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Seasons of Faith and Service Part 1: Early Childhood Education
Introducing a faith formation and volunteering opportunity each week, we are kicking it off with Early Childhood Education, our program for kids 3 years old through kindergarten. With those little ones, it is all about having fun, interactive activities in which they learn and experience Jesus’ love for us. Through crafts, music and movement, they can be together in this once-a-month program. Volunteers serving in Early Childhood Education enjoy playing, crafting and singing with kids while helping them to know more about God’s love. A good starting point for families is through MOMs of St. Monica will be gathering In Person for a summertime playgroup on the following Saturdays: July 9 & July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27 from 10am-12pm. All MOMs are welcome! Bring your children, snacks and meet us at the Play Structure on the Schoolyard. Contact for more information.
Vacation Bible School was Monumental!
We went on an “off road” adventure through colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. We explored God’s awesomeness and the depth of His love for each of us and together formed a “rock-solid" faith! This is what we learned:
“God loves me no matter what!” “God is everywhere!” "God is in charge!”
"God is stronger than anything!” and “God is surprising!”
Children's Liturgy of the Word
We will be in-person this week during the 9:30 a.m. Mass - thank you Erin, Michael, and Amelie, for sharing your faith with our families this weekend ONLINE!
SEEL: Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life
Participate in a 9-month experience of weekly spiritual direction based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with a Director In-Training starting in September 2022.
Click Here for the Spiritual Center Webpage!
Many blessings,
The Faith Formation Team:
Suzette Sornborger, Pastoral Associate & Director Dominik Gnirs, Assoc. Director
Highlights
- Fishers of Men: Even before the workday starts, these men have been coming together for prayers and conversation on Wednesday mornings. These men have been meeting weekly on Zoom, sharing the faith and their lives. Click here Fishers of Men for more information.
- Morning Prayer In morning prayer, we lift up our community and the entire church as well as consecrate our day to the Lord. Join this small community to greet the day with morning praise – prayer with the Psalms of David from the Hebrew Scriptures, petitions and prayer. Morning Prayer
- The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7pm in Duval. For over sixty-five years the Legion of Mary has been gathering on Tuesday. Come pray with them and learn more about Mary’s role in your life.
- Junior Legion of Mary invites Middle School and High School youth to gather on Saturday morning from 8:45-10:00am to learn more about Mary and to pray the Rosary together.
Called to Serve
God calls each one of us to bring our gifts and charisms to build the Kingdom of God. Do you feel a tug towards serving in a ministry? Do you need help discerning? Talk with us and we will be happy to help you!
We are here to support you - reach out to us to participate or volunteer, or to just learn about our ministry opportunities!
Calendar
Faith Formation Age 3-Grade 8
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Living Faith...VBS, taking the lessons out into the world!In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about what it means to be his follower. Jesus tells the disciples that following him means making the choice to put him first, above all else. Following Jesus means making God the center of our lives. When we have a choice to make, how do you choose to put Jesus first, even when it’s hard. What action do we take in your heart and mind to put Jesus first and be a good disciple?
A few ideas and questions to consider from Our Sunday Visitor:
- Prayer helps us to hear God’s whispering words of love, encouragement and Jesus’ invitation to follow him. As a family, talk about those things that get in the way of taking time out for prayer each day.
- Ask each member of the family what they would like to be when they are older and why that particular field interests them. Talk about college or other training they will need to accomplish their goal and what they can start doing now as the first steps toward that goal. Talk about how prayer will play a role in their choices.
- Talk about how going to Sunday Mass as a family is an important way of keeping God at the center of our lives. Talk about other ways that the family can make Jesus a priority.
- By virtue of our Baptism, we are called to be followers of Jesus. Have the family recall events from the past year that reminded each of you of your baptismal call to follow Jesus. As a family, evaluate how you did during that event and what you could have done differently to show your commitment to following Jesus.
- Jesus freely offered his life to show us his love for God and us. Have a family discussion about what you are willing to do this week to show Jesus you love him.
For more information or questions contact Suzette Sornborger at
Confirmation
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Teen Confirmation
Registration for the confirmation program will open in August.
For more information go to Teen Confirmation or contact Dominik Gnirs, (213) 804 7261
City of Saints 2022
Adult Faith Formation
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RCIA
For more information or questions contact, Suzette Sornborger at or Dominik Gnirs at
Adult Confirmation
Confirmation calls upon us the Holy Spirit, confirming our baptismal call to follow Jesus. Have you not received the sacrament yet and are you an adult? Join us for this year’s adult confirmation preparation, starting this Saturday. For more information, please reach out to Suzette or Dominik. S or .
Catholic Conversations
Catholic Conversations will be back in the Fall.
Check out the Catholic Conversations page for past recordings, upcoming events, speaker bios, and more!
Click Here for our Events Archive!.
Reflections with Jim Finley
Click below for previously recorded Reflections with Jim Finley!
Click Here for our Events Archive!.
Gather + Pray + Grow in Christ
Christian Meditation
We have joined another WCCM group on Tuesday evenings via Zoom for meditation — the facilitator is a former member of our group who now resides in Orange County and leads a group at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Long Beach. Others interested are welcome to join should email: .
Women of St. Monica
“We all have a Wonder Woman inside of us." Women of St. Monica is a faith sharing experience that focuses on bringing out the creative feminine spirit. Through this fellowship with God and each other, we make new connections and journey together in our calling to be women of God
Click here for the Women of St. Monica page!
Mother's of Monica (MOMs) Ministry
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding vocations, but it can also be emotionally taxing, in both good and harmful ways. Mother's of Monica (MOMs) is a weekly gathering of moms from all walks of life, backgrounds, and circumstances. Come be fed so you can feed! - Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Click here for the Mother's of Monica (MOMs) page!
Fishers of Men
The Fishers of Men group is still meeting at their regular time via Zoom meetings, sharing faith and breaking into small groups to have conversations about their journey. Contact Lloyd Fredericks at (310) 493-0933, if you would like to participate.
Click here for the Fishers of Men page!
Scripture Encounter: Saturday Series & Acts of the Apostles
We offer two options for individuals: Saturday Series, drop-ins welcome led by Fr. Prosper. Beginning in May, we will offer a more structured small-group focused study of the Acts of the Apostles. Click below to learn more and register!
Click here for the Scripture Encounter Page!
Mass
Mon–Fri 7:00 am - Church
Mon–Fri 12:10 pm - Livestream & Church
Sat 8:00 am - Church & Livestream
Sat Vigil 5:30 pm - Church
Sun 7:30 am - Church
Sun 9:30 am - Livestream, Church & Grand Pavilion
Sun 11:30 am - Church
Sun 4 pm - Outdoors
Sun 5:30 pm - Church & Livestream
Confession
Mon-Fri 5:30–6 pm
Please arrive before 6 pm
Sat 4:30–5:00 pm
Reservations no longer required.
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St. Monica Catholic Community
725 California Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-566-1500 Contact Us
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