Around the Diocese

Friday, Jul. 15, 2016

Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel —will be celebrated Tuesday, July 16, at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 Holladay Boulevard, Holladay with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., solemn Mass at 10 a.m., followed by enrollment of the scapulars. All are invited.  

Summer Vacation Bible Camp — July 18-22, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 506-24th Street, Ogden; for youth ages 8 to 12. For information, call Nicholas McNamara, 801-399-5627.

The Feast of Mary Magdalene — will be celebrated with a 6 p.m. Mass Thursday, July 21, at Magdalene Religious Goods, 836 East 3300 South, SLC. Fr. Joe Delka will be the celebrant. Refreshments and have a game of pre-Vatican II trivia will follow. For information, call Magdalene Religious Goods, 801-953-1820.

Beer Fest — Sunday, July 24, 1-7 p.m., at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 E. 1st Ave., SLC. Local breweries, food trucks, inflatables for the kids and live music. Cost: $60 at the door, includes six drinks. Early bird admission: $50. Designated drivers and guests under 21, $10. 

Yard Sale — July 28-30 and Aug. 4-6 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. A wide variety of items, including furniture, will be sold. For information, call 801-756-7771.

Jubilarian Mass of Thanksgiving — Friday, July 29, St. Joseph Church, Ogden, 506 24th St., Ogden, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Ken Vialpando’s 25th anniversary as priest, and all married couples celebrating their Silver or Golden wedding anniversaries. A reception will follow the service.

CWL First Friday Mass – Friday, Aug. 5, the Catholic Woman’s League will meet at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns for Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the rosary and breakfast at IHOP, 7188 Plaza Center Dr. (Jordan Landing). RSVP to Millie Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Parish Carnival — Aug. 5-6; Friday, 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, 3-10 p.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. Ethnic food, live entertainment, silent auction, games and prizes for adults and kids. 

CCS Backpack Bonanza — St. Vincent de Paul Knights of Columbus Council 13297 is collecting backpacks filled with school supplies, new socks and underwear for children in K-8. Return the backpacks by Aug. 7 to St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC.

Clergy Appreciation Dinner — Thursday, Aug 11, St. Ambrose Parish social hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Open to all. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Padre Pio Assembly #2636. The honoree is Fr. David Bittmenn, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Social at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. RSVP to Dave Hughes 801- 274-1000 or Dick Hall 801-891-9792; mail to 4004 Brockbank Way, SCL, UT 84124. Reservation forms at http://utahknights.org.

Men’s Retreat — Aug. 12–14 in Bloomington, Idaho. Open to all men 18 and older in the Diocese of Salt Lake City; sponsored by St. Mary Church. Cost: $50, includes lodging, food and materials. For information, visit www.stmarysutah.org or call Adam Ringel, 510-529-1700.

Marian Concert — Sunday, Aug. 14, at 3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Parish, 946 South 200 East, SLC. The concert will include Gregorian chant, and works by Dufay, Alfonso el Sabio, La Vigne, Franco, Weckmann, Monteverdi, Handel, and Arañés by heArt Music Ensemble and featuring the combined choirs of Sacred Heart Parish. Free and open to the public.

Concert — Sunday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. Paul Koleske, a contemporary Catholic musician, will offer a concert of music and inspirational spoken reflections. The concert is free but a free-will offering will be accepted.

Annual Italian Day at Lagoon — Sunday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. Children’s and adult games. This year sausages and Italian sodas will not be served; it is suggested that those attending bring a picnic. Ask at the ticket window for the Italian day discount ride pass for $35.26 + tax. For information, email info@utahitalians.com or call 801-967-3741.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Monday, Aug. 15, is not a holy day of obligation this year. (The NCCB decree of 13 December 1991, confirmed by the Apostolic See on 04 July 1992, stipulates that whenever Aug. 15 falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.) 

Golden Jubilee — for St. James the Just Parish. Saturday, Aug. 20 begins with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by dinner. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 5. For information, contact the parish, 801-782-5393, or stjames_secretary@comcast.net.

Catholics CAN Mass — celebrating the gifts of and contributions made by people with disabilities. Aug. 28, 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. All are welcome. 

 

Catholics Can Award — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Commission for People with Disabilities is accepting nominations for the annual Catholics Can Award, which may be given to a parish, an organization or an individual who ensure all are welcome and served in our local Church. Contact the commission for information, yobossman@ubtanet.com.

Perpetual Adoration — The Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden, is available 24 hours a day for those who wish to pray. For information, call Jesse Ricardez, 801-564-7356; or Joan Opheikens, 801-866-2481. 

CCS St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen — is seeking donations to pay for waste disposal; each dumpster dump $65. Send tax-deductible donations to CCS, 437 West 200 South, SLC, UT 84101. Make the check or money order out to Catholic Community Services; memo: Waste Disposal by Republic Services.