Our Old Mission Family wishes everyone a blessed Advent and a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so blest here in the Valley. We have much to be thankful for. Today we begin a new year in the Church's calendar. We are grateful that Our Lord wants to "be born"-come anew into our new year. We should be ready and waiting to receive Him. As Isaiah says, House of Jacob, on your feet! Let us walk toward the light of the Lord! Today's Psalm says that we walk joyfully because the Lord is coming. St. Paul tells us to cast off deeds of darkness. St. Matthew reminds us to be on guard. The Lord may come quickly and unexpectedly. By casting off bad habits, participating in Advent activities, and by doing a little extra so that others have reason to be grateful, we do our part to receive Jesus anew in this new year. May the Lord grant everyone a peaceful and grace-filled Advent. 

Fr. Mike R.

Food Bank Santa Barbara County Distribution Sites:
Tuesdays, 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm - Bethania Lutheran Church
4th Monday each month, 2:30 pm - 4 pm - Golden Inn Family Village
Thursdays 12 pm - 4 pm - Old Mission Santa Inés

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - Food Distribution Program -
Groceries are distributed to anyone
Thursdays from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang. Please call People Helping People for more information:  (805)588-2572

BUELLTON SENIOR CENTER
164 W. Hwy 246 (behind the post office)
Monday-Friday 9 am-3 pm 
Walk-in and deliveries for seniors available - call 805 688-4571