Celebration of feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Evening of prayer and song, also celebrating the Franciscan community in Sacramento. At 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Church at 26th and K Streets in Sacramento. Guest musician is Rufino Zaragoza, OFM, and guest speaker is Maria Elena Martinez, OSF. Service will reflect on the teachings and spirituality of Saints Francis and Clare. For information call (916) 927-7638.

“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

Candlelight procession of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. At 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 2700 Dover Ave. in Fairfield. Will include chaplet of divine mercy, the rosary, Litany of Loretto and eucharistic celebration with Carmelite Father Sebastian Meyer, pastor. Potluck dinner following Mass. For information call Mindy Zindel at (707) 422-4069.

Life chain. To mark Respect Life Sunday, from 2 to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Church at 1162 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Signs available at the church entrance. For information call (530) 885-9055.

Giant yard sale and car wash. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church at 5815 N St. in Sacramento, sponsored by sixth grade students to raise funds for Creature Camp.

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 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

October fair. At Sacred Heart School at 2255 Monroe St. in Red Bluff. Will feature arts and crafts, children’s games, antiques, live local entertainment, food booths and beer and wine garden. Fun run on Oct. 7. Chicken barbeque for $5. For information call Norma Archer at (530) 527-6727.

Western barbeque and auction. To benefit St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. will include barbequed chicken and ribs, beans, vegetable and dessert. No host bar opens at 6:30 p.m. Silent and live auctions. Advance tickets are $10; $12 at the door. For information call the parish office at (916) 428-5678.

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.

Prayer vigil and novena for peace. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays (Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3) in the adoration chapel at St. John the Baptist Church at 307 Montrose Dr. in Folsom. Will include Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the rosary and consecration prayers. For information call Tess Poling at (916) 933-5007.

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.

Monday, Oct. 15

Women in Growth Spiritually. Women’s group for adult women from all parishes meets from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Ln. in Orangevale. Topic: “Healing and prayer through eucharistic adoration.” For information call Paula Murphy at (916) 983-9184.

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

Coaches’ Night. Sponsored by the La Salle Club of Christian Brothers High School at the school at 4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Sacramento. Social at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Coaches honored will be Scotty Bingham, Jack Buick, Chuck Calhoun, Jim Dimino, Woody Hutchison, Ron McKenna and Red Smith. Reservations needed by Oct. 12 by calling Chado Vasquez at (916) 392-5446 or Ron Limeberger at (916) 391-5708.

“Psalms and Wisdom Literature.” Presentation offered by the diocesan Institute for Lay Formation with Father Benjamin Owens from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

“Catechism of the Catholic Church: Basic Resource.” Presentation offered by the diocesan Institute for Lay Formation with Thomas Huckens from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 1330 Bird St. in Oroville. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

“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.

“Scripture in Depth.” Ongoing series facilitated by Deacon Red Cheever meets monthly. Each session includes presentation, time for prayer and sharing. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mercy Center at 535 Sacramento St. in Auburn. Cost is $25 per class or $125 for all seven classes. Bring your own lunch. For information call (530) 887-2019.

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.”

Saturday, Oct. 27

Citizenship workshop. Sponsored by Catholic Social Service of Solano County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairfield Library at 1150 Kentucky St. in Fairfield. Learn about the process and your legal rights. For information call (707) 649-1615.

Monday, Oct. 29

Bus trip to Harvey’s Tahoe. Sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Church. Cost is $20 per person, including $3 food credit and $20 reward card. Board bus at the church at 26th and K Streets in Sacramento at 8 a.m. to at Raley’s College Greens at 7:30 a.m. Reservations needed by Oct. 22. For information call John Navarro at (916) 383-8527.

Saturday, Nov. 3

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

Sunday, Nov. 4

Pancake breakfast. After 8 and 10 a.m. Masses to benefit health ministries at St. John the Evangelist Church at 5751 Locust Ave. in Carmichael. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Cost is $4 per adult or $10 for a family of four.