Novena for peace. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the adoration chapel at St. John the Baptist Church at 307 Montrose Dr. in Folsom. Each hour will consist of novena and chaplet to the Divine Mercy, rosary, consecration, divine praises, prayer for protection and peace and eucharistic adoration. Families are invited to lead an hour of prayer. For information call Tess Polling at (916) 933-5007 or e-mail to tesspoling@juno.com.

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

“Salute to Life” dinner. To benefit the Sacramento Life Center, held at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Sacramento. Keynote speaker is Frederica Mathewes-Green. Tickets are $100 per person or $750 for a table of 10. For information call (916) 451-4357.

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.

Parent visit day. Begins at 9 a.m. at Bishop Quinn Catholic High School at 21893 Old 44 Dr. in Palo Cedro. Will include a town meeting, tour of the school and question-answer session. For information call (530) 547-2900.

Saturday, Nov. 10

Program for parish ministry. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Topic: Synoptic Gospels. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Program for parish ministry. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish at 925 Sacramento St. in Vallejo. Topic: Old Testament: Salvation History. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

“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.

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 10-11

Holiday bazaar. Sponsored by the Women’s Guild at St. James Parish at 1205 B St. in Davis. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Featuring many arts and crafts, religious gifts, baked goods and special gift-making workshop for children.

Craft fair. Sponsored by Our Lady of the Assumption School at 5055 Cottage Way in Carmichael. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. Featuring crafters selling items and food. For information call (916) 489-8958.

Sunday, Nov. 11

St. Joseph Academy alumnae reunion and luncheon. At the Dante Club in Sacramento at 11 a.m., honoring classes of 1921, 1926, 1931, 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961 and 1966. For reservations call Sister Nancy Daniels at (916) 887-2000.

Monday, Nov. 12

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 172. Will hold its regular meeting at the YLI clubhouse at 27th and N Streets in Sacramento at 7 p.m. For information call Gloria Martinez at (916) 342-3726.

Mon. to Wed., Nov. 12-14

Parish mission. At St. Patrick Church at 235 Chapel St. in Grass Valley each night at 7 p.m. Presented by Passionist Father Cedric Pisegna on the topic, “Come Encounter Jesus.” Mass each day at 9 a.m. Child care available. Father Pisegna will also preach at Nov. 10-11 Masses. For information call Don Beauchamp at (530) 477-8445.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Marysville Deanery SDCCW meeting. At Sacred Heart Church at 1560 Hazel St. in Gridley. Father Rodolfo Delgado will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch and registration at 11:30 am. Meeting follows lunch; cost is $4. All Catholic women invited and encouraged to attend. For information call Paula Muller at (530) 846-2233.

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

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

Reno bus trip. Sponsored by the Italian Catholic Federation No. 236. Departs at 8 a.m. from St. Lawrence Church in North Highlands to Silver Legacy Casino. Cost is $20 per person, including $10 cash bonus and $5 for food. For information call Nina at (916) 338-1903.

Wine festival. To benefit St. Maria Goretti Academy in Rocklin at the Sunset Whitney Country Club in Rocklin from 7 to 10 p.m. Will include silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and various wines. For reservations call (916) 624-2811.

Boutique and bake sale. Sponsored by the altar society and arts and crafts group at Immaculate Conception Church at 32nd and Broadway in Sacramento. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 18. For information call Josephine Muller at (916) 443-1932.

Program for adult faith enrichment. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish at 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish at 235 Chapel St. in Grass Valley. Topic: Old Testament: Salvation History. Cost is 20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Program for parish ministry. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish at 925 Sacramento St. in Vallejo. Topic: Synoptic Gospels. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Sat. and Sun. Nov. 17-18

Holiday boutique. Sponsored by the Altar Society of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish at 3235 Arden Way. From 3 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 18. Featuring holiday decorations, foods, baked goods and a book store. For information call (916) 482-9666.

Sunday, Nov. 18

Healing Mass. At 2 p.m. at St. Philomene Church at the corner of El Camino Ave. and Bell Street in Sacramento. Msgr. Patrick Nolan will preside. Anointing of the sick during Mass and sacrament of reconciliation after Mass. Prayers offered for spiritual, physical and emotional healing.

Monday, Nov. 19

Women in Growth Spiritually. Group for adult women from all parishes, families and communities meets at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Ln. in Orangevale from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Topic is “Advent: Preparation for the Season.” For information call Paula Murphy at (916) 983-9184.

Young Ladies Institute, St. Francis No. 48. Will meet at the YLI clubhouse at 27th and N Streets in Sacramento. Memorial Mass for deceased members at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner for $4 and meeting. For reservations call (916) 923-5462.

Sunday, Nov. 25