Around the Diocese

Friday, Apr. 01, 2016

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord — in 2016 is transferred to Monday, April 4, according to the Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, no. 60, because it is impeded by Good Friday this year. 

 

School Tour — for prospective parents of 2-year-old preschool to 8th-grade students of J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, 2335 Redondo Ave., SLC. Wednesday, April 6, 9 a.m. To schedule a tour, contact Maggie Kearns, 801-486-2197 or mkearns@cosgriff.org. 

 

Men’s Conference — with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, host of the radio program “Living Stones.” Friday, April 8, 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Cost: $10; For tickets, call 801-571-2071 or visit http://www.blessedsacramentsandy.org/speaker.html.

 

Parish Game Night — Friday, April 8, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost: $14. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m.

 

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers — “The Dynamic Deacon” will present Blessed Sacrament Parish’s 3rd Annual Speaker Event Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. Cost: $20; catered lunch is an additional $10. For tickets, call 801-571-2071 or visit http://www.blessedsacramentsandy.org/speaker.html.

Educational Assessment Exam — Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m. – noon for incoming students for 2016-2017 school year at Juan Diego CHS. Call 801-984-7661 to register. Cost: $25.

Parish Games Night — Saturday, April 9, from 6-11 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish, 11835 South 3600 West, Riverton. Dinner and games: $25 per person. Tickets are pre-sale only and will be available at the door. For information, call 801-253-6030. 

Wig & ’Stache Bash  —Dinner/auction to benefit St. John the Baptist elementary and middle schools. Saturday, April 9 beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. at Little America, 500 Main St., SLC. Register at sjbelementary.org or call 801-984-7678. 

 

Madeleine Festival — Sunday, April 10. Kenshin Taiko SLC Japanese drummers will perform at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeline, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Open House — Sunday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. For information or to schedule a tour, call 801-966-1571 ext. 114, or visit www.stfrancisxavierschool.org.

 

Spring Basketball Camp — for youth in grades 5-8 at Judge Memorial CHS, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. The boys’ camp is April 11-13; the girls’ camp is April 14-16. Fee: $30. For information or to register, visit judgememorial.com.

 

Dance Concert – Featuring Juan Diego CHS’ Dance Company, April 13-15, 7 p.m. in school auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper.  Tickets sold at the door: adults $8, seniors/children under 16 $5; SCC students/alumni/faculty free.

Madeleine Festival — Sunday, April 17. The Celtic Jazz ensemble SYNKOFA will perform at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeline, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

 

Dreambuilder’s Breakfast — fundraiser for CCS Northern Utah, Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 a.m. at the Eccles Center, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. For information, contact mbosgieter@ccsutah.org.

 

Spring Dance Concert — by the Judge Memorial CHS Performing Arts Department. April 21-23, 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Tickets, available at the door, are $10/adults, $5/senior citizens and children under 12. 

 

Diocesan Music Festival — Saturday, April 23, 1– 3 p.m., St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For information, call 801-328-8641 x363. Free and open to the public.

 

Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage — April 23, at 10 a.m., St. John the Baptist Parish will host a Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free and open to the public.

 

The Madeleine Festival — Sunday, April 24. The Utah Baroque Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeline, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

 

Level I Training — for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Tuesday, April 26, 6–9:30 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC. $10 fee to cover materials. Preregistration required; call Trisha, 801-328-8641 x 323. 

Madeleine Award Dinner —will honor Dr. Glenn Olsen, University of Utah professor emeritus of medieval history. Thursday, April 28, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. Reservations required; RSVP to pwesson@utcotm.org, or 801.328.8941 x 108.

 

Summer Hockey League — The Catholic Independent Griffins are looking for boys and girls in 8th through 11th grade. The season runs mid-May through July, Cost: approximately $200. USA Hockey registration is required. To register, contact Moe van der Sluys, 801-232-4584. 

Healing Mass — Every third Saturday of the month at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 3560 West 3650 South, West Valley City. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m.

Donor Search — Cathedral of the Madeleine parishioner Shirley Callanan is in need of a kidney transplant. To be screened as a potential donor, contact Amanda Middleton at Intermountain Medical Center, 801-507-8319 or Amanda.middleton@imail.org. The process is confidential. 

 

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