Around the Diocese

Friday, Sep. 09, 2022

Level II Training — for those who minister Eucharist to the sick and shut-in. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC. Level I Training is required to attend this class. $15 workshop fee covers materials. Registration required; call Corina, 801-328-8641 ext. 357.

Dedication of John Colosimo Field — at Juan Diego CHS’ Soaring Eagle Stadium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. During the football game that starts at 7 p.m.

Diocesan Pastoral Congress 2022 — Saturday, Sept. 17 at individual parishes and missions. Admission is free and all are welcome. Live-streaming presentations by nationally known speakers Michael Murphy and José Antonio Medina, Ph.D. will be followed by question-and-answer sessions and small group discussions on the Congress theme, “Eucharist: Life, Joy and Thanksgiving.” Visit www.dioslc for more information or check with your pastor.

Festa Italiana — Saturday, Sept. 17, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 18, noon to 7 p.m. at The Gateway, 400 West 200 South, SLC. Italian food, beer and specialty wine, entertainment, car show. For information, visit www.festaitalianaslc.com.

Carmelite Fair — Sunday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Run for the Nuns 5K walk/run starts at 8 a.m. Entertainment, children’s games, food, live and silent auctions. This is the monastery’s main financial support. For information, visit www.carmelslc.org/carmelite-fair.

Evening with the Author — Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center, 170 E. University St., SLC. Christopher Ruocchio is the internationally award-winning author of The Sun Eater, a space opera fantasy series, and formerly an editor at Baen Books. His work has also appeared in Marvel Comics. The event is free and open to the public.

Saints Feast Day — The Utah Filipino community, led by Misang Bayan, will celebrate the feasts of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod (the first two Filipino saints), on Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning with a procession at 3 p.m., followed by Mass at 3:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy.

Eucharistic Revival Retreat — Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. Focusing on St. Gertrude and the Revelations of the Sacred Heart. Cost: $50 per person or $75 for two; includes lunch and dinner. For information or to register, visit www.Flame-Keepers.com.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner — Sunday, Sept. 25, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. Dine-in 1-7 p.m.; take out begins at 11 a.m. Adult dine-in $17, adult take out $14 ($13 online pre-order); seniors 65+ $12 (ID please); Kids 12 & under $8. Outdoor beverage garden, basket drawings, Italian cookies. Online pre-order sales https://www.ololspaghettidinnermagna.com/

40 Days for Life — Sept. 28 to Nov. 6; the aim of this campaign is to end abortion through prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach. Kick-off prayer gathering Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. at Planned Parenthood Metro, 160 South 1000 East, SLC. For information, contact Barbara Granja, SLC40DaysforLife@gmail.com or 801-942-5285 ext. 633.

Banquet for Life — fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center. Friday, Oct. 7, beginning with reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., SLC. For tickets, visit www.prcpartnersut.org.

Catholic Woman’s League Luncheon — Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott University Park, 480 Wakara Way, SLC. Benefits the Literacy Action Program and The Sharing Place. Tickets: $50; contact Reservations Chairperson Jenny Maffuccio  435-640-1101.

The Diocese of Salt Lake City is invited to shop at the Ladies of Charity of Northern Utah’s Center of Hope Thrift Store on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 74 S. Orchard Dr., North Salt Lake. Donations of gently used clean and folded clothing also are accepted.

The Diocese of Salt Lake City’s Commission for People with Disabilities is seeking new members. For information, contact Dolores Lopez, dolores.lopez@dioslc.org or 801-328-8641.

“Walking Together,” a Salt + Light Media documentary on the historic meetings that took place at the Vatican in March and April 2022 between Pope Francis and delegations of Indigenous Peoples from Canada, is available online at slmedia.org/slplus. The 59-minute documentary offers behind-the-scenes access to the experiences of representatives of the Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, as they joined their communities and all Indigenous Peoples in receiving Pope Francis’ apology for the role Catholic leaders and representatives played in the abuses committed within Canada’s residential school system.

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.

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