Healing Mass. At 2 p.m. at St. Philomene Church at 2428 Bell St. in Sacramento. Celebrated by Msgr. Patrick Nolan. Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come.” Prayers offered for spiritual, physical and emotion healing. Music by members of St. Philomene and Presentation choirs. Religious articles, oil and salt will be blessed. For information call (916) 481-6757.

“Wigilia” celebration. At the Polish American Club at 327 Main St. in Roseville. Mass at 4 p.m. celebrated by Father Sylvester Kwiatkowski. Polish Christmas Eve supper, “Wigilia,” at 5 p.m. with traditional foods and Oplatek sharing, Kolendy, Christmas carols and Polish folk dance group. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and under. For information call (916) 725-8704.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Catholics for Life-Sacramento Diocese. Catholics from all parishes are welcome and needed to attend pro-life meeting and to pray 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.

Friday, Dec. 28

Feast of Holy Innocents procession and Mass. All families invited to join pro-life candlelight rosary procession, led by clergy. Meet at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 11th and K Streets in Sacramento at 5:30 p.m. and walk to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for Mass at 7 p.m. Candles will be provided. For information call Carol Schoner at (916) 791-1819.

Saturday, Dec. 29

Alumnae reunion. For alumnae of St. Francis Catholic High School, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the school at 6051 M St. in Sacramento. For information call Susan Peltz at the school at (916) 452-3461.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court no. 172. Mission circle luncheon at Jeannette Byers’ home at noon. Call (916) 371-4254 for reservations and directions.

Friday, Jan. 4

Winter rummage sale. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stanford Settlement at 450 W. El Camino Ave. in Sacramento. Shop for bargains on toys, clothing, household items and more. For information call (916) 927-1303.

Saturday, Jan. 5

Novena for peace. Held the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the adoration chapel at St. John the Baptist Church at 307 Montrose Dr. in Folsom. Prayers include chaplet to the Divine Mercy and pro-life rosary. Sacrament of reconciliation at 4 p.m. For information call (916) 933-5007. E-mail: tesspoling@aol.com.

Thursday, Jan. 10

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.

Thur. to Sat., Jan. 10-12

Friday Night with Jesus Ministries retreat. Featuring Father John Campoli at St. Patrick Parish at 235 Chapel St. in Grass Valley. Talk on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.: “How Can Your Life Be Transformed?” Eucharist and healing service at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11. Talk on Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: “Be Holy for I, Your God, Am Holy.” Bring your own lunch on Jan. 12. No fee; love offering will be taken. For information call (530) 295-8074 or (530) 295-3914.

Saturday, Jan. 12

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