Events
Friday, Aug. 15
Healing Mass. 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 9539 Racquet Ct. in Elk Grove. Father Richard McAlear, of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, will bring his gifts of teaching and healing. For more information, call the parish office at (916) 684-5722 or Verne Bowers at (916) 684-3135.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Workshop: “Understanding Grief.” 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. Second session of a three-week series of consecutive Saturday morning workshops sponsored by the parish’s bereavement ministry. Topics include denial, bargaining and guilt, anger and depression, and the special topic of sudden loss and the way that sudden loss can complicate the normal grief process. Light refreshments provided. No cost, but please pre-register to assure availability of program materials. Call Susan Wright at (916) 419-4321.
Sat. and Sun., Aug. 16-17
Life in the Spirit seminar: “Upper Room Experience.” The Disciples of Jesus Ministry will conduct a two-day Life in the Spirit Seminar at Holy Spirit Parish Center, 1050 North Texas St. in Fairfield. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Designed to deepen participants’ knowledge of the Catholic faith and their relationships with God and family. For more information, call Carlos or Malou Oriño at (707) 426-1401; Len or Bobbi Enos at (707) 864-1544; or visit the Web site at www.disciplesofjesus.com.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Parish festival. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 1333 58th St. in Sacramento. Enjoy food, games and entertainment for every member of the family, including $20 all-day game bracelets for the kids, bingo, cake walk, car show, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. chicken dinner and the rocking sound of “The TuneUps.” For more information, call Nick Clifford at (916) 849-3298.
Monthly healing Mass. 1 p.m. at Presentation Church, 4123 Robertson Ave. in Sacramento (corner of Robertson and Norris Avenues). 12:30 p.m. reconciliation and 12:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet will precede Mass. For information, call the parish at (916) 481-7441.
Event for single adults: “Meet and Greet.” 6:15 p.m. at St. Clare Church, 1950 Junction Blvd. in Roseville. Bring your favorite dish to share. Sponsored by Circle of Friends, a multi-parish ministry for single, divorced, separated and widowed Catholics. RSVP for the event by calling Judy Peck at (916) 543-0990.
Monday, Aug. 18
Presentation: “Advance Directives/Living Wills.” 1 to 2 p.m. at Mercy General Hospital in Greenhouse Room B (near the cafeteria), 4001 J St. in Sacramento. Advance health care directive documents will be available. No charge. Call the Mercy Learning Center at (916) 733-6330.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Effective coordinators workshop: “Getting Started, Part 2.” 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Sharon Laitinen, English catechesis coordinator, will present a workshop for coordinators of faith formation. Cost: $10. To register, call (916) 733-0153.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Catechist formation day. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 507 Pine St. in Mount Shasta. Presented by Sharon Laitinen, Carson Weber and Stephen Matuszak. Choose two of the following topics: the catechist toolbox; Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; Scriptural literacy; sacraments preparation, a family process; spirituality of the catechist; resources for the year of St. Paul. Cost: $15. To register, call the diocesan Departmentof Evangelization and Catechesis at (916) 733-0123.
Workshop: “Understanding Grief.” 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 660 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. Final session of a three-week series. Topics include: spiritual healing, the value of memories and the special topics of men and grief and how children grieve. Sponsored by the parish’s Bereavement Ministry. Light refreshments provided. No cost, but please pre-register to assure availability of program materials. Call Susan Wright at (916) 419-4321.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Bus trip to Cal Neva in Reno. Sponsored by the Roseville Knights of Columbus No. 4540. Cost: $28, with approximately $15 returned at the casino. For reservations, call Sue or Dave Mirtoni at (916) 782-3242.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Dinner dance: “Dancing to the Beat.” At St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 7584 Center Parkway in Sacramento. 6 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. dancing. Door and raffle prizes. Admission: $25. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Bishop Armstrong Council No. 4443. For reservations, call Eligio Valdez at (916) 428-2902 or Mark Donavan at (916) 296-0330.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Natural Family Planning introductory session. 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Women’s Center, 650 Howe Ave., Suite 530, in Sacramento. FertilityCare Services provides education in both Natural Family Planning and NaPro Technology, the new branch of reproductive medicine. To register, call Mercy Women’s Center at (916) 614-2200.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Lay Formation Institute, Year 1: “Who are we? A Study of Christian Identity.” 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 9539 Racquet Ct. in Elk Grove. Presented by Father Derek LaBranch. This is the first of seven sessions to be held Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and April 4. Cost: $25 per session. Please bring a bag lunch. To register call the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis at (916) 733-0123.
Presentation: “The Life and Legacy of St. Paul.” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 7817 Old Auburn Rd. in Citrus Heights. Talks will be given by Father John Sullivan and Mercy Sister Maura Power. Cost: $15, lunch included. 6 hours credit toward catechist certification renewal. To register, call the parish office at (916) 723-2494.
Respect life meeting: “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2110 Broadway in Sacramento. Guest speakers: Rich Fowler, director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Stockton, and Ned Dolejsi, executive director of the California Catholic Conference. Cost: $10. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento’s Respect Life Office. To register, call (916) 733-0133.
Sat. and Sun., Sept. 6-7
Festival: “Family Fun Fest.” At St. Joseph Parish, 9961 Elk Grove-Florin Rd. in Elk Grove. The festival begins Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction followed by a baby-back rib dinner at 6 p.m., priced at $5. Children under five years of age are free. Dancing will follow. On Sunday at 10 a.m. there will be food, beverages, family games, bingo and a raffle for a grand prize of $1,500. A live auction will begin at 3 p.m. Call the parish office at (916) 685-3681.
Festival: “Field of Dreams — Country Road.” At St. Paul Parish, 8720 Florin Rd. in Sacramento. Begins with dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening. Sunday offers a full day of family activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including food and game booths, entertainment, a country store, fun-land for children, raffles, sweet shop and more. For dinner tickets, call the parish office at (916) 381-5200. Visit the parish Web site at www.stpaul-florin.org.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Presentation: “The Year of the Word of God and the Pauline Year.” 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Parish hall, 1333 58th St. in Sacramento. Father Joseph Pathrapankal of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate will offer insights for the Christian life. Wine, cheese and hors d’ouvres will be served. Sponsored by the Chavara Center. Two hours of credit toward catechist certification renewal. Call the parish office at (916) 452-0296.
