Fri. to Sun., Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Rummage sale. To benefit Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6423 Lang Way in Sacramento (Highway 99, exit 47th Ave. East). Bargains on antiques, furniture, appliances and clothing. Donations and volunteers are needed. Call (916) 395-9370 for information.

Saturday, Sept. 1

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

Thursday, Sept. 6

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 is $15 per woman/couple. For information call (916) 484-2118.

Fri. to Sun., Sept. 7-9

Northern California Marian Conference. Sponsored by Fiat Voluntas Tua, organization for the spiritual support of priests, at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Speakers include Father Ted Shipp, Marija Pavlovic-Lunetti from Medjugorje, Father Branimir Musa, Michael Brown, Mark Miravalle, Father James McCarthy and Joan Ulicny. Registration fee is $50 per person or $90 per married couple; one day only is $35. For information call (209) 835-5480.

Saturday, Sept. 8

Rummage sale. From 8 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.

Sunday, Sept. 9

Presentation Parish’s 40th anniversary celebration. Located at 4123 Robertson Ave. in Sacramento. Will include “hosted” barbeque, games, entertainment and “remembering” activities. Anniversary Mass celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Past and present priests, nuns, teachers, parish staff, parishioners, students and neighbors are invited. For information call (916) 206-0948 or visit the Web site at www.presentationparish.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Pro-life Mass. At 5:05 p.m. at St. Philomene Parish at the corner of El Camino Ave. and Bell St. in Sacramento. Msgr. Patrick Nolan will preside. Rosary will follow Mass. For information call Sally Fisher at (916) 780-5305.

Thursday, Sept. 13

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

Saturday, Sept. 15

School of the Americas Watch-Sacramento. Presents talk by Charles Liteky, recipient of the Medal of Honor and activist against the School of the Americas. At 3 p.m. at the Newman Center at 5900 Newman Court in Sacramento. For information call (916) 454-4188.

Sat. and Sun., Sept. 15-16

“Late Nite Catechism.” Theater production to benefit St. Francis High School in Sacramento, held at the Crest Theater at 1013 K Street at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15 and 3 p.m. on Sept. 16. Tickets are $30 per person, available at St. Francis High School at 6051 M St. or Café Milazzo at 4818 Folsom Blvd., or by calling (916) 452-3461, ext. 197.

Fall festival and alumni celebration. At All Hallows Parish at 5500 13th Ave. in Sacramento. Italian Catholic Federation alumni dinner on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. with Italian dinner and musical entertainment. Cost is $10 per person. Cost is $10 per person; for tickets call (916) 456-7206. Fall “splash” from noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 with booths, entertainment, games, food and music. For alumni information, call Tim Johnston at (916) 381-3838.

Sunday, Sept. 16

St. Peter Claver Founder’s Day Mass. At noon in St. John Vianney Church at 10497 Coloma Rd. in Rancho Cordova. Deacon Alan Pierre will be presented with an alb and stole from the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Marysville Deanery SDCCW meeting. At St. Thomas More Church at 767 Elliott Rd. in Paradise. Father Roy Doner will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Meeting will follow lunch. Cost is $4. All Catholic women are invited and encouraged to attend. For information and lunch reservations call Monica Semon at (530) 872-4198.

Fri. and Sat., Sept. 21-22