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
• Christmas Program Friday, December 19
• The Saint Olaf Science Fair is returning 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.
•Talk Derby to Me is the theme for the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year - the Annual Auction & Gala. The school is currently collecting empty baskets and any Live or Silent Auction items for the Annual Auction & Gala Saturday, April 25. Please bring all items to the school.
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. Formed is an extensive online library of Catholic Content designed to help everyone explore and grow in their faith. Content includes movies, video-based studies, children’s programs, audio books, and talks. To access your free account go to: formed.org/signup and enter the chursh's zip code, 84010. Select “St. Olaf” and register by entering your first and last name and email address. After registering you will be automatically signed in and can start accessing the content. Contact Melissa with questions.
Feast of the Epiphany
Come celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on Saturday, January 10 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Father McNamara Center. Traditional potluck dinner with music, a Pinata, & King Cake. Please help plan this wonderful Parish family event: planning meeting Sunday, December 21 after the 11:30 AM Mass during Coffee & Donuts in the Father McNamara Center. Contact Lucas Rivera: 801-712-7781
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)
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: $2,480, Envelopes: $3,065, Loose: $1,875, School: $230, Maintenance: $45, Christmas Flowers: $84, Second Collection: $75
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.
Update as of 11/15/25.
Our status of the DDD - $45,388 paid with an outstanding balance of $17,512 to meet our total 2025 DDD $62,900. 2025
DDD due date: December 31.
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 .
Christmas Mass Schedule
Wednesday December 24
5:00 p.m. Vigil (Family Mass)
10:00 p.m. (Mass at night)
Thursday, Christmas Day: December 25
10:00 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass (Holy Day of Obligation)
Vigil Mass: December 31
6:30 p.m.
January 1, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Office Closed
The Office will be closed December 24 - January 4.
In the event of an emergency please leave a phone voicemail and we will contact you.
Christmas Choir Practice
Children Choir will sing at Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m. Practices: December 9, & 16 at 4:00 p.m. and December 23 at 2.:00 p.m.
Adult & Teen Choir will sing Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 a.m.. Practices: December 11, 18 at 7:30 p.m..
Please attend all practices.
Help
Please come help decorate the church for Christmas.
Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir concert
Free St. Ann’s Handbell Choir Concert: Friday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m..
FREE Ham Dinner
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Bountiful Interfaith Christmas Benefit Concert
Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bountiful Tabernacle. Benefits Davis Refugee Assistance Program.
Simbang Gabi
Diocesan Simbang Gabi Mass on Tuesday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church
Women's Bible Study
All women of the Parish are invited to a Six Session Bible Study: Fearless & Free. Experience healing and wholeness in Christ, based on the book of Ephesians. Select Thursdays, starting January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.
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.
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