Prayer Service to be held

SANDY — Blessed Sacrament Parish will hold a Prayer Service Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy. The Prayer Service will include a rosary, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and talks about Lent with an emphasis on fasting for the intention of priests. For more information, call Sharon Jackson, pastoral associate, at 801-571-2071.

49er Club activities

SALT LAKE CITY — The 49er Club will attend the 7:45 a.m. Mass at St. Ambrose Parish Sunday, Feb. 7, followed by breakfast at Jim’s, 900 East and 3900 South, Salt Lake City. We will have a meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose social hall. For any information, call Peggy at 801-581-9268.We will host our annual St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Ambrose social hall. Couples married 50 years or longer will be honored. For more information or to make reservations, call Beverly Thral at 801-359-4569.

Marriage Enrichment course

KEARNS — A Marriage Enrichment course “Marriage and Money: Unlikely Bedfellows” will be offered by The Diocesan Family Life Office Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. For more information, call Veola Burchett at 801-328-8641, ext. 324.

Mardi Gras celebration

BOUNTIFUL — Grab your hats, beads, masks, and costumes and come to a Mardi Gras celebration Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Olaf McNamara Center, 1800 South Orchard Drive, Bountiful. The cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. Bring a pot luck dish to share. The band Just Three Words will play, along with games and activities. For more information, call Krista Smith at 801-296-0827 or Jenn Pizzello at 801-390-1001.

Marriage Encounter

NORTH SALT LAKE — A World-Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held Friday-Sunday Feb. 19-21, in North Salt Lake. To register, call 801-479-3197, or www.utah-wwme.org.

Liturgy of the Hours session

AMERICAN FORK — All are invited to “Liturgy of the Hours in a Parish Setting,” Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at Saint Peter Parish, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. Timothy Johnston, director of the Diocesan Office of Liturgy, will give the history and format of Liturgy of the Hours. After a short break there will be a second session for those interested in leading Liturgy of the Hours. For more information, email Anne Boyer.
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Judge Chamber Night

SALT LAKE CITY — Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s Music program presents “Chamber Night” Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Music Room, at 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. This is a recital style performance in an intimate setting. This performance is free and open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information, visit our website.
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Lenten Retreat

OGDEN — The Sisters of Mount Benedict Monastery invite mothers and daughters and/or an important woman in their lives to a Retreat on Friday Feb. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Monastery, 6000 South 1075 East, South Ogden. The theme is “Go Light the World.” The retreat is for girls in fifth through 12th grade. There is no charge for this event. A light dinner will be served. RSVP as soon as possible by calling 801-479-6030.

Youth Winter Fest

OGDEN — The Office of Youth Ministry invites students in grades fifth through eighth to attend Winter Fest from Saturday, Feb. 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 1100 East 5550 South, Ogden. Families of the youth are encouraged to attend the vigil Mass, and may pick up their children afterward. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to help offset the costs. Pre-registration is now open. Contact your parish pastor or youth minister for more information.

Choir School applications

SALT LAKE CITY — The Madeleine Choir School is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year for grades kindergarten through eighth. You may download an application from our website at www.madeleinechoirschool.org. For more information, call Jennifer Payne, director of Admissions at 801-323-9850, ext. 103.

Annual Scout Saturday

SALT LAKE CITY — On Saturday, March 6, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, will bless and award all Catholic Scouts with their hard-earned religious emblems. Scouts must complete the necessary requirements and application process by Feb. 28. Those who are interested in or are in the process of completing an award should contact Pam Grant (Cub/Boy Scouts) at 801-573-3725 or dccsutah@gmail.com or Matt Boerke (Brownies/Girl Scouts) at 801-328-8641 ext. 313 or Matthew.Boerke@dioslc.org.

Tour to Ireland is planned

WEST JORDAN — Join us for a tour to Ireland with Father Pat Carley July 14 to July 31, 2010. The tour will include music, song, dance, pubs, history and folklore, with an emphasis on Irish culture, history, and people. To make reservations, call Fr. Carley at 801-255-8902.

Accepting applications

SALT LAKE CITY — J. E. Cosgriff School is currently accepting applications for 2 year old pre-school through eighth grade for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline for applying is Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. We will host an open house Sunday, Jan. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents interested in sending their children to Cosgriff for the 2010-2011 school year are encouraged to attend. For questions regarding admissions or to schedule a private tour, call Kayla Smith, director of Development/ Admissions at 801-486-3197, ext. 424, or kaylasmith@cosgriff.org.

Carmel Crafters wanted

HOLLADAY — Through the generosity of Craig Zimmerman, the Sisters of Carmelite Monastery have received many craft items that need to be finished. We are forming the group “Carmel Crafters” for women and men interested in coming to the monastery to help with ideas and crafting hands, interested in working up these lovely items to be sold at next year’s Carmelite Fair. Call Sister Mary Joseph at 801-272-1755 or Linda Sayre at 801-486-1196 to discuss possibilities and times of availability.

Oberammergau Pilgrimage

SALT LAKE CITY — Fr. Martin Diaz, pastor of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Midvale, will lead a pilgrimage Sept. 20-30, to Italy and Oberammergau, Germany. In Rome we will attend a Papal audience. We will go to Assisi, Florence, and Venice, then journey to Austria and Oberammergau. Our return flight departs from Munich. The cost is $4,249 per person. The high amount is due to the price of tickets and accommodations in Oberammergau. A detailed brochure is available from Fr. Diaz by calling 801-255-3721 or martindiaz@earthlink.net.

JDCHS Jazz band concert

DRAPER — Everyone is invited to the Juan Diego Catholic High School Jazz Band concert Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For more information, call the school office at 801-984-7600.

Applications now available

SANDY — Blessed Sacrament School is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and new 3-year-old Mom’s Time Out program. Visit our website at www.blessedsacschool.org to download an application. For more information or to schedule a tour, call Terry Nielsen at 801-572-5311.

Year of the Priest holy hour

TAYLORSVILLE — All are invited to St. Martin de Porres Parish every Sunday in honor of the Year of the Priest from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. For more information, call the parish office at 801-968-2369.

Pilgrimage to Italy

SANDY — Msgr. Robert Servatius, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, will lead an 11-day pilgrimage to Italy Oct. 27-Nov. 6. The pilgrimage will visit the Italian cities of Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome. In Rome, we will attend an audience with Pope Benedict XVI. For more information and a brochure, call Msgr. Servatius at 801-576-1644.