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
Monica Estill-Turner
Dear Friends,
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Monica Estill-Turner, who passed away earlier this week. Her Memorial Service will be held here on Saturday, June 12 at 11am. There will be a reception immediatley afterwards in Aquinas Center.Read more
Monica Estill-Turner
Dear Friends,
Frances Estill-Stevens has asked that we pray for the peaceful passing of (her sister) Monica Estill-Turner. Monica is 55 years old and lives in Alaska. Please keep the entire Estill family and their friends in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.Read more
Franceen Fallett
Dear Friends,
Through the healing power of Christ and the healing power of your prayers the cancer in my bladder is gone. Words cannot express my gratitude.
Thank you.Read more
Barney Connaughton
Dear Friends,
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of former long-time parishioner, Barney Connaughton who passed away recently. Judy and the family have planned a Memorial service to be held here at St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday, May 29th. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30am with a Mass at 10am. This will be followed immediately by a luncheon here at St. Thomas.
As always, we ask that you pray for the family and friends of Barney.Read more
Elena Olmo
Elena Olmo wishes to thank everyone for their prayers. Her surgery was successful and she is now at home embarking on a recovery program. Please continue to pray for her as she faces these new challenges.Read more
