Monday, Oct. 23

“Praying with Scripture.” Education series for those interested in diocesan priesthood or religious life, sponsored by the diocesan Office of Vocations. Presenter is Dominican Sister Maureen McInerney. At 7 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Register by calling (916) 733-0260; Fax: (916) 733-0224; E-mail: Mmcinern@diocese-sacramento.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Octoberfest. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Featuring German food including sausages, sauerkraut, noodles and potato pancakes. Music by Don Napoli, friends and neighbors. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for college students. No one under 18 allowed; no tickets sold at door. For information call (530) 342-5180.

Fri. and Sat., Oct. 27-28

Concert and workshop with Jeanne Cotter. Cotter is a storyteller, musician and songwriter. Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at St. Ignatius Parish, 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento, will include choir with members from other parishes. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Workshop at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 on “The Spirit of Jubilee: A Day of Renewal,” followed by workshop at 1 p.m. on “The Empowered Singer.” Cost is $10 for one session or $15 for both sessions. For information call Nancy at (916) 482-9666, ext. 200.

Saturday, Oct. 28

“We Ain’t Misbehavin’.” A toast to the 1920s, 12th annual auction and gala for Our Lady of Assumption School at 5505 Cottage Way in Carmichael. Will include no-host cocktails, games, prime rib dinner and dancing. Tickets are $30 per person. Please dress in 1920s attire. For tickets call Janet Kay at (916) 978-0986.

“Catechism of the Catholic Church: Basic Resource.” Second in a monthly series of presentations of the Sacramento Diocese’s Faith Enrichment Program, seeking to assist adults in better understanding the teaching of the faith and applying church teachings to their life and work. Presented by Linda Shumate, consultant for catechesis in Catholic Faith Formation. At St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Sunday, Oct. 29

Bereavement Day of Prayer and Support. Sponsored by the Sacramento Diocese’s Family Life Department and the Inter-Parish Bereavement Support Network. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Topic is “The Gift of Grief.” Facilitator is Thomas Bruce of Sacramento City College. Mass celebrated by Jesuit Father William Breault. Cost is $20 (includes lunch). For information call Jackie Krug at (916) 978-0405 or Yvette Espinosa at (916) 733-0155.

Bus trip to Reno. Sponsored by St. Charles Women’s Club to the Silver Legacy. Bus will leave the church at 7584 Center Pkwy. in Sacramento at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person with cash rebates and food coupons. For information call Carol Gomez at (916) 421-9219.

Monday, Oct. 30

Senior bus trip to Lake Tahoe. Sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Sacramento. Cost is $20 per person, with $20 returned and a $3 food voucher. For information call John Navarro at (916) 383-8527.

Election workshop. Free workshop on election issues and candidates sponsored by Catholic Social Service-Solano County from 6 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill building at St. Vincent Ferrer Church at 420 Florida St. in Vallejo. Free workshop with free child care provided, as well as snacks and drinks. For information call (707) 649-1615.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Natural Family Planning introductory session. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mercy Women’s Center, 4747 Engle Rd. in Carmichael. Cost is $15 per woman/couple. For information call (916) 484-2118.

Fall rummage sale. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stanford Settlement, 450 W. El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. For information call (916) 927-1303.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Monte Carlo night. Begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. Rose School at 633 Vine Ave. in Roseville. Tickets are $25 per person and include hors d’ oeuvres and desserts plus gambling money. Will also include dancing. For information call Antonette Agustin at (916) 774-9753.

“Catechism of the Catholic Church: Basic Resource.” Second in a monthly series of presentations of the Sacramento Diocese’s Faith Enrichment Program, seeking to assist adults in better understanding the teaching of the faith and applying church teachings to their life and work. Presented by Robert Meaney, director of Catholic Faith Formation. At Sacred Heart Parish at 3141 St. Stephen’s Dr. in Anderson. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Sunday, Nov. 5

“A Concert on the Hill.” Presented by the music ministries of Holy Trinity Church at 7 p.m. at 3111 Tierra de Dios Dr. in El Dorado Hills. Guest conductor is Michael Neumann, director of the Sacramento Youth Symphony. Ticket donation is $10 per person. For information call (530) 677-3234.

Pancake breakfast. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mount St. Joseph Seminary at 6530 Wells Ave. in Loomis. Outdoor Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Religious and hand-made articles will also be sold. Proceeds will benefit the seminary. For information call (916) 652-6336.

St. Patrick’s Children’s Home Guild brunch. At the Valley Hi Country Club at Franklin Blvd. and Elk Grove Blvd. in Sacramento. No-host bar at 10:30 a.m. followed by brunch at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20. For reservations call Arlene Ciccarelli at (916) 447-1388.

Monday, Nov. 6

“Spiritual Direction in a Discernment Process.” Presentation in a series for those interested in diocesan priesthood or religious life. At 7 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. To register by phone call (916) 733-0260. Fax: (916) 733-0224. E-mail: Mmcinern@diocese-sacramento.org.

“Christian-Islamic Dialogue: Three Stages of Spirituality.” Three presentations (Nov. 6, 13 and 20 from 7 to 9 p.m.) at the Spiritual Life Institute at Christ the King Retreat Center at 6520 Van Maren Ln. in Citrus Heights. Cost is $30. Presented by Maria Jaoudi, assistant professor of humanities and religious studies at CSU-Sacramento, and Rosalie Amer, professor of Islamic studies at CSUS. For information call (916) 725-4720.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Pro-life Mass. At 5:05 p.m. at St. Philomene chapel, corner of Bell St. and El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Rosary will follow Mass. Msgr. Patrick Nolan will preside. For information call Sally Fisher at (916) 780-5305.

Wed. and Thurs., Nov. 8-9

“Holding Water in Your Hand.” Scripture study presented by Alexander Shaia sponsored by Catholic Faith Formation. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Sacred Heart Parish at 2355 Monroe St. in Red Bluff, and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Cost is $10. For information call (916) 733-0123.

Saturday, Nov. 11

AIDS Mass. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento’s AIDS ministry at Mercy General Hospital chapel at 40th and H Streets in Sacramento. Mass at 5 p.m. followed by dinner in cafeteria at 6 p.m. For information call Father John Healy at (916) 453-4753.

“Christmas Around the World.” Sponsored by the Eastern Christian Churches Women’s Association of Sacramento from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church at Alhambra Blvd. and F Street in Sacramento. Free admission. Will include international foods, baked goods and Christmas craft items. For information call (916) 371-1627.

Pheasant festival, dinner and bazaar. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish from 4 to 8 p.m. at Festival and Atwood Halls at the Colusa Fairgrounds. Tri-tip dinner served. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Will include children’s booths and activities for adults and children. Proceeds will benefit Our Lady of Lourdes School. For information call Alma Hickel at (530) 458-4826.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Wills workshop for seniors. Sponsored by Stanford Settlement and Drobny law offices from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Stanford Settlement at 450 W. El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Attorneys available following presentation for 30-minute consultations free of charge. Donation of $35 to prepare durable power of attorney will go to Stanford Settlement. For information call (916) 927-1303.