Events
Friday, May 8
Maryknoll Affiliates meeting. 7 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center, 5900 Newman Court in Sacramento. Anyone interested in Maryknoll, short-term mission work or international responsibility is welcome. People invited to participate in a reflection process titled, “Deepening our understanding of the places where faith, ecology and the global economy intersect.” Call Patty Symkowick at (916) 481-7857.
Saturday, May 9
May Marian procession. 7:30 a.m. procession line-up at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd St. and Folsom Blvd. in Sacramento. Parking is available at the cemetery. 8 a.m. procession from cemetery to Cathedral. 10:30 a.m. traditional Latin Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 11th and K Streets in Sacramento, followed by the crowning of Mary. The Mass will be sung by the choir of St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish. Call St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish at (916) 455-5114.
Shred and e-waste benefit event for the poor. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mel Church, in the parking lot at Pennsylvania and Sunset Avenues in Fair Oaks. Suggested donations for shredding: $6 per bag; $12 legal size box. E-waste donations: $5 for first item and $2 for each additional item. Sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Call the parish at (916) 967-1229.
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day brunch. 9 a.m. to noon in Holy Trinity Parish Social Center, 3111 Tierra de Dios Dr. in El Dorado Hills (off Highway 50 at Bass Lake Rd.). Enjoy French toast, potatoes O’Brien, scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, sausage, ham, Danish, muffins, fresh strawberries, fruit salad, juices, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and complimentary champagne. Cost: $12.50 per person; grandmothers and children age 5 and under are free. The maximum charge per family is $50. Call Gene Savage at (530) 391-3688 or Bob Petrick at (530) 672-6568.
Monday, May 11
Presentation. “U.S. and Nicaraguan Relationships: Sustainable Development, Empowering and Hopeful Partnerships.” Noon to 1 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center, 5900 Newman Court in Sacramento. Presented by Sarah Junkin Woodard of the Center for Development in Central America. Call Patty Symkowick at (916) 730-7967 or e-mail: psymkowick@hotmail.com.
Free film screening: “At the Death House Door.” 6:30 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center, 5900 Newman Court in Sacramento. The film is a personal look at the death penalty in the state of Texas through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who served 15 years as the death house chaplain. Sponsored by the Newman Catholic Center’s Just Faith group and Death Penalty Focus. For more information visit the Web site at www.deathpenalty.org.
Tuesday, May 12
Pro-life rosary and Mass. 5:30 p.m. rosary followed by 6 p.m. Mass at St. Philomene Church, 2428 Bell St. in Sacramento (corner of El Camino Ave. and Bell St.). Call Sally Fisher at (916) 721-0378.
Thursday, May 14
Marysville Deanery Mass and lunch meeting. The day will begin with 10:30 a.m. registration followed by 11 a.m. Mass celebrated by Father Roy Doner at St. Joseph Church, 223 eighth St. in Marysville. All Catholic women are invited. The lunch meeting will include installation of officers. Cost: $4 per person. For reservations call Pat Mescher at (530) 743-9924.
Thurs. and Fri., May 14-15
Musical: Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty Kids.” Performances at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at St. John Notre Dame School, 309 Montrose Dr. in Folsom. Cost: $8 adults; $5 children. Purchase tickets at www.calcerts.com/sjnds. For more information, call Liza Seipel-Bueb at (916) 985-3625.
Fri. to Sun., May 15-17
Country fair. Friday: 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption School, 2141 Walnut Ave. in Carmichael. Pasta/chicken dinner on Friday; tri-tip dinner on Saturday; pancake breakfast on Sunday. Live music, bake sale, bingo, fun-zone games and crafts for kids, hourly raffles, Leatherby’s ice cream, pizza, go carts and more. Call the school office at (916) 489-8958 or visit the Web site at www.olaparish.net/school.
Saturday, May 16
Rummage sale. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym at St. Ignatius School, 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento. Proceeds will benefit the purchase of student computer stations. Call the school office at (916) 488-3907.
Sunday, May 17
Monthly healing Mass. 1 p.m. at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 4123 Robertson Ave. in Sacramento. Father Andrew Koziczuk will preside. Call the parish office at (916) 481-7441.
Centennial celebration. 3 p.m. Mass at St. Agnes Church in Zamora followed by a buffet reception at the Zamora Town Hall. Call Elaine Hermle at (530) 662-3383.
Monday, May 18
Talk on advance directives in health care. 1 to 2 p.m. in Greenhouse Room B at Mercy General Hospital, 4001 J St. in Sacramento. Nurse Susan Lynch will share information about advance directives and living wills. No cost to attend. Call the Mercy Education Office at (916) 733-6330.
Thursday, May 21
Mercy Guild awards luncheon. 11 a.m. social hour followed by noon luncheon at Casa Garden Restaurant, 2760 Sutterville Rd. in Sacramento. Entertainment provided by Tony Diamiani and Jose Bonilla. For reservations call Bebe Wright at (916) 424-2628.
Sunday, May 24
Mary’s Hour celebration. With Bishop Jaime Soto presiding, at St. Joseph Church, 1717 El Monte Ave. in Sacramento. Living rosary at 3:30 p.m. followed by procession and Mass with crowning of Mary at 4 p.m. Call the Hispanic Apostolate at (916) 733-0177.
Friday, May 29
Sacramento Catholic Forum. Lunch at the Radisson Hotel at 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento. 11:30 a.m. registration followed by lunch at noon. Pre-register online at www.catholicbreakfastclub.org for $25 or mail your check to P.O. Box 254848, Sacramento, CA 95865 by May 25. Tickets at the door are $30. Roy Schoeman will speak on “Salvation is From the Jews.” He is the author of the book by the same title. He will examine the role that Jews and Judaism play in God’s plan for humankind revealed in light of the Catholic faith.
Saturday, May 30
Women’s spiritual enrichment workshop: “Refresh Your Spirit…Promises for a Joyful Soul.” 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, 6520 Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights. Facilitated by Zori Lonzano-Friedrich and Michele Kinaan of Divine Savior Parish in Orangevale. Cost: $25. Call Michele Kinaan at (916) 599-0241.
Sunday, May 31
Parish festival. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo School, 7580 Center Parkway in Sacramento. International food, games, raffle prizes and entertainment for all ages. Call Elaine Werner at the school at (916) 421-6189 or visit the Web site at www.scbsac.net.
