COVID-19 Resources
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Foodbank Resources in SB County:
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see emergency food distributions. Foodbank of Santa Barbara county will distribute free, healthy groceries and fresh produce at those locations. No documentation or registration is required. Everyone is welcome. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety and cleanliness of each site.
Livestream Masses:
Daily Mass from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels can be accessed here. Masses begin at 7:00am in Spanish and 12:10pm in English Monday through Friday.
Sunday Masses from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels can be accessed here. Masses begin at 7:00am in Spanish and 10:00am in English.
For a list of other livestreams within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, click here.
Spiritual Communion:
Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used as a preparation for Holy Mass and by individuals who cannot receive Holy Communion. Archbishop Gomez invites you to be able to join him in spiritual communion here
Stations of the Cross:
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion that helps us meditate on the Passion of our Lord as we walk to Calvary during this Lenten season. Click here for videos for each of the 14 stations. If you prefer to read the prayers, click here.
Daily Devotionals:
For a list of beautiful and powerful Catholic prayers, including daily prayers, prayers for the sacraments, prayers for the COVID-19, etc., click here.
Magnificat:
During this difficult time, many of the faithful may be unable to attend Mass. To sanctify their day and to keep walking in the liturgical rhythm of the Church, Magnificat has made their online version temporarily available to everyone for free. Free temporary access is also available in Spanish here. It is our hope that everyone will take this opportunity to pray with Magnificat in union with the Church each Sunday and weekday.
Electronic Bulletin:
You may sign up to have our weekly bulletin sent to you via email by clicking here.
Online Giving:
We would like to say: THANK YOU! Many of you have continued your regularly giving and some have even gone beyond. We are grateful!
We are still operating and our staff is still working. Without collections taking place at Masses, donations have inevitably declined. We understand this is a difficult time for all, but we are hopeful. Our Parish is dependent upon the weekly offering and regular contributions from our parishioners. These gifts allow us to continue our ministry and the ability to maintain our staff. We would be very grateful for your continued financial support at this time.
Offerings may be mailed directly to the Parish, dropped in the mail slot near the Rectory door, or set up temporarily/permanently through online giving.
Please note: the Capital Campaign-Called to Renew has been suspended until further notice.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Updates from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles:
Click here for the Archdiocese website's updates on the pandemic.
Hearts to Serve:
Hearts to Serve, a hotline to support to all of those in need 855-423-6780 from 8 am to 5 pm daily
Covid-19 Prayer Hotline:
914-527-1413: Speak to a friar directly at anytime, you are not alone!
Alternative transportation for seniors living in Goleta:
Community Partners in Caring supplies FREE rides to Goleta vaccination sites and medical appointments for seniors living in Goleta. Call (805) 925-8000 to register and request a ride. Community Partners in Caring, established in 1997, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides free support service to seniors through the recruitment and management of volunteers. The funding for this transportation project is limited, so please act soon. All rides will be provided through a combination of Community Partners in Caring volunteer drivers, taxi, and Lyft drivers. Rides will be provided within your local area only, and only one destination per ride is permitted. Those 62 years of age or older and unable to drive are eligible to request this, and the other services of Community Partners in Caring. For more information, call 805-925-8000, see our posts on social media, and please visit www.partnersincaring.org
Santa Barbara Public Library and ServSafe:
To support Santa Barbara’s food industry workers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to offer free access to the ServSafe Food Handler® Online Courses and Assessment certification program.
This initiative is made possible with grant support from the Santa Barbara Adult Education Consortium.
The ServSafe Food Handler® California Online Course and Assessment meets the requirements set forth by the California Retail Code (with specified exceptions). The law describes a food handler as anyone who is involved in the preparation, storage, or service of food.
Instructions: Please fill out the form completely, and we will reach out to you after your application is processed. Please be aware that there are a limited number of free courses and assessments available.
For more information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbqwpxAFxZAcUVWbSeyWhSwSDe9Q6hBrl0q8okeoMjjHmyUA/viewform
If you have any questions call 805-962-7653 or email [email protected]
Additional Resources:
The Los Angeles Archdiocese is working diligently to safeguard the well-being of everyone in our parishes. The LA County Department of Health has issued new guidance for faith-based organizations which may help to prevent exposure to COVID-19 and thus help reduce its spread. The attached document is of utmost importance. If you feel any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, please contact your doctor right away for further instructions. You may also want to review the following pages for more info:
Additionally, here are some resources you may find helpful for anyone in need:
- New hotline and volunteer effort for LA’s neediest or call 855-423-6780
- USCCB’s Justice For Immigrants COVID-19 resource page
- LA resources for immigrants – English / Spanish (or email me for additional languages)
- No cost healthcare program in Los Angeles
- Housing and eviction resource page
Foodbank Resources in SB County:
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