Around the Diocese

Friday, May. 15, 2015

St. Lawrence Open House — Saturday, June 13, noon-3 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, 100 W. Center St., Heber. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Heber’s historical landmark. Originally Heber’s Second Ward, the building is currently home to Saint Lawrence Catholic Church.

 

Memorial Day Mass — Monday, May 25, 9 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 275 U St., SLC. Celebrated by Archbishop John C. Wester. Grave decorations may be placed May 22 and remain through May 31.

St. Mary Stampede Rodeo/Carnival — Thursday, May 28, 4 p.m. at Hooper Park, 5600 South 6300 West, Hooper. Ben German, Broken Heart Rodeo Co., will provide his championship stock. Carnival, food, music and vendors will be present May 28-30. 

Celebration for Mark Longe — honoring his promotion to Superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools.   Friday, May 29, 7 - 10 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s Holy Family Hall. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. RSVP by May 25 to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRW5LHK or call the school office, 801-277-6702 ext. 0.

St. Francis Xavier Golf Tournament — Friday, June 5, shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at Copper Club Golf Course, 8975 West 2600 South, Magna. Cost is $60 per player or $220 a foursome. To participate in the “Fore the Children” golf tournament, contact Lisa Rose, 801-966-1571 ext. 118.

OLOL Game Night — Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m. in  Our Lady of Lourdes Parish’s social hall, 670 South 1100 East, SLC. Cost is $15 for bingo games and lasagna dinner $5.

St. Mary Women’s Retreat — June 12-14 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Engage in a weekend filled with spiritual healing and growth, fulfilling moments, thought-provoking discussions, prayer, and laughter. Cost is $50, includes reading material. Register online at http://www.stmarysutah.org. For information, contact Colleen Pike, 801-586-6070 or stmarywomansretreat@hotmail.com.

Ladies of Charity Summer BBQ — Sunday, June 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Food, silent auction and a “meat lovers” raffle. Tickets for BBQ are $7 each or $25 per family.  Raffle tickets sold separately.  All proceeds go to help those in need. For information contact Sister Germaine, 801-971-3353.

Carmelite Barbecue Fundraiser — Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m. at the Carmelite monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., SLC. Sponsored by the Friends of Sister Mary Joseph and Knights of Columbus Council 602 to help pay for the sisters’ health-care expenses. Cost is $24. RSVP to Tom Catrow at 801-688-3194.

 Men’s Retreat — The 5th Annual St. Mary Men’s Retreat will be Aug. 7–9, in Bloomington, Idaho. Cost is $50; includes lodging, food, the study book and other materials.  For information and registration, visit www.stmarysutah.org or call Bob Shafer, 801-628-3768; email the registration form to him at robertj_391@msn.com. 

Prayer for Vocations — A special period of prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition with a special emphasis for vocations is underway in the diocese of Salt Lake City. Saint Rose of Lima Parish, 210 S. Chapel St. in Layton, will host the devotion May 18 -21, beginning each day with a 9 a.m. Mass to pray for vocations, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The chaplet  will be prayed in Spanish in the evenings; call the parish for information. Benediction will be Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. 

Judge Memorial Summer Camps — Judge Memorial Catholic High School offers a variety of athletic camps and programs designed for all grades and interests beginning June 8 and running throughout the summer. Students are encouraged to use these summer opportunities to explore a talent or interest in a particular sports. For information or to register, visit www.judgememorial.com. 

St Francis Xavier Game Night — Every Friday, dinner at 5:45 p.m. with 18 games at 6:45 p.m. New “Hot Ball” prize. Held in the St. Francis Xavier gym, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Cost is $16.

Masses and Receptions — Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple in Salt Lake City, on Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. in Spanish and on Sunday, May 31 at 11 a.m. in English. Receptions will follow both Masses. Also, on Sunday, May 31, a public reception will be held at the Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St. in Salt Lake City, from 5 to 8 p.m.