Around the Diocese

Friday, Jun. 12, 2015

Volunteers Needed — The Vacation Bible School Saint Ambrose Parish, 2315 Redondo Ave., SLC, is seeking adult and teenage volunteers June 19-21. For information, contact Margaret McDermott, 801-452-1984.

Saint Thomas More 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.

Reunion — Judge Memorial CHS and St. Mary’s Reunion Weekend, for all classes ending in ‘0’ and ‘5’, will be held at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 W. Temple, SLC, Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $24 per person, includes a fajita and dessert bar – cash only/cash bar. The Heritage Luncheon is a special event held in honor of classes celebrating their 50+ reunions. The luncheon will be in the Solitude room at noon. For reservation or information, contact Joyce Munson, 801-517-2131 or jmunson@judgememorial.com.

OLOL (Magna) Golf Tournament — Saturday, June 20, 7:30 a.m. at the New Ridge Golf Club, 5055 Westridge Blvd., West Valley City. Cost: $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.

Priestly Ordinations — Friday, June 26, 7-9 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe, will preside. All are welcome.

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, 801-688-3194.

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene — The Cathedral of the Madeleine will celebrate the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, patroness of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, July 22, with a Mass at 6 p.m. with the Cathedral Choir, followed by the annual parish dinner in the Cathedral plaza, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.

Men’s Retreat — The 5th Annual St. Mary Men’s Retreat will be Aug. 7–9, in Bloomington, Idaho. Cost is $50; includes lodging, food, the study book and other materials. For information and registration, visit www.stmarysutah.org or call Bob Shafer, 801-628-3768; email the registration form to him at robertj_391@msn.com. 

St. Patrick Parish Carnival — Aug. 7, 5-10 p.m. and Aug. 8, 3-10 p.m. at Saint Patrick Parish, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. Food, entertainment, silent auction, games and prizes for adults and kids. For information, contact the parish office, 801-596-7233.

Anniversary Celebration — Saint Florence Mission, 6461 East Highway 39 in Huntsville will celebrate its 25th anniversary Sept. 13. The mission is under Saint Joseph Parish in Ogden. The celebration will include a Mass, food, entertainment and music by Shades of Gray from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Baby Items Needed — Bank of Utah will host its third annual Shower Them with Love donation drive June 22 - July 17; one of the recipients will be St. Martha’s Baby Project at Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah. Take donations to any Bank of Utah location. Items most requested include new newborn-sized clothing, sleepers and onesies, newborn diapers, bibs and burp cloths, formula, baby lotion, powder and wipes.

Scouts — Summer is the time for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to begin work on their Religious Emblems. Completed application forms are due to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry by Dec. 15. Learn more at http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/youth/youth/boy-scouts-girl-scouts or contact Joe Bouley, Diocesan Religious Emblems Representative, at 801-309-9149 or balijo@aol.com.

St. Patrick Parish Game Night — Every Saturday night 6:45 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 400 South 1058 West, SLC. Food may be purchased. No games on July 4, Aug 8 or Sept 5.

St. Francis Xavier Game Night — Every Friday, dinner at 5:45 p.m. with 18 games at 6:45 p.m. New “Hot Ball” prize. Held in the St. Francis Xavier Parish gym, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Cost is $16.

 

Accepting Applications — Is God calling you to serve the Church in a new way? Would you like to learn in depth about our Catholic faith and tradition? Would you like to join a small group of men and women who are also praying and discerning their vocational calls? It may be that the Holy Spirit is calling you to serve the Church as a lay ecclesial minister. The Diocesan Office of Religious Education is accepting applications for the next group of candidates for the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Program. For information, visit http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/education or call Susan Northway, director, 801-328-8641x326.