Around the Diocese
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
Annual Blizzard Ball — to benefit Saint John the Baptist Catholic Schools. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Grand America Hotel Imperial Ballroom. The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and the live auction at 8:30 p.m. Dancing will follow. Tickets are $62.50, couples $125. Reservations can be made at http://hsa.sjbelementary.org. Business attire.
Saint Joseph Catholic Schools Open House — Now enrolling for the year 2011-2012. Feb. 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 9th grade through 12th grade at St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. For more information, contact Daniela Quintana at 801-814-8192.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School Registration Night — Monday, March 8, in the school cafeteria from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the Class of 2015. In addition to receiving placement exam reports, registrants will have the opportunity to speak with guidance counselors, faculty and staff, and receive information on academics, service, activities, athletics and financial assistance. The Spirit Shop will be open through 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit the Judge website at www.judgememorial.com.
Boys Spring basketball camp — March 21-25 for current 5th through 8th grade boys. The Judge Memorial Catholic High School camp will be conducted by the Judge coaching staff along with several of the players from this season’s team. The fee is $40.The deadline for early registration is March 14. All attendees will receive a Judge basketball practice shirt and have the opportunity to compete in basketball contests. For more information, visit the website at www.judgememorial.com.
‘The Crucible’ — March 3-5 at 7 p.m. Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s spring drama production will be held in the auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. "The Crucible" is a dramatization of the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during 1692 and 1693. Tickets may be purchased at the door; $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and $5 for children under 12. For more information, visit at www.judgememorial.com.
Juan Diego’s ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ — Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 23-26, at 7 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Juan Diego Performing Arts will present the musical complete with a live orchestra. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors, and will be available during school hours or at the door. Call 801-984-7650 or visit www. jdchs.org for more information.
Girls spring basketball camp — March 14-18 for current 5th through 8th grade girls. Judge Memorial Catholic High School will host this girls’ basketball camp. Participants will learn skill development, fundamentals, basketball concepts and more. The deadline for early registration is March 7. All attendees will receive a Judge basketball practice shirt and have the opportunity to compete in basketball contests. For more information, visit the website at www.judgememorial.com.
St. Benedict’s Foundation 5th annual Fun-raiser — Join us by making a donation by March 25 to "The Nun Ball." Donations received will be entered into a drawing for prizes. All donations assist the Sisters of Mount Benedict in continuing to support programs that provide a better future for families. Donate online at www.mbmutah.org/Foundation.DonationForm.htm, by phone at 801-479-1800, or by mail at St. Benedict’s Foundation, 6000 South 1075 East, South Ogden, 84405.
J.E. Cosgriff Mardi Gras Celebration — Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the St. Ambrose Social Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City. This festive event will feature a gourmet dinner by Lugano, a live auction, dancing and games. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets are $50 per person and $25 for seniors and can be purchased online at www.cosgriff.org, or by calling the school at 801-486-3197.
Blessed Sacrament Elementary/Middle School — The 2010 Utah State School of Character winner is now enrolling for 2011-2012 school year for pre-school 3-year-olds, full-day kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has excellence in academics, a complete array of Liberal Arts courses, extra-curricular and sports activities and is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association. Blessed Sacrament School is located at 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Applications available on-line at www.blessedsacschool.org. For more information, to enroll or to make an appointment for a tour, call 801-572-5311.
DCCW and St. Thomas More Parish Women’s Retreat — Friday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Father Rick Sherman, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Parish, Saint Jude Mission and Saint Juan Diego Mission, will present a retreat on God’s Plan of Salvation and "Theology of the Body." The cost is $20. Make checks to DCCW and mail to Anne Smith at 10101 Wasatch, Sandy, UT 84092. Registration will be limited to 50 people.
Pro-life Mass — Saint James Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Right to Life Mass, Sat, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. at Saint James Parish, 495 North Harrison Blvd, Ogden.
Mardi Gras celebration — Saturday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Saint Olaf McNamara Center, 1850 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. This is a pot luck dinner, so bring your favorite "Mardi Gras" dish to share. The cost is $12 per family. There will be face-painting, mask-making, a cake walk, game booths and entertainment for young and old alike. Music will be provided by Ricardos DJ Entertainment. For more information, call Krista Smith at 801-296-0827 or Jen Pizzello 801-390-1001.
CACI young adult fun weekend — June 2–5 in St. Louis, Mo. The Catholic Alumni Club International invites young adults to a weekend of fellowship with other Catholic singles from around the country. For more information, contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com or go to www.csacstlouis.org/youngadults.html.
Catholic Woman’s League is accepting applications — 501c nonprofit organizations located in Utah will be considered as beneficiaries for the Fall Benefit Luncheon to be held October. Contact Linda Burt at lindaburt20@hotmail.com or send applications to 9180 N. Upper Lando Lane, Park City, Utah,84098 by March 4.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing — Friday-Saturday, March 11-12 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. The MOMS group will offer a retreat for women Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning with a soup supper, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon with a continental breakfast. The retreat is open to all women and the cost is $15 per session or $20 for both sessions if paid by March 6. Child care will be available for a limited number of children. The retreat will be led by Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen from St. Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul. Minn. Her topic is "Mary, Our Lenten Model for Spirituality." For more information, call 435-752-1478.
Saint John the Baptist Parish Lenten Mission — Holy Cross Father Patrick Hannon will lead a parish mission March 21-23 at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. He will be celebrant and homilist at the weekend Masses March 19 at 5 p.m. and March 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fr. Hannon is an author and a graduate of the University of Portland, and currently a professor there in the department of theology. For more information call 801-984-7109. The mission is free and open to the diocese.
Saint John the Baptist Elementary/Middle Schools — now accepting applications for the 2011/2012 school year. Entrance exams will take place on Feb. 23. Applications are available online at www.sjbelementary.org and www.sjb-middle.org. To arrange a school tour contact Nikki Ward, Elementary School Principal at 801-984-7116 or Jim Markosian, Middle School Principal at 801-984-7613. Both schools are located on the campus of the Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper, at 300 East & 11800 South.
St. Francis Xavier School 25th Annual Auction — Saturday, March 5 at the school, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. This gala, "From the Heart," will include a dinner, silent and live auction. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the live auction at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, or $1,000 for an Angel Table. Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy. For tickets, call 801-673-7648 or visit www.sfxkearns.org.
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