Around the Diocese

Friday, Aug. 01, 2014

St. Francis of Assisi Bingo — Friday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost is $14.

Commissioning Mass — Mass for the 85 people who completed the diocese’s Lay Ecclesial Minster program. Saturday, Aug. 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E South Temple, SLC. Bishop Wester will preside.

Engaged Encounter Meeting — Saturday, Aug. 9, 1-3 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Benvegnu Center, 1300 E. Kings Row Drive, SLC. Catholic Engaged Encounter is looking for sacramentally married couples who would like to share their gifts and stories with engaged couples. Couples should be married at least two years; couples at all stages of married life are needed. RSVP to lcs@eeutah.org or 801-214-8220.

Carmelite Barbecue — Saturday, Aug. 9, 5 p.m. at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC.  Cost: $20; money raised will go toward the Carmelite sisters’ health care expenses. Sponsored by The Friends of Sister Mary Joseph and Knights of Columbus Council 602. RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 7 to Paul B. Buckley, 801-556-0816, or Tom Catrow 801-688-3194.

Gala Congar — Saturday, Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church’s Holy Family Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Benefits the Congar Institute for Ministry Development, which assists in lay and diaconate formation programs. $40/ticket; to register, visit https://www.dioslc.org/events/registration/step1?event=1787.

Profession Mass — Sunday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, 170 S. University Street, SLC. A reception will follow the Mass. For information about the Lay Dominicans, contact Barbara Bannon at 801-583-4289 or bbannon@xmission.com.

81st Annual All State Italian Day — Aug. 10, at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. Discounted ride passes, bocce ball tournament, silent auction, children’s games and more. Hosted by the Italian-American Civic League.

Marian Procession — Sunday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m., beginning at the Old Town Chapel, 121 Park Ave., Park City and ending at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. Participants recite the rosary and sing songs; the procession culminates with a bilingual Mass about 11:30 a.m. and a reception in the parish center.

Red Cross Blood Drive — Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2-7 p.m. in the St. Ann Parish gym, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. To schedule an appointment or for information contact Lee Budell, 801-631-5661. Walk ins are welcome.

Organ Fest VII — Friday, Aug 22, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E South Temple, SLC. Concert features organists from the Salt Lake Tabernacle and Dr. Gabriele Terrone, newly appointed organist and assistant director of music for the Cathedral.

Run with Character — Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Cost: $20 per person 13 and older; $15 per person 12 and younger, or $60 for a family of four. Cash or check payable to Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival. Fee includes raffle ticket, refreshments and shirt. For information contact Jen or Ferdie Rodriguez, 904-610-0177.

Closed —The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed for Labor Day.

Driving for Charity Golf Tournament — Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m. at the Sky Mountain Golf Course, 1030 North 2600 West, Hurricane. 4-person scramble, partners, best ball. Cost: $100 per person; $250 for a sponsorship. For information contact Gene Coryell, 925-786-0257 or Fred Hawkes, 435-773-2603.

Enrolling — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is enrolling 3-year-old Preschool Readiness – Grade 8. Applications available online at www.blessedsacschool.org. Call for enrollment appointment and tours 801-572-5311. Located in Sandy, 1745 East 9800 South.