Greetings Catholic Utah Community!  Please read the following carefully to find out what is going on in your Catholic Utah!

Events Planned By Catholic Utah

Exciting News!  Taco-Tuesday Holy Hour and Dinner is Happening MONTHLY!  Join us February 18th--RSVP NEEDED!
We had a great turnout at our first Family and Friends Holy Hour and Taco Tuesday Dinner and have decided to make this a Catholic Utah monthly event!  It was very special to hear all our kids saying the Rosary together, followed by good food and conversation.  All are welcome to join us when you can for these events--no commitment or obligation.  Our next Taco-Tuesday Family and Friends Holy Hour is Tuesday, February 18th at St. Ambrose!  We will have Adoration from 5-6 and say the Rosary at 5:30.  Taco dinner will be afterwards at 6pm for $10 per adult/$30 per family.  You must RSVP by emailing CatholicUtah@gmail.com for these events to make sure we order enough food.  Save the date for March 10, April 7, and May 12 and plan to join us sometime this spring!  We also now have the option of paying for your dinner on our website for those interested:  CatholicUtah.org.  Coloring books, worksheets, books, crayons, and rosaries will be available.

 Theology Uncorked for mid-20's to mid50's Adults is Thursday, February 20th!  Only 5 Spots Left! 
Theology Uncorked is our speaker series that takes place in a casual restaurant setting.  We gather for drinks and appetizers from 7-8pm, then listen to a speaker, and wrap up with a brief q&a.  Our events are designed to bring people together and learn a little about the Catholic faith in a relaxed and fun way.  Meet new people and learn about your faith at Theology Uncorked!  Here are the details for this fun event!  

 Theology Uncorked with Leticia Adams "Faith and Grief"
Thursday, February 20th from 7-10pm
The Cabin at Provisions
3364 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
$20 per Person
Sign up at CatholicUtah.org

 About Leticia Adams from her website: 
My name is Leticia Ochoa Adams. My oldest son Anthony committed suicide on March 8th, 2017. My life has been insane from the day that I was born. I have never met my father and my mother came from a long line of generational poverty and trauma which was handed down to me and I handed on down to my children. In 2010 I became Catholic and started the hard work of changing my life. I feel that I started healing from my own trauma and breaking the cycle of generational trauma too late for my oldest son’s sake. I know that no one thing led to his suicide and nobody is to blame, but I want to make it my life’s mission to help others who are trying to break their own cycles as much as I can.

 Book Club Meeting Rescheduled!
Several people were sick and the weather was a little rough last week, so the book club meeting was canceled and has been rescheduled!  We will now be meeting on Wednesday, March 11 to discuss Scott Hahn's Lamb's Supper.  If you are interested in being included in our book club email list to find out details of upcoming meetings and books, please email Gracie and gepalomb@gmail.com.  

Save the Date!  April 24 Theology Uncorked and April 25 Theology for All with demonologist Adam Blai! 
Adam Blai is an advisor of religious demonology and exorcism for the diocese of Pittsburgh.  He trains priests in exorcism and is an auxiliary member of the International Association of Exorcists.  You do not want to miss this, so save the date and tell your friends!  On the evening of April 24, he will speak at Theology Uncorked for our mid-20's to mid-50's community and on April 25 from 1-4pm, we will host a Theology for All event that is OPEN TO ALL.  

 We need your help!  Please consider making a donation to Catholic Utah in 2020!  Money, Hotel Points, and an iPad are needed!  Thank you!
As we work ahead to plan several speakers at a time, it is critical that we receive financial support from you so we can pay to book their flights, secure venues, pay their deposits, etc.  Our ticket sales cover a portion of our expenses, but we rely on your donations so we can continue the work that we do to help educate and build community for Catholics in Utah.  Please consider donating to Catholic Utah during 2020!  We keep our overhead as low as possible and are working hard to serve you.  Thank you to those who have already donated.  We are a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible.  Donations can be made at CatholicUtah.org/donate.  Also, if you have extra hotel points and would be willing to use them to help us book accommodations for our speakers, that would be a huge help as well!  We are also seeking a donation of an iPad that we could use at our events for day-of registrations.  If you have an unused one sitting around, we will happily accept your donation.  We are praying hard for your support and thank God for all of you!  

 Other Catholic Events We've Heard About:

Divine Mercy Parish Mission at St. Mary's in Park City 
Father Christopher Alar, head of the Marian Fathers, National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA is coming to Utah Feb 16-17-18. This 3 evening speaker series is FREE Admission.  Please see the flyer (attached) for topics up for discussion. Father Alar will be celebrating Mass at St. Mary's on the 15th, 5:30, and 9:30 and 5:30 on the 16th.  The first evening of the retreat is after the Sunday, 5:30 Mass. 

 Call to Action!  Seal of Confession is Under Attack in Utah.  Letters Due February 23.
Please click here to read the letter from Bishop Solis about the proposed bill HB 90.  He is encouraging all Catholics to write to our legislators to let them know where we stand on this issue.

Ash Wednesday is February 26!
Time to start thinking about your goals for Lent to grow closer to Christ--getting to Confession, adding more prayer, attending more Mass, spending time in Adoration, reading Catholic books, and listening to Catholic podcasts/radio are all great ways to get your soul into better shape this Lent!   Also, it is time to start making plans to enjoy Friday Stations of the Cross and Fish Fries throughout Utah!  Check parish websites and bulletins for information about participating in this meaningful Catholic tradition with your family and friends! 

St. Ambrose Parish has Adoration every Tuesday 8am - 8pm
St. Ambrose now offers Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday starting after 7am Mass until 8pm.  All are welcome to stop by to spend some time in prayer throughout the day.  St. Ambrose is also seeking individuals who can commit to spending one hour with the Lord to ensure there is always someone present during the hours of Adoration.  If you are interested and able to commit to an hour sometime during the hours of Adoration on Tuesdays, or are willing to be added to be an occasional substitute when needed, please email adorationatstambrose@gmail.com.  They are particularly in need of filling the 10-11am time slot.  It is not necessary to be a parishioner at St. Ambrose to sign up--this is open to members of any parish!  Children are welcome to join you in adoration as well.   FAQ:  What is Adoration?

  Events at St Mary's in Park City: 
-Weekly Way of Christ Talk and Meal every Thursday evening at 6:30pm--Consider bringing a meal, dessert, or drink to share.
-Latin Mass at 3pm every Sunday at St. Mary's Old Town Chapel
-Young Adult Mass, free meal, and talk every Friday 6:30-9pm at St. Mary's Old Town Chapel.
For more information, visit http://www.stmarysparkcity.com/ or email Killian Beeler at kbeeler at stmarysparkcity.com.

 Holy Hour at the Carmelite Monastery:  
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary, a Homily, and Benediction takes place at 3pm on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Carmelite Monastery in Holladay.  The next dates for this Holy Hour are February 16th and March 15.  Some "in-between" adults have started attending this regularly and encourage others to join them!  This is OPEN TO ALL!

Magdalene Religious Goods:
Magdalene Religious Goods accepts donations of used Catholic books!  They sell these donated books and the proceeds are used to support the Carmelite Nuns.  If you have Catholic books you no longer need, please consider donating them to Magdalene Religious Goods at 836 E 3300 S in Salt Lake City!

For the most up to date information about Catholic events in Utah, visit our website CatholicUtah.org.

 Have a blessed rest of the week and a Happy St. Valentine's Day!
The Catholic Utah Team