Around the Diocese

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2023

Heath Care Discussion — Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the lower level of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Dr. Joe Jarvis, will discuss “The Future of the Healthcare System in Utah and America.”

Level II Training — for those who minister Eucharist to the sick and shut-in. Thursday, April 27, 6-9 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC. $15 workshop fee to cover materials. For information or to register, call the Office of Worship, 801-328-8641 ext. 357. Seating is limited; pre-registration required.

75th Anniversary Celebration — Saturday, April 29, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. Bishop Oscar A. Solis will celebrate at the 5 p.m. Mass. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Cost $30; space is limited. Dance performances by the Filipino and Mexican communities, followed by a dance for everyone.

Membership Tea — for the Catholic Woman’s League. Sunday, April 30, 2-4 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Benvegnu Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Tickets: $10 per person. Advance purchase required; contact Jenny Maffuccio, 435-640-1101 or mail a check made out to CWL to Jenny Maffuccio, 12397 Deer Canyon Dr., Kamas, UT 84036.

First Saturday Devotion — Saturday, May 6, beginning with 9 a.m. Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy, followed by potluck breakfast in the church hall and discussion of the First Saturday devotion. All are welcome.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Saturday, May 6, noon to 8 p.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish, 210 N. Carbon Ave., Price.

Filipino Mass — The regular First Sunday of the month Filipino Mass will be celebrated Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. With the offering of flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Rodelio Ignacio will preside.

Dream Builder’s Breakfast — to benefit Catholic Community Services of Utah. Tuesday, May 9, at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Register at http://bit.ly/42lHZR2 by May 1.

Parish Dinner and Games — Friday, May 12 at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Dinner $23; includes 18 games. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 and games start at 6:30.

Flores De Mayo and Santa Cruzan — Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South, 3930 West, West Haven. Vendors welcome; volunteers needed. For information, text or call 402-981-3655 or 801-589-7458.

The Madeleine Festival Concert — Sunday, May 14, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. Free.

Lay Dominican Information Night — Wednesday, May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gathering space at St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, 170 S. University St., SLC. For those wishing to inquire to be a Lay Dominican. Chat with Fr. Gabriel and members of the Our Lady of Victory Lay Dominican Chapter, Vespers and Mass. All Catholic adults are invited. 

Open Gallery Night — at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Friday, May 19, 7 p.m. Learn about the organ and play your favorite tunes on the cathedral’s Kenneth Jones Gallery Organ. Limited participation available. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. For information and to sign up, visit https://ecclesorganfestival.weebly.com/open-gallery-nights.html

Workshops on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit — Friday-Saturday, May 19- 20 at St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. Presentation by Charismatic Renewal leader and author Kenneth Fabbi. Begins Friday at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Registration $10; includes Saturday lunch. For information, contact Kathy Snyder, 307-256-9814 or Pat Bondad, 435-817-1190 or patrickbondad@pm.me

Sacrament of Confirmation for Adult Catholics — The Sacrament of Confirmation for adult Catholics (no one younger than 17) will be celebrated on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The Sacrament of Eucharist also will be celebrated for those Catholics seeking to complete their Christian initiation.

The Diocese of Salt Lake City is sponsoring a contest for youth and young adults to tell about their experience with the Eucharist. Categories are essay, poetry, artwork, video, musical compositions and recorded performances. Prizes include a chance to present at the Eucharistic Revival Rally on July 9 at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. Entry deadline is May 23. For information, visit  https://www.dioslc.org/eucharistic-revival/morning-rally-mass/youth-creative-work-contes