Around the Diocese Feb. 11, 2011
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011
Annual Blizzard Ball — Saturday, Feb. 26. at the Grand America Hotel Imperial Ballroom, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and the live auction at 8:30 p.m. Dancing will follow. Tickets are $62.50, couples $125. Make your reservations by Feb. 20. Business attire.
Saint Joseph Catholic Schools Open House — Now enrolling for the year 2011-2012. Feb. 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., for pre-school through 8th grade, at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, 2980 Quincy Ave., Ogden. Feb. 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 9th grade through 12th grade at St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. For more information, contact Daniela Quintana at 801-814-8192.
Boys Spring basketball camp — March 21-25 for current 5th- through 8th-grade boys. This Judge Memorial Catholic High School camp will be conducted by the Judge coaching staff along with several of the players from this season’s team. The fee is $40, and all attendees will receive a Judge practice shirt. The deadline for early registration is March 14. All attendees will have the opportunity to compete in basketball contests. For more information, visit the website at www.judgememorial.com.
‘The Crucible’ — March 3, 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s spring drama production will be held in the auditorium, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. "The Crucible" is a dramatization of the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during 1692 and 1693. Tickets may be purchased at the door; $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and $5 for children under 12. For more, visit the website at www.judgememorial.com.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s Annual Chamber Night — Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Music Room, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City. Chamber Night is a recital-style performance in an intimate setting. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 801-363-8895.
‘Once Upon A Mattress’ — Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 23-26, at 7 p.m. in the Juan Diego Catholic High School auditorium, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Juan Diego Performing Arts will present the musical complete with a live orchestra. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors, and will be available during school hours or at the door. Call 801-984-7650 or visit www. jdchs.org for more information.
Girls spring basketball camp — March 14-18 for current 5th- through 8th-grade girls. Judge Memorial Catholic High School will host this girls’ basketball camp. Participants will learn skill development, fundamentals, basketball concepts and more. The deadline for early registration is March 7. All attendees will receive a Judge basketball practice shirt and have the opportunity to compete in basketball contests. For more information, visit the website at www.judgememorial.com.
Theology on Tap —Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish and Newman Center, 170 South University, Salt Lake City. Shannon Lee, director of Diocesan Development Drive and Stewardship will present on stewardship.
J.E. Cosgriff Mardi Gras Celebration — Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the St. Ambrose Social Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City. This festive event will feature a gourmet dinner by Lugano, live auction, dancing and games. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets are $50 per person and $25 for seniors and can be purchased online at www.cosgriff.org, or by calling the school at 801-486-3197.
Blessed Sacrament Elementary/Middle School — The 2010 Utah State School of Character winner is now enrolling for 2011-2012 school year for pre-school 3-year-olds, full-day kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has excellence in academics, a complete array of Liberal Arts courses, extra-curricular and sports activities. It is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association. Blessed Sacrament School is located at 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Applications available on-line at www.blessedsacschool.org. For more information, to enroll or to make an appointment for a tour, call 801-572-5311.
DCCW and St. Thomas More Parish Women’s Retreat — Friday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Father Rick Sherman, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Parish, Saint Jude Mission and Saint Juan Diego Mission, will present the retreat on God’s Plan of Salvation and "Theology of the Body." The cost is $20 and checks should be made to DCCW and mailed to Anne Smith at 10101 Wasatch, Sandy, UT 84092. Registration will be limited to 50 people.
Pro-life Mass — Saint James Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Right to Life Mass, Sat, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. at Saint James Parish, 495 North Harrison Blvd, Ogden.
Hockey in Harmony — The Juan Diego Performing Arts Department will perform at the Grizzlies Hockey Game during intermission on Feb. 19. The game begins at 7 p.m. Discount tickets are $15, and on sale through Feb. 18 available at jennifer.fynbo@imail.org. Ticket sales will raise funds for the choir to go to California this spring and the Drama trip to New York City.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — April 8-10 in Salt Lake City. Give yourself and your spouse the very best - a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. To register or for more information visit our website at www.utah-wwme.org or call Jim and Cathy Nielsen at 801-479-3197.
Mardi Gras celebration — Saturday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. in the Saint Olaf McNamara Center, 1850 So. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. This is a pot luck dinner, so bring your favorite "Mardi Gras" dish to share. The cost is $12 per family. There will be face-painting, mask-making, a cake walk, game booths and entertainment for young and old alike. Music will be provided by Ricardos DJ Entertainment. For more information, call Krista Smith at 801-296-0827 or Jen Pizzello 801-390-1001.
Summer Science Internships — Juan Diego Catholic High School is accepting applications for student internships with the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Students participate in research in the biomedical sciences over eight weeks during the summer. It is open to JDCHS students in grades 10th through 12th who will have completed three or more science courses by the end of the 2010-2011 school year. To register contact ChristineCelestino@jdchs.org or visit www.jdchs.org for info.
St. Paul Catholic Center Masses and SCAP services — A bilingual SCAP service is held on the second Sunday of the month at the St. Paul Catholic Center, 171 South Main Street, Hurricane. The third and fifth Sundays are English SCAP services and Mass is celebrated on the first and fourth Sundays of the month.
Spring, fall or winter break service opportunities — A live-in experience with the Little Sisters of the Poor, who care for the elderly in many locations throughout the United States. No nursing experience is required. There is a paid option for those who make a commitment of at least six weeks. For more information or to apply, contact Sister Constance at serenity@littlesistersofthepoor.org., or visit the website at www.littlesistersofthepoor.org.
CACI young adult fun weekend — June 2–5 in St. Louis, Mo. The Catholic Alumni Club International invites young adults to a weekend of fellowship with other Catholic singles from around the country. For more information, contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com or go to www.csacstlouis.org/youngadults.html.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing — Friday-Saturday, March 11-12 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 725 South 250 East, Hyde Park. The MOMS group will offer a retreat for women Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning with a soup supper, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon beginning with a continental breakfast. The retreat is open to all women and the cost is $15 per session or $20 for both sessions if paid by March 6. Childcare will be available for a limited number of children. The retreat will be led by Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen from St. Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul. Minn. Her topic is "Mary, Our Lenten Model for Spirituality." For more information, call 435-752-1478.
Stay Connected With Us