Living in Gratitude: Parishioner Stories
At last weekend’s masses, we heard personal stories of gratitude from St. Monica parishioners whose lives have been changed by the outreach and ministries at St. Monica. These individuals shared their testimony and how they live and give back IN GRATITUDE for the blessings they received from St. Monica. Their stories are a testament to the power of your generosity.
Watch them share their powerful stories here.
Jimmy Valdez
Steve Bayliss
Vicky & Lorenzo Landin
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- Thu May 22, 7p: Notre Dame Folk Choir
- Monsignor Welcomes Pope LEO XIV
- Mother's Day Novena 2025
- Happy 60th Anniversary, Monsignor!
- Pope Francis (1936–2025): Remembered by Msgr. Torgerson
- EASTER 2025 at St. Monica
- Saint Monica Academic & Spiritual Heritage: Rooted in Family
- SAVE THE DATE: Rooted in Family Gala & Auction 5/10
- ⛪ Parish Mission Retreat: 3/10-3/12
- ? Second Annual Ethical Leadership Lunch
- ? Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 26–Feb. 1
- Palisades Fire Update, Jan. 11
- Hospitality for Palisades Fire Evacuees
- A Christmas Message from Msgr. Torgerson
- Christmas at St. Monica 2024
- Dale Sieverding, SLD (1963–2024)
- ? Why We Sing
- Msgr. Statement: Settlement 2024
- Behind the Scenes at St. Monica
- ?️ Prayer Service for Peace: Oct 7
- Share Your Birthday Wishes for Msgr. Torgerson's 85th Birthday!
- Volunteers of the Year 2024
- Letter from Deacon Kevin McCardle
- An Update from Msgr. Torgerson: June 21, 2024
- Msgr. Torgerson Health Update: June 17, 2024
- ? MEDIA AS A GIFT OF MINISTRY Event!
- ? Estate Planning Seminar | May 13
- Communion Under Both Species
- ? Race 4 Veronika's Place at the LA Marathon
- ⛅ Sacred Air: The JustFaith Team Visits Wilmington
- ? Congratulations, Donna!
- ? Reaching for Heaven
- ?♥ Valentine's Pet Hike
- First5 January Social ??
- Navigators Ministry Launches!!
- Navigators Ministry at St. Monica
- Resounding Resilience: The 30th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake
- It’s a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out: St. Monica Habitat for Humanity
- St. Monica Blood Drive
- Farewell Sister Edith!
- Christmas at St. Monica 2024
- Haunt Couture: GLO Halloween Party
- Month of Remembrance
- Bishop Elshoff Welcome Mass
- Praying for Peace
- Blessing of the Animals 2023
- GLO Fall Kickoff 2023
- Homeboy 5K 2023
- Catechetical Sunday
- St. Phoebe Day 2023
- St. Monica Serves: In Deed and In Truth
- Layer Up Interfaith Clothing Drive
- Homeboy Industries 5K: Sept. 23
- Prayer for Good Humor by St. Thomas More
- "Don't Inform → INSPIRE!"
- St. Monica Order of Malta: Lourdes Pilgrimage 2023
- Saint Monica Preparatory
- My Calling
- Msgr. Torgerson and HCAM return to Africa!
- Team "Race 4 Veronika’s Place" crosses the finish line!
- Happy 57th Anniversary of Ordination, Msgr. Torgerson!
- Peace in Ukraine
- Msgr. Torgerson: Church Burglary
- Listening to Us All: Pope's Synod Coming to St. Monica
- CRS Rice Bowl
- Mother's Day Novena
- Father's Day Novena
- People Want a Lenten Reflection from YOU!
- Christine Gerety and St. Monica featured in Angelus News!
- Fr. David John Ayotte, 1960–2021
- Young People are the Future of Kenya - Let's Support Them!
- Anniversary of Ordination Celebration: Fr. Willy
- Fr. David Ayotte Health Update: Nov. 3
- An Evening with Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, Psy.D
- Who is Santa Claus…for real?
- Mass and Music Survey
- Active Duty Prayer Board
- Holy Land Reflections 2022
- Each was a hard act to follow
- Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
- Uniting Our Hearts And Minds: A Message from Msgr. Torgerson
- Rethinking Mother's Day with the Green Team
- Fr. Ron Rolheiser: "The Passion and the Cross"
- Christmas Mass Schedule 2020
- Simbang Gabi Message from Bishop Alex Aclan
- At Home With Our Mangers
- Living With Grief During The Holidays
- Special Delivery: Holiday Greetings
- Saturday, Dec. 19: Advent Communal Reconciliation Service
- Sunday, Dec. 13: Festival of Lessons & Carols
- Support the Youth of Our Sister Parish in Kenya
- A New Way to Bible Study: Scripture Encounter Saturday Series
- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception & Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- November: Month of Remembrance
- Awaiting in Joyful Hope: Advent Small Groups
- Election Day: Candlelight Novena for National Peace and Unity
- Oasis Women's Retreat
- Calling all MOMS!
- Catholic Charities Gala Honors Parishioners of St. Monica
- Daylight Savings Time: Mass Schedule Updates
- Prepare the Way with Scripture Encounter Part 2
- Updated: Women of St. Monica, Saint Monica Feast Day
- Catechetical Sunday: Sep. 20
- 2020 World Day of Migrants and Refugees
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Aug. 27: Feast Day of Saint Monica
- A Story of Light: St. Monica 2018 Renovation Wins Award
- Like Pope Francis, We are all Sinners: Scripture Encounter begins Aug. 24
- Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola: Holy Hour
- Volunteer Appreciation
- COVID Update (7/16): Outdoor Masses
- Welcome Fr. Dave Ayotte!
- Congratulations Class of 2020!
- COVID Update (7/13): Indoor Restrictions
- Fr. Ian's Farewell Parade
- Holy Grounds is Open
- All Parishes Remain Closed (May 23–24)
- Our Response is Love.
- COVID-19 Update from Archbishop Gomez (May 15)
- Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God & World Day of Prayer for Peace
- Happy 56th Anniversary, Monsignor!
- May 1: Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation
- St. Monica Affiliated Restaurants & Businesses
- Pope Grants Extraordinary Blessing
- #SingWhereYouAre
- ADLA Suspends Masses (3/16)
- Coronavirus (3/13/20)
- Coronavirus (3/12/20)
- Are you a Catholic Creative?
- More than a Marathon: Race 4 Veronika's Place
- Oscars...anyone?
- New Year's Day: Solemnity of Mary
- Msgr. Torgerson in Good Condition, Despite Fall
- New Support for Youth Initiatives at our Sister Parish Holy Cross Dandora, Kenya
- 40th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique
- Tolton Tickets on Sale
- The Film Club kicks off by looking back
- Fr. Bob Dowd Visits St. Monica
- David Hines: Volunteers of the Year 2019
- And there wasn’t a life jacket in sight...
- RECongress 2020: "Live Mercy Be Holy"
- Sister Rose Took Us to the Movies
- Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper
- And the winner is…
- Together in Mission 2019: Our Story is Hope
- Dancing With Our Stars 2019
- Laurel and Hardy took top billing
- The Evening Was Merry and Bright
- Holy Cross Africa Ministry (HCAM) Education Fund
- Christmas Mass Schedule 2018
- Hospitality for Woolsey Fire Evacuees
- To the sky and back...
- In Gratitude
- Living in Gratitude: Stories from our parish family
- SCAM ALERT: Email Posing as Msgr. Torgerson
- Popcorn and kisses…what else?
- St. John's Seminary Annual Gala
- Hurricane Florence Fund Collection
- Pastoral Statement RE: Grand Jury Report
- Mission Co-op Appeal 2018
- David Hines "Volunteers of the Year"
- YMA Delivers Sweet Treats
- The Parish Survey Results Are In!
- The Good Friday Journey
- RE Congress 2018: "Rise Up!"
- Lenten Fish Fry Kicks Off Friday Stations!
- Together in Mission 2018
- Sutherland Springs, TX
- Art of Living Meditation Course: Oct. 20–23
- Pastoral Statement: Las Vegas Shooting
- St. Monica Stands with DACA Youth
- Hurricane Harvey Flood Relief
- Hear and practice the new 7:30 Mass parts!
- Habitat Casino Night: Aug. 19
- Living in Gratitude: Parishioner Stories
- Rel Ed Congress "Embrace Trust"
- Valentine's Day Shopping
- Natural Disaster Relief
- The Samaritan Woman: Tri-Parish Spring Workshop
- Register Now for Faith Odyssey 2017
- Architects of Change LIVE | with Maria Shriver
- SoCal Wildfires Response & Resources
- St. Monica University - Advent Small Group Faith-Sharing
- Support St. Monica by donating a used vehicle!
Mass Schedule
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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