Around the Diocese

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Christmas concert by the Utah Symphony brass section and cathedral organist Gabriele Terrone. In person and livestreamed on the Eccles Festival’s YouTube channel.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 634 Caveman Blvd., American Fork. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Las Posadas — Sunday, Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. All are welcome to join in this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena.

Holy Hour — with the Carmelite nuns, Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. in the monastery chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Exposition, recitation of the rosary and a short reflection. All are welcome.

Christmas Carol Service — Monday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. Free but passes required; standby line begins at 6:30 p.m. For passes, visit https://www.utmcs.org/apps/pages/concertsandperformances.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 257 North 700 West, SLC. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. With the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. Free but passes required; standby line begins at 6:30 p.m. For passes, visit https://www.utmcs.org/apps/pages/concertsandperformances.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 276 East 170 South, Bountiful. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Las Posadas — Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, 65 East 500 North, Orem. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Las Posadas — Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

A Ceremony of Carols — by Benjamin Britten. Thursday, Dec. 22, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. With the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Thursday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Las Posadas — Thursday, Dec. 22, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Parish, 210 N. Carbon Ave., Price. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

A Ceremony of Carols — by Benjamin Britten. Friday, Dec. 23, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. Free and open to the public.

Simbang Gabi Mass — Friday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. All are welcome to join in this the traditional Filipino Christmas novena. 

Las Posadas — Friday, Dec. 23, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Parish, 624 W. Lennox St, Midvale. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed Friday to Tuesday, Dec. 23-27, for the Christmas holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 a.m.

Christmas Carol Service — Saturday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School. 

Las Posadas — Saturday, Dec. 24, All parishes. Contact the parishes for information.  All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena.

Christmas Vigil Mass — Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Christmas Mass at Night — Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. 9 p.m. musical vigil before Mass; 10 p.m. Mass at Night (bilingual). Seating on a first come, first served basis. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Christmas Day Liturgies — Sunday, Dec. 25 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Mass in English at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon; 3 p.m. in Spanish. Vespers and Benediction at 5 p.m. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Pasko ng Bayan — Sunday, Dec. 25, 3:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. All are welcome to join this the traditional Filipino Christmas Mass.

Feast of the Holy Family — Friday, Dec. 30. Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, will be at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Check your local parish for Mass times.

Families of the Immaculata meets every first Sunday after the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Contact miutah.stmary@gmail.com for information.

Catholic Community Services of Utah’s St. Martha’s Baby Project is in need of the following donations: newborn to three-month outfits, onesies, pajamas, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby sunscreen, burp cloths, bibs, large reusable bags and baby quilts. All donations must be new and unused. Donations can be dropped off at 2504 F Ave., Ogden 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. For information, contact Rachel Martin at rmartin@ccsutah.org.

Bible Study — all are welcome to join in the Bible study at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, in Room 1 of the parish center, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. For information, contact Margaret Mischel, 801-815-2429.

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., and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 74 S. Orchard Drive, North Salt Lake. Donations of gently-used, clean and folded clothing also are accepted.

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