The mission of the Respect Life Ministry is to foster a consistent ethic of life at St. Monica Catholic Community – respecting all human life, at any age and stage, from the moment of conception until natural death. We hope to deepen the understanding of the dignity of life by providing information, raising awareness, advocacy efforts, and through participation in communal and individual prayer efforts.

All are welcome to join us at Ministry gatherings. Watch for future announcements of meetings.

Staff Coordinators

Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate 

Father Johnathan Nestico, Associate Pastor 

Activities 

IT’S A DIAPER DRIVE!!!!

St. Monica Respect Life Ministry invites all parishioners to support a Diaper Drive May 12 to June 16. Diapers will be donated to three local agencies supporting mothers and children in need, Harvest Home, Claris Health, and Landings.

Bring your diaper donation on May 12, June 2, and June 16 to Grand Pavilion Patio between the hours of 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or anytime during the month to the Caruso Center Reception Area.

All sizes of diapers welcome from newborns to size 5, including pull ups. Wipes also welcome! Your generous donation will be so appreciated and help ease the financial burden of these mothers.

For more information contact Margaret Olivares at  or Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate at 

Here is more information on the organizations we are supporting with our donations:

Harvest Home

https://www.harvesthomela.org/

Harvest Home are homes for homeless women who are pregnant.   ounded in 1980 Harvest Home provides classes in childbirth preparation, parenting , relationships, finances, job training and placement as well as counseling and support.

Claris Health

https://www.clarishealth.org/

Claris Health is a community agency equipped to serve, support, and walk alongside those at risk or facing unintended pregnancies. 

The Landing

https://catholiccharitiesla.org/our-lady-of-the-angels-region/

The Landing at St. Robert's Center, a program of Catholic Charities in Los Angeles, is a no cost, one of the kind, daytime wellness and respite drop-in center for pregnant and parenting youth ages 14-24 and their children. The program provides resting rooms, showers, meals and laundry services, along with diapers and other supplies.

Resources

Respect Life Program                US Catholic Conference of Bishops            https://www.usccb.org/respectlife

Respect Life Action Guides      USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities    https://www.respectlife.org/action-guides