Around the Diocese
Friday, Sep. 24, 2010
Divine Mercy Pro-life Conference —Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-3 at the Yarrow Resort in Park City. Renew your faith with prayer, music, 24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass, confession, youth activities and speakers such as EWTN’s Father Wade Menezes. Registration is $80. For information, visit www.immaculatemaryaz.org.
Kearns-St. Ann 2010 Monster Bash — Saturday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The annual auction and benefit, will be in the Saint Ann recreation building, 430 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $30 per person. The evening will include a social hour, silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. For information, call Christin Freeman, 801-486-0741 ext. 4 or cfreeman@ksachool.org.
U of U Knights tailgating parties — Saturday, Nov. 6 and Nov. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Join the University of Utah Knights of Columbus for tailgating parties throughout the season at home games. If you would like to join this collegiate group, or for information, call Les Fleming, 801-865-3617.
Public Square Rosary Rally — Saturday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. at Saint Joseph Parish, 506 24th Street, Ogden. Gather at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot and process into the church (weather permitting), to pray the rosary to commemorate the miracle of the sun at Fatima. For more information, call Deacon Tony Lopez or Connie Lopez at 801-621-8641.
Judge hosts Homecoming ‘10 — Friday, Oct. 1, in McCarthey Stadium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. The BBQ will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the kickoff at 7 p.m. Halftime will feature the 40th anniversary of Coach Gil Cordova’s 1970 State Championship football team. For more information, call 801-363-8895.
Juan Diego Homecoming — Friday, Oct. 8 at Juan Diego Stadium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. The Booster BBQ is $5 and begins at 5 p.m. The game begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for non-JDCHS students, and $3 for students, alumni and children.
Ephpheta Series Workshop — Saturday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, 27 C Street, Salt Lake City. As part of the Ephpheta Series, the Office of Liturgy will offer a workshop for RCIA teams, pastors, deacons, and musicians to discuss the issues concerning those who are baptized and catechized and baptized and uncatechized. The workshop fee is $10 and registration is required. Call the Office of Liturgy at 801-328-8641, ext. 322, by Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Stewardship and Development — Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish in the Benvegnu Center, 1375 East Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. Everyone is invited to join the Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, for a workshop designed for stewardship at the parish level. The featured speaker is Leisa Anslinger, stewardship consultant for Our Sunday Visitor, columnist for Ministry and Liturgy Magazine, and stewardship presenter at national and diocesan gatherings. Lunch will be served, so registration is required. To register, call Toni Glenn in the Office of Stewardship and Development at 801-328-8641, ext. 366 or toni.glenn@dioslc.org.
World Wide Marriage Encounter
SALT LAKE CITY — Have you lost that loving feeling? Rekindle your love by attending a World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend, Friday to Sunday, Nov. 5-7, in Salt Lake City. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.utah-wwme.org, or call 801-479-3197.
Eccles Organ Festival
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eccles Organ Festival will continue Sept. 26 with Craig Cramer of the University of Notre Dame; Oct. 10, Andrew Sheranian of All Saints Church, Ashmont, Mass.; Oct. 24, Clive Driskill-Smith of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; and Nov. 7, Gail Archer of Barnard College.
Oktoberfest in Price — Friday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 25, from 7 a.m. to midnight at the Community Center, 200 North and Carbon Ave., Price. Join Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish in Price for the annual Oktoberfest, which will feature bingo, crafts, a silent auction, baked goods, drawings, prizes, kids events and fabulous food.
International Rosary March — Sunday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. at Saint Ann Church, 450 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City. The Rosary March is timed to correspond with others reciting the rosary around the world. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the rosary. Bring your family and friends and join in the offerings for peace. For more information call Tom or Dora LaVoie at 801-261-5943.
Girls Overnight Retreat — Friday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. Girls 13 to 18 years old are invited to an overnight retreat "Go Light the World," at Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 South 1075 East, Ogden. Registration will be open until our limited space is filled. RSVP by calling 801-479-6030.
Uncorked, A Wine Tasting event — Saturday, Nov. 13 at Ogden Golf & Country Club. Join Saint Joseph Catholic Schools for a wine tasting event, silent auction, raffles, and food. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, contact Elaine Sutherland at 801-390-3551.
49er Club October Activities — Breakfast at CJ Restaurant, 900 East and 3900 South Oct. 3 following the 7:45 Mass at Saint Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City. For reservations, call Jean at 801-278-4396. On Oct. 4, we will have a catered lunch at 1 p.m. in the St. Ambrose social hall. For reservations, call Dottie at 801-467-6016. On Oct. 15, we will take a trip to Wendover. The bus will leave St. Ambrose parking lot at 9:30 a.m. For reservations, call Robin at 801-582-2222. For more information on the 49er Club, call Peggy at 801-581-9268.
Life Chain — Sunday, Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the corner of State Street and 10600 South, Sandy. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers across the United States and pray for one hour for an end to abortion. For more information, visit UtahLifeChain@att.net or call Tim Moore at 801-280-7134. Bring your family and friends.
Autumn Catholic Teen Social (ACTS) — Sunday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. ACTS is for youth in 6th through 12th grade. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call Matt Boerke at 801-328-8641, ext. 313 or matthew.boerke@dioslc.org.
Jail ministry volunteers — Bilingual jail ministry volunteers are needed in the Ogden area. If you are interested, contact Matthew Bedel, coordinator, at 801-627-6088, or call Father Ken Vialpondo, pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, at 801-399-5627.
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