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.
Eucharistic Revival Retreat — Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 or $75 for two; includes lunch and dinner. For information, visit www.Flame-Keepers.com.
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 Sunday, Sept. 25, 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. All are welcome.
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. 27-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.
Parish Game Night — Friday, Oct. 7 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 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m.
Parish 75-Year Celebration — Saturday, Oct. 8 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 201 Center St., East Carbon City. Mass and dinner begin at 5 p.m.
Workshop for Pastoral Musicians — Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to noon at St. Ambrose Parish, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. Hosted by the diocesan Office of Worship; presented by Chris Huntzinger, St. Ambrose’s director of liturgy and music. The workshop will focus on the role of the pastoral musician at Mass as well as vocal exercises. Cost: $10; pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Oct. 10; call Corina, 801-328-8641 ext. 357.
Cathedral Concert — “Back to Bach,” Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC, with the cathedral choir and the Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School.
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 Drive, 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.
Bilingual Rosary for Life — the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC.
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