Saturday, July 25 — 10:00 a.m. (UCSB Labyrinth and Lagoon)

Join us for a peaceful walk to the Labyrinth and Lagoon on the UCSB campus this summer! Meet Fr. Dan and the parish Green Team at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn across from Parking Lot 6 at the end of Lagoon Road. (Enter from Hwy. 217, and take the roundabout.) Parking is $4, paid at the machine, or park free at Goleta Beach for a longer walk. Plan on up to two hours, some steep trail sections, and time for silent walking meditation at the labyrinth. All are welcome! Dogs must be on leash.

Please RSVP by leaving a message for Suzanne at (805)698-6787.

Led by: Fr. Joe Schwab OFM

Bonaventure Hall — Old Mission Santa Barbara

This half-day retreat continues the invitation to encounter Christ more personally and more deeply. Through guided presentations, group discussion, personal testimony, and time for reflection, you will grow in awareness of who Jesus is and who He desires to be in your life. Even if you weren’t able to attend Part 1, please join us and be inspired as we explore four more topics on the importance of Christ:

• Notable elements from His early life

• What is means to be anointed

• His prayer (the Our Father)

• Mary, His mother

  To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Sunday, July 12 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses

This summer we are launching a new initiative called Families Under the Pepper Tree — a simple but important step to strengthen fellowship and belonging at our parish. Starting on Sunday, July 12, we will gather under the Pepper Tree in front of the Mission church after all Masses. There will be coffee, light refreshments, and a welcoming space to visit.

Our vision is:

. A warm welcome for parishioners, newcomers, and returning Catholics

. A place where families can gather and children can play safely

. A visible sign that our church is not only a beautiful building, but a vibrant faith community

We will be offering this gathering once a month, weather permitting. If you are able to help as a set-up helper, greeter, or welcome table volunteer, please click below to sign up OR email parishoffice@saintbarbaraparish.org OR call (805)682-4151, ext. 102.

Come join us under the Pepper Tree!

GUEST SPEAKERS: ROBERT SENKEWICZ and ROSE MARIE BEEBE

Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library

Thursday, July 9

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKER: BISHOP SLAWOMIR SZKREDKA

Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library

Wednesday, June 24

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join us in the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library for this fascinating talk by regional Bishop Slawomir Szkredka about the biblical commentary of medieval scholar and Franciscan teacher, Nicholas de Lyra, and his infamous Postilla.

The first 25 St. Barbara Parish parishioners to register will get in FREE! Just click the link below and choose St. Barbara Parish from the ticket menu.

Led by: Fr. Joe Schwab OFM

Bonaventure Hall — Old Mission Santa Barbara

This half-day retreat is an invitation to encounter Christ more personally and more deeply. Through guided presentations, group discussion, personal testimony, and time for reflection, you will grow in awareness of who Jesus is and who He desires to be in your life. The program will also offer practical suggestions for prayer, meditation, and spiritual reading to help you continue deepening your relationship with Him long after the retreat is over.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Sunday, April 12

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Mission church)

Our new ADA ramp is now complete and we have also met our fundraising goal! These achievements would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our parishioners and the greater Santa Barbara Mission community. Our time together will give us an opportunity to thank all who have given so generously to create a space that more fully reflects Christ’s call to hospitality. Our celebration will begin with a service of prayer in the church, after which we will proceed to the front plaza for an official blessing, ribbon cutting and reception. Please join fellow parishioners and the entire Mission family to share in this moment of gratitude!

Friday, April 3 — 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, March 27 — 5:30 p.m. (Mission Church)

Join us in the church for Stations of the Cross in the Taizé style with the Mission choir. Soup supper to follow in the Francis Room.

Friday, March 20 — 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 13 — 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 6 — 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.

Saturday, February 28 — 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Bonaventure Hall)

Join us for fellowship and reflection! Lent is a time of rebirth. Our sacred Scriptures direct us to renewed encounters with God, ourselves, and with our brothers and sisters who call forth our gifts. Our retreat will offer us time to grow individually and as a parish community.

To register, click below.

Friday, February 27 — 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.

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.

Enjoy an hour of beautiful saxophone music by social media sensation Nathaniel Young in the serene ambience of the historic Mission church. This event is FREE and all are welcome!

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

Friars Lounge — Old Mission Santa Barbara

Although Genesis 1 is set chronologically before the rest of the stories of the Bible, many scholars believe it was one of the last parts of the Book of Genesis to be written. It seems to be the product of an editor who has two strong perspectives before him or her and finds a way to honor both of them while furthering a message of goodness and orderliness that is not always present in Genesis. Genesis 1 emphatically focuses the reader on blessing and especially goodness.

To register for this FREE presentation, click below.

Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. as Old Mission Santa Barbara hosts a FREE Mission by Candlelight event featuring a live solo cello performance by Jennifer Kloetzel in the beautiful ambience of the candlelit Mission church. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an hour of quiet contemplation and rekindle peace in our hearts, our community, our nation, and our world. All are welcome!

Saturday, January 10 — 10:00 a.m. (Ellwood Mesa)

Begin the new year with a “Sacred Saunter” at the beautiful oceanside Ellwood Mesa. The parish Green Team, along with Fr. Dan Lackie, leads these walks quarterly to provide contemplation and recreation for parishioners at nature preserves in our area. On this “saunter,” we will walk a 1-2 mile loop with ocean views and look for wintering monarch butterflies. Come join us!

We will meet at the Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve area, 7729 Hollister Avenue, across from Ellwood Elementary School (where you can also park).

Rain will cancel this event.

Questions? Contact Suzanne at (805)698-6787.

Join us for Mass in the Mission church on this special day of Solemnity as we honor and celebrate Mary as the mother of Jesus.

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

Join us for Mass in the Mission church at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day with organ, parish choir, and musical ensemble. This Mass will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. No registration required.