Around the Diocese

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

School Open House — J.E. Cosgriff Memorial School, 2335 E. Redondo Ave., SLC. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. For information, visit www.cosgriff.org. 

School Open House — at The Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information, visit utmcs.org, email admissions@utmcs.org, or call 801-323-9850 x103

Placement Exam — Judge Memorial CHS will hold the annual placement exam for incoming ninth-graders  on Friday, Jan. 29. Check in is at 3 p.m. Pre-register by Jan. 27. The exam is approximately one hour. Those wishing to be considered for enrollment in an honors level world language class will sit for an exam at 4:30 p.m. For information, call 801-517-2129 or visit judgememorial.com. 

Dinner and games — at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Friday, Jan. 29. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 5:45 p.m., with games at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $15 for dinner and 18 games.

Men’s Retreat — of contemplation and spiritual reflection will be held at Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity in Huntsville Jan. 29–31. Fr. Jorge Roldan, St. Mary of the Assumption parochial vicar, will be the spiritual director. The theme will be mercy. To register or for information, call Frank Lesar, 435-647-0172. 

Judge Memorial presents “Grease” —  The JMCHS Performing Arts Department will present the winter musical production at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and Feb 5-6, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Jan. 31. Tickets, which are $5 for students and senior citizens, $10 for general public, may be purchased at the school’s ticket office approximately 40 minutes before show time. All are invited. For information, visit judgememorial.com.

Scout Religious Emblems Ceremony — Saturday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC; reception follows. This ceremony honors Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts who have completed their “Duty to God” emblem requirements during the past year; adult Scout leaders will also be honored. All are welcome. For information, contact Joe Bouley, balijo@aol.com or 801-309-9149.

Annual Basque Dinner Dance — Saturday, Jan. 30, at St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Social at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25; $12 children 12 and under. For reservations, contact Christina, 801-232-0361 or Christina.echeverria@mac.com.

 

School Open House — at St. Joseph Elementary School, 2980 Quincy Ave., Ogden, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1 - 3 p.m. For information, call 801-393-6051.

School Open House — at St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2 - 4 p.m. For information, call 801-394-1515.

School Open House — at Kearns-St. Ann School, 430 East 2100 South, SLC. Sunday,  Jan. 31, 1 p.m. 

 

Annual Diocesan Marriage Enrichment — Monday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Benvegnu Center, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Cost: $35 per couple; optional dinner afterward. Presenters are Steve and Kathy Bierne, nationally known for speaking on marriage and family life. Registration information at www.dioslc.org.

 

School Open House — at Kearns-St. Ann School, 430 East 2100 South, SLC. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 9-11 a.m.

Math and Science Night — Thursday, Feb. 4, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament School gym, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. An evening of experiential fun designed to foster science and math literacy among students and families. In conjunction with the school’s Admission Open House, which goes from 5-7:30 p.m. 

School Open House — at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 1165 East 700 South, SLC, Thursday, Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m. For information, visit www.lourdesschool.org

 

First Friday Mass — with the Catholic Woman’s League. 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at St. Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. To join the group for breakfast in the church basement afterward, RSVP to Mille Burningham, 801-484-5035 or taichigrandma@netzero.net.

Concert Featuring Iván Díaz — St. Marguerite Catholic School, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, presents a concert featuring Iván Díaz on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Díaz, who has produced three albums, is a high school music teacher and serves as Director of Music at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Miami Beach, Fla. 

 

Mardi Gras Event —Saturday, Feb. 6 beginning at 6 p.m., St. John the Baptist Parish, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Cajun dinner catered by Chef Tom, live band, gaming tables, dancing, cash bar. Tickets: $45 per person; call the parish office at 801-984-7101.

Dinner & Games — Kearns-Saint Ann School, 430 East 2100 South, SLC, Saturday, Feb 6. Dinner at 5:45 p.m., games at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $16. For information contact Paula or Dennis at dproy150@gmail.com.

Ash Wednesday — this year is Feb. 10. Check your parish for Mass times.

Women’s and Children’s Used items Sale — Blessed Sacrament Mom’s Group will host a sale Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament parish hall, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy. For information, contact blessedmomsgroup@gmail.com.

Eccles Organ Festival — Performance by Daniel Roth of St. Sulpice, Paris, France. Sunday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Lenten Presentation — “Introduction to Catholic Morality” by Deacon Sunday Espinoza. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. For information, call 801-756-7771.

Entries Sought — Family Rosary’s “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest is open to Catholic students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This year’s theme is “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers and sisters?” For information, call 800-299-7729 or visit www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1.