Around the Diocese

Friday, Jun. 26, 2015

Shower Them with Love — Bank of Utah is hosting its third annual Shower Them with Love donation drive now through July 17; Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah’s St. Martha’s Baby Project is one of the recipients. 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. 

 

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Game Night — Friday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost is $14.

All State Catholic Day at Lagoon — Sunday, July 19 at Lagoon Park, 375 Lagoon Dr., Farmington. Gates open at 11 a.m. No free admission. For the discount rate of $39.94/per person, mention Catholic Day at the ticket window.

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.

Annual Marian Procession — Sunday, Aug. 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Old Town Chapel, 121 Park Ave. in Park City, and ending at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road. During the three-mile walk on paved ground, participants of all ages recite the rosary and sing songs. The procession culminates with a bilingual Mass about 11:30 a.m. and a reception afterwards in the parish center. All are welcome.

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.

Prayer for Vocations — A special period of prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations is underway in the diocese of Salt Lake City. For the week of June 28, Saint Andrew Parish will host this prayer, beginning Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. From Monday through Friday, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. It will be preceded by Mass at 8 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Mass on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be at 7 p.m.

Volunteers Needed — Catholic Community Services of Utah is looking for volunteers every Friday afternoon for the Bridging the Gap program, which provides food for children on free and reduced school lunches over the weekend. Email rvanmaren@ccsutah.org for information. Donations are collected at local parishes or at any CCS location. For information call 801-977-9119 or visit www.ccsutah.org. 

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, Sept 5.

 

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