Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 11, 2016

School Drop In Tour — Tuesday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. in the J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School library, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Information for prospective parents of toddlers through 8th grade. For information, visit www.cosgriff.org, call 801-486-3197, ext 424 or email mkearns@cosgriff.org.

Taize Prayer — Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. All are encouraged to sing along at this spiritual and prayerful event that is lit by candles.

Parish Game Night — Friday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose Parish’s social hall. Boy Scout Troop 202 will host Turkey Game Night. Food and prizes. All are welcome.

Dinner and Game Night — Friday, Nov. 18, at Saint Thomas More Parish, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Cost: $14. Doors open and dinner served at 6 p.m.; games start at 6:45 p.m.

Holy Cross Associates Gathering — Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.–noon at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South #204, SLC. The theme will be God’s gift of mercy. All are welcome. For details, call Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, 801-580-4861.

Ladies of Charity Bake Sale — Nov. 19-20 after the Masses on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, at 9 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Proceeds benefit those in need. 

Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Sixty booths of handcrafted items, food, and raffle.

Lay Dominican Open House — hosted by the St. Catherine of Siena Lay Dominican Chapter. Sunday, Nov. 20, starting at 12:45 p.m. in the library lounge at St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center 170 University St., SLC. For information, contact Paul H. White, SCOSLayOP@gmail.com.

Vocation Awareness Night — Monday, Nov. 21, 7-8:15 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church: 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Six religious men and women from the Diocese of Salt Lake City will discuss their vocations and answer questions. Free and open to the public. For information, call 801-898-3821. 

Thanksgiving Holiday — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will close at noon Wednesday, Nov. 23 and remained closed through the weekend, reopening at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28.

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

Class on Catholic Dogma — Monday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.  Patience Kabamba, an anthropology professor at Utah Valley University, will speak the role of dogma in the Catholic faith. 7 p.m. 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.

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 332.

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.

St. Catherine of Siena portrayal — by Adrian Dominican Sr. Nancy Murray, who is renowned for her one-woman performance of the saint’s life. Sunday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 70 S. University St., SLC. Cost: $7 adults/$5 children. Pay online through PayPal at stcatherineslc.org/srnancy; or in person at the Newman Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe — is Monday, Dec. 12. Check your parish for Mass times.

Pastoral Center closed — Friday, Dec. 16, at 11:30 a.m. for a staff Advent luncheon. The Pastoral Center will reopen 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19.

Scouting Religious Emblems — Now is the time for all Scouts to begin work on and complete the appropriate Scout-related Religious Emblem. Information for Venture Crews, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts religious emblems is available at nccs-bsa.org. Girl Scouts, refer to nccgscf.org. Application deadline is Dec. 21 so the emblems and certificates can be ordered in time for Scout Saturday, which will be held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine next year. Mail applications and checks for $15, made out to the Diocese of Salt Lake City, to Joe Bouley, 952 Springwood Dr., North Salt Lake, UT  84054. For information, contact Bouley at balijo@aol.com or 801-309-9149.