Created on Friday, 02 May 2025
It is our custom to celebrate a Novena (nine days) of Masses on behalf of our Mothers, Grandmothers, and those who have been a mother to us. It is proper to remember those who have died and to honor our mothers and grandmothers who are still living....
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Created on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
O Lord, you have given me so much, please give me one thing more, a grateful heart - George Herbert This year, we joyfully celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson’s ordination to the priesthood (St. John’s Seminary Class of 1965)...
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Created on Monday, 21 April 2025
We’ve lost our Holy Father, and I’ve lost a partner. Though many of us woke to the news already shared around the world, our hearts are heavy as we remember Pope Francis—born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Dec. 17, 1936—who died this morning, April 21, 2025...
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Created on Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Thank you for your generosity at Easter scroll to the bottom of this page to make your gift this season. Easter Sunday Mass, April 20 Church: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Livestream: 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Outdoor: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
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Created on Friday, 21 February 2025
Parish Mission Retreat: Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J. Monday, Mar. 10 · 7p Tuesday, Mar. 11 · 7p Wednesday, Mar. 12 · 7p Livestream Available Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and educator. He currently serves as executive director of Fairfield ...
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Created on Friday, 07 February 2025
On Wednesday, January 29, the Ethical Leadership Lunch brought together leaders from various industries to explore the intersection of faith, values, and leadership. The panel featured Joe Davis, Renata Simril, Alessandro DiSanto, and St. Monica par...
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Created on Monday, 27 January 2025
Catholic Schools Week celebrates the dedication to faith, knowledge, and service that defines Catholic education. It’s a time to honor the students, teachers, and families who contribute to our vibrant and values-driven school communities. Together ...
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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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