Last Sunday in the name of His Eminence, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles, Bishop Thomas J. Curry, Regional Bishop, awarded Papal Honors to those who live in the Santa Barbara Region.

Today we will have a parish presentation at the 9:00 a.m. Mass and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall for those honored by Pope John Paul II.     All are encouraged to attend and express your congratulations to the Honorees.

The "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" Medal is given in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding service to the Local Church (diocese and parish), and to the Church at large.    Bill and Ida Rubin have been awarded this Medal.

The "Benemerenti" Award is given in recognition of outstanding service to the Local Church (diocese and/or parish).      Frances Sheridan, and also George and Grace Johnson had been given this Award.

"Well done good and faithful servants!"

Encuentro 2000 will hold its Next Session on Wednesday, October 25^th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.      All are welcome!     

Encuentro 2000 is the National Celebration of the Jubilee Year by the Catholic Bishops of the United States.     In each parish throughout our country, six participant friendly sessions are being held with the goal of bringing together ministries that make-up our American parishes and improving on how we interrelate.     New parish members are particularly encouraged to attend and get involved.

We meet to discuss and learn, not to challenge nor to judge, nor to try to change others.    Rather, through dialogue, we seek to develop better strategies for our parish to welcome all, celebrate racial, ethnic, cultural, and other group diversities. All are encouraged to attend.      If you have any questions, please call Joe Bowman at 818 - 889 - 6876 after 6:00 p.m.

Don't forget to join us and be there on time.