Around the Diocese

Friday, Aug. 21, 2015

A Stitch in Time — Aug. 28, Give Me a Chance, a ministry of the Daughters of Charity, will celebrate a charity event to benefit its programs that help low-income women gain self-sufficiency. The evening will include a fashion show, dinner, dancing and auction. Held at HUB 801 at 3225 Riverdale Road, Ogden. Tickets: $50 per person. For information and reservations, call 801-627-2235.

Fall Festival — Aug. 28-30 at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 9757 South 1700 East, Sandy. Car Show and Food Truck Rally will be Friday, 3-9 p.m. Also the Friday Nite 5K, traditional Saturday Italian dinner, carnival rides, boardwalk market, motorcycle remembrance ride, games, raffles and silent auction. For information visit http://www.blessedsacramentsandy.org/fall-festival.html or contact Douglas Bacon, 801-618-7239, bscfundraisingsandy@gmail.com.

Saint Francis Xavier Festival — Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Drinks and games for the whole family, a raffle that includes $500 in cash, 40-inch HDTV with stand, electric meat smoker, silent auction and more. The festival has a Disney theme, and all are invited to come dressed in their favorite character.

St. Olaf Youth Group 5K — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. at the parish’s McNamara Center, 350 East 1800 South in Bountiful. All proceeds will go to support youth group activities. Pre-registration: $20/adults, $15/youth or $50/family of two adults/two youth. To register, visit Active.com, search Saint Olaf Youth Group 5K.

Yard Sale — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, 3015 Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. Accepting donations Aug. 24-28 from 8–10 a.m. and from 4–6 p.m. daily. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #11479.

Holy Cross Associates Gathering — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - noon, at Holy Cross Ministries, 860 East 4500 South #204, SLC. The discussion will focus on reflections of family. New members are welcome.

Game Night — Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Social Hall, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. Cost is $15 for games and $5 for dinner.

Folkfest — Sept. 11-13, at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 7405 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. Live music, entertainment, food booths, beer garden, raffle, blackjack, bingo, car show, golf tournament, 10 a.m. Sunday Mass under the tent with brunch afterwards, games and blow-up attractions for the children. For information, visit www.sjtwchurch.org. 

Red Mass — Friday Sept. 11, noon at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The annual Red Mass for those in the legal professions is sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society; celebrant will be Msgr. Colin F. Bircumshaw, diocesan administrator.

Volunteers Needed — Volunteers are needed to set up tents, tables, and chairs for the Carmelite Fair. The set up will start Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 a.m. For information, contact Joe Quintana, 801-967-5000.

Harvest Festival Run/ Walk — Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Mary Parish, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Includes a 5K run and 1.5-mile walk, ending with a presentation of awards and breakfast. Starts at 8 a.m.; the festival runs until 9 p.m. For registration forms, visit stmarysutah.org/HarvestFestival/5KRegistrationForm.pdf or for information, contact Tom Devereux  at tmdevereux@outlook.com or 801-781-0137.

Religious Education for Deaf Children — Beginning Sept. 13, 10:15-11:15 a.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Classes will be taught in American Sign Language for ages 3-16. For information, contact Mindi Allen, mjva5@xmission.com, VP 801-590-4988, or Voice/Text 801-556-0343.

St. Florence Anniversary Celebration — St. Florence Mission, 6461  Hwy 39 in Huntsville will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 13 with Mass at 1 p.m. No charge for lunch, music, entertainment, and door prizes. RSVP at stflorence.wordpress.com.

The Laramie Project — Sept. 15-16 7 p.m. stage reading at the Juan Diego CHS Little Theater, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Free with limited seating.

Holy Cross Ministries fundraiser — The Autumn Harvest Benefit for Holy Cross Ministries’ school readiness and after-school programs in Park City will be Saturday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. at St. Regis Deer Valley Resort, 2300 Deer Valley Dr. in Park City. For tickets, which are $100 each, visit holycrossministries.org.

Pastoral Congress — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Congress is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper.  Everyone is invited to attend. Register at www.dioslc.org.

Carmelite Fair — Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Run for the Nuns 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Dancers, food, auction, and more.

Driving for Charity Golf Tournament — Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Ledges Golf Course, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George. The tournament will benefit St. George Catholic Church, Saint Paul Catholic Center, the Utah Food Bank and the Assistance League of Southern Utah. For information on golfing, volunteering, donating or sponsorship, visit http://thwitt8.wix.com/golftournament or www.stgeorgecatholics.com.

Catholic Business Network Golf Scramble— Catholic Business Network Charity Golf Classic Scramble by Maid Right Cleaning Services. Sunday, Sept. 27, 1;30 p.m. at River Oaks Golf Course, Sandy. Proceeds will benefit the Annual CBN cause determined by the Board. Sponsorships available. Register as a golfer, team or sponsor at www.cbncharitygolfclassic.com.

Pilgrimage to Italy — 11-day pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Javier Virgen, Nov 4 - 14. Top places that will be visited are the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Piazza San Marco, the Maria Rosa Mistica and then on to Rome where we will have an audience with Pope Francis. Sightseeing in Rome will include the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Fountains of Trevi and more. For information, contact Gaylynn Huffman at 435-882-7776 or email rickngay@q.com.