Around the Diocese

Friday, Apr. 01, 2022

Chrism Mass — Bishop Oscar A. Solis will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine. All are welcome.

Fish Fry — Friday, April 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. Adults, $14; age 3-12 $6; 2 and younger, free.

RCIA Lenten Retreat — Saturday, April 9, 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. For RCIA Elect, godparents, candidates, sponsors and team members; with Bishop Oscar A. Solis. No cost, but registration required; contact the Office of Worship, 801-328-8641 ext. 357.

Fr. Sternhagen Presentation — Saturday, April 9, noon to 1:30 p.m., Magdalene Religious Goods, 836 East 3300 South, SLC. Fr. Dominic Sternhagen will speak on “Discipleship in America: The Universal Call to Holiness as the Key to Church Renewal in the United States.” Free and open to the public; donations will be accepted toward the Diocese of Salt Lake City vocations fund.

Holy Hour — Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 E. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Exposition and rosary with a special devotion to St. Joseph. An icon of St. Joseph from the Knights of Columbus will be displayed.

Good Friday Choral Meditation — “Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, performed by The Madeline Choir School. Friday, April 15, 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeline, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Early Bird Rate Cutoff — is Friday, April 15 for the Fisher House Golf Tournament, which will be held Saturday, July 30 at Stonebridge Golf Club. Register at www.fisherhousegolf.org. 

Easter Vigil — The Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City, has determined that the Easter Vigil should not be celebrated before 8:30 p.m., April 16, in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. If there is a pastoral need to start earlier, contact Msgr. Colin F. Bircumshaw, Vicar General, 801-328-8641.  

Divine Mercy Services — Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9757 S. 1700 E., Sandy. Stations of the Cross, Adoration, singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction. No Mass, no Confession.

Divine Mercy Services — Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. Singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Mass, Confession before and after.

Divine Mercy Services — Sunday, April 24, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. 2 p.m. healing Holy Hour with Adoration and singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. 3 p.m. Mass. No Confession.

Divine Mercy Services — Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. at St. James the Just Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Divine Mercy Holy Hour. No Mass, no Confession.

Sinulog Festival — Sunday, April 24 at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 276 East 1700 South, Bountiful. Celebrating 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. 5 p.m. Mass with Bishop Oscar A. Solis, followed by video presentation, folk dancing and potluck.

Bilingual Rosary for Life — the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.

Mass at Alta — The celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays continues at Our Lady of the Snows Chapel at Alta ski resort. Mass is at 5 p.m. The chapel is located directly across from the Alta Lodge and below the Alta City offices. Mass will continue throughout the ski season. Mass on Easter will be at 10 a.m.  

Volunteers Needed — The St. Vincent Homeless Center in Salt Lake City is in need of volunteers for multiple shifts. All safety protocols have been put into place. For information, visit https://ccsutah.volunteerhub.com/  or contact Monica Rich mrich@ccsutah.org to schedule a volunteer opportunity at the Weigand Day Center or St. Vincent Dining Hall.