Around the Diocese

Kearns-St. Ann School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m., 430 East 2100 South, SLC. Tour the school and meet the administration, faculty and staff. A second open house will be Friday, Feb. 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with Mass. Applications will be accepted and tuition assistance information will be available. For information contact srainwater@ksaschool.org or call 801-486-0741.

Our Lady of Lourdes Open Houses — Sunday Jan. 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., Feb. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., March 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. and April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the school, 1065 East 700 South, SLC.

The Screwtape Letters — Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC. Ticket information at screwtapeonstage.com or call 801-581-7100.

Saint Francis Xavier School Open House — Sunday, Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Serving students in preschool through eighth grade. For information, call 801-966-1571.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship — Sunday Jan. 29 at 12:45 p.m. in the Saint Vincent de Paul school gym, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Open to boys and girls ages 10-14.

Aquinas Lecture — "Faith Meets Popular Culture: A Long Shot." Sunday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena/Newman Center, 170 South University, SLC. Featuring guest lecturer Ron Austin.

Saint Olaf Open House — Sunday, Jan. 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 1793 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. For information, call the school at 801-295-5341 or visit www.stolafs.org. Vamos a tener un miembro de personal que habla español.

15-day Grand Mediterranean Cruise — There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Saint Rose of Lima Parish Social Center, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. For information, call Deacon Bassett at 801-773-2258.

Annual Family Math & Science Night — Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. Also admissions open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tour the classrooms and meet the teachers.

Open House — Thursday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Saint Andrew School, 11835 South 3600 West, Riverton. This is for pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. For information, call Michelle Mulcahy at 801-984-7515.

Bingo Night — Saturday, Feb. 4. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish gym, 1065 East 700 South, SLC. Cost is $3 for the spaghetti dinner and $12 bingo games.

Basque Dinner and Dance — Saturday, Feb. 4. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Hall, 1975 South 2300 East, SLC. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12. For reservations contact Mary at 801-262-7673 or mtgaz@accessld.net by Jan. 28.

Wendover trip — Friday, Feb. 10 with the Saint Thomas More Fun Bunch. Gather at 9:45 a.m. in the church parking lot and return around 8 p.m. $15 per person. RSVP to Art or Shirley Wasek, 801-943-5356.

Ripened to Perfection: An Educational Wine Tasting Class — Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Six wine pourings, imported cheeses, live and silent auctions. Cost is $35 per person. For tickets call Kathy 801-458-2791.

Love One Another Blizzard Ball — Saturday, Feb. 11, hosted by Saint John the Baptist Parish at the Little America Hotel Grand Ballroom, 555 S. Main St., SLC. To register go to http://hsa.sjbelementaty.org or in the SJB middle or elementary school offices. Registration is due by Feb. 5.

Old-Time Barn Dance — Saturday, Feb. 11, will be Saint Vincent’s Annual Auction at St. Vincent de Paul Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. There will be appetizers, cocktails, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Cost is $75.

Catholic Woman’s League — is accepting applications from 501-(c) 3 nonprofit organizations to be considered as beneficiaries of the CWL 2012 annual fundraiser, the Fall Benefit Luncheon. If you would like an application, please contact Cheryl Johnson, 2407 Summerfield Lane, Sandy, UT 84092 or email her at cjjohnson@q.com. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15.

Elder Care Presentation — Wednesday Feb. 29, at 7 p.m., at Saint John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Topics include welfare and care of the elderly with special focus on health care needs and issues, estate planning, and community resources. A licensed counselor social worker and attorney will give the presentation and be available for questions.

Nun Brunch — Sunday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 1.p.m. in Bountiful. For information contact Daughter of Charity Sister Germaine Sarrazin, 801-295-5504 email srgerms@hotmail.com.

Lenten retreat — Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Thomas More, 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. The cost is $25, which includes materials and a catered luncheon. For more information or to register, call 801-328-8641 ext. 326.

Day of Prayer — Saturday, March 24 at Saint George Catholic Church, 259 West 200 North, St. George. For the women of the Southwest Deanery and surrounding areas. For information, call 801-328-8641 ext. 326.

Friday Night Dinner and Bingo — at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 4501 West 5215 South in Kearns. Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $14 for a night of good food and fun entertainment.