Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 25, 2016

First Sunday of Advent — Sunday, Nov. 27. Check your parish for Mass times.

Class on Catholic Dogma — Patience Kabamba, an anthropology professor at Utah Valley University, is offering a series of classes on the role of dogma in the Catholic faith. These one-hour classes will continue at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 28 in the Dominguez Room of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church’s classroom building, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Free and open to the public.

School Drop-in Tour — Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. in the J.E. Cosgriff Memorial School library, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC.  Information for prospective parents of toddlers through 8th grade for the 2017-18 school year. For information, visit www.cosgriff.org, call 801-486-3197, ext. 424 or email mkearns@cosgriff.org.

School Drop-in Tour — Thursday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. in the J.E. Cosgriff Memorial School library, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Information for prospective parents of toddlers through 8th grade for the 2017-18 school year. For information, visit www.cosgriff.org, call 801-486-3197, ext. 424 or email mkearns@cosgriff.org.

First Friday Mass — followed by the rosary. Friday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, 1624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. Organized by the Catholic Woman’s League. Mass will be in the small older church that faces east. After the Mass will be the annual cookie exchange and a catered lunch ($10) at the church. RSVP by Nov. 25 to Millie Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net. 

Holiday Boutique — Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. More than 60 local crafters; sponsored by the Ladies of St. Thomas More Parish. 

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-noon at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. The bilingual retreat, “Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Preparing for the Coming of the Lord,” will be presented by Fr. Gustavo Vidal, pastor of St. Mary Parish. Cost: $5 by Nov. 28; $8 at the door. For information or to register call the Office of Liturgy, 801-328-8641 ext. 322, or the Office of Hispanic Ministries, 801-328-8641 ext. 338 or ext. 332.

Youth Group Pancake Breakfast — Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine basement, 309 E. South Temple, SLC after the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. Proceeds support the inter-parish youth group of the Cathedral of the Madeleine and St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center, to  send them to the L.A. Youth Congress. Suggested donation is $5 per person, $10 per family.  

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Thursday, Dec. 8, is a Holy day of obligation. Check your parish for Mass times.

Healing Mass — with Father Adrian Komar will be Friday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George.

“Spirit-filled Heart” Seminar —Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., concluding with the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. Presented by Deacon Steve Greco. Free; breakfast and lunch included with registration. Register at stgeorgelifeinthespirit.eventbrite.com or call Patti, 435-652-3760; or Patrick, 435-817-1190.

The St. George Women’s Group — is collecting new and used stuffed animals, warm scarves, gloves and hats for the children of the Beryl Catholic community. The Saint Paul’s Women’s group has joined their efforts. Any items (or funds) may be brought to the church.

CCS St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen — is seeking donations to pay for waste disposal; each dumpster dump $65. Send tax-deductible donations to CCS, 437 West 200 South, SLC, UT 84101. Make the check or money order out to Catholic Community Services; memo: Waste Disposal by Republic Services.