Around the Diocese

Friday, Jun. 24, 2016

Vacation Bible School — at St. Ambrose Parish. Monday-Thursday, June 27-30, 12:30-4 p.m. The theme is Cave Quest: following Jesus, the Light of the World. For K-4th grade. Contact Charity Van Maren, cvanmaren@xmission.com or 801-485-9324.

First Friday Mass — July 1, Catholic Woman’s League will meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 257 North 700 West; Mass 8 a.m. followed by the rosary, then breakfast at Denny’s, 1701 W. North Temple. RSVP to Millie Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net. 

All Sports Camp — for boys and girls ages 5-11. June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Cost: $150. For information, email willtrentman@jdchs.org or scottplatz@jdchs.org.

Militia of the Immaculata — monthly meeting will be Sunday, July 3 following the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. The meeting includes prayer, study and fellowship. All are welcome! For information, visit www.stmarysutah.org or call 801-898-3821. 

Nocturnal Adoration for Vocations — 9 p.m. Friday, July 8 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 9 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. All are welcome. For information, call 801-898-3821.

Retirement celebration — for Father Hernando Diaz.  July 10, Mass at 1 p.m. at the Territorial Statehouse, 50 West Capitol Ave., Fillmore; followed by potluck, dances, talks and music in the social hall. All are welcome.

Catholic Day at Lagoon — Sunday, July 17. Ask for the “Catholic Day Discount” at the ticket window. Discount single day passports available $41.14 each. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 602. 

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 beer. Early bird admission: $50. Designated drivers and guests under 21, $10. 

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

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.

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. 

CBN 2nd Annual Golf Classic — Sunday, Sept. 11, at The Ridge, West Valley City, to benefit Utah Catholic Schools. For information, visit www.utahcbn.org.

Pastoral Congress — for the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Building on the Jubilee Year theme of Merciful Like the Father, Congress offers keynote addresses and more than 30 speakers who will explore many aspects of forgiveness for today’s world.  The $45 registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and dessert with exhibitors. For information, visit http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/education/2016-pastoral-congress

Autumn Harvest Benefit — to benefit Holy Cross Ministries Education programs in Park City. Saturday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. at the DeJoria Center, 970 N. State Road 32, Kamas. Tickets: $100 per person; sponsorships available. RSVP to www.holycrossministries.org/us/autumn_harvest_benefit.html.

Run for the Nuns — 5K race to benefit the Carmelite nuns. Sept. 18; the race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at the monastery, 5714 Holladay Blvd., Holladay. Registration fee: $25 per registrant; $2 discount for registrations before July 31. Register at https://www.raceentry.com/races/run-for-the-nuns/2016/register; use promo code Peace2U to receive the $2 discount. 

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., 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.