Around The Diocese

Third Order Franciscan Meeting — Are you curious about the spirituality of St. Francis? Learn more at a meeting of the Third Order Franciscans on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. in the rectory of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 700 South 1065 East, SLC. For information, contact S. Buckley, 385-214-4036.

Holy Day of Obligation — Monday, Dec. 9 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Check your parish for Mass times.

Christmas Boutique — Friday, Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Rd., Cottonwood Heights.

Christmas Concert — Friday, Dec. 13, 6-7 p.m. at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden featuring classical Catholic and Christian hymns performed by a string quartet, classical guitar and choir. Free; open to the public.

Bell Choir Christmas Concert — Friday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 2119 South 400 East, SLC.  Free; open to the public.  

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 14 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy, 9 a.m. to noon, beginning with a bilingual Mass with Bishop Oscar A. Solis presiding. The theme is “Preparing to Become Pilgrims of Hope.” The retreat in English will be presented in the parish hall by Fr. Langes Silva, the diocesan judicial vicar. The retreat in Spanish will be presented in the church by Fr. Victor Alvarado, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Ogden. Free.

Advent Evening Prayer — Saturday, Dec. 14, following the 5 p.m. Mass at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Prayer guides will be distributed. For information, contact Deacon Tom Devereux, 801-781-0137.

Holy Hour — Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Exposition, rosary, a short homily and Benediction. All are welcome.

Brass and Organ Christmas Spectacular — Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Featuring the brass section of the Utah Symphony and cathedral organist Gabriele Terrone. Free and open to the public.

Simbang Gabi — Sunday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 5 South 100 West, Heber. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Monday, Dec. 16, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 11835 South 3600 West, Riverton. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 257 North 700 West, SLC. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Las Posadas — Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood, West Jordan. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Christmas Carol Service — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music of G.P. Da Palestrina, Robert Parsons and Erik Esenvalds with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Las Posadas — Wednesday, Dec. 18, at St. Jude Mission, 160 E. Center St., Ephraim. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Thursday, Dec. 19, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, 210 N. Carbon Ave., Price. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten — Friday, Dec. 20, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 509 E. South Temple, SLC with the cathedral choir featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten — Friday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City with the choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine featuring the choristers of The Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public; for passes, visit www.utmcs.org.

Las Posadas — Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 634 Caveman Blvd., American Fork. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Advent Evening Prayer — Saturday, Dec. 21, following the 5 p.m. Mass at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Prayer guides will be distributed. For information, contact Deacon Tom Devereux, 801-781-0137.

Las Posadas — Saturday, Dec. 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506-24th St., Ogden and Santa Ana Mission, 600 North 760 West, Tremonton. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish/mission for information.

Simbang Gabi — Saturday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Rd., Sandy. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC; St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City; and St. Henry Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parishes for information.

Simbang Gabi — Sunday, Dec. 22, 4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Holy Day of Obligation — Wednesday, Dec. 25, is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). It is a holy day of obligation. Check your parish for Mass times.

Holy Day of Obligation — Wednesday, Jan. 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. It is a holy day of obligation. Check your parish for Mass times.

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