Friday, April 18 — 12:00 noon (Mission olive garden)

On Good Friday, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Friday, April 11 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church. Soup supper to follow in the Francis Room.

Sunday, April 6 — 12:15 p.m. (Bonaventure Hall)

The Sunday before Palm Sunday (the first day of Holy Week) offers us all a moment to “begin again,” wherever we are on our Lenten journey. The raising of Lazarus is the dramatic sign of new life born of a loving friendship that allows us to make a new start. Please join us!

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Friday, April 4 — 7:00 p.m. (Mission Church)

Originating from an ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France, this peaceful prayer service invites us to rest in God through the singing of psalm verses and simple chants with readings and periods of silent reflection. Please join us!

Friday, April 4 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Friday, March 28 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church. Soup supper to follow in the Francis Room.

Friday, March 21 — 7:00 p.m. (Mission Church)

Originating from an ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France, this peaceful prayer service invites us to rest in God through the singing of psalm verses and simple chants with readings and periods of silent reflection. Please join us!

Friday, March 21 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Friday, March 14 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission olive garden)

During the holy season of Lent, please join us for Stations of the Cross in the Mission olive garden. In the event of rain, Stations of the Cross will take place in the church.

Join us in the Mission church on this holy day of prayer and fasting as we begin our Lenten journey. Liturgies will take place at the following times:

8:00 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist with distribution of ashes

12:15 p.m. Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes

5:30 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist with distribution of ashes.

In observance of World Day of the Sick on February 11, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be administered at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 15 to all in need of healing — mind, body and soul.

Men of St. Barbara Parish! Interested in deepening your knowledge of Scripture, sharing in fellowship, and being part of a group of like-minded men? Join us every other Wednesday for a one-hour gathering in the Francis Room. This is an opportunity to both learn and contribute while sharing in the community that is St. Barbara Parish.

No registration necessary!

Tuesday evenings — February 11 through April 8

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Francis Room

If you are hurting from the death of a loved one, such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or a dear friend — our Grief Support Group can help. We offer support and friendship while listening with understanding, caring, acceptance and confidentiality. Meetings take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. beginning February 11.

For more information, email parishoffice@saintbarbaraparish.org or call the parish office at (805)682-4151, ext. 102.

To register, click below.

Women of St. Barbara Parish! Join us in the Faith Formation room for our Women’s Faith Sharing gathering on the second Saturday of each month. On Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 a.m. we will continue our study of Edward Sri’s book When You Pray: Trust, Surrender, and the Transformation of Your Soul while enjoying lively discussion, fellowship, and communal prayer. It’s a wonderful way to connect with other women in our faith community! Entrance is through the Porter’s Office.

For more information, contact the parish office at (805)682-4151, ext. 102.

Join us at the 8:00 a.m. Mass on February 3 as we celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise (patron saint of throat illnesses) with Blessing of the Throats.

Guest Speaker: Fr. Garrett Galvin OFM, President of the Franciscan School of Theology

In commemoration of our parish’s 100th anniversary, join us in Bonaventure Hall at the Old Mission for our Speaker Series, which resumes on Sunday, January 26 with guest speaker Fr. Garrett Galvin, OFM, President of the Franciscan School of Theology.

In Psalm 92:13 the word “flourish” is used literally to describe a tree that bears fruit. In this presentation, Fr. Garrett will lead us through the Bible to consider what flourishing looks like and how the writers of the Old Testament see lives that manifest goodness, blessedness and order as bearing fruit and flourishing. Contingency can often determine whether one is happy or not, but the Bible shows us that we can flourish and experience joy in good times and bad times. Flourishing does not necessarily lead to happiness but to joy as deep, sustaining, and enduring satisfaction.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Join us on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mission church as Old Mission Santa Barbara hosts a special Mission by Candlelight event. You are invited to write down your hopes and dreams for 2025 and spend an hour in peaceful contemplation while enjoying live cello music in the beautiful candlelit church. This event is FREE and all are welcome!

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day. No advance registration required.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day. This Mass will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. No registration required.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 7:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. No registration required.

Join us for this outdoor Mass in front of the Mission church at 4:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve! 300 chairs will be provided (first come first served). No registration required.

In the event of rain, this Mass will take place in the Mission church.

Join us for Christmas caroling in front of the Mission church, followed by the Blessing of our Christmas creche. It’s the perfect way to get your family into the Christmas spirit! All are welcome — no RSVP required.

A fingerprinting session for volunteers will take place on Wednesday, December 18 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Francis Room at the Old Mission. This is a great opportunity for volunteers who have not yet been fingerprinted to do so. Fingerprinting of volunteers is required by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and only needs to be done once.

To sign up, click below.

During this special season of Advent, parishioners and Mission guests are invited to visit Serra Chapel after all Masses on Sunday, December 15 to spend some time in personal reflection while viewing a special exhibit of images of Mary gathered from throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles by parishioner and scholar, Wendy Wright. Expect to spend 20-30 minutes at the exhibit.

In her book The Lady of the Angels and Her City, Wendy tells the story of her pilgrimage and witnesses to the power of devotion to Mary in the lives of those she interviews. As a gift to the parish, Liturgical Press is offering the book at a discount. For more information about the book or to register for the retreat, click below.