Monday, Sept. 24

Catholic radio golf tournament. Second annual Immaculate Heart Radio golf classic at the Winchester Country Club in Auburn. Will benefit KSMH-AM 1620. Space limited. To register call Greg Margetich at (916) 564-2500 or Patricia Lebreton at (530) 584-5700.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

College night with Mass. For young adult college students at 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Mass followed by chicken dinner. Activity is an introduction to the Catholic Catechism in “The Weakest Link” format, with chance to win up to $100 in cash. For information call (530) 342-5180.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Beginning Experience children’s program: “Who Am I Now?” Ten-week series of coping sessions for children and teens ages 4-14 who are adjusting to changes in family life due to the death of a parent or the divorce/separation of their parents. From 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Episcopal Church at 2140 Mission Ave. in Carmichael. Cost is $2 per child per evening. For information call (916) 535-5057.

Thursday, Sept. 27

Catholics Returning Home. Series on six consecutive Thursday evenings for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Catholic Church. Will also include informal sharing and update on the faith. At 7 p.m. in the community center at Holy Family Church at 7817 Old Auburn Rd. in Citrus Heights. For information call Mike Allison at (916) 373-6226 (days) or (916) 723-2205 (evenings).

Saturday, Sept. 29

Spirituality and Catholicism. Program for adult faith enrichment sponsored by the diocesan Institute of Lay Formation. Presented by Elvira Ramirez from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Church at 235 Chapel St. in Grass Valley. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Ancestry Day. Sponsored by the Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society at St. Elizabeth Church Hall at 12th and S Streets in Sacramento from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Will include information on genealogy searches, preserving family artifacts, oral histories and videotaping.

Sat. and Sun., Sept. 29-30

Parish festival. 44th annual festival at St. John Vianney Parish at 10497 Coloma Rd. in Rancho Cordova. Begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 with a beer and bratwurst dinner featuring a live band and bingo. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Sept. 30 activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. include games, food, crafts and collectibles, rummage sale, cake walk and beer garden. For information call the parish office at (916) 362-1385.

Sunday, Sept. 30

Celebration for San Lorenzo Ruiz, first Filipino saint. Rosary beginning at 3 p.m. followed by procession and Mass at All Hallows Church at 5501 14th Ave. in Sacramento. For information call Frank Mamerto at (916) 924-9532.

Friends of the Sisters of Mercy 50th anniversary celebration. Founding celebration during the annual luncheon at the Sisters of Mercy motherhouse at 535 Sacramento Street in Auburn. Members, friends and other interested persons are invited to attend. Liturgy at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Donation is $20 per person. For reservations call Rose Brown at (916) 922-1320.

Monday, Oct. 1

Life in the Spirit seminar. On Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 1 through Nov. 12 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at Cottage Way and Walnut Ave. in Carmichael. A series of seven teachings and small group discussions on the basic Christian message, designed to help people experience the power of the Holy Spirit in their spiritual lives. For information call Marge Derdowski at (916) 489-0261 or Connie West at (916) 485-6612.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Scripture study program. Sponsored by St. Rose and St. Clare Parishes at 7 p.m. at St. Rose School at 615 Vine St. in Roseville. Classes will run each Tuesday evening through May 2002, with break at Christmas and Easter. Study on the Gospel of John in a lecture and discussion format with instructor Mel Barror. Fee of $20 per person. For information call Mel Barror at (916) 771-8615.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Natural Family Planning introductory session. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mercy Women’s Center at 650 Howe Ave, Suite 400, in Sacramento. Fee is $15 per woman/couple. For information call (916) 733-6300.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Gala dinner to benefit Wellspring Women’s Center. Begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Grand Ballroom at 629 J Street. Will include silent and live auctions to benefit the drop-in center for women and children located in the Oak Park area of Sacramento. For information call Sister Mercedes Braga or Cathy Sutton at (916) 454-9688.

Saturday, Oct. 6

Citizenship workshop. Sponsored by Catholic Social Service of Solano County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vacaville Library at 1020 Ulatis Dr. in Vacaville. Learn about the process and your legal rights. For information call (707) 649-1615.

Catechism of the Catholic Church: Basic Resource. Program for adult faith enrichment sponsored by the diocesan Institute of Lay Formation. Presented by Linda Shumate from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church at 925 Sacramento St. in Vallejo. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

“Festa di Ottobre.” Barbeque steak dinner and dance sponsored by St. Mary’s Parish Social Club at St. Mary’s Hall at 58th and M Streets in Sacramento. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Music by Dewey Parker for dancing. Cost is $17 per person. For reservations call (916) 451-4651.

First Saturday Fatima devotion. With pro-life Mass and 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 this prayer for life. For information call (916) 791-1819.

Sunday, Oct. 7

Mass for persons with special needs. With the theme, “With Eyes of Faith,” at 1:30 p.m. at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Ln. in Orangevale. Reception following tri-lingual Mass (in English, Spanish and interpreted for the deaf). For information call (916) 733-0123.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

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

Thursday, Oct. 11

Workshop on Thomas Merton. On Oct. 11 and Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Francis Parish Center at 26th and K Streets in Sacramento. Tim McHargue and John Berger will lead a discussion of Merton’s “Letter to Pablo Cuadra Concerning Giants.” Registration of $5 includes materials and refreshments. For reservations call Dave Elliott at (916) 443-8084.

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

Fri. and Sat., Oct. 12-13

Yard sale. To benefit the Pro-Life Rosary Project, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount St. Joseph Seminary at 6530 Wells Ave. in Loomis. Donations needed. For information call Maren at (916) 652-9552 or (916) 652-9577.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Octoberfest. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Newman Catholic Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Authentic German food with live music by Don Napoli. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. No one under 18 can attend. For tickets call (530) 342-5180.

Monthly AIDS Mass. Sponsored by the diocesan HIV/AIDS ministry at 5 p.m. at Mercy General Hospital chapel at 40th and H Streets in Sacramento. Followed by dinner in cafeteria at 6 p.m. For information call Father John Healy at (916) 453-4753.

Sunday, Oct. 14

Mass for secular members of religious orders. Hosted by the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 11th and K Streets in Sacramento. Celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Richard Garcia. All secular members are invited. Following Mass will be a reception with information about various communities. Priests are invited to concelebrate. For information call Carol Britto at (916) 442-6129.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Respect Life Mass. At 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish at 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento. Presider is Jesuit Father Gerald Robinson. Scriptural reflection by Christine Cipperly, diocesan respect life coordinator. For information call Jeanne Anderson-West at (916) 482-9666, ext. 217.

Thursday, Oct. 18

Catholics for Life-Sacramento Diocese. Catholics from all parishes are welcome and needed to attend this pro-life meeting, which will include praying the rosary. At 6 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Saturday, Oct. 20

“The Nerve to Serve” workshop for high school age youth to promote discernment of God’s call among young people. Sponsored by the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry and Office of Vocations, the Mercy Sisters and Franciscan Friars. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. For information call (916) 733-0258.

Sunday, Oct. 21

Healing Mass. At 2 p.m. at St. Philomene Church at El Camino Ave. and Bell St. in Sacramento. Theme: “Importance of Perseverance in Prayer.”