“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.

Potluck and dance. Sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club at 7:30 p.m. Costume dress encouraged. For information call (916) 863-3040.

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. or at Raley’s College Greens at 7:30 a.m. Reservations needed by Oct. 22. For information call John Navarro at (916) 383-8527.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 172. Mission circle will meet at home of Shirley Godfrey. For information call Delores at (916) 483-4039.

Thursday, Nov. 1

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. Cost is $15 per woman/couple. For information call (916) 733-6300.

Friday, Nov. 2

All Souls Day Mass. At 11 a.m. at St. Dominic Cemetery at East Fifth St. and Hillcrest Ave. in Benicia. Celebrated by Dominican Father Thomas Hayes, cemetery director. For directions or information call (707) 751-0527.

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 2-3

“The Path to Humanity: History of the Church and Celebration of the Christian Mystery.” Workshop presented by Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete of Communion and Liberation at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento. Designed for educators of the diocese, fulfilling all 10 continuing catechetical education credits. Also open to parishioners and others interested in faith development. Cost is $75 for meals and text. For information call Holly at (916) 553-4309.

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.

Christmas bazaar. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Charles Parish hall at 7580 Center Parkway in Sacramento. Booths to feature crafts, clothing, toys, jewelry, decorations and holiday gifts. Santa Claus will visit and pose with children for gift photos. Also to include snack bar and baked goods. For information call Nancy Chelini at (916) 428-8764.

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 3-4

Boutique craft fair. At St. Mary Parish at 350 Stinson Ave. in Vacaville. Sponsored by Solano Deanery Council of Catholic Women. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4. For information call (707) 448-7361.

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.

Pancake breakfast. Sponsored by Mount St. Joseph Seminary on the grounds at 6530 Wells Ave. in Loomis. Oblate Father Brian Crawford will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. Breakfast served from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. includes pancakes, ham or pork links, eggs, juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children. Religious and handmade articles will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the seminary. For information call (916) 652-6336.

Thursday, Nov. 8

Always Our Children. Catholic support group for parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual children of any age. 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 at message at (916) 497-1365.

Saturday, Nov. 10

“Christmas Around the World.” Sponsored by the Eastern Christian Women’s Association of Sacramento from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church at Alhambra Blvd. and F Street in Sacramento. Will include international foods, baked goods, crafts and other activities. Free admission. For information call (916) 371-1627.

Winterfest luncheon. Benefit for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Social Hall at 9961 Elk Grove-Florin Rd. in Elk Grove. Will include gourmet lunch, fashion show and holiday items for sale. Cost is $20 per person. For information call the school at (916) 684-7903.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Freedom Friends Women’s Shelter. Will hold a neighborhood information meeting about program being made available at site of former St. Christopher rectory site in Galt for recently incarcerated women. At 7 p.m. at 526 Third St. in Galt. For information call Teresa Irving at (530) 753-6068.

Thursday, Nov. 15

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

Saturday, Nov. 17