Created on Saturday, 11 January 2025
This weekend, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the parishioners of Corpus Christi, who will be joining us at all Masses. In the spirit of our all are welcome hospitality, several pews will be reserved so they may feel at home—keep this in m...
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Created on Tuesday, 07 January 2025
This evening until 11 p.m., St. Monica can welcome evacuees and those fleeing the effects of the Palisades Fire. We can offer water, snacks, and a place to re-group. Unfortunately, we are not prepared to provide overnight services at this time, but ...
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Created on Monday, 23 December 2024
Msgr. Torgerson asks us to invite someone to Mass this Christmas.
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Created on Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Christmas Eve Masses: Dec. 24 4 p.m. ☆ Church, Outdoors, & Livestream* 6 p.m. ☆ Church 8 p.m. ☆ Church 10 p.m. ☆ Church & Livestream Midnight ☆ Church & Livestream *Additional parking available 2–6 p.m. at SGI-USA Buddhist Center: 1212 7th St. Chris...
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Created on Thursday, 04 November 2021
Memorial Mass: Dec. 19, 2024 Family Obituary: kinzleyfh.com/obituary/dale-sieverding Download the Program The following remarks and speech are from November 2021: Farewell Remarks: Nov. 2021 In 2019, we gave a small gift to all of our liturgical min...
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Created on Friday, 08 November 2024
When I was a boy growing up in a small town, I was as an altar server under a monsignor who, in many ways, reminds me of our own. One Sunday after Mass, he approached me with a gentle smile and asked, "Jeffrey, why don't you sing in Mass?" Feeling a...
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Created on Saturday, 19 October 2024
The following statement from our Pastor, Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson will be presented at all Masses the weekend of Oct. 19–20, 2024. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a settlement in the remaining cases brought forward after the statute of limit...
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Created on Saturday, 12 October 2024
How Your Support Makes It Happen St. Monica is always alive with activity, much of which happens behind the scenes to ensure our parish remains a vibrant place of faith, service, and community. On any given day, our staff, volunteers, and ministries...
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Created on Friday, 20 September 2024
Monday, October 7 6:30 p.m. Church Join us on the one year anniversary of the attacks in the Holy Land as we ask our Lord for peace.
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Created on Monday, 26 August 2024
Brothers and sisters of St. Monica, We are excited to celebrate Msgr. Torgerson’s 85th birthday and invite you to join us in making this milestone extra special! To gather your warm wishes and messages, we’ve created a Kudoboard—an online platform w...
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Created on Saturday, 24 August 2024
The David Hines Award We are thrilled to introduce this year's Volunteer of the Year awardees: Carl Hajik, Thomas Hite, Roland Labana, Dan O’Brien & Julie Shavers, Joe Sterbinsky, and Diane Sweet. These remarkable individuals have profoundly impacte...
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Created on Friday, 26 July 2024
Dear SMPREP Families, A warm welcome to the families bringing over 150 newly enrolled students to Saint Monica Preparatory this year. I hope you find the SMPREP community to be a warm and welcoming one, and I hope the education your students receive...
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Created on Friday, 21 June 2024
Monsignor Torgerson gives a few updates about parish events and his health:
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Created on Monday, 17 June 2024
Msgr. Torgerson is under the excellent care of Saint John's Hospital once more as his medical team continues to monitor and adjust his treatments. While there are no emergent conditions, his ongoing care requires close supervision to ensure the best...
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Created on Friday, 10 May 2024
Join Fr. David Guffey, C.S.C., and Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C. for coffee and conversation on Sunday, May 19 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Father David will discuss unlocking hearts to God with two new series, The Carpenter and Chime Travelers, followed ...
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Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Legacy giving to parishes can have a profound and enduring impact, transforming individual acts of generosity into lasting support streams for vital community work. Consider the story of Mrs. Eleanor, a retired schoolteacher and lifelong member of h...
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Created on Monday, 22 April 2024
We are delighted to announce that starting the first weekend in May, we will be reintroducing the cup with the precious blood at select Masses and specific celebrations. This change offers a beautiful opportunity to embrace the fullness of our sacra...
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Created on Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Veronika’s Place, a vital food distribution program, extends support to those with HIV or AIDS in the Dandora Holy Cross Community of Kenya, a cause championed by St. Monica Holy Cross Africa Ministry. In a synergistic partnership with the Los Angel...
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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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