Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God — Tuesday, Jan. 1 is not a holy day of obligation. In the Diocese of Salt Lake City, the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God has been abrogated.
Pastoral Center Closed — For the New Year’s holiday, the Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed until Thursday, Jan. 3 at 8:30 a.m.
Blessing of church renovations — Friday, Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. All are invited. A reception will follow.
Birthday celebration — for Mary Mendez, a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish and religious education teacher and DRE for more than 60 years. Saturday, Jan. 5, 6:30- 8 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. The family asks that those who attend the celebration bring only their presence, prayers and well wishes for Mary.
Pontifical Divine Liturgy — with Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk of the Eparchy of St. Nicholas. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2 p.m. at St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 4893 S. Wasatch St., Murray. The liturgy will be in Ukrainian. A reception with traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve food will follow. All are welcome.
Epiphany Concert — Sunday, Jan. 6, 3 p.m. heArt Music Ensemble will present a free Epiphany concert at Sacred Heart Parish, 946 South 200 East, SLC.
School Admission Tour — Thursday, Jan. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at The Madeleine Choir School, 205 E. First Ave., SLC. For information, call 801-323-9850 ext. 103 or email admissions@utmcs.org to schedule a personal tour of our campus.
School Year Educational Assessment Exam — for Juan Diego CHS. Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost $25. For all students new to JDCHS who are interested in attending the 2019-20 school year. Advanced registration required by Wednesday, Jan. 9; visit https://bit.ly/2R3B25m. For information, contact Ms. Jansen, 801-984-7661 or kirstenjansen@jdchs.org.
Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with Gabriele Terrone and the Madeleine Brass Ensemble. The performance will include the world premiere of “Preludio, Cantilena e Finale” by Fabrizio Callai, a commission of the Eccles Organ Festival to celebrate its silver anniversary. Free and open to the public.
Monsignor Benvegnu Lecture — Monday Jan. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 Spring Lane, SLC. Fr. John E. Norman, pastor, will present “A Catholic Response to the Death Penalty.” Free and open to the public.
Mass for the Unborn and Ceremony of Light — Thursday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. All are invited to join Bishop Oscar A. Solis at the celebration.
March For Life Utah — Saturday, Jan. 26, 1 p.m. at the Utah State Capitol. Speakers include Angela Forker, Lindsey Tafengatoto, Hilarie Petersen, M.C. Rod Arquette, and singer Kelsey Edwards. For information, visit MarchForLifeUtah.org. Donations of diapers for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake will be collected at the start of the march.
School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m. at The Madeleine Choir School, 205 E. First Ave., SLC. Hear from current students and alumni, and talk one-on-one with faculty, staff and parents. For information, call 801-323-9850 ext. 103 or email admissions@utmcs.org.
School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Schools. Meet teachers and administrators, tour the campus and learn more about the St. Joseph School community. St. Joseph Elementary School, 2980 Quincy Ave., Ogden, noon – 1:30 p.m.; St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden, 2-4 p.m.
Parish Mission on Ignatian Spirituality — Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 29-31; gathering time 6-6:30 p.m., program 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly at St. Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Presented by Catherine Morgan, Ph.D., Certified Ignatian Spiritual Director, and Ralph Morgan, M.A., Ignatian Spiritual Companion. Register by Jan. 18, call Nora: 801-942-5285, ext. 100.
Judge Memorial CHS Gala and Auction — Saturday, Feb. 2, 5:30-11 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, SLC. $125/person. The night includes a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. For information or tickets contact Shelly Parker, sparker@judgememorial.com, 801-517-2132.
Organist Needed — A volunteer organist is needed one hour a week on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. for St. Joseph Villa Chapel, 451 Bishop Federal Ln., SLC. Must be familiar with “O Salutaris Hostia, Tantum Ergo” and “Holy God We Praise Thy Name.” Please call Father David Trujillo at 385-775-5272.
Volunteers Needed — Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) is in need of volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall. The property is safe with gated parking and two security guards. Each day, 80 volunteers are needed to serve 1,200 warm meals. Contact Monica Rich, mrich@ccsutah.org or 801-428-1366.
Annual Men’s Retreat — sponsored by St. Mary Catholic Church in West Haven, under the direction of Father Gustavo Vidal. Aug. 9-11, 2019 at its annual site in Bloomington, Idaho. The bilingual Spanish/English retreat, open to all men in the Diocese of Salt Lake City, will be based on the “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues” study book by Bishop Robert Barron. For information, visit www.stmarysutah.org/MensClub.asp. Cost: $50; includes lodging, food and materials. Registration is limited to 50 men. For information, contact Jose Badillo, 956-283-6703, or email the registration form to him at: mensretreat.stmarys@gmail.com.
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