Saint Olaf Catholic Church
Saint Olaf Catholic Church
315 East 1800 South
Bountiful, Utah
Church Office &
Mailing Address
276 East 1700 South
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 801.295.3621
Melissa@stolafut.org
Saint Olaf Catholic School
1793 South Orchard Drive
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 801.295.5341
Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City
Liturgy Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Daily Masses:
Monday 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
** 9:00 a.m. (When school is in session)
Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation:
Call the office at 801.295.3621
Reconciliation
Saturday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the church
or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
First Fridays
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Church
Faith Formation
Sundays
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. in the School
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Saint Olaf Parish School
• Movie Night: The Home & School Association will host a second joint Parish & School movie night Saturday January 24 immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Snacks for purchase.
• Viking Mass: Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m.
• Open House: Sunday, January 25. All families attending a Utah Catholic school are eligible to apply for the Utah Fits All $8,000 Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. St. Olaf Catholic School has a seat for your child in Pre-K to 8th grade!
• Food Drive “Loaves and Fishes: Nourishing Bodies and Feeding Souls” to benefit the Center of Hope’s Food Pantry January 25 - 31.
• Saint Olaf Science Fair Thursday, January 29
• Exciting Announcement!
Saint Olaf Catholic School will open a Pre-kindergarten 3 year old program for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Referrals! Remember our referral discount! If you refer a family that registers for the 2026- 2027 school year and remains enrolled through the 1st semester, you will receive a $500 credit to your child’s tuition. • •Re-enrollment begins this month for all current students.
• Utah Fits All (UFA) Scholarship: All families attending a Utah Catholic School are eligible to apply for the $8,000 UFA scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. The UFA application will open March 1 for renewals and April 1 for all new applications.
• Proficiency Levels:Statewide public-school proficiency levels in standardized testing for 3 rd through 8th grade for the 2024-2025 academic year (aka – what is considered “passing”): English Language Arts: 48.4% & Math: 42.3% Our Saint Olaf Catholic School proficiency levels standards are higher standards: English Language Arts: 80% & Math: 67% For the current 2025-2026 academic year 90% of our students are reading at or above grade level with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. We are proud of our students! We beat our own standards!
• “Talk Derby to Me” is the theme for the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year - the Annual Auction & Gala on Saturday, April 25. The school is currently collecting empty baskets and any Live or Silent Auction items. If you received any Christmas baskets, bags, or containers you no longer need please consider donating them to the Auction. Please bring all items directly to the School or to Melissa at the Church Office.
Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea!
Join Verso Ministries (an American Catholic Pilgrimage Company) and the Diocese of Salt Lake City August 1 -10, 2027 for a life-changing week on pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea! Experience the Global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea. Join millions of Catholic young people in this worldwide encounter and celebration with remarkable saints, bustling markets, moving shrines, and Mass with the Pope. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way again. Bishop Solis and Bishop Barron will be in attendance. Minors under the age of 18 must have an accompanying chaperone. The 2027 World Youth Day will be the first to be held in South Korea and the second in Asia, following Manila, Philippines in 1995. The theme of WYD 2027 is "Take courage! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
"Sneak Peek" Zoom meeting
Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Large Print Bibles & Missalettes
Xavier Society for the Blind offers religious Braille, Large Print and/or Audio Materials for free, including large print Bibles and Missalettes. A short application is required, which can be signed/certified by Father Andrzej.
Donations
Below are the donation totals for the period our office was closed over Christmas Break. Thank you for generously supporting our Parish and School community this entire year.
.December 21, 2025 Online: $2,225, Envelopes: $2,505.68, Loose: $2,242, School: $215, Maintenance: $165, Christmas: $500, CCS: $200 Special ,Gift: $14,300
December 23, 2025 Simbang Gabi: $414
December 25, 2025 Cash: $3,594.69, Checks: $4,745
December 28, 2025 Online: $3,475, Envelopes: $2,725.75, Loose: $1,589 ,School: $50, Maintenance: $205
January 1, 2026 Envelopes: $850, Loose: $1,778.66, School: $5.16
January 4, 2026 Online: $3,805, Envelopes: $3,240, Loose: $2,277.56, School: $107.53, Maintenance: $345, Holy Day: $200
2025 DDD Quota set by Diocese: $62,900
Received as of Dec 31: $68,969
Participating Families: 115
Average donation: $498
Any donations that exceeded our quota will be returned to the Parish by the Diocese.
Second Collection
There will be a Second Collection the weekend of January 24/25 for Latin America.
2026 DDD
The Diocesan Development Drive (DDD) is Bishop Oscar Solis’ annual financial appeal in our Diocese. Your DDD Donations support over 30 Diocesan Ministries, Programs, and Services. Donations may be made on the Diocesan Website, Saint Olaf website or by putting your donations in the collection basket. Forms and envelopes are available in the church foyer.
Please do not send cash in the mail.
Saint Olaf Facebook
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New Parishioners
Welcome to Saint Olaf parish. We are happy to have you.
Please stop at the office, 276 East 1700 South, Bountiful, UT Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to register with the parish or fill out a registration form below and drop it in the collection basket.
Questions? How can I help?
Contact Melissa@stolafut.org
Formulario de Registracion .
Vocation Chalice
Please sign up to take home the Vocations Chalice for a week to pray for Vocations in our Diocese. Sign-up sheet is in the Votive Candle Area in the back of the Church.
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Jesus, Lord of the harvest, look with love on this portion of your vineyard. Bless the Diocese of Salt Lake City with more priests, deacons, religious, and married couples to serve your people. Through the intercession of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary, inspire many men and women to open their hearts to respond generously to your call. Amen.
New St. Olaf Young Adult Ministry Group
Anyone aged 18 - 35 is invited to join for fun, community, and spiritual growth. Community activities will include Bible Study, Lectio Divina, and Volunteering. Contact Parker Jones: 760-981-3830.
Free Interfaith Community Dinner
Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville. Menu: Beef Stroganoff.
Pickleball
Come play Pickleball! Sundays at 3:30 p.m.. Contact Dale Schultz: dg.schultz@hotmail.com
FORMED
The Diocese recently gifted all Parishes/Schools/Parishioners in our Diocese a complimentary subscription to Formed. This initiative focuses on learning about and living our Catholic Faith - to ultimately share the Faith via Evangelization. Content includes movies, video-based studies, children’s programs, audio books, and talks. To access your new free account go to: formed.org/signup and enter the Church’s zip code: 84010. Select “St. Olaf” and register by entering your first and last name and email address.
Contact Melissa with questions.
Caution!
Please be aware of emails and texts pretending to come from Father Andrzej or office staff members asking to purchase gift cards or other items.
These are scams!
Neither he nor other priests will send these requests via email or text...ever!
Free Large Print Bibles & Missalettes
Xavier Society for the Blind offers religious Braille, Large Print and/or Audio Materials for free, including large print Bibles and Missalettes. A short application is required, which can be signed/certified by Father Andrzej.
Saint Olaf has one copy for use. It is located on the wall near the LOOP hearing devices. Please return so someone else may use it.
LOOP Hearing Devices
There are LOOP hearing devices available in the back of the church free for use during weekend masses by anyone interested in listening assistance. You are welcome to bring your own headphones to plug into the receiver if desired.
Candle Safety
For both Safety and Insurance purposes, please do NOT bring your own candles to light in the Church. Please only light the candles provided in the votive area in the rear of the Church.
Our Church has Two Endowments!
Please help our Endowments Grow!
Anyone is welcome to add to an endowment to help grow the funds for the parish and to support the mission. You may give online via THIS LINK. You will need to "Choose an Endowment" select either the St. Olaf Catholic Church Endownment or the St. Charles Borromeo Endowment
The St. Olaf Catholic Church Endowment provides financial support for our church at the discretion of the pastor.
The St. Charles Borromeo Endowment Provides financial support for the formation, development, or enrichment of Saint Olaf Catholic Church parish volunteers (Faith Formation and OCIA catechists, Lay Ecclesial Ministers) serving in catechetical, theological, or spiritual ministry.
Saint Charles Borromeo was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests. He was canonized in 1610 and his feast day is November4th.
Catholic Foundation of Utah
Please prayerfully consider Saint Olaf Church/School in your will and estate planning. With God’s grace, the Foundation is here to help and be in partnership with you. For information, contact The Catholic Foundation of Utah, Nevah Stevenson
Executive Director, Catholic Foundation of Utah(801) 456-9306
nevah.stevenson@dioslc.org