Freedom Friends Women’s Shelter meeting. Those interested in residential prison release program will be held at 10 a.m. at Latzer and Fleming Law Office at 7840 Madison Ave. No. 130 in Sacramento. Will discuss election of officers and program development. For information call Teresa Irving at (530) 753-6068 or e-mail to irvings@freedomisp.net.

Sunday, April 22

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

Divine Mercy Sunday Mass. Celebrated at noon at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 1017 11th St. in Sacramento. Father Francis McGerity will be the main celebrant with Father George Kosicki as the homilist. Free Divine Mercy booklets and St. Faustina prayer cards will be distributed. Individual blessings with relic of St. Faustina. For information call (916) 486-9830.

Divine Mercy Sunday celebration. From 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 2700 Dover Ave. in Fairfield. Sacrament of reconciliation from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. followed by Mass. Organized by the Intercessors of Divine Mercy. For information call Tony Hernandez at (707) 429-2459 or e-mail to tony@yazoom.com.

Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Invites men and women who wish to experience a special devotion to Mary to attend 10 a.m Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 11th and K Streets in Sacramento followed by one hour of devotion following Mass. For information call Connie Haan at (916) 446-1922.

Divine Mercy Sunday celebration. Starts with sacrament of penance and chaplet of Divine Mercy, followed by Mass at 9:15 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church at 307 Montrose Dr. in Folsom. Reception follows Mass. Free holy cards will be distributed. For information call (916) 933-5007.

Monday, April 23

Women in Growth Spiritually. Group for adult women from all parishes, families and communities meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Kathleen Montgomery of Mercy Women’s Center will speak on abuse—financial, emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual and verbal. For information call Paula Murphy at (916) 983-9184.

“Disciples in Mission” parish cluster meeting. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Holy Rosary Parish at 503 California St. in Woodland. For information call the diocesan Office of Evangelization at (916) 733-0154.

Tuesday, April. 24

“Disciples in Mission” parish cluster meeting. From 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. For information call the diocesan Office of Evangelization at (916) 733-0154.

Wednesday, April 25

Orientation workshops for parish vocation committee members. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway. For those interested in joining a committee or would like to update or organize a parish committee. For information or to register call the diocesan Office of Vocations at (916) 733-0259.

Dinner for Santa Clara University alumni. Santa Claran of the Year festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Chateau Restaurant at Town & Country Village in Sacramento. Chapter will honor the university on its 150th anniversary, with president, Jesuit Father Paul Locatelli, and Stan Atkinson as special guests. For information call Paul Wagstaffe at (916) 925-6000.

Thursday, April 26

Fine arts festival. At 7 p.m. at Loretto High School at 2360 El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Open to the public; no admission charge. Student works featured in paper, clay, fiber and other media. Reflections by student artists, performances by drama students, the Broadway Bound Dance Troupe and the concert and chamber choirs also featured. For information call (916) 482-7793.

Evening of prayer and reflection to pray for vocations. Gather with others to pray for future priests, brothers and religious. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish at 515 Main St. in Red Bluff. For information call the diocesan Office of Vocations at (916) 733-0259.

“Disciples in Mission” parish cluster meeting. From 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John Parish at 170 Lawrence St. in Quincy. For information call the diocesan Office of Evangelization at (916) 733-0154.

Friday, April 27

Mass and healing service. At 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church at Broadway and 32nd St. in Sacramento. Msgr. Patrick Nolan will preside.

Saturday, April 28

Rummage sale. Sponsored by St. John’s Womens’ Guild from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish at 5751 Locust Ave. in Carmichael.

Auction and dinner. To benefit St. Elizabeth Anne Seton School at St. Joseph Church hall at 99651 Elk Grove-Florin Rd. in Elk Grove. Social hour from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with silent auction. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. includes choice of prime rib or chicken. Live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets call Terry Gau at (916) 684-7903, ext. 8408 or Ellie Pfiefer at (916) 685-9707.

Luncheon and fashion show. Sponsored by St. Patrick’s Children’s Home Guild at 11:30 a.m. at Valley Hi Country Club at Franklin Blvd. and Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove. Tickets are $20. For reservations call Arlene Ciccarelli at (916) 447-1388 or Bunny Perich at (428) 3982.

Wednesday, May 2

Bus trip to Harvey’s Casino. Fund-raiser sponsored by St. Francis Church in Sacramento. Cost is $20 per person, including bus transportation, food credit, coffee and donuts on bus and $20 reward card. Bus leaves Raley’s at 8391 Folsom Blvd. at 7:30 a.m. and St. Francis Church at 26th and K Streets at 8 a.m. For reservations call John Navarro at (916) 383-8527 or the parish center at (916) 443-8084.

Thursday, May 3

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

Spring rummage sale. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stanford Settlement at 450 W. El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Shop for toys, clothing, household items and more. For information call (916) 927-1303.

Saturday, May 5

“Disciples in Mission” parish cluster meeting. From 1 to 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish at 507 E. Fourth St. in Alturas. For information call the diocesan Office of Evangelization at (916) 733-0154.

First Saturday Fatima devotion. With pro-life Mass and rosary procession to abortion clinic. Begins at 7:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church at 12th and S Streets in Sacramento. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until noon. Everyone welcome to come and pray for life. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Sunday, May 6

Celebration in honor of Mary. At 2:30 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church at 11600 Atwood Rd. in Auburn. Will include procession, rosary, crowning and benediction, followed by a reception. All invited to join the Catholic Community of Auburn to pray for Mary’s intercession for peace in families, the nation and the world.

Monday, May 7

Newman Center Forum series. At 7 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center at 5900 Newman Ct. in Sacramento. Speakers will be Sister of Social Service Sheila Walsh, founder and director of Jericho, and Candy Pulliam of La Cooperativa on “Women, Faith and Action in Today’s Catholic Church.” For information call (916) 454-4188.

Wednesday, May 9

Beginning Experience program for children. Ten-week support group for children (ages 4-14) of divorced, separated or widowed persons of all faiths. Focus is to enhance the self-esteem of each participant. From 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Episcopal Church at 2140 Mission Ave. in Carmichael. Cost is $2 per child, per evening; pre-registration required. For information call (916) 535-5057.

Thursday, May 10

Evening of prayer and reflection to pray for vocations. Gather with others to pray for future priests, brothers and religious. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Holy Family Parish at 1051 Davis St. in Weed. For information call the diocesan Office of Vocations at (916) 733-0259.

Sunday, May 13

May crowning and rosary procession of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. From 3 to 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 2700 Dover Ave. in Fairfield. Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m., followed by rosary. Procession in the parking lot. Crowning of the statue at 4 p.m., followed by benediction by Carmelite Father Sebastian Meyer, pastor. For information call Mindy Zindel at (707) 422-4069.