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.

During this special season of Advent, parishioners and Mission guests are invited to visit Serra Chapel after the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 14 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.

Walk with Mary this Advent! All parishioners are invited to join us in Bonaventure Hall for our annual Advent Retreat. As Mary the Mother of Jesus gives flesh to her Son, she invites us to attend to the action of the Holy Spirit within us and around us. St. Francis of Assisi puts it this way: We are Mothers to Him when we carry Him in our hearts and we give birth to Him through the working of His grace in us which should shine forth as an example to others. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the city itself belong to Mary under dozens of titles: Queen of Angels, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Refuge, Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, and under a host of other images and names.

Our Retreat will be led by Fr. Dan Lackie and will feature prayer, reflection, and a special display of images of Mary gathered from throughout the Archdiocese by scholar (and parishioner!) Wendy Wright. 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!

Join us for Mass in the Mission church on Thursday, December 12 as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Just in time for the feast day, the beautiful painting of our Lady of Guadalupe that has been out for conservation will be back and gracing our church walls once again!

Join us for Mass in the Mission church on Thursday, December 12 as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Just in time for the feast day, the beautiful painting of our Lady of Guadalupe that has been out for conservation will be back and gracing our church walls once again!

Join us for Mass in the Mission church on this special day of Solemnity as we celebrate the joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church on this special day of Solemnity as we celebrate the joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary.

Join us in the Mission church on Thanksgiving Day as we give thanks for God’s goodness and mercy!

A fingerprinting session for volunteers will take place on Wednesday, November 20 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.

At this Mass we will remember all those whose lives we honored and celebrated at funerals, memorial services and burials at the Mission during the past liturgical year. On this World Day of the Poor, we are also called to follow the example of Jesus in offering friendship, solidarity, and welcome to the poorest of our brothers and sisters.

Join us on Sunday, November 10 at 12:15 p.m. in Bonaventure Hall for our Second Sunday Speaker Series, featuring guest speaker Fr. Jack Clark Robinson, OFM, Director of the Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library.

St. Francis showed us, “If you wish to be heard, first you must listen.” For more than 80 years this has been the model for how Franciscans share the Gospel — including the California Missions and missionary work throughout Franciscan history. This is still at the heart of what Franciscans are called to do and share with others. Join Fr. Jack as we reflect on how we can do this today as individuals and a community.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Please join us in the Mission church on All Souls Day. Our remembrance service will be coordinated by the Ministry of Compassion and will include Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem sung by the St. Barbara Parish Mission Choir and San Buenaventura Mission Choir. Fauré’s Requiem features lush harmonies directing us to hope and a vision of tremendous light. Admission is free. A freewill offering of $20 in support of the music ministry would be greatly appreciated.

Join us at 12:15 p.m. for Mass in the Mission church. On this day of solemnity, we will honor all the saints, known and unknown, who have gone before us marked by the sign of faith. In celebration, let us be inspired by these holy men and women, that we too may live our lives centered on Gospel love.

Join us at 8:00 a.m. for Mass in the Mission church. On this day of solemnity, we will honor all the saints, known and unknown, who have gone before us marked by the sign of faith. In celebration, let us be inspired by these holy men and women, that we too may live our lives centered on Gospel love.

Parishioners, mark your calendars! Our annual parish picnic will take place on Sunday, October 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Tucker’s Grove Park. There will be fun games and prizes, a barbecue, music, a bake sale, a silent auction, raffle and more!

Parishioners can pick up a FREE Picnic Pass from the ushers after all Mass in September. Each pass is good for admission for the entire family!

Volunteers are needed to make our picnic a success! If you are able to help, please email st.barbaraparishcouncil@gmail.com or call the parish office at (805)682-4151, ext. 102.

Bring your furry (and non-furry!) friends and family to the lawn in front of the Mission church for a special blessing as we give praise to God through the beauty of creation and the lives of all creatures great and small.