Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

Filipino Mass — Sunday, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Fr. Joseph Frez will be the celebrant. All are invited.

Advent Vespers Procession — Sunday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m.  at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Music by Palestrina, Guerrero and Manz.

Healing Mass — Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden. Following Mass, join the Promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart for lunch and a meeting at the Longhorn Steakhouse on Wall Avenue.

Dinner & Game Night with Fr. David — Friday, Dec. 6, St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Dinner at 6 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. Admission $22 (18 years. and older)

Parish Spaghetti Dinner — Friday, Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m. in the Kearns-St. Ann gymnasium, 430 East 2100 South, South Salt Lake. Tickets are available from the school and church offices. Adults $10, children $5 when purchased in advance; $12/adults, $7/children night of the event.

Christmas Market — Saturday, Dec. 7 after the 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, Dec. 8 after all Masses at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E. Redondo Dr., SLC.

First Saturday Devotion – Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy. Mass, rosary, breakfast and discussion. Topic: “The Reign of Christ the King and the Jubilee Year 2025; a time of hope. What to know and how to prepare.”

Advent Evening Prayer — Saturday, Dec. 7, 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.

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 Sabrina Buckley, 385-214-4036.

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

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration — Thursday, Dec. 12 with Mass at 6 p.m., followed by a Mexican dinner and celebration at Saint Olaf Parish, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. All are welcome.

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. More than 40 vendors/artisans. For information, Joan Simard 801-718-3881, text preferred or Wanda Lesher 801-347-0255.

Christmas Concert — Friday, Dec. 13, 6 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. This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.

Bell Choir Christmas Concert — Friday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 2119 South 400 East, SLC.  Event is free for everyone.  

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; open to the public.

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.

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.

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.

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 more information, contact Deacon Tom at 801-781-0137.

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