Sunday, June 29 — 2:00 p.m. (Old Mission Santa Barbara front lawn)

At 6:44 a.m. on June 29, 1925, a powerful earthquake devastated Santa Barbara, killing 11 people and destroying or damaging much of downtown. It was a pivotal moment in Santa Barbara’s history.

Please join us for this Interfaith Prayer Service, which will honor the memory of the 11 people who lost their lives due to the earthquake, and will affirm the importance of faith communities working together in times of crisis.

Saturday, June 28 — 10:00 a.m. (UCSB Lagoon Island Labyrinth)

Join Fr. Dan and the parish Green Team for a Sacred Saunter at the Labyrinth Trail this Saturday, June 28. Learn about the efforts of the Cheadle Center to conserve and restore this beautiful oceanside area. We will meet at 10 AM on the lawn across from Parking Lot 6 on Lagoon Road at UCSB (enter from Ward Memorial). Parking is $4, paid at the machine, or park free at Goleta Beach for a longer walk. Plan on up to two hours, with some steep trail sections, and time to linger and reflect at the labyrinth.

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

Friday, June 27 — 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Join us for this fascinating presentation by Tina Foss and Peter DaRos about the impact earthquakes have had on the Old Mission over the years. There is a $50 donation fee for this event, all of which supports the good work of the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library. To purchase tickets, just click below!

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

St. Barbara Parish is committed to creating safe environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults are required to complete a volunteer background check, attend VIRTUS training, and sign a code of conduct.

A VIRTUS training session for volunteers will be held at the Old Mission on Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, click below.

Wednesday, April 30 -- 5:00 p.m.
Serra Chapel

As we continue in prayer and gratitude for the life and ministry of Pope Francis, please join us as we celebrate a Mass for him on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. in Serra Chapel. We look forward to gathering in community to honor the legacy of Pope Francis.

A fingerprinting session for volunteers will take place on Tuesday, April 22 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.

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.