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

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.

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.

Holiday craft fair and bake sale. Sponsored by St. Philomene Parish at the corner of Bell St. and El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Holiday specialties from 40 vendors, baked goods from The Bake Shoppe and food from The Phillies Cafe. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 18. For information call (916) 481-6757.

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.

Information day. At Bishop Quinn Catholic High School at 21893 Old 44 Dr. in Palo Cedro from 1 to 3 p.m. Will cover curriculum, safety, financial assistance, sports and other issues. For information ncall (530) 547-2900.

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.

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 24-25

Christmas craft fair. Sponsored by Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 24 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 25. For information call (916) 989-7400.

Sunday, Nov. 25

Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Invites men and women to experience a special devotion to Mary by attending 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown Sacramento. Prayer follows Mass for one hour in the lower level of the cathedral. Group meets monthly September through May. For information call Connie Haan at (916) 446-1922.

Mon. and Tues., Nov. 26-27

Christmas Tree Lane. Sponsored by the Loyola Guild of Jesuit High School at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento. Gala dinner and fashion show on Nov. 26 and holiday breakfast or luncheon with fashion show on Nov. 27. Lane will remain open until 3 p.m. on Nov. 27. Limited seating available. For reservations call Mrs. Emmett at (916) 487-4696 for lunch and dinner and Mrs. Whichard at (916) 978-0259 for breakfast.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Evening of education and conversation on Catholic ministry with people with HIV/AIDS. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church at 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento. All are welcome to attend, pray and remember. For information call (916) 453-4753.

Thursday, Nov. 29

Advent 2001: Prophets, Visions and Angels. Presentations every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. through Dec. 20 at Divine Savior Church at 9079 Greenback Ln. in Orangevale. Presenter James McFadden will use storytelling, question and answer and discussion groups to focus on Cycle A: Christ’s coming from the perspective of prophets, visionaries and angels. For information call (916) 989-1731.

Advent preparation course. With the theme, “Awake, Watch, Prepare,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 5057 Cottage Way in Carmichael. Each session will include a presentation on an Advent theme and the introduction of a method of prayer. Facilitated by Maureen Pryor. For information call (916) 488-4626.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Christmas dinner and dance. Sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club of Sacramento at the Carmichael Elks Lodge at 5639 Cypress Ave. in Carmichael. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost is $30. For information call (916) 863-3040.

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 is “Trinity and Images of God” with Jesuit Father William Breault. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Program for adult faith enrichment. 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 is “New Testament: Jesus Christ” with Sister Adele Gerlach. Also program on same topic with Father Micahel O’Reilly at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish at 1330 Bird St. in Oroville. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

First Saturday Fatima devotion. With 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. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Sat. and Sun., Dec. 1-2

“A Holiday Show of Hands.” Arts and crafts Christmas sale sponsored by St. John the Evangelist School at 5701 Locust Ave. in Carmichael. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 2. Includes antiques and collectibles. For information call (916) 481-8845.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Annual AIDS Mass. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento in memoriam for all who have died from AIDS and in prayer for all with HIV or AIDS, their loved ones and caregivers. At 2 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church at 3235 Arden Way in Sacramento. To have person remembered in the book of names, call (916) 482-9666.

Mon. to Wed., Dec. 3-5

Parish mission. With Redemptorist Father David Tobin at St. Philomene Church, corner of Bell St. and El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Father Tobin will speak at Mass at 10 a.m. Evening talk and communion service at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For information call the parish office at (916) 481-6757.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

“Newly Alone.” Ten-week support group sponsored by the Beginning Experience of Sacramento for divorced, separated or widowed persons of all faiths. Each Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call (916) 535-5057.

Natural Family Planning introductory session. From 7:30 to 9 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, Dec. 7

Advent evening of prayer. Will include prayers around the cross using Taize music to include psalms, Scripture readings, intercessions and songs. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at 2700 Dover Ave. in Fairfield. For information call the parish office at (707) 422-7767.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Christmas brunch and craft fair. Sponsored by the Sacramento Diocesan Council of Catholic Women from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YLI clubhouse at 27th and N Streets in Sacramento. Cost is $9. For reservations call Dorothy Thompsen at (916) 974-1362. Those who want to contribute to the craft fair can call Yvonne Gaugler at (916) 332-6652.

AIDS Mass. Sponsored by the AIDS ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento 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.

Program for parish ministry. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Topic is “Trinity and Images of God” with Jesuit Father William Breault. Cost is $20. For information call (916) 733-0150.

Program for adult faith enrichment. Sponsored by the diocesan department of Catholic Faith Formation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish at 235 Chapel St. in Grass Valley. Topic is “New Testament: Jesus Christ” with Father Dan Looney. Also program on same topic with Sister Adele Gerlach 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.

Mexican fiesta dinner. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Group at Divine Savior Parish at 9079 Greenback Lane in Orangevale. Will include food, fellowship and music. Begins at 5:30 p.m. following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. For information call (916) 989-7400.