Mass and procession in honor of the Virgin Aparecida, patron of Brazil. Sponsored by the Brazilian and Portuguese communities, celebrated by Father Eduino Silveira at 5 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church at 1817 12th St. in Sacramento.

Sat. and Sun., Oct. 7-8

Festival 2000. Sponsored by St. Joseph Parish Community in Auburn to benefit St. Joseph School. On Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 11610 Atwood Rd. Will include live entertainment, food, games, classic car show and crafter’s country lane. Pancake breakfast begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 8. For information call (530) 885-4490.

Festival of Our Lady of Fatima. Sponsored by the Portuguese Club with dinners on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 8 at noon at 6676 Pocket Rd. in Sacramento. For information call Father Eduino Silveira at (916) 442-2333.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Yard sale. Beginning at 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s School at 5815 N St. in Sacramento. Fund-raiser for school. For information call (916) 452-1100.

Harvest Festival. At Holy Trinity Church at 3111 Tierra De Dios Dr. in El Dorado Hills from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Will include an arts and crafts fair and food booths. Free admission. For information on booths call Susan Deguara at (916) 939-0501.

Monday, Oct. 9

Phoenix Ministry for divorced and separated Catholics. Will hold its monthly dinner program at 6 p.m. at the Newman Center at 5900 Newman Ct. in Sacramento. Presenter is Bob Bennett on “Meditation, Motorcycle and Meaning.” Cost is $15 or $6 (talk only). For information call Doris at (916) 457-3294 or Gordon at (916) 455-3184.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Pro-life Mass. At 5:10 p.m. in St. Philomene’s chapel at the corner of El Camino Ave. and Bell St. in Sacramento. Pro-life rosary will follow Mass. Msgr. Patrick Nolan will preside. For information call Sally Fisher at (916) 780-5305.

Thursday, Oct. 12

“Harvesting the Gospels—Themes of Christian Scriptures.” Six-week series exploring the spirituality of Jesus in the Gospels presented by James McFadden beginning at 7 p.m. at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Fulfills ongoing catechist certification.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Second annual October Faire and Fun Run. Sponsored by Sacred Heart School from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 2355 Monroe St. in Red Bluff. Free admission. Will include arts, crafts, antiques, farmer’s market, games, musical and dance entertainment, beer and wine garden, evening barbeque and family dance. For information call (530) 527-6727.

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

“The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Basic Resource.” The second in a monthly series of presentations in the Diocese of Sacramento’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 the department of Catholic Faith Formation. At St. Vincent Ferrer Church at 925 Sacramento St. in Vallejo. For information and registration call (916) 733-0150.

Reception and book signing. With Patrick Madrid, author of “Surprised by Truth” and “Pope Fiction,” from 4 to 7 p.m. at Easter’s Catholic Books and Gifts at 5441 Palm Ave. in Sacramento. For information call (916) 338-7272.

Sat. and Sun., Oct. 14-15

International festival. At St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 7584 Center Pkwy. in Sacramento. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on Oct. 14 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 15. Will include international parade, car show and pancake breakfast by Knights of Columbus, games, crafts, entertainment and food booths. For information call (916) 421-5177.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Pancake breakfast. From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Full buffet including eggs, sausages, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes, juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for college students and $3 for children 11 and under. Cost is $3 more at the door. For information call (530) 342-5180.

Loretto High School open house. For prospective students and parents at 1 p.m. at the campus at 2360 El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Campus tours to follow presentation. For information call (916) 482-7793.

Healing Mass. At 2 p.m. at St. Philomene Church, corner of El Camino Ave. and Bell St. in Sacramento. Theme: “Detachment.” Celebrant is Msgr. Patrick Nolan. Reconciliation at 1 p.m. For information call (916) 481-6757.

Christian Brothers High School open house. For prospective students and parents from noon to 3 p.m. at the campus at 4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Sacramento. Campus tours and opportunities to speak with faculty, staff and students. For information call (916) 733-3690.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Information day for potential volunteers of social services organizations. With representatives of many social service and gospel justice organizations. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center at 6520 Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights. No cost; lunch included. Reservations needed by Oct. 10 by calling (916) 725-4720.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Twilight retreat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sisters of Mercy at Sacred Heart Parish at 39th and J Streets in Sacramento. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. with retreat following. Theme is “Pursuing Integrity of Word and Deed,” presented by Mercy Sister Katherine Doyle. For reservations call Rose Brown at (916) 922-1320.

Catholics for Life-Sacramento Diocese. Will meet to pray the rosary and hold business meeting at 7 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Catholics from all parishes are welcome and needed. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Friday, Oct. 20

Charismatic Mass for healing. At 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church at Broadway and 32nd St. in Sacramento. Enter church grounds from 33rd St. Social follows.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Coaches night. Sponsored by Christian Brothers High School at 4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Sacramento. Social hour at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Honorees are Al Baeta, Del Bandy, Bernie Church, Nick Piacentini, Dick Pierucci and Virginia Rivett. Tickets are $12 per person; reservations needed by Oct. 11. For information call Chado Vasquez at (916) 392-5446 or Anna-Lea Caudwell at (916) 362-4626.

Marriage preparation series. On Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 at the Newman Catholic Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Couples welcome to attend with the approval of priest presiding at wedding. Advance registration required. Couples must attend both Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80 per couple for both days, including breakfast and lunch. For registration form call (530) 342-5180.

Barbeque, dinner, silent and live auction. Western-style event sponsored by St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. No host bar opens at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. featuring barbequed chicken and ribs, salad, beans and bread. Preview silent auction items from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets at $8 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Proceeds will go to the parish’s Memorial Center fund. For information call (916) 428-5678.

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.

Sunday, Oct. 29