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Summer Opportunities at Judge Memorial — Looking forward to a fun and exciting summer? Judge Memorial Catholic High School offers a variety of academic and enrichment courses designed for all grades and interests. Students are encouraged take these summer opportunities to develop a talent or interest in the arts, humanities, sciences, or to get preparation for high school or specific courses. For information, visit www.judgememorial.com.

Summer Writing Courses — Juan Diego Catholic High School is offering two online writing enrichment courses: one for students who will be taking AP English and/or social studies classes next year, and one for those interested in improving their writing skills in general. To register for the course, or for questions, please contact the teachers by May 24 at mary.c.mcconnell@gmail.com or garrettfaulkner@skaggscatholiccenter.org.

Saint Mary Catholic Church Spring Fling Craft Fair —Friday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Religious items, food, crafts, jewelry, scentsy, fair trade items, and more for sale! Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women.

Summer Bash Fundraiser — Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 506 24th Street, Ogden. Tickets $25 per person in advance, available after Mass and in Holy Nook, $30 at the door. Must be 21 years or older, dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call Sue Martinez 801-309-1295 or Mike Martinez 801-309-1312.

Community Open House & Ribbon Cutting — Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 7405 S. Redwood Road. We will offer guided tours to anyone interested in seeing our beautiful new church. The West Jordan Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for a 1:30 p.m. ribbon cutting. Refreshments will be served.

Memorial Day Commemorative Mass —Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m., Monsignor J. Fitzgerald, Vicar General of Salt Lake City, will commemorate Memorial Day with an outdoor Mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 275 U St., Salt Lake City. Boy Scout Troop 202 will conduct a flag ceremony prior to Mass.

An Evening of Entertainment — Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. hosted by St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. The concert will feature St. Mary’s youth minister and cantor, Kimberly Tosti, showcasing a mix of operatic and Christian music. All are invited and welcome. A simple reception will follow the concert. For more information, call Nancy, 435-783-5831.

Ephpheta Series —Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 27 C Street, Salt Lake City. Presenter Donna Steffen will discuss ‘Conversion’s Partner in Christian Initiation.’ Cost is $12 per person or $10 per person for groups of three or more. Registration deadline is May 25, to register call 801-328-8641 ext. 363.

Farewell Reception —Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m., Saint Rose Catholic Church, 210 South Chapel St., Layton, for Msgr. Victor Bonnell. There will be a series of speakers, followed by a light buffet.

Summer Speaker Series — Saturday, June 5, noon to 4:30 p.m. at Washington Park, 10 minutes up Parley’s Canyon. The cost is $10. The keynote presenters are Brooke Burns and Zach Hunter. Musicians/bands are Chelsea Florence and Los Mascorros. Saturday, June 12 at Saint Mary Parish, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven, 2 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Cost is $10. Keynote presenters are Emma Sleeth and the Oscar Sanchez band.

Mass of Thanksgiving —Sunday, June 5, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 South Orchard Drive, Bountiful. There will be a Mass to honor Monsignor Rudolph Daz as he retires. A reception will follow in the McNamara Center until 3 p.m.

Summer Series —Starting Thursday, June 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saint Joseph the Worker, the Office of Religious Education is offering weekly classes for catechists. To register, call 801-981-8554 or email dmsimpson243@live.com or contact Director of Religious Education Susan Northway at 801-328-8641 ext. 326.

Fun and Faith Festival — June 10-12. June 10, a Mexican dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by dancing with music provided by "Grupo Illusion" at Saint Martin de Porres Parish, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door. Festivities on Saturday begin at 10 a.m., with a magic show at 2 p.m., and games for adults at 6:30 p.m. Masses on Sunday will be followed by breakfast. For information, call Walter Woods at 801-891-7316.

Judge Hosts Summer Athletic Camps — Judge Memorial Catholic High School will host athletic camps in June for a variety of sports and registration is now being accepted. Boy’s Basketball camp grades 5-12 and boys’ and girls’ soccer camp grades K-8 begins June 13. Girls’ Basketball camp for grades 5-12 begins June 27. Cross Country camps for girls and boys begins June 15. Additional opportunities available for football, swimming, golf, and hockey. For more information on these and other summer opportunities, visit www.judgememorial.com.

Women of Afghanistan — June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. The Cathedral of the Madeleine’s Women’s Society will be collecting clothing for women and children (ages 3-7) and school supplies. Contact Christa DeOliveira at 801-641-4054 or email: c.deoliveira@comcast.net.

Come & See Event Sisters of St. Benedict — June 24-30, in Ferdinand, Ind. For single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 40. Get to know our Benedictine sisters, share in our community life and meet other women who are considering religious life. For information or to register online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999, or email vocation@thedome.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Magna, Golf Tournament — Saturday, June 25, shotgun start at 7 a.m. for an 18-hole, 4-person scramble at West Ridge Golf Course, 5055 S. Westridge Blvd. (5955 West), West Valley City. The cost is $75, which includes a cart, lunch and drinks. Fees must be paid by May 15. The cost is $85 at the door. Sponsor a hole for a minimum of $150. Make check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes CCW L.L.C., and send to Our Lady of Lourdes CCW L.L.C., c/o Victor Marquez, 6276 South Mount Logan Way, West Jordan, UT 84084.

Enrollment — Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School has a few openings in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th grades for the 2011-2012 school year. For information or a tour of the school, call Rosemary Bennett at 801-277-6702 ext. 0.

Youth Ministry — The Office of Youth Ministry will host three summer camps, "Saints and Super-heroes." The Family Camp is July 29-31 at $35 per person. Junior High Camp for students going into grades 7-9 is July 31-Aug. 5; cost is $255. Elementary Camp for students going into grades 4-6 is Aug. 7-10; cost is $195. Along with our usual hikes, crafts and otherwise great Catholic programming, this year youth campers can challenge themselves on the ropes courses at Camp Tuttle. Elementary campers will do the low ropes course while junior high campers can put their teamwork, communication, and courage to the test on the high ropes course. For information or to register, go to www.dioslc.org/ministries/youth, e-mail Matthew.Boerke@dioslc.org or call Matt Boerke at 801-328-8641 ext. 313.