Around the Diocese

Friday, Jul. 24, 2015

A Stitch in Time — Aug. 28, Give Me a Chance, a ministry of the Daughters of Charity, will celebrate a charity event to benefit its programs that help low-income women gain self-sufficiency.  The evening will include a fashion show featuring clothing designed by women involved in Give Me a Chance and also showcase formal wear from DeMarillac Formal Attire. Dinner, dancing and auction will follow. A Stitch in Time will be held at HUB 801 at 3225 Riverdale Road, Ogden. For information and reservations, call 801-627-2235.

 

Encyclical Talk — Wednesday, July 29, 6 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, SLC. A panel will discuss Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si’” in conjunction with the Sustainability Technology Conference. Dr. Julie Boerio-Goates will represent the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Free and open to the public.

Yard Sale — July 30 - Aug. 1 and Aug. 6-8 at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 634 North 600 East, American Fork. Open Thursday - Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Furniture, clothing, household items and more. For information, call 801-756-7771.

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. 

St. Patrick Parish Carnival — Aug. 7, 5-10 p.m., and Aug. 8, 3-10 p.m., at Saint Patrick Parish, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. Food, entertainment, silent auction, games and prizes for adults and kids. Contact the parish office for information, 801-596-7233.

 

Clergy Appreciation Dinner — Thursday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. The dinner is open to all parishioners. Honoree for the dinner is Msgr. Bob Bussen. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Padre Pio Assembly.

 

Summer Festival — Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 4360 West 5415 South, Kearns.

Solemnity of the Assumption — Saturday, Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not a holy day of obligation this year.

 

Annual Marian Procession — Sunday, Aug. 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Old Town Chapel, 121 Park Ave. in Park City, and ending at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road. During the three-mile walk on paved ground, participants of all ages recite the rosary and sing songs. The procession culminates with a bilingual Mass and a reception afterwards in the parish center. 

Fisher House Golf Tournament — Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 12181. Saturday Aug. 18, 8 a.m. at Stonebridge Golf Club, 4415 Links Dr., West Valley City. Cost is $89 per person or $359 per team (limit four). For information or to register contact Sean Wink, 801-541-1304 or email seanwink@hotmail.com.

St. Olaf Youth Group 5K — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. at Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 350 East 1800 South , Bountiful. All proceeds will go to the support of Youth Group activities.  Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $15 for youth or $50 for a family of two adults/two youth. To register, visit Active.com and search Saint Olaf Youth Group 5K.

Save the Date — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Pastoral Congress is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper. The theme is “Merciful like the Father.” Everyone is invited to attend.

Backpack Bonanza — Catholic Community Services of Utah is collecting backpacks and school supplies for the annual Backpack Bonanza school drive. Donations may be dropped off at your parish or any CCS location. For information, call 801-977-9119 or visit www.ccsutah.org

Lay Ecclesial Minister program — The Diocese of Salt Lake City Office of Religious Education is accepting applications for the next group of candidates for the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Program. For information, visit http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/education or call Susan Northway, 801-328-8641 ext 326.