Events Calendar

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 6:00 pm

Christ the King Church and School Centennial Gala

Christ the King School | $75

Gala will honor former pastors Msgr. Paul Montoya, Msgr. Antonio Cacciapuoti, and Father Juan Ochoa. Formal attire. Call 323-462-4753.

Festivals & Fundraisers

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

St. Peter Claver Holiday Boutique

St. Peter Claver Church

Over 70 vendors selling crafts, gift items, clothing, jewelry, home decor, food, gift card basket raffle, 50/0 drawing, photos with Santa, baked goods table. Call Lisa at 805-583-0466.

Festivals & Fundraisers

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego Pilgrim Images

Assumption Cemetery

Pilgrim images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego will be available for veneration on cemetery grounds. Day begins with rosary prayer service, followed by dance and musical tributes to Our Lady. Call 805-583-582…

Concerts & Arts

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

St. Casimir Church Jubilee Closing Mass

St. Casimir Church

Celebrant: Archbishop Gintaras Grusas of Vilnius, con-celebrant Auxiliary Bishop Slawomir Szkredka. Eucharistic procession will precede bilingual Mass.

Mass & Liturgy

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Women at the Well, reading “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor

Holy Spirit Retreat Center

Meets on the second Tuesday of every month through Feb. 9. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 818-784-4515.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Memorial Mass

San Fernando Mission Cemetery

Mass is open to the public. Limited seating. RSVP to [email protected] or 213-637-7810. Livestream available at CatholicCM.org or Facebook.com/lacatholics.

Mass & Liturgy

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 pm

Centering Prayer

Holy Spirit Retreat Center

Meets every Tuesday with the Centering Prayer Team. Visit hsrcenter.com or call Sr. Chris at 818-815-4480.

Prayer & Retreats

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Bible Study

St. John Vianney Church

Suggested donation: $25 to help cover materials and outside speakers. For information on Tuesday evening bible study, email [email protected]. For information on Wednesday morning bible study, call David at 626-42…

Talks & Classes

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bible Study

St. John Vianney Church

Suggested donation: $25 to help cover materials and outside speakers. For information on Tuesday evening bible study, email [email protected]. For information on Wednesday morning bible study, call David at 626-42…

Talks & Classes

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

“Living Your Faith” weekly series

St. Dorothy Church

Course runs Wednesdays through May 12, 2027. Deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith through dynamic DVD presentations by Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Dave Pivonka, Jimmy Akin, Matthew Leonard, and the University of…

Talks & Classes

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Virtual Centering Prayer

Zoom, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. Meets every Thursday with Sr. Chris Machado and the Centering Prayer Team. Visit hsrcenter.com or call Sr. Chris at 818-815-4480.

Prayer & Retreats

Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 pm

Jelil Romano Organ Concert

Our Mother of Good Counsel Church

Free-will offering to benefit the organ maintenance fund requested. Light refreshments to follow in the plaza. Call 323-664-2111 or visit omgcla.org. 

Concerts & Arts

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pre-Advent Day of Recollection

St. James Church | $25

Mass followed by pancake breakfast with eggs and sausages at Kavanagh Hall. Presentation by Father Francis Aguilar. Registration required. Call Ely at 424-398-9987.

Festivals & Fundraisers

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations: A Catholic Ministry

Church of the Good Shepherd | $400

With Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith, certification course offers classroom study and immersive experiences with other denominations and faith traditions. Certification: $400, without certification: $300. Discount available for co…

Talks & Classes

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 am – 7:00 pm

Emmaus Ministry For Grieving Parents Retreat

St. Bruno Church | $25

This is a special retreat for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. Space is limited. Cost: $25/person, $40/couple. Register online at emfgp.org. Contact Cath…

Support Groups

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 am

Knights on Bikes Toy Drive

Knights of Columbus San Fernando Mission

Knights are collecting new, unwrapped toys to support local children and families in need this Christmas season. Call John Ordonez at 818-402-3944.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

10th Annual Red Cross Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus Hall, Downey

Sponsored by Our Lady of Grace Women’s Guild and the Knights of Columbus. Visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code: OLPHCC. Call Paula at 562-923-3518.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Pilgrimage

St. Francis Xavier Church, Burbank

11:30 a.m. Mass, followed by pilgrimage. 2 p.m. lunch. Lunch costs: $30/adults, $10/children under 12. Presented by Mother Cabrini Chapel and Library Committee. Contact Andrea Linn at 909-762-1392 or [email protected].

Prayer & Retreats

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The International Thomas Merton Society Chapter Meetings

Holy Spirit Retreat Center

Hosted on the third Sunday of each month through Feb. 21 by Sr. Chris Machado, SSS. Visit hsrcenter.com or call 818-784-4515.

Talks & Classes

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 pm

Centering Prayer

Holy Spirit Retreat Center

Meets every Tuesday with the Centering Prayer Team. Visit hsrcenter.com or call Sr. Chris at 818-815-4480.

Prayer & Retreats