Around the Diocese

Saturday Mass — Saint George Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George, will be making a permanent Mass time change on the first week in August. The Saturday Mass will now start at 5 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention — Aug. 2-4 in Denver, Colo. The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, will be among the more than 70 bishops, archbishops and cardinals to attend. The opening Mass is 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2, with Supreme Knight Carl Anderson’s message at 1 p.m. and the State Dinner at 7:30 p.m., all broadcast live on EWTN.

MI Families — Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m., in recognition of the 70th anniversary of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s martyrdom, MI Families of the Immaculata will offer a class on Total Consecration at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. On Sunday, Aug. 14, there will be a Rite of Total Consecration, followed by a reception. For information, call Donna, 801-898-3821.

St. Joseph’s Villa — Monday, Aug. 8 at 11:30 a.m. The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, will celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint Joseph Villa, 451 Bishop Federal Lane (1900 South), Salt Lake City. There is daily Mass at 11:30 a.m. and/or rosary at 3:30 p.m. in the Villa Chapel.

Annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance Event — Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at Salt Lake City Main Library, 400 South 200 East, Salt Lake City. The Utah Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (UCAN) in partnership with the Salt Lake Film Center hosts a Day of Remembrance to acknowledge the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.

Bilingual Rosary for Life — The fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden.

78th Annual All-State Italian Day — Sunday August 14 at Lagoon, 375 Lagoon Drive, Farmington. Gates open and registration starts at 11 a.m. with games and activities throughout the day. 2 for 1 discount ride passes. For information call 801-699-1934.

Judge Memorial New Student and Freshman Orientation — Friday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. in the auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Registration will be in the foyer; lunch will be provided and dismissal will be at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Parish Wide Yard Sale — Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Saint Joseph’s Church, 514 24th Street, Ogden. The Knights of Columbus will be selling food.

Summer Festival 2011 — Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Vietnamese Parish, 5415 South 4360 West, Kearns, will host a carnival. Free admission, so come enjoy live entertainment, bingo, games, raffles and good food. For information call 801-968-8981.

St. Francis Xavier Parish Festival — Saturday, Aug. 27, at St. Francis Xavier 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Beginning at 8 a.m. will be farmer’s market and garage sale, at 9 a.m. there will be a children’s fun run, festival activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and concludes with a dance at 8 p.m., which will cost $10 a person.

2011 Membership Directory — Catholic Business Network’s 2011 Membership Directory is now available. The updated directory lists Catholic business owners and professionals in Utah who offer goods and services to the community. If the directory is not available at your church, visit the CBN’s website, www.thecatholicbusinessnetwork.org.

Pot Luck Farewell Luncheon — Sunday, August 28 for Msgr. Bill Bonczewski, who is being is reassigned to West Virginia, at St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 4900 Wasatch Street, Murray, immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

49er Club Breakfast — Sunday, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m. there will be a catered breakfast at Sugarhouse Park, 1602 East 2100 South. For reservations call Beverly 801-259-4569.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Sept. 23-25 and Nov. 4-6, will be the worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Salt Lake City. For general information and how to register, contact Jim and Cathy Nielsen at 801-479-3197 or www.utah-wwme.org.

Emerald Ireland Tour — Sept. 12 - 22, Msgr. Terry Moore will lead an 11-day tour to Ireland. Brochures available in the parish office of Saint John the Baptist Parish, 11800 South 300 East, or for information call Msgr. Moore, 801-984-7103 or Lisa Smith, 801-984-7110.

Holy Land Trip — Nov. 6 - 16, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Layton is planning a trip to the Holy Land. 10-day trip costing $3,395 for round-trip airline tickets on Delta and most meals. Seating is still available. Call Lyn Tuttle at 801-544-0092 if interested.

SCAP service — A Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest service will be held in the Zion Park lodge at 8 a.m. every Sunday through October.

Twelve-Day Pilgrimage to Sicily and Italy — October 17 - 28, Monsignor Robert Servatius, pastor of Blessed Sacrament, will lead a pilgrimage to see many historical sites, cities and prominent landmarks. Contact Monsignor at 801-576-1644 for or to obtain a full-color brochure.