Around the Diocese

Friday, Nov. 04, 2016

What does the Catholic Church believe about cremation? What happens at a funeral Mass? May a Catholic Mass be celebrated if the deceased committed suicide? Do priests still give Last Rites? Answers to these quesions and others may be found in Catholic Funerals Rites and Customs, which is available in both English and Spanish for download at www.dioslc.org/ministries/liturgical/liturgical-guidelines. This new publication by the Office of Liturgy is for clergy, bereavement teams, liturgy preparation teams, mortuaries, pastoral care and the faithful for preparing and celebrating the three principal Funeral Rites of the Catholic Church. 

Msgr. Colin F. Bircumshaw, diocesan administrator, reminds all pastors, deacons, principals, religious and laity charged with creating calendars for their parish, school or Catholic organization that in keeping with a longstanding policy, no local events should be scheduled to conflict with the following diocesan activities: 

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016: Diocesan Advent Retreat 

Saturday, April 1, 2017: Diocesan Lenten Retreat 

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017: Diocesan Pastoral Congress

 

Drop-in Tour — at The Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. Staff, students and parents will be available to answer questions. For information, visit utmcs.org, email admissions@utmcs.org, or call 801-323-9850 ext. 103.

Blood Drive — Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2-7 p.m. in the St. Ann Parish gymnasium, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. 

Fall musical — Juan Diego CHS’ Performing Arts will present “Grease” Nov. 10-12, 7 p.m. each night in the school auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Tickets: $5/students, $8 adults, available at the door.

End-of-life Issues — Marcy Thaeler will present a talk on Catholic end-of-life issues, including: What is the Catholic position on extraordinary medical measures at the end of life, organ donation, the meaning of suffering, and how to say good-bye.  Thursday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. in Saint Rose of Lima Parish’s social hall, 210 Chapel Street, Layton. The presentation is free and will conclude with a pot-luck supper. For information, call Kit Cummings 801-544-4269 ext 304.

Fundraiser for the Inn Between — Fundraiser featuring Vegas-style games for the Inn Between, which cares for homeless, hospice men and women. Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30-10:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Cost: $50 before Nov. 1; $65 at the door. For tickets, visit www.innbetweencasinonight.eventbrite.com.

 

Fall musical — Judge Memorial CHS’ presentation of “In the Heights” will continue Nov. 11-12 in the school auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Show times are 7 p.m. Tickets: $5/students and senior citizens, $10/general public, available at the door. 

 

White Mass — to honor all those in the medical professions. Saturday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. All are welcome.

Giving Thanks Benefit Auction — Saturday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Saint Ann Catholic Church, 430 East 2100 South, SLC.

Gala & Auction —  to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes School. Saturday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC.  Price $40/person, $500 for Lancer Patron Table. For information, visit www.lourdesschool.org/ru2016.

St. Cecilia’s Day Concert — by The Madeleine Choir School. Sunday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Requests for seating passes will be taken beginning Thursday, Oct. 13. For information, visit utmcs.org.

Taize Prayer — Friday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. All are encouraged to sing along at this spiritual and prayerful event that is lit by candles.

Parish Game Night — Friday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose Parish’s social hall. Boy Scout Troop 202 will host Turkey Game Night. Food and prizes. All are welcome.

Holy Cross Associates Gathering — Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.–noon at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South #204, SLC. The theme will be the ending of the Year of Mercy – lessons learned, how it is reflected in Pope Francis’ call for the Church to be a “field hospital” for the world. All are welcome. For details, call Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, 801-580-4861.

Ladies of Charity Bake Sale — Nov. 19-20 after the weekend Masses at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Dr., Bountiful. The Masses are Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 and 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit those in need. 

Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy.  Sixty booths of handcrafted items, food, fun raffle.

Vocation Awareness Night — Monday, Nov. 21, 7-8:15 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church: 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Six religious men and women from the Diocese of Salt Lake City will discuss their vocations and answer questions. Free and open to the public. For information, call 801-898-3821. 

 

Perpetual Adoration — The Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th St., Ogden, is available 24 hours a day for those who wish to pray. For information, call Jesse Ricardez, 801-564-7356; or Joan Opheikens, 801-866-2481. 

CCS St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen — is seeking donations to pay for waste disposal; each dumpster dump $65. Send tax-deductible donations to CCS, 437 West 200 South, SLC, UT 84101. Make the check or money order out to Catholic Community Services; memo: Waste Disposal by Republic Services.

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