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CONTACT: Christine Gerety | (310) 566-1531 |
The "Always Beginning" Senior Adult Ministry provides an opportunity for older adults (both men and women) to meet their spiritual and social needs in a friendly environment with their peers from October through June of each year through the
following activities.
First Friday Luncheons & Retreats
Five times a year, our Always Beginning Ministry hosts a delicious First Friday Luncheon. All adults 65 & over are welcome to join us. The Luncheon and two seasonal Retreats are complimentary, but reservations are necessary, so please contact Christine at or 310-566-1531.
Always Beginning 2025-26 Luncheon Schedule
All Luncheons are in the Grand Pavilion and begin immediately following the 12:10 p.m. Mass
Friday, October 3
Friday, December 5
Friday, February 6
Friday, March 6
Friday, May 1
Always Beginning 2025-26 Retreat Schedule
All Retreats are in Caruso A/B, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Friday, December 5 - Advent Retreat
Friday, March 6 - Lent Retreat
Mass
Mon–Fri, 7:00 am - Church
Mon–Fri, 12:10 pm - Church & Livestream
Sat, 8:00 am - Church & Livestream
Sat, 5:30 pm - Church
Sun, 7:30 am - Church
Sun, 9:30 am - Church & Livestream
Sun, 11:30 am - Church
Sun, 5:30 pm - Church & Livestream
Outdoor seating is available at all weekend Masses.
Confession
Mon–Fri. 5:30–6 pm
Sat, 4:30–5:00 pm
There are no confessions on secular holidays or other observances when the parish is closed.
Holy Days & Holidays
Holy Days: additional Vigil and evening Masses, 6:30 p.m.
Holidays: single Mass, 9:30 am with no confessions
Eucharistic Adoration
First & Third Fridays: 7:30–8:30 a.m. & 7–8 p.m. · Church
Second & Fourth Sundays: Noon–3 p.m. · Chapel
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725 California Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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