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.

Join us for Mass at 5:30 p.m. in the Mission Church as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis! A reception will follow.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 8:00 a.m. as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis!

Begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Mission Church

Join the Mission friars and novices for this traditional service of prayer and music recalling the passing of their seraphic father, St. Francis, into eternal life.

A reception will follow featuring the almond pastries so dear to Francis in his last days.

Join the parish Green Team in Bonaventure Hall on Sunday, September 29 as we view and discuss four short videos inspired by Pope Francis’ Encyclical — Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Saint Francis while learning how fellow Catholics in the U.S. are caring for creation in their parishes.

Help St. Barbara Parish imagine our next efforts to live Laudato Si’ in a truly Franciscan spirit!

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Join us in Bonaventure Hall at the Old Mission for our Second Sunday Speaker Series, which resumes on Sunday, September 8 with guest speaker Fr. Garrett Galvin, OFM, President of the Franciscan School of Theology.

St. Clare always provided her daughters with the food of the Word of God. She demonstrates that you can only give what you have received and takes a large portion of this food for herself. While St. Francis grounded himself in Scripture, it is equally evident that St. Clare was motivated by Scripture and contributes to the Franciscan vision through an attraction to a different set of scriptural readings. This serves to round out our Franciscan approach to Sacred Scripture.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Join the Mission staff and Franciscan friars as the sun sets and spirits rise at this annual summer event! Enjoy an evening of local wine, beer, delicious nibbles, and live music in the enchanting ambiance of the Sacred Garden as you mix and mingle with fellow Santa Barbara locals and friars. Proceeds help support Old Mission Santa Barbara.

Click below to get your tickets now before they sell out!

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 12:15 p.m. on this Holy Day commemorating Mary’s assumption into heaven.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 8:00 a.m. on this Holy Day commemorating Mary’s assumption into heaven.

Old Mission Santa Barbara is happy to announce the first ever “Old Mission Motor Show! On Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. a stunning array of meticulously preserved vintage vehicles will be on display on the front lawn of the Mission! From American muscle cars to vintage European cars, each automobile tells a story of bygone eras and embodies the spirit of automotive craftsmanship, as the Old Mission setting reflects its own history as an iconic stop on California’s El Camino Real.

All proceeds from this event contribute directly to the conservation efforts dedicated to preserving the rich history and architectural marvels of Old Mission Santa Barbara. By becoming a sponsor, you not only support the beauty of classic cars but also become a vital part of stewarding the Old Mission for future generations. 

Join us for this special event where elegance meets heritage, and where a passion for classic cars fuels the noble mission of preservation at the Mission. Admission is FREE! For more information, or to register a car or become a sponsor, click below.

Join the Mission staff and Franciscan friars as the sun sets and spirits rise at this annual summer event! Enjoy an evening of local wine, beer, delicious nibbles, and live music in the enchanting ambiance of the Sacred Garden as you mix and mingle with fellow Santa Barbara locals and friars. Proceeds help support Old Mission Santa Barbara.

Click below to get your tickets now before they sell out!

SANTA BÁRBARA MISSION ARCHIVE-LIBRARY

Creating Connections Lecture Series

Guest Speaker: Fr. Joe Schwab OFM (President, Old Mission Santa Barbara)

Location: Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library — Free Parking on Site

Fee: $5 for the public, Free for Friends of SBMAL

Email RSVP Required — please click below to RSVP

Franciscan School of Theology Zoom Lecture Series

By Stephen J. McMichael, OFM, Conv.

Via Zoom

This FREE Zoom presentation focuses on the theme of mercy and compassion in the writings of Francis of Assisi, especially his Testament, Earlier Rule (1221), and Letter to the Minister. Mercy/compassion is the lens to interpret Francis’ entire life and is the epicenter of Franciscan spirituality as revealed by Pietro Maranesi, Pietro Messa, and other Italian scholars.

Steven J. McMichael, OFM Conv., is an Associate Professor in the Theology Department at the University of Saint Thomas (Saint Paul, Minnesota) and has published three recent books. He is also the managing editor for the Medieval Franciscan series published by E. J. Brill.

To register, click below.

Join us in the Faith Formation room for our Women’s Faith Sharing Group gathering on the second Saturday of each month! It’s a wonderful opportunity to build community, draw closer to Christ, and deepen your faith. All are welcome and registration is not required!

WE provide the coffee and snacks — YOU share your unique journey of faith! For more information, contact Suzanne Fitzgerald at suzanne.fitzgerald3@gmail.com.