Created on Monday, 11 March 2024
The streets of LA became this week’s classroom for participants in the Green Team’s JustFaith Sacred Air series. On a field trip down to Wilmington, the team learned about how Big Oil directly impacts the lives of the city’s residents, mostly people...
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Created on Thursday, 29 February 2024
⭐ Congratulations to Donna Damian, our Finance Coordinator, for 49 years of service to the St. Monica community! Donna has touched hearts, minds, and souls in her time here. Let us pray for her as she embarks on life's next great adventure! Celebrat...
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Created on Wednesday, 28 February 2024
As a student at LMU in the '70s, I looked for a part-time job. I saw a posting for a gym teacher and CYO coach at St. Augustine School in Culver City. I liked sports–maybe this was something I could do. When I arrived at St. Augustine’s during lunch...
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Created on Wednesday, 07 February 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a delightful Valentine's hike with our furry companions at Will Rogers State Park! The morning was filled with laughter, wagging tails, and breathtaking views as we explored the trails together. It was a joy t...
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Created on Thursday, 01 February 2024
Catholic Schools Week began this past Sunday, Jan. 28, and runs until Saturday, Feb. 3. It's a time to reflect on the incredible gift of our school, a place where education and faith intertwine, nurturing minds from transitional kindergarten to seni...
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Created on Monday, 29 January 2024
The First5 Ministry at St. Monica is a community of couples journeying through their first five years of marriage! Couples gathered this weekend for fellowship and fun at Solidarity in Santa Monica. They caught up, had Solidarity's famous pierogies,...
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Created on Tuesday, 23 January 2024
The brand new Navigators Ministry is off to an excellent start ! The Navigators hosted Coffee & Doughnuts last weekend, January 20-21, and were able to meet plenty of parishioners after the 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Navigator Ministers are ...
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Created on Friday, 19 January 2024
St. Monica can be an amazing place, filled with wonderful people and lots of opportunities! But it can also be overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to find what you're looking for in terms of connecting with others or volunteering, even if you'...
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Created on Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Thirty years ago this morning, the Northridge earthquake rocked Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Many businesses, homes, and yes – places of worship – were terribly damaged and even destroyed. According to the LA Times, the "6.7 magnitude quak...
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Created on Tuesday, 16 January 2024
St. Monica has been partnering with Habitat for Humanity for over 20 years and is a founding member of its Los Angeles Catholic Coalition - which is marking its tenth year in 2024. What is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity has grown from a ...
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Created on Tuesday, 16 January 2024
A BIG thank you to all who participated in Health Ministry's Blood Drive on Sunday, January 14. The St. Monica community donated 61 pints !! That's enough blood to save up to 183 lives ! Stay tuned for more opportunities with the Health Ministry - c...
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Created on Monday, 08 January 2024
On Saturday, January 6, we gathered to celebrate and honor the legacy of Sister Edith Prendergast with mass and a wonderful reception that followed. Sister Edith is returning to Ireland soon! The Epiphany mass was celebrated by Archbishop Gomez and ...
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Created on Monday, 27 November 2023
Christmas Eve Masses: Dec. 24 4 p.m. ☆ Church, Outdoors, & Livestream* 6 p.m. ☆ Church 8 p.m. ☆ Church & Livestream 10 p.m. ☆ Church Midnight ☆ Church & Livestream Additional parking available 2–6 p.m. at SGI-USA Buddhist Center: 1212 7th St. Christ...
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Created on Monday, 30 October 2023
GLO gathered for fellowship and Halloween fun last Saturday, October 21. Highlights included spooky snacks, some crazy costumes, and a haunted house tour!
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Created on Thursday, 26 October 2023
Here are all the ways you commemorate your loved one throughout the month of November. All Souls Novena Join us for a sacred journey of remembrance and prayer as we honor our dearly departed during the All Souls Novena. Starting on November 2, our n...
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Created on Friday, 20 October 2023
We are honored that Bishop Matthew G. Elshoff, OFM Cap., will join us at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 29. To learn more about Bishop Elshoff, visit the resources below: Statement from Bishop Elshoff on Appointment Bishop Elshoff Biography a...
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Created on Monday, 16 October 2023
We are called during this time to pray for peace in our world. Let us ask our Lord for grace and an end to all conflict. Let us remember Pope Francis's wisdom: "Every war is a defeat." Prayer Service for Peace Find additional resources below: Pope c...
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Created on Friday, 06 October 2023
On October 1, we welcomed all creatures, great and small, and their owners to join the St. Francis Pet Ministry for our annual Blessing of the Animals. Fr. Park, Fr. Kuna, and the ministry led a short service full of prayer, song, and fellowship. We...
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Created on Monday, 02 October 2023
On September 24, GLO met in Caruso A & B for light bites and cool refreshments while socializing with the community! St. Monica's LQBGT+ outreach ministry reconnected with fellow parish and community members following their summer hiatus. Looking fo...
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Created on Monday, 02 October 2023
In September, the St. Monica Green Team hosted an annual youth environmental summit (YES) to inspire and provide SoCal’s young people with the resources on how to live a more sustainable life as called by Pope Francis in Laudato Si'. Special thanks ...
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