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 5:00 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
• Thank you to Jose Santana, a seminarian in our Diocese, for coming to our School for Mass and classroom visits this past week. We have been praying for our Diocesan Seminarians in a special way this year and it was wonderful to meet and visit with Jose!
• Movie Night: The Home & School Association will host a second joint Parish & School movie night Saturday January 24 immediately following the 5:30PM Mass. Snacks for purchase.
• 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!
• Saint Olaf Science Fair Thursday, January 29: We are seeking parent and parish volunteer judges. STEM background preferred. Please support our students as they share their scientific investigations, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Guidelines and scoring materials provided. Contact: swealton@stolafs.org by Friday, January 9.
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)
Maintaining a Safe Environment for Our Children
The Diocesan Office of Safe Environment is available to help anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. If you observe or have reason to believe a child or vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of the Diocese of Salt Lake City you must report the alleged abuse to local law enforcement and state agencies, and you must notify the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment: 801-328-8641 or safeenv@dioslc.org
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.
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.
Reminder
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.
AED
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) have been proven to save the lives of persons who suffer a cardiac emergency. Saint Olaf owns three AED machines:
(1) On the wall near the south exit doors in the Father McNamara Center,
(2) In the votive candle area of the back of the church, and
(3) In the school near the west doors.
AED machines are easy to use - the person responding simply needs to turn the machine on and the AED machine will give audible instructions.
Donations
Online: $3,885, Envelopes: $3,553.43, Loose: $2,169.25, School: $1,205, Maintenance: $2,025, Christmas Flowers: $280, Immaculate Conception: $478.75, Our lady Guadalupe: $715, Special Gifts: $13K total ($5k, $5k, $2k, $1k)
Second Collection
There will be a Second Collection the weekend of January 24/25 for Latin America.
If you prefer you can give online via credit card. You can give a one time donation or set up a reoccurring donation. You may chose the fund category.
Note:A dedicated fund category for The Center of Hope was added to our Church website for online giving.
Thank you for your generous support of St. Olaf parish community!!
2025 DDD "Stewards of Hope"
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 .
Vocations 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.
Knights of Columbus
• Free Throw Contest Saturday, January 10. 8:00 a.m. in the Father McNamara Center, for children ages 9-14.
• Wendover Bus Trip to Rainbow Saturday, February 14, 2026. Bus leaves St. Olaf at 8:30 a.m. and returns around 7:00 p.m.. $30 per person, includes $5 lucky bucks, 1 free cocktail, 15% off at the gift shop, and $20 in free play coupon. Buffet NOT included. Must be 21+ Purchase tickets on a first come first serve basis. Contact Ed Ortega: 801-628-9788.
Council of Catholic Women
The Council of Catholic Women are looking for Gift Basket items to support their annual Tea Party Saturday, February 7, 2026. Donations may be dropped off at the Parish Office.
Contact Reinette Schultz: 801-232-0088.
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.
DDD update as of December 17
We not only met our quota of $62,900, but we exceeded it!!
We received $65,155.50.
Any donations that exceeded our quota will be returned to the Parish.
Please pay any outstanding pledges you made.
Outstanding pledges to be paid: $2,782.50.
114 parishioners have donated.
THANK YOU!!
Center of Hope Food Pantry
In November, the Center of Hope Food Pantry welcomed and served 546 families which includes 2,545 individuals and 54 new applicants. Thank you for your support to all who have recently donated!
Family community Christmas (FCC)
Family Community Christmas (FCC) is a 501c3 entity in Davis County that has hosted a Christmas Celebration for homeless children and their families for over 2 decades. Guests ride horses, visit Santa, and leave with toys, clothing, hygiene kits, blankets, games, and a full heart. Please join your fellow parishioner, Scott Ellenson, at this wonderful event. Last year over 1,000 volunteers served 1,711 kids and their parents. Saturday, December 20 at the Davis Agriculture Center in Kaysville.
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!
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