Mon. to Sun., July 9-15

Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Sponsored by the lay Carmelite community at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at 2700 Dover Ave. in Fairfield. Novena begins each evening at 7 p.m., closing with a procession on July 15. Carmelite Father Sebastian Meyer will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m. on July 16. Prayers will include the rosary, Litany of Our Lady, act of consecration, Mary’s songs and reflection in Carmel. For information call Cindy Perazzo at (707) 427-0359 or Mindy Zindel at (707) 422-4069.

Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 22

Life in the Spirit seminar. Teaching each night about the power of the Holy Spirit in people’s lives. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church at 32nd and Broadway in Sacramento. Enter church grounds from 33rd St. For information call Deacon Gerald Pauly at (916) 451-3738.

Saturday, July 14

Midsummer dance. Sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club of Sacramento from 7 to 11 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 5057 Cottage Way in Carmichael. All single persons are invited to attend. For information call Irene at (916) 381-3250.

Mass of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. With enrollment ceremony for the brown scapular for those who wish to be enrolled. At noon at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 11th and K Streets in Sacramento. Sponsored by the Secular Order Discalced Carmelites of Sacramento. All collections will be donated to the Carmelite convent in Georgetown. For information call Joanne Edson at (530) 753-4341 or Teresa Irving at (530) 753-6068.

Sunday, July 15

Free citizenship workshop. Sponsored by Catholic Social Service of Solano County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 130 S. Fourth St. in Rio Vista. Learn about the process, your legal rights and requirements of becoming a U.S. citizen. For information call (707) 649-1615.

Western barbeque dinner. A fund-raiser for St. James Mission Church in Georgetown. Dinner will include tri-tip steak, beans, salad, bread and pie. Musical entertainment following dinner, featuring the cowboy music of Old West. Parking available at Georgetown School. Cost is $25 per couple; $15 per person. For information call Mary Maillaux at (530) 626-5535.

Cursillo in English. Those who have made a cursillo are invited to a Ultreya at St. John the Evangelist Parish at 5751 Locust Ave. in Carmichael. Held the first and third Sundays of each month at 5 p.m. For information call Marty or Mary Due at (916) 691-1149.

Wednesday, July 18

“Newly Alone.” Program for 10 consecutive Wednesdays for recently separated, divorced or widowed persons, sponsored by Beginning Experience of Sacramento. From 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 2140 Mission Ave. in Carmichael. Cost is $5 per session; pre-registration is not necessary. For information call (916) 535-5057.

Thursday, July 19

Always Our Children. A Catholic support group for parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual children of any age. The group, approved by Bishop William Weigand, 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. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Interested parents can leave a message at (916) 497-1365.

Catholics for Life-Sacramento Diocese. Will meet at 6 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Will pray the rosary and hold pro-life meeting. Catholics from all parishes are welcome and needed. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Sat. and Sun., July 21-22

Rummage sale. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 21 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 22 at St. Philomene Church at 2428 Bell St. in Sacramento. July 22 is “bonus bag day” where large lawn bags can be filled for only $3 per bag. For information call (916) 481-6757.

Wednesday, July 25

Freedom Friends Women’s Shelter. For those interested in being involved in this prison release program. Will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Mission is provide education and charitable assistance to previously incarcerated women. For information call Teresa Irving at (530) 753-6068. E-mail: irvings@freedomisp.net.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

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

Fri. to Sun., Aug. 3-5

“White Elephant” sale. At St. Paul Church at 8720 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. On Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival kick-off on Aug. 4 with dinner, dancing and live music; tickets are limited. For information and tickets call Shirley Brown at (916) 381-5200.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Fatima devotion and pro-life Mass. Also including rosary procession to nearby abortion clinic, followed by benediction. Begins at 7:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church at 12th and S Streets in Sacramento. All are welcome to join in prayer for life. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Sunday, Aug. 5