Around the Diocese

Rosary Procession — Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. The procession is in recognition of October being the month dedicated to the holy rosary.

Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi — Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. in the yard next to Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. There will be Liturgy of the Eucharist and Blessing of Animals.

Judge Memorial Homecoming — Friday, Oct. 4, at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Halftime will feature special anniversary recognition for seven state championship teams; a light spaghetti dinner will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m.

Dance for Hope — Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., at Juan Diego CHS auditorium, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Dance concert to benefit Huntsman Cancer Institute. Cost is $7.

Annual Lou Sayre Steak Fry — Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. in the St. Olaf Parish McNamara Center, 400 East 1800 South, Bountiful. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 5502. Tickets are $20 by Sept. 22 or $25 by Oct. 3. For information contact Bill Bradwisch, 801-451-0804 or billbradwisch@hotmail.com.

Red Mass — Friday, Oct. 11, noon at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC. The Sixth Annual Red Mass for the Judiciary, Bar and Law Enforcement is sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society; celebrant will be the Most Rev. John C. Wester.

"Pay it Back" Benefit Art Exhibit & Reception — Friday, Oct. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Evergreen Framing Co. & Gallery, Inc., 3295 South 2000 East, SLC. This year’s event will benefit the James McMinimee Pay It Back Fund; 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to help assist with youth athletics, wildlife conservation and Judge Memorial CHS. For information, visit www.evergreengallery.com.

Lord of Miracles Mass — Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, SLC. Father Javier Virgen will celebrate the Mass. The procession will begin at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 East 1st Ave., SLC, with a reception to follow.

Liturgical Musician Workshop — Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Ave, SLC. Topics include vocal techniques, exercises to improve singing skills and the Spirituality of the Music Minister. Cost is $8. For information or to register, call Virginia in the Office of Liturgy, 801-328-8641 ext. 322, by Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Level II Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion — Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-noon at the Pastoral Center, 27 C Street, SLC. Cost is $10 to cover books and materials. Level II training for those who minister Communion to the sick and shut-in. To register or for information, call Virginia in the Office of Liturgy, 801-328-8641 #322, by Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Lebanese Festival — Saturday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. at Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Cultural and baked goods table, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $30; reservations are required. To make reservations, visit shop.stjudemaroniteutah.org or call 801-268-2820.

Fall Bazaar — Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Vendors register at www.stmarysutah.org/CCW or contact Deanna Keller, 801-698-5860, for information.

Health Fair — Wednesday, Oct. 30, noon-4 p.m. in the Juan Diego CHS Great Hall, 11800 South 300 East, SLC. Open to the public: flu clinic, emergency preparedness booths, and free health screening for diabetes, hearing, vision, dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and scoliosis. For information visit www.jdchs.org.

Judge Memorial Gala and Auction — Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning with cocktails and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. at Salt Lake Downtown Marriott at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, SLC. It will be "A Night to Remember - Believe - Celebrate." Tickets are $125 per person. Go to www. judgememorial.com /gala13 for tickets and information.

Accepting Students — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Sandy has five spots available in 4-year old Pre-Kindergarten (academic), four spots available in kindergarten (full day), limited availability in fifth and seventh grades. Applications are available at www.blessedsacschool.org. For an enrollment appointment and tour, contact Terry Nielsen, 801-572-5311.

Gift of the Drummer program — Catholic Community Services has begun registration for the Gift of the Drummer Christmas program. This program provides new clothing items for children ages 0-17 years for Christmas. To qualify a family must have income of 150 percent of Federal Poverty Level. To register, call 801-363-7710 ext.1418 or 1416. Registration will continue until Oct. 26 or until all places are filled.

Eucharistic Adoration — St. Vincent de Paul Parish is adding Wednesday evening Eucharistic Adoration to its regular Adoration schedule in the Chapel of the Holy Cross. New hours for Adoration will be every Wednesday from 3:30-10 p.m. To commit to a holy hour , call Carol Sanderson @801.232.8668 or email casanderson@comcast.net.