Simbang Gabi 2013 — Dec. 15-23, "Kaparan, Daan sa Kapayapaan at Pagkakaisa" ("Fraternity, the Way to Peace and Unity"). This is in line with Pope Francis’ theme for the celebration of Day of Peace, Jan. 1.
Sunday, Dec. 15 — 6 p.m. at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 7828 Allen St., Midvale
Monday, Dec. 16 — 7 p.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1040 West 400 South, SLC
Tuesday, Dec. 17 — 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper
Wednesday, Dec. 18 — 7 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC
Thursday, Dec. 19 — 6:30 p.m. at Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church,, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville
Friday, Dec. 20 — 7 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven
Saturday, Dec. 21 — 6 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Mission, 5 South 100 West, Heber
Sunday, Dec. 22 — 7 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Ave., SLC
Monday, Dec. 23 — 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy
Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary — Now through Dec. 12 the Saint George Parish will have a rosary each day in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special intention for each day. On Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the rosary will be recited at 4:30. a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with Mass at 7 p.m.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — has been moved to Monday, Dec. 9 and is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, although it is the patronal feast of the United States of America. Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Madeleine at 8 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m.
Advent Mass — Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Newman Center, 170 S. University St., SLC. All young adults are invited to celebrate with the Most Rev. John C. Wester, with a light dinner to follow.
Winter Dance Concert — Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. in the Judge auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck reception held at the McNamara Center after Mass. For information, call 801-295-3621.
Book Fair — to benefit Juan Diego Catholic High School, Friday, Dec. 13, 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 10180 S. State St., Sandy. Or shop online at BN.COM/bookfairs. Enter the book fair ID# 11246626 at checkout. For information contact Jan Duane at 801-984-7620.
St. Francis of Assisi Bingo — Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost is $14 and bingo will begin at 7 p.m.
Winter Music Concert — Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. in the Judge auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. The concert is free, but donations are encouraged and much appreciated. The performing groups are Show Choir, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and Orchestra.
Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Cathedral Choristers. Free Passes required – contact 801-994-4663.
Christmas Carol Service — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Cathedral Choristers. Free passes required – contact 801-994-4663.
A Ceremony of Carols — Friday, Dec. 20, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Cathedral Choristers.
A Ceremony of Carols — Monday, Dec. 23, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Presented by the Cathedral Choristers.
New Years Eve Party — Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 7405 Redwood Rd., West Jordan. Ring in the church’s 50th anniversary with a dance and appetizers. Live and DJ music will be provided by James Romero. Cost is $30; RSVP to the parish office.
Memory Christmas Trees — Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery will be setting up Memory Christmas Trees in both the Holy Cross and Risen Savior mausoleums. Place an ornament with a photo of your loved one upon one of these trees. Create your own ornament or purchase an ornament for $5 from the cemetery office to hold the photo. For information, call 801-355-2476.
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