Around the Diocese

Friday, Sep. 19, 2014

27th Annual National Life Chain — Sunday, Oct. 5, at the intersection of State Street and 10600 South in Sandy, 1-2 p.m. Organized by the Saint John the Baptist Knights of Columbus Council 12181. All are invited to spend one hour praying for the unborn. For more information, contact Callie Oppedisano, callieoppedisano@gmail.com or www.lifechain.net. 

Crossings — Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22-23, 8 p.m. each night at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. The Utah Chamber Artists will perform “Crossings,” a concert featuring soloists Gabriele Terrone, the cathedral organist; pianist Jared Pierce, soprano Michelle Dean and violinist Hasse Borup. Free and open to the public.

Catholic Business Network Quarterly Dinner — Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. at the Comcast facility, 9602 South 300 West, Sandy. Guest speaker is Frank Layden. RSVP to Michael Fuoco, 801-831-6529.

School Tours — Thursday, Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m. at the Madeleine Choir School, 205 1st Ave., SLC. Tour the campus; admissions personnel will be available to answer questions. For information, visit utmcs.org; email admissions@utmcs.org, or call 801-323-9850 ext. 103.

Bulldog Boogie — Friday, Sept. 26, at halftime of the varsity football game at Judge Memorial CHS football field, 650 South 1100 East, SLC. Boys and girls ages 5 and up are asked to register for the clinics no later than Sept. 19. Information at www.judgememorial.com.

Pastoral Congress — Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 East 11800 South, Draper.  To register, visit https://www.dioslc.org/ministries/education/pastoral-congress-2013 or call the Office of Religious Education, 801-328-8641 ext. 326.

Our Lady of Lourdes Spaghetti Dinner — Sunday, Sept. 28, 1-7 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. Cost: $13 for adults; $8 for children 12 and under.

Family Planning Presentation — Saturday, Sept. 28, noon, in the Saint John Paul the Great Parish Hall of Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. A Family Planning Presentation Creighton Model Fertility Care System will be presented by Stephanie Buck. All are invited. No cost. For information call Anna Kontas, 801-969-7760.

First Friday Mass — Hosted by the Catholic Woman’s League. Friday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m., Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Intentions: increase religious vocations and lay stewardship. Breakfast follows at Mimi’s Café, 10470 S. State St. SLC. For information, call Millie Burningham, 801-484-5035 or email taichigrandma@netzero.net.

St. Jude Parish’s Lebanese Festival — Saturday, Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Raffle, food and dancing. Cost is $40 per person. For reservations call 801-268-2820 or visit stjudemaroniteutah.org.

Pet Blessing Mass — Saturday, Oct. 4, noon in the back yard of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South, SLC. This special outdoor Mass is to honor Saint Francis of Assisi.

Steak Fry — Saturday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. at Saint Olaf Parish’s McNamara Center, 400 East 1800 South, Bountiful. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 5502. Tickets purchased before Oct. 1 are $25. For information, contact Bill Bradwisch, 801-451-0804 or billbradwisch@gmail.com.

CWL Fall Benefit Luncheon — Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. at Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St, SLC. Beneficiaries of the fundraiser are the Assistance League of SLC and Race Swami. Mail reservations with payment and seating requests by Oct. 6 to Patty Martinez, 934 E. Crosswind Way, Draper, UT, 84020. $35 per person; no tickets sold at the door. To make a donation or to provide a gift for the drawing, contact Linda Itami, 801-560-2123 or linda@lindaitami.com.

St. Marguerite Spaghetti Dinner — Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m. at Saint Marguerite Catholic Church,15 S. 7th St., Tooele. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Ken Cowan to perform. Free admission; open to the public.

Knights of Columbus dinner/dance —  Saturday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1700 East 9800 South, Sandy. Dinner will be a meal of prime rib, New York steak or chicken breast, baked potatoes/vegetable and dinner roll. A live band will play from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $33 and may be purchased at the parish office, school office or by reservation. For information, contact Cy Kinane, 801-571-9016 or cjkinane@aol.com

CCS Humanitarian Awards Dinner — Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. at the Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St., SLC. This year’s honorees are Jon and Mary Kay Huntsman. RSVP to Andrew Robinson, 801-428-1231 or arobinson@ccsutah.org.

Bingo — Every Friday night doors open at 5:45 p.m. for dinner; bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. Cost is $15; includes dinner with 18 games of bingo.