Level I Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion — Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m. at the Chancery Building, 303 E. South Temple, SLC. $15 workshop fee covers materials. Registration required; call Corina, 801-328-8641 ext. 357.
Aimee Murphy Talk — On Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Catholic human rights activist Aimee Murphy, founder of Rehumanize International, will speak about her book, “Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All,” at Weller Books, 607 Trolley Square, SLC.
Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Bishop’s Dinner — Thursday, Sept. 8, with a social hour starting at 6 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., SLC. Benefits the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Mail your RSVP card with payment, register online at thebishopsdinner.org or contact Patricia Wesson at the cathedral offices, 801-328-8941, ext. 108.
Parish Dinner and Games — Friday, Sept. 9, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Dinner is $20; includes 18 games. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 and games start at 6:30.
Empty Bowls — Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at FFKR Architects, 730 Pacific Ave., SLC. No registration or ticket purchase is necessary. Handmade bowls will be available for purchase starting at $20. Event benefits Catholic Community Services’ St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall.
Give Me a Chance Fundraiser — the annual “Enchantment in the Garden” will be Saturday, Sept. 10, at Give Me A Chance, 2913 Grant Ave., Ogden. Gates open at 5 p.m.; fashion show at 6 p.m.; dinner and live auction at 6:30 p.m. Over 21 only; RSVP to Sr. Martha at 801-627-2235.
St. Lawrence Fall Festival — Saturday Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, 100 W. Center St., Heber. Food, live music, a 50/50 raffle, craft sale, book sale, free kids’ games, face painting, beer garden featuring Heber Valley Brewery and a silent auction.
Fr. Vidal Anniversary Celebration — Saturday, Sept. 10 in St. George Parish’s Kuzy Hall, 259 West 200 North, St. George. Dinner to celebrate Fr. Gustavo Vidal’s 25th anniversary of priesthood. Tickets: $50; available after all Masses up to the weekend of Sept. 3.
Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion — Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 275 U St., SLC. Part of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, there will be prayers, a rosary and remarks by Fr. Erik Richtsteig.
Book Signing — Shannon Spencer, a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Center in Hurricane, will sign her book Embrace the Unknown: Poetic Thought and Prayers at the Cathedral of the Madeleine following the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Sept. 10 and on Sunday, Sept. 11 after the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Masses. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the cathedral’s gift store.
Fr. Vidal Anniversary Celebration — Sunday, Sept. 11 reception in St. George Parish’s Kuzy Hall, 259 West 200 North, St. George following the 11 a.m. Mass in English and the 1 p.m. Mass in Spanish.
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 — Friday, Sept. 16 at the Juan Diego CHS stadium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, during the football game that starts at 7 p.m.
Diocesan Pastoral Congress — Saturday, Sept. 17 at individual parishes and missions Admission is free and all are welcome. Live- streaming presentations by 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 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. For information, visit www.carmelslc.org/carmelite-fair
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 Drive, North Salt Lake. Donations of gently used clean and folded clothing also are accepted.
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