Mass Intentions Saturday 10/11 5:00pm Sunday 10/12 8:00 am 9:30am 11:15am Monday 8:00am Tuesday 8:00am Wednesday 8:00am	Intenciones de Misas Victoria Diaz (+) Cliff Reed (+) For all parishioners Adolfo Diaz (+) & Jesus Arte (+) John Yee Josefa Timothee Gertrude & Edward McNaney (+)
Thursday 8:00am 7:00pm	Jack V. Morford (+) Healing Mass
Friday 8:00am	Gary Pompe (+)
Saturday 10/18 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm	Holy Souls XV Elisabeth Niazi Mike Soto & Gabriela Herrera Rob Segura & Mayra Magana Joseph Abboud (+)
Sunday 10/19 8:00am 9:30am 11:15am	Walter Callahan (+) Curtis Hammond (+) Marcelino Rios (+) Rosario Pena (+)

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Dear Parishioners,

Thank you, all parishioners participating in the fifth phase of RENEW. Enjoy your small faith community gatherings. May your Christian enthusiasm be a blessing for all the other parishioners.

Our Rel.Ed programs had also a good jump start. Remember the Catechetical Sunday masses on Sept.21 when you all promised to support our catechists and children. How are you doing this? It made me happy that about 17 parishioners went to the Regional Congress at Bishop High School.

I can leave for my vacation in peace because I give the parish in the good hands and heart not only of Fr.Robert,CJ but also of the dedicated staff and Parish Council members, of all our liturgical ministers, and you all.

“First of all, I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for all of you.” (Rom.1:8)

Fr. Ludo

In the parish family …

…we pray for the sick and homebound: Alberto Rodriguez, Mary Castillo, Donna Kiesling, Mike Devaney, Miguel Franco, Josephine Reed, Julia Brooks, Ida Hollopeter, Amalie Weinmann, Clem Creaturo, Phoebe Laroche, Lilia McAustin and for whom else? ¿Por quiénes más?

…we gathered for a Christian funeral for Philip Ryder on October 10^{th ;} We will gather for rosary for Gary Pompe on 10/16 at 4:00pm at Holy Cross Church, and Memorial Mass on Friday,10/17 at 10 am. With prayerful sympathy.

Confessions 4:00-4:30pm Confesiones

10/18 Fr. Tom 10/25 Fr. Robert Nov.1 Fr.Alfred

Medjugorje Peace Conference – October 14-15-16, 2008

Bren Events center, UCI Campus - Irvine, Ca. Conference Office Phone: (714) 572-9779 – www.medjugorjeirvine.org Pamphlets in the church vestibule.

One Sunday for the Whole World

Next Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI calls every

Catholic in the world to celebrate our vocation to be missionary. It’s World Mission Sunday!

As Catholics around the world – here at home and in the Missions – gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, we are to pray for the Church ‘s worldwide missionary work. We pray for those awaiting the “Good News” of our Lord’s great love for us and for the missionaries who offer the poor and suffering the light of Christ. And we are to offer financial help through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

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Thank You Note from Josephine Reed

I would like to thank my friends who made the reception after the funeral mass for my husband Cliff so lovely: Pat Edick, Vivian Lindsten and daughters Mary & Ann, Jean Moulton, Lou & Lydia Valenzuela, Lorraine Perry, Ida Perrault and Betty Ball.

Marriage pre-exists church and government

“Marriage is an ancient, yet modern, human institution which pre-exists both Church and government. Marriage, history shows us, is intrinsic to stable, flourishing and hospitable societies. Although cultural differences have occurred, what has never changed is that marriage is the ideal relationship between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation and the continuation of the human race.” – The Catholic bishops of California, 2008. For more information about the Catholic teaching on marriage, please visit: www.cacatholic.org

October is Catholic Respect Life Month

A Deanery Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated Saturday, October 18^th at 10am, San Roque Church, 325 Argonne Circle

Voice of the Faithful Santa Barbara

invites you to a two-part book discussion of

Why I Am Still a Christian

by Fr. Hans Kung, renowned Swiss theologian & professor emeritus at the University of Tubingen. We’ll meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28^th, at 7pm at Holy Cross Parish Hall, 1740 Cliff Dr. All are welcome! These discussions are in preparation for Fr. Kung’s lecture at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Nov. 17^th at 8pm. For more info, visit www.votfsba.org or call 687-0357.

Mass Cards Available

Ever thought of having a Mass said for someone’s birthday or recovery from an illness or a deceased friend or family member? There is a nice selection of English and Spanish Mass cards and envelopes available in the rectory office. They are free with a donation of $10 or more for a Mass intention.

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Fr. John Dear, SJ to speak at Camarillo Church Sunday, October 12^th 7pm

Fr. John Dear, a Jesuit priest, who is nominated for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will be speaking about his lifelong quest for peace. Fr. Dear has been arrested over 75 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience for peace. St. Mary Magdalen Church, Las Posas and Crestview, Camarillo, CA. For more: www.PersistentPeace.com

St. Vincent’s 7^th Annual Golf Classic& Silent Auction

Monday, October 13, 2008 9am to Sunset, Sandpiper Golf Club Tournament proceeds will help fund the vital programs of St. Vincent’s for single women & children. For more info 683-6381 ext 107 or email info@sy-sb.org or http://stvincents-sb.org/wwwpages/events.html

You are Invited to Participate in Mass & Healing Service by the Santa Barbara Area Catholic Prayer Groups, Thursday, Oct. 16^th at 7pm at Holy Cross Church. The guest celebrant is Fr. Bill Delaney, S.J. Fr. Bill has been active in the Charismatic Renewal since 1971. He taught Mathematics at Loyola Marymount University for seven years. Since 1991, he has been Pastoral Coordinator for SCRC and liaison to the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese. For more information contact, Phil/Chris Luna 962-1438. Refreshments will be provided. Love offering will be taken.

Ernestine Hummel Memorial

On Sunday, October 29 from 2pm to 4pm at Shoreline Park picnic area. All are invited to attend and share memories and thoughts about her life.

Community Symposium on Health Care

“The Crisis in Health Care: Solutions for the Safety Net”

hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara. 305 E. Anapamu St. 963-3579 or Office@fumcsb.org Sunday, October 19^th 2:30 – 5pm Dr. Elliot Schulman, Dr. Arthur Gross-Schaefer, and Congresswoman Lois Capps with be speakers and Rev. Pam Washburn, Director of Spiritual Care at Cottage Hospital will be the moderator. Feel free to send questions for

the speakers and panel members. Pamphlets in our church.

“The Feast of San Gennaro”

St. Mark’s University Parish, Isla Vista, will hold its 18^th annual Dinner/Auction on Saturday, October 18^th at 6pm in the church at 6550 Picasso Rd. in Goleta. Please join in the celebration of the Patron Saint of Naples with delicious food and great Italian entertainment – New York City style – in the spirit of Little Italy. Live and silent auction. For info or to register call Terri Ipsen 882-3822 (day) or 968-0307 (evening).

Magnificat is Coming to the Central Coast!!

A ministry to Catholic women. Come & hear the testimony of speaker Suzie Wooldridge who shares her transforming 10 yr journey back to the church. Sat. Oct. 18^th 9:30am – 12:30pm Santa Maria Terrace (formerly Maria del Sol) $20 per person. Music provided by Suzie and her husband Mike members of Spirit Alive. Seating is limited. Contact Dolly Van Horn 934-1857 for reservations. More info: call Marie Schaefer 938-1254.

Interfaith Community Celebration of Peace and Dialogue

Under the Sukkah(=tabernacle) of Peace

Sunday, October 19^th 4:40-6:30pm at the Interfaith Community Sukkah, La Casa de Maria 800 El Bosque Rd

Please bring a dairy main dish or salad & dessert to share. Drinks, paper goods, music, & singing will be provided.

A Retreat for Those Who are Grieving – November 7-9

Mission Renewal Center at Old Mission S.B.

Registration begins at 3pm on Friday, limited to 20. Retreat begins with dinner at 5:30 and ends with lunch on Sunday. $150 per person – Double occupancy or $180 per person – Private room. Register online www.santabarbaramission.org or email retreats@sboldmission.org or phone 682-4713, X133

Parents of 5^th – 8^th Grade Students: parents information nights at Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 4400 La Colina Rd, SB. Nov. 12, 2008 or Jan. 14, 2009 from, 7pm – 8pm Room 202, Computer Lab. Welcoming families of all faith backgrounds, each night includes a presentation & Q&A with the School Principal, Admissions Director & Academic Counselor. Email dherrera@bishopdiego.org or 967-1266 x118

Free Drop-In Math Tutoring (For grades 3-8)

Offered by members of Mu Alpha Theta, the math honors society of Bishop Garcia Diego High School. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:05pm to 4pm bishop Garcia Diego High School, Room 310, 4000 La Colina Rd., SB

Calling All Married Couples – If you are married & enjoy being Catholic, how would you & your spouse like to share your Sacrament of Matrimony with engaged couples preparing for marriage? No experience necessary & free training is provided based on your busy lifestyle. Please call Tom & Diane Krause (310) 316-4857 for additional information. You can also visit www.CEEofLA.org

Calendars, etc for Inmates Once again we are collecting both 2009 calendars and religious reading materials (any date) for the Lompoc Penitentiary. Calendars can be wall-type or smaller, but must NOT have spiral binding, but just a simple staple. They are to be of scenery, automobiles, etc but no ‘girly’ type. Drop them off at the rectory; Fr Charles will deliver them to the chaplain. THANKS.

Did You Know?

Website helps locate sex offenders near you

The Megan’s Law website for California provides access to information on more than 63,000 persons required to register in California as sex offenders. Specific home addresses are displayed on more than 33,500 offenders in the California communities; as to these persons, the site displays the last registered address reported by the offender. An additional 30,500 offenders are included on the site with listing by ZIP Code, city, and county. Information on approximately 22,000 other offenders is not included on this site, but is known to law enforcement personnel. Not all sex offenders have been caught and convicted. Most sex offenses are committed by family, friends or acquaintances of the victim. http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Memorize the quote of the week for the year of St. Paul:

“ Though we cannot see God, we can at least

discover Him through His works” Rom.1:20.

St. Paul’s letter to the Romans is his longest one

and therefore always listed as first in the New

Testament, although one of his later ones

(57-58 AD). He wrote the letter in preparation

of his visit to the Roman Christians and his

plans to go to Spain. ( Rom.1:13-16 and 15:28-29).

Holy Cross Travel Club January 2009 Trip

Start 2009 off right with a 2 night 3 day trip to the newly renovated Golden Nugget Casino in downtown Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 13 through Thursday January 15, 2009. Already one of the best Hotel Casino’s in Nevada, it is even better with the addition of a 200,000 gallon aquarium that is home to marine creatures from around the world, including several shark species, southern stingrays and a variety of large game fish. The three-story pool complex, called the Tank, is complete with private cabanas, a jacuzzi, the Dive Bar, waterfalls and an enclosed waterslide that passes through the aquarium. All that on top of the Victorian elegance of the Golden Nugget, the outstanding buffet, a variety of games and slots, several other casinos in walking distance and the great light show, the Fremont Experience. The cost is $167 apiece, double occupancy and $227 single occupancy and includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, 2 nights accommodations, 1 breakfast buffet, all tax and gratuities, 1 Welcome Cocktail, baggage handling and tax.

Money must be in to Bob K. by Sunday, November 9, 2008, so sign up NOW!! Bring your bathing suit and swim with the sharks! We need 40 to make the trip.

For more information call Bob Krause at 962-8711. Make checks payable to Bob Krause, 2504 Borton Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Regional Wedding Anniversary Masses in 2009

World Marriage Day, with Bishop Thomas Curry celebrating Mass and distributing the certificates. The masses will be celebrated as follows:

Sunday, February 8, 2009, St. Louis de Montfort Church, Santa Maria: Mass at 2:30pm

and Sunday, February 15, 2009, San Buenaventura Mission, Ventura: Mass at 3:30pm

Are you

RENEWING ?