Santa Barbara Region Fire Fund

The Woolsey and Hill Fires now out of control in the southern part of the Santa Barbara Region has forced thousands to flee with no end in sight. Highway closures have many stranded with nowhere to go and the immediate need for food and shelter will soon begin to become apparent. Two of our parishes have also evacuated and altho0ough no buildings have been reported lost, we all know that it will take several days to learn the full extent of any damage or injury.
Earlier this year the Thomas Fire which effected so many of our own family and friends taught us important it is to be prepared to provide shelter, food and temporary financial support.
The fund that was created to provide immediate and critical support during the Thomas Fire has been expanded to now include those effected by the Woolsey and Hill fires.
Your donation can be mailed to:
The Fire Fund c/o SBPR
3240 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Or, simply place your check in the parish Sunday collection basket.
If you know of anyone who is in immediate need of temporary shelter, food or assistance, they can contact the pastor of their nearest Catholic church for help.
Recent Posts
Mary Silvestri
Dear Friends,
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of long-time parishioner Mary Silvestri.
The Holy Rosary will take place at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home in Ventura on Thursday, December 1st at 7pm.
The Funeral Mass will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ojai at 9am Friday, December 2nd.
A reception will be held after the burial at Soule Park.Read more
Rachel Duarte
Please pray for Rachel Duarte who having a dental procedure.Read more
Patrick Tumamait
Please pray for Patrick Tumamait who is at St. John's Hospital for heart surgery. Pray for Patrick's quick recovery and consolation for his family.Read more
Gerhard "Gary" Orthuber
Dear Friends,
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gary Orthuber who passed away a few weeks ago.
His memorial will be held here at St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday, November 22nd. The Holy Rosary will be recited in the Chapel at 10am with the Mass to be held at 10:30. There willl be a reception in the Aquinas Center immediately after the services.Read more
Larry Shields
Dear Friends,
As you know Larry Shields passed away last Friday. Please click on the following link for more information regarding his services.
https://www.perezfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/laurence-shields
All in the St. Thomas Aquinas community are invited to attend these services.Read more