Welcome to Outreach and Pastoral Care! We invite you to serve those in need through Peace & Justice ministries, care and be cared for through Pastoral Care ministries, and connect with others in faith and fun through Fellowship groups and clubs.

Fellowship, Socials, & Clubs

• The Boutique is back this weekend! Browse through the beautiful handcrafted creations in the Duval Center. stmonica.net/boutique
• Thirty-Five through Forties Ministry Zoom Drop-In Lounge hosts another Game Night! stmonica.net/ttf
• Theology on Tap: How to Be An Ally in the Struggle for Racial Justice this Tuesday will share strategies and actions we can take to work toward racial justice. Volunteers for Hospitality still needed! stmonica.net/yma
• The next session for the Archdiocese's Best Practices and Six Key Strategies for Young Adult Ministry is Aug. 12! stmonica.net/yma
• YMA Morning Retreat registration is open! Saturday, Aug. 14 will feature Karen Luna, Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese, for A Time to Mourn and a time to Dance. stmonica.net/retreat
• GLO: LGBTQ+ Outreach Ministry welcomes you home with an in-person Meet and Greet BBQ on Sunday, Aug. 15 in the Spirituality Center. stmonica.net/glo

Peace & Justice

• Help us welcome back Fr. Bob Dowd, Aug. 7 & 8 to share stories from our sister Parish, Holy Cross Dandora and Brother André Hospital, with a reception in the Gran Pavilion and on Zoom! stmonica.net/hcam 
• August 12, we’re welcoming Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, Psy.D., author of “The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice,” an Ignatian retreat focusing on racial justice. Attend in person or by Zoom. After the presentation, our in-person guests will gather for a reception and book signing opportunity.  Registration coming soon! stmonica.net/blm
• Save the Date: Loaves & Fishes Food Drive, Sunday, Aug. 8 - donate online or being cereal boxes and snack bars. stmonica.net/loaves
• Race for Veronika’s Place, with the L.A. Marathon, provides food for 500 people living with HIV AIDS in Kenya.  Participate on the 2021 team as a runner, walker, or cheerleader! stmonica.net/r4vp

Pastoral Care 

• Looking for Helpful Tools for Living with Grief? Our Bereavement Ministry is hosting a summer Zoom workshop on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 5.  All are welcome—spread the word to others who may be interested. stmonica.net/bereavement
• Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is on Sunday, Aug. 15 and we need your help!  Make your appointment now and save a life! Volunteers are welcome! stmonica.net/health
• Our COVID-19 Response Ministry helps with shopping and phone check-ins.  For help with getting food, check out the “Primer for Pandemic Food Resources” in our area. stmonica.net/crm