 1790 Lake St.,Ogden.  All  (alumni & non-alumni, alike) are invited. Something different this year – it’s free. Social hour: 6-7 p.m.; BBQ at 7 p.m. Reservations not required.

Carmelite Barbecue Fundraiser — Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Sponsored by the Friends of Sister Mary Joseph and Knights of Columbus Council 602 to help pay for the sisters’ health-care expenses. Cost is $24. RSVP to Tom Catrow at 801-688-3194.

Academic and Enrichment Courses —  The 2015 slate of summer opportunities at Judge Memorial CHS begin on June 8 and include high school study skills, algebra prep, ACT prep, driver’s training, fitness for life, metal sculpture, physical conditioning, the modern American superhero, and writing the college essay. Class sizes may be limited. For information and registration information, visit www.judgememorial.com.