SAINT BARBARA PARISH

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1 SAINT BARBARA PARISH OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA Served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Barbara 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA (805) SCHEDULE of MASSES SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM in the Old Mission Church SUNDAY 7:00 AM in the Poor Clare Monastery Chapel 9:00 AM 11:00 AM in the Old Mission Church DAILY MASS 7:00 AM (Daily) in the Chapel at the Poor Clare Monastery 8:00 AM (Monday-Friday) in the St. Junípero Serra Chapel HOLY DAYS: Please call (805) for schedule Welcome to the Faith Community at St. Barbara Parish! May the Lord give you peace! The Franciscan Friars and our sisters and brothers of this vibrant Faith Community welcome you to celebrate with us today. We pray that the peace of Christ, which is His gift, remain with you always and His joy fill your heart. St. Francis of Assisi We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.

2 Page 2 St. Barbara Parish November 19, 2017 MISSION STATEMENT In the Franciscan tradition, we strive to live the gospel life in prayer, evangelization, outreach and stewardship. ST. BARBARA PARISH OFFICE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA PHONE: (805) FAX: (805) AFTER HOURS: (805) x104 (Anointing of the Sick) WEBSITE: stbabs@yahoo.com Fr. Dan Lackie, Pastor Office: (805) ext. 101 pastor@saintbarbaraparish.org Roy Spicer Director of Sacred Music & Liturgy, ext. 103 Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM, Associate Pastor Office: Ext. 105 frlarry@saintbarbaraparish.org Alex Turcios Director of Faith Formation, ext. 118 Limar Delicano, Parish Secretary ldelicano@saintbarbaraparish.org; ext. 102 SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Priests are also available by appointment) SACRAMENT of MARRIAGE Minimum of six months preparation time. Call the Parish Office for further information. SACRAMENT of BAPTISM Baptisms and baptism preparation classes may be scheduled by contacting the Parish Office. Registered parishioners only. Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM (after the 11:00 AM Mass). SACRAMENT of ANOINTING of the SICK Please contact the Parish Office if there is a need for this sacrament. Healing Masses are scheduled quarterly. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible to coordinate music, liturgy, and other needs. REGISTERING AS A PARISHIONER New to Santa Barbara? Interested in making St. Barbara Parish your faith community? Please complete a parish registration card, available from the ushers or by calling or stopping by the Parish Office, and return it to us in the collection, at the office, or by mail. WELCOME TO OUR PARISH AND TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH! We are all on a spiritual journey! If you would like to know more about our beautiful Catholic faith tradition, we would be happy to assist you. Through both one-onone meetings as well as our Inquiry Class, we are available to answer your questions and to accompany you. Please contact Fr. Dan Lackie, Pastor, at (805) x101 or pastor@saintbarbaraparish.org. ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist Sunday Religious Education Classes, Grades 1-5 (September-May). Please contact Alex Turcios, Director of Faith Formation, for more information at (805) x118. YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION St. Barbara Parish offers a Junior High Youth Group, High School Youth Group, and a High School Confirmation program. Please contact Alex Turcios, Director of Faith Formation, for more information at (805) x118.

3 November 19, 2017 St. Barbara Parish Page 3 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Friend, This past Wednesday afternoon, in the small side chapel of the Old Mission Church, six Franciscan novices received their brown habits and put them on for the first time. It was a simple ceremony, a bit emotional, too, honoring another step on the path of these wonderful men Troy, Jason, James, Antonio, Michael, and Luis. As part of the service (called investiture), Father Michael Blastic OFM, a scholar of Franciscan spirituality and a member of the novitiate team, offered the reflection. He spoke about how many times the early biographer of St. Francis, Thomas of Celano, notes the Saint changing clothes during the course of his early conversion. The fine clothes of a merchant s son were tossed off for soldier s garb, which were eventually traded in for the hermit s robe, the accepted religious attire of the day for people devoting their lives to God in prayer. What s interesting is that the hermit s robe apparently didn t quite do it for Francis, so he set it aside for what became his most famous and eloquent fashion statement, a simple tunic, what poor people wore. Recounting all of this, Father Michael gently offered that we friars must never allow our brown robes (habits) to keep us from the expression of our unique Gospel identity and our solidarity with the poor of the world, especially in the communities where we serve. With arms out, our habits happen to be shaped like a cross. It is no coincidence that this Sunday we are being called by Pope Francis to honor the first ever World Day of the Poor. In the materials for pastors planning for special liturgies and homilies, the Pope s Council on the New Evangelization cites the words of Pope Francis as follows: We may think of the poor simply as the beneficiaries of our occasional volunteer work or of impromptu acts of generosity that appease our conscience. However good and useful such acts may be for making us sensitive to people s needs and the injustices that are often their cause, they ought to lead to a true encounter with the poor and a sharing that becomes a way of life. As we continue to grow as a center of Franciscan evangelization here at the Mission, these are words to take to heart. All of us are to be clothed in the poor Christ. Sincerely, Fr. Dan, ofm

4 Page 4 St. Barbara Parish November 19, 2017 Prepare for Next Sunday s Liturgy November 26 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe First Reading-Ezekiel 34:11-12, As for you my flock, I will judge between one sheep and another. Responsorial Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Second Reading-1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Christ will hand over the kingdom to his God and Father so that God may be all in all. Holy Gospel- Matthew 25:31-46 The Son of Man will sit upon his glorious throne and he will separate them one from another. Reflection On Next Sunday s Gospel The passage from Ezekiel portrays God as the shepherd par excellence who will guard the people of Israel and save them from being lost. God will be the good shepherd tending the sheep, rescuing the scattered of the flock, bringing them to rest in good pastures in their own land. All will be made right in Israel when God is accepted and acknowledged as the shepherd. The famous passage from Matthew s Gospel of the last judgment scene was painted spectacularly by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. The nations will be divided into two groups: those who have done good deeds and those who have failed to do good deeds. The Christian tasks of feeding the hungry, offering hospitality to the homeless, clothing the naked, comforting the sick and visiting the imprisoned are listed, as is the reward for performing these actions. These activities are to be practiced by the Christians toward the poor and downtrodden of the world. If the nations fail to do these activities, they will go to eternal damnation, while the righteous will go off to eternal life. The passage from First Corinthians offers a reflection on the power of Jesus victory over sin and death. It offers a step by step treatment of what will happen in the end times. At his coming, all the dead will be raised, then he will hand over all of the redeemed creation to his Father. During Christ s reign, all enemies will be put down, while the righteous will be gathered up into communion with the Father. By Dale J. Sieverding 2008, OCP. All rights reserved. Did You Know... Saint Agnes of Assisi s Story November 19 B orn Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare s departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare s sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in Reflections God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA Celebrates Feast of St. Barbara December 2, 2017 from 9:00 am 3:30 pm We will be offering FREE admission to the Mission Museum (self-guided tour only) and the chance to view part of the fascinating Santa Barbara Mission Archive Library. Mass for Feast of St. Barbara at 4:00pm Old Mission Church Join us here at the Old Mission Santa Barbara as we celebrates the Feast of St. Barbara, our Patron Saint!

5 November 19, 2017 St. Barbara Parish Page 5 Franciscan Fraternity at Old Mission Santa Barbara 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Question for Children: Name one talent or gift that God has given you and tell how you have used it. Question for Youth: Name three talents that you have. How can you use these talents in the next week to make someone's life better? Question for Adults: Using Jesus' parable as your starting point, describe in your own words how you are using your own gifts to enrich the reign of God. Keeping our Children Safe Family travel safety rules If you re traveling to spend Thanksgiving with friends or family, it s important that everyone in your group is up to speed on travel safety, and this safety starts at home. Make sure you have plans in place that let friends and family know where you re headed, and set up your house to look lived-in when you re on the road. Teach kids to pack smart avoid bringing unneeded valuables and carry only the necessary ID cards and money in the event of an emergency. For a copy of the VIRTUS article Family Travel and Vacation Safety, : Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) Let us Pray for the Sick Susan Djuric Sheryl & Chris Scott Maria Torres George Johnson Leopoldo Gaitan Pat Gaitan Robert Boudesseul Luisa Bella Whelan Maya Flores Kathleen Crosswhite Annette Colbert Gloria Y. Meza Lucy Hartnett Jovo Djuric Marie Mocny Peter Kruse Zain Haque Ernie Pico John Morelli Lori Cameron Anthony Falcucci Lillian O Reilly Claudia Chyla Taylor Marmo Wayne Hoffman Rico Lorelli Dorothea Johnson Harla Hampton Barbara Mallin Phil Rosenfeld Nancy Goodwillie Hilda Sanchez Juanita Estrellas Glenice Mathews Richard Masters Gary Davila Dhirajlal Popatlal & Jayshree Govindjee Ruby Fedaleo Annie Ardry Susan Rosas Maggie Carracino Ron Holehouse Mark Morehart Rosetta Vitetta - May they know Christ s healing - Please contact the parish office at , if you would like to add or remove a name on this prayer list. Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 19 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 30 Fr. John Hardin, OFM - Guardian Fr. Richard McManus, OFM - Vicar Fr. Dan Lackie,OFM - Pastor Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM - Associate Pastor Fr. Kenan Osborne, OFM Bro. Angelo Cardinalli, OFM Bro. Arturo Noyes, OFM Fr. Garret Edmunds, OFM Bro. Nicholas Ronalter, OFM Bro. Jeff MacNab, OFM-Novice Master Fr. Michael Blastic, OFM Bro. Kevin Schroeder, OFM Parish Calendar November Is The Month of All Souls Legion of Mary - Parish Small Social 3-5pm Religious Education - Advent Assembly Bonaventure 9:30am LA Archdiocese Campaign for Human Dev't Thanksgiving Day Mass - Mission 10am Day after Thanksgiving (Parish Office Closed) Legion of Mary - Parish Small Social 3-5pm Legion of Mary Junior Presidium - Parish Social 3-5pm Parish Mass Intentions Sat./Nov 18 4PM Church Alois Lindlbauer Sun/Nov 19 9AM Church Kim Lopez-ProViva 50th Birthday Sun/Nov 19 11AM Church Linda Spicer Mon/Nov 20 8AM Chapel Catherine Kryzzak Tues/Nov 21 8AM Chapel Sisters of the Poor Clare SpokaneWA Wed/Nov 22 8AM Church Tom Flattery Thur/Nov 23 8AM Chapel Thanksgiving Day Fri/Nov 24 8AM Chapel Sarah & Justin Han-ProVivis Sat./Nov 25 4PM Church Charles & Jean Graffy Sun/Nov 26 9AM Church Sisters of the Poor Clare SpokaneWA Sun/Nov 26 11AM Church Mitchell Morehart-ProInfirmo

6 Page 6 St. Barbara Parish November 19, 2017 Art and Environment Ministry Seeks Volunteers The Art and Environment Ministry is seeking parishioners (all ages - men and women) to give of their time and creative talents! The A&E ministry is responsible for planning and executing our beautiful church décor throughout the year. Parishioners who have talent in with flower arranging, design and creativity able to climb ladders, lift and or simply assist with us with our decorating needs for Advent and Christmas (and beyond!) are encouraged to join! Please contact the parish office today! See's Candies St. Louis the King Secular Franciscans Third annual See s Candy Fund Raiser After each mass from November 18th through December 3rd. Giving Tree! Choose an ornament from our annual Giving Tree, which will include a gift request from a child at our local Transition House shelter. Please drop off your unwrapped gift/donation by December 14 in the Parish Office or the Parish Social Room. Nov. 25 Gift Ornaments are available for pick-up Dec. 14 Deadline for the gifts to be returned Catholic Charities 26th Annual Mistletoe Ball Friday, December 1, 2017 The Coral Casino 6:00-10:30pm Honoring Community Stars Dr. James Paul Garcia & Erin Graffy Individual tickets are $275/pp or $2000 for table of 8 (for more info. call Charities ) Our Weekly Goal $ 10,976 November 12, 2017 Sunday Offering $ 11,525 Difference $ 549 But let our people, too, learn to devote themselves to good works, to supply urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive. (Titus 3:14) Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, Nov. 23rd at 10am Our annual Thanksgiving Day Mass will take place in the Old Mission Church on Thursday, November 23, at 10AM. All are welcome. As part of our parish tradition, the entire offertory collection that day will be for our local conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Your contribution will greatly assist them in their direct service to the poor in our area. Also, contributions may include one or more of the following non-perishable items: tuna, peanut butter, jam, beans & rice, dried fruits & nuts, dry cereals, vegetable oil, canned fruits, canned vegetables, soups, pasta & pasta sauce. Collection bins will be in the back of church. Thank you for your generous donation! Faith Formation Programs Our Religious Education and Middle School Ministry program will host its annual Advent Assembly on November in the Bonaventure Room. We will be making crafts and celebrating the true meaning of the Advent Season- the preparation of Jesus birth into our lives. Pray for our children to have open hearts to the beauty of the Incarnation!