“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

Fall festival carnival. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish at 223 Eighth St. in Marysville. Champagne breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus beginning at 9 a.m. for $4 per person. Carnival includes many game booths, entertainment and various foods. For information call (530) 742-6461.

“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.” Education series for those interested in diocesan priesthood or religious life. Presented by Mercy Sister Eileen Barrett. 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. On Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish at 2355 Monroe St. in Red Bluff, and on Nov. 9 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 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.

The Old Testament: Salvation History. Presentation in the Diocese of Sacramento’s Institute of Lay Formation. With James Peth, director of Friendship Park of Loaves and Fishes, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd in Sacramento. Cost is $20. Recommended for all Catholics. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 11-12

50th anniversary celebration. At St. Anthony Parish in Winters. Regular Mass schedule on Nov. 11-12. Lunch and display of memorabilia in the parish center at 511 Main St. from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call Sister Anne Chester at (530) 795-2230.

Craft fair. Hosted by Our Lady of the Assumption School at 5055 Cottage Way in Carmichael. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. Will include crafters with unique items and various foods. For information call Carmy Baca at (916) 484-7827.

Holiday boutique. Sponsored by St. Ignatius Parish’s Altar Society from 4 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the parish center at 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento. Will feature handmade holiday decorations, various foods and baked goods, and a book sale. For information call (916) 482-9666.

Holiday bazaar. Sponsored by St. James Parish’s Women’s Guild from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall at 1205 B St. in Davis. Features arts and crafts, religious gifts, clothing, linens, floral designs and “Just for Kids” gift-making workshop. For information call (530) 758-9989.

Monday, Nov. 13

“Medical Ethics: Two End-of-Life Situations.” An exploration of ethical issues affecting life and death from a Jewish, Catholic and an academic perspective. Speakers will be Dr. Erich Loewy, UC Davis bioethics professor, who will give a civil law perspective; Mercy Sister Merilee Howard, who will give a Catholic perspective; and Rabbi Stuart Rosen, who will give a Jewish perspective. At 7 p.m. at the UC Davis Medical School, Cancer Center Auditorium, 4501 X St. in Sacramento. Admission is free; refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento and the Sacramento Jewish Community Relations Council. For information call (916) 486-0906, ext. 328.

Phoenix Ministry for separated and divorced Catholics. Meets at 6 p.m. at the Newman Center at 5900 Newman Court in Sacramento. Presenter is Passionist Father Ronan Newbold on “Intimacy and Transcendency: In Contact with God, the Source of Our Faith.” Cost is $15 (includes dinner) or $6 (talk only). For information call Doris at (916) 457-3294 or Gordon at (916) 455-3184.

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.

Thursday, Nov. 16

“Always Our Children.” A Catholic support group for parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual children of any age. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento, it provides a safe place to share, an opportunity to receive the support of other parents, a place of compassion, and an environment of trust and confidentiality. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Interested parents may leave a message at (916) 497-1365.

Catholics for Life—Sacramento Diocese. Will meet to pray the rosary hold pro-life 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.

Saturday, Nov. 18

Black Catholic Conference 2000. Sponsored by the Sacramento Black Catholic Council at St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding with 5:30 p.m. Mass. Registration is $15 per person or $30 per family. For information call (916) 733-0160.

Crab feed and sock hop. Sponsored by Loretto High School to benefit the athletics program. From 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the campus at 2360 El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Cost is $30 per person; no children please. Tickets by pre-sale only. For information call (916) 482-7793, ext. 107.

Sacraments of Initiation. Presentation in the Diocese of Sacramento’s Institute of Lay Ministry. With Linda Shumate of the Department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Cost is $20 by Nov. 13 or $25 after that date. Recommended for all who work with baptismal, confirmation and eucharistic catechesis, as well as RCIA and ReMembering Church leaders and teams. For information call (916) 733-0150.

The Old Testament: Salvation History. Presentation in the Diocese of Sacramento’s Institute of Lay Formation. With James Peth, director of Friendship Park of Loaves and Fishes, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish at 925 Sacramento St. in Vallejo. Cost is $20. Recommended for all Catholics. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Wine festival. To benefit St. Maria Goretti Academy in Rocklin. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Finn Temperance Hall at 4090 Rocklin Rd. Cost is $18 for adults, $7 for students, and free for children 11 and under. For tickets call (916) 624-2811.

Sunday, Nov. 19

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

Monday, Nov. 20

Women in Growth Spiritually. Women’s group sponsored by Divine Savior Parish will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the church at 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Women from young adults to seniors are invited. Topic is “praise and thanksgiving.” For information call Terrin Henderson at (916) 965-8041.

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 25-26

Christmas Craft Fair. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 at Divine Savior Church, 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Includes silent auction, crafts and baked goods. For information call Melody Hill at (916) 987-8405.

Tuesday, Nov. 28