Around the Diocese

Holy Day of Obligation — Friday, Dec. 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check your parish for Mass times.

Rite of Total Consecration — Friday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. To register, email miutah.stmary@gmail.com. All are invited to listen to the audiobook “Behold Your Mother: The Path to Total Consecration to Our Lady in the Spirit of St. Maximilian Kolbe” (militiaoftheimmaculata.com) in preparation for the event.

Diocesan Advent Retreat — Saturday, Dec. 9 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. In person and livestream. The retreat in English, presented by Fr. Gabriel Mosher, O.P., pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and Newman Center, will be 9-11 a.m. The retreat in Spanish, presented by Fr. Rogelio Felix-Rosas, administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. There is no cost, but registration is requested; call the Office of Worship, 801-328-8641 ext. 357 to register or to receive the livestream link.

Christmas Concert — Saturday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. at Saint Ann Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South, SLC. Performed by the handbell choir Bells of Joyful Sound. $10/adults, $8 children. Tickets available at www.stannslc.org. All proceeds benefit the ministries of St. Ann Parish.

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Brass and Organ Christmas Concert featuring the brass section of the Utah Symphony. Free and open to the public.

40 Hours of Devotion for Vocations — Beginning Sunday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 16 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration — Monday, Dec. 11. The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC will have a 7:15 p.m. rosary; 8 p.m. mariachi, 9 p.m. Apparitions Play; 9:30 p.m. procession; 10 p.m. vigil; 11 p.m. Spanish Mass with Bishop Oscar A. Solis presiding, followed by Las Mañanitas.

Simbang Gabi — Friday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Simbang Gabi — Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East S. Temple, SLC. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 624W. Lennox St., Midvale. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Sunday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 5 South 100 West, Heber. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Sunday, Dec. 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Holy Hour — Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. at the Carmelite chapel, 5714 S. Holladay Blvd., Holladay. Exposition, the rosary and a short oration. All are welcome.

Christmas Carol Service — Monday, Dec. 18, 6-9 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Complimentary passes are required for this event and will be available to the general public beginning 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at https://www.utmcs.org/apps/pages/concertsandperformances.

Simbang Gabi — Monday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 276 East 170 South, Bountiful. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Monday, Dec. 18 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Christmas Carol Service — Tuesday, Dec. 19, 6-9 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Complimentary passes are required for this event and will be available to the general public beginning 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at https://www.utmcs.org/apps/pages/concertsandperformances.

Simbang Gabi — Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 257 North 700 West, SLC. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Tuesday, Dec. 19 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 E. 500 N., Orem. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

Simbang Gabi — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Wednesday, Dec. 20, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 11835 S. 3600 W., Riverton. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

A Ceremony of Carols — by Benjamin Britten. Thursday, Dec. 21, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public. Passes are not required, but due to popularity it is recommended to arrive early. For information, visit UTMCS.org.

A Ceremony of Carols — by Benjamin Britten. Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. Free and open to the public. Passes are not required, but due to popularity it is recommended to arrive early. For information, visit UTMCS.org.

Simbang Gabi — Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 634 Caveman Blvd., American Fork. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Thursday, Dec. 21, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, 210 N. Carbon Ave., Price. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

A Ceremony of Carols — by Benjamin Britten. Friday, Dec. 22, 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public. Passes are not required for this event but due to popularity, it is recommended to arrive early. Visit UTMCS.org for information.

Simbang Gabi — Friday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden. All are welcome to join this traditional Filipino Christmas novena.

Las Posadas — Friday, Dec. 22, at St. Henry Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City. All are welcome to join this traditional Hispanic Christmas novena. Contact the parish for information.

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