Homeschool conference

OGDEN — Utah Catholic Homeschoolers will sponsor a Homeschool and Family Conference Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Parish, 495 North Harrison Blvd., Ogden. The day begins with Mass at 9 a.m. with many speakers to follow on the domestic church, youth ministry, staying pure in an impure world, homeschooling highschoolers, and more. Registrations forms are available at each parish, or on the diocesan website under Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The deadline to register is April 18. For more information, call Pat McCavanagh at (801) 546-4988.
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Immigration clinics set up

SALT LAKE CITY — Holy Cross Ministries is accepting appointments in its Immigration Clinic May 5, at 9 a.m. located at 860 East 4500 South, Suite 204, Salt Lake City. To make an appointment or for more information, call (801) 261-3440, ext. 25. The consultation fee is $20. Appointments can also be made May 12, at 10 a.m at San Felipe Parish, 606 East Aria Blvd., Wendover. To make an appointment or for more information, call (435) 665-7928. Holy Cross Ministries is accepting appointments for its Immigration Clinic May 12, at 10 a.m. at San Felipe Parish, 606 East Aria Blvd., Wendover. To make an appointment or for more information, call (435) 665-7928. The consultation fee is $20. Appointments can also be made May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Immigration Clinic at St. Jude Mission, 160 East Center Street, Ephraim. For an appointment, call (435) 896-5539.

Apply now for 2008-2009

SANDY — Blessed Sacrament Elementary and Middle Schools are currently accepting student applications in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications are available at www.blessedsacschool.org. The school is in a convenient location at 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. For more information or to request a tour of the school, call (801) 572-5311.

Apply online for 2008-2009

DRAPER — St. John the Baptist Schools are now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications are available online at www.sjbelementary.org and www,sjb-middle.org. The schools are located at 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For additional information, call Linda Holmes in the elementary office at (801) 984-7123, or Felicia Frakes in the middle school office at (801) 984-7614.

Campaign to honor women

OGDEN — Saint Benedict’s Foundation will begin their “Celebrating Women” campaign April 1 and continue through May 31. To make a donation, mail your check payable to Saint Benedict’s Foundation, 6000 South 1075 East, South Ogden, Utah 84405. For more information visit our website at www.mbmutah.org, or call (801) 479-1800. At the conclusion of the campaign, Saint Benedict’s Foundation will host a Rose Dedication and Celebration Tea Saturday, May 31 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mount Benedict Monastery. You must RSVP before May 26, to attend.

CCS’s food supply is down

SALT LAKE CITY — Catholic Community Services (CCS) is in need of food to feed the hungry. The food items most needed are canned tuna fish, peanut butter, tomato products, pasta and pasta sauce, canned stew, baked beans, cereals, rice, and canned fruit. Drop off the food at CCS’s St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center at 437 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, or CCS’s Hall Food Bank, 2504 F Avenue, Ogden.

Register now for WYD 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — Individuals are now able to register and purchase six-day accommodation and meal packages for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia, July 15-20.
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Summer school program

SALT LAKE CITY ­— J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School will hold its summer school classes beginning June 2, and ending June 26. Classes will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon held in the school at 2335 East Redondo Avenue (2000 South) Salt Lake City. Summer school is open to students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Students attending Catholic or private schools are welcome to participate in the summer school program. For more information, call the school at (801) 486-3197. You can download a registration form online.
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Lourdes national pilgrimage

SALT LAKE CITY — Catholics from the Diocese of Salt Lake City are invited to join a national pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France in commemoration of the 150th anniversary. The pilgrimage, from Aug. 11-17, will be led by Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C. At Bishop John C. Wester’s request, Msgr. Robert Servatius, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Sandy, will accompany those from Utah. For more information or a brochure, call Msgr. Servatius at (801) 576-1644.

Ladders and Muffins event

OGDEN — The Sisters of St. Benedict and the St. Benedict’s Foundation are seeking church groups, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations to host one or more homes in the Ogden and South Ogden area during the upcoming “Group Workcamps” June 16-20. A workcamp is an intensive week of service for Christian youth and adults coming to these communities from all over the country. During this week, up to 70 homes will be painted or repaired free of charge. Recipients are low-income homeowners, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and single parents. For more information, call Yvonne Coiner at (801) 479-1800.
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