Vocations Awareness Night — Monday, Nov. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Presenters from the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Daughters of Charity, and diocesan priests and deacons. All are welcome. For information, call 801-621-7961.
Pastoral Center Closed — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Center will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen Monday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 a.m.
Blessing of the Advent Wreaths — Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Bring your Advent wreaths for use at home for a blessing. The blessing will be in English at the 5 p.m. Mass and in Spanish at the 7 p.m. Mass.
Advent Vespers Procession: From Darkness to Light — Sunday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Vespers and procession with the Cathedral Choir. Join the choir in candlelight as it moves to the East through the cathedral with chants, carols, choral music and readings.
Mass at Our Lady of the Snows — The celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays will resume at Our Lady of the Snows Chapel in Alta on Sunday, Dec. 1 and will continue through the end of April. Mass is at 5 p.m. The chapel is located directly across from the Alta Lodge. Mass on Christmas and Easter will be at 10 a.m.
Communal Penance Service — Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. With Bishop Oscar A. Solis and several priests. The service will begin with a reflective Liturgy of the Word followed by individual Confession and absolution.
Msgr. Benvegnu Lecture — Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. “Saints Were People Too” at St. Vincent Parish Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Fr. John Norman, pastor, will examine the lives of a number of saints to gain insight into each of their faith responses regarding vocation and discernment. Free and open to the public.
First Friday Mass and Rosary — Hosted by the Catholic Woman’s League. Friday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Followed by a catered breakfast in the Benvegnu Center. Cost: $12.20. To participate in the group’s annual cookie exchange, bring two dozen of your favorite cookies. RSVP to Diane, 801-580-0169 or email dpdowd3@gmail.com.
“The Nutcracker” — Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Juan Diego CHS, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Performed by Utah Artists School of Ballet. Tickets $12 adults; $8 children, seniors and students. Purchase tickets at JDCHS, Utah Artists School of Ballet, 9333 South 1300 East or online at utahartistschoolof ballet.com.
The Cathedral Family Series Event — Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Family holiday ornament making at 9 a.m. at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 E. 1st Ave., SLC. Followed at 10 a.m. with a carol sing in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, with the school’s choristers and a story from St. Nicholas!
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Game Night — Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Cost: $14. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; games start at 7 p.m. Come out and have an enjoyable evening and a great meal.
St. Thomas More Christmas Boutique —Friday Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. Variety of hand-sewn, hand-crafted items and more. Still seeking vendors; pick up an application at the church office or contact Joan Simard, 801-718-3881 at tebear-jcs@comcast.net.
“West Side Story” — Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 11-13 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Joseph CHS, 1790 Lake St. (2550 South), Ogden. Adults $15; students/seniors $10; VIP (reserved) $25. For tickets visit www.stjosephmusicals.com.
Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. English session 9-11 a.m.; check-in/registration 8:30 a.m. Presentation: “Following Mary’s Footsteps in Advent” by Rev. Joshua Santos, chaplain, St. Jerome Newman Center, Logan. Bishop Oscar A. Solis will celebrate Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Spanish session will be 12:45-3:15 p.m.; check-in/registration 11 a.m. Presentation: “La Virgen María nos conduce al Adviento” by Rev. Javier Virgen, pastor, St. Joseph the Worker, West Jordan. Early-bird registration by Monday, Nov. 25 is $5; registration at the door is $8. For information and to register, call the Office of Worship, 801-328-8641 ext. 357 or the Office of Hispanic Ministries, 801-328-8641 ext. 332, 338 or 361.
St. Thomas More Ladies Luncheon—Saturday, Dec. 7, noon at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights. Cost $50; includes lunch, two drink vouchers and champagne. Contact Dona Harris at 801- 942-1413 or 801-839-8290 for tickets.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — this year is transferred to Monday, Dec. 9 because Dec. 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. The obligation to attend Mass, however, does not transfer. The optional memorial of St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, Dec. 9, is omitted this year.
St. Ann Parish Bell Choir Concert — Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 500 East 2100 South, SLC. Free; everyone welcome.
Brass and Organ Christmas Concert — Sunday Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Featuring the brass section of the Utah Symphony Orchestra and cathedral organist Gabriele Terrone. Free and open to the public.
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