Created on Friday, 15 September 2023
Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? The mission of the church reflects the mission of Jesus to teach, preach, heal, and forgive. Through these acts, Jesus shares the good news of salvation and invites all people to share in the life and love of...
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Created on Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Joining Catholic communities globally, we honor St. Phoebe during September. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul introduces St. Phoebe as his representative and a "minister of the church at Cenchreae," urging the Roman church to "receive her in th...
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Created on Friday, 01 September 2023
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. – 1 John 3:18 Our parishioners' commitment to outreach and service in and around the Los Angeles area truly sets the St. Monica Catholic Community apart. On Sa...
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Created on Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Kids can't learn when they are cold. It is shocking that in some districts of LAUSD students from working families don't have enough heat in their houses, nor warm clothing. St. Monica Catholic Community will join with members of other congregations...
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Created on Saturday, 03 September 2022
St. Monica Catholic Community will sponsor opportunities to put our faith into action throughout the year. We will visit locations where parishioners will help those in need and/or support good causes that highlight our faith’s call to justice. In S...
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Created on Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Prayer for Good Humor by St. Thomas More Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something to digest. Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humor to maintain it. Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is good and that do...
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Created on Friday, 02 June 2023
The Green Team celebrated Laudato Si week by launching the first phase of an Action Plan to support Pope Francis’ goal to engage all of us in “Caring for our Common Home.” After morning Masses on May 21st, parishioners were asked to put a green dot ...
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Created on Saturday, 20 May 2023
A Parish-Wide Communications Summit Saturday, June 10: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Grand Pavilion · Lunch Provided · RSVP Requested Effective communications are essential to every aspect of parish life: ministry, advocacy, or an event or fundraiser. The sto...
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Created on Tuesday, 16 May 2023
This May, the Order of Malta led the International Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France to commemorate its 65th Anniversary. This past week, five of our St. Monica’s Catholic Community parishioners took part in this wonderful ce...
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Created on Friday, 02 September 2022
Fall Boutique Sale! Saturday, Sept. 24, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Duval Center Save your time and money, and plan to shop at St. Monica’s annual boutique sale soon! We will be displaying all of our handmade items:...
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Created on Friday, 26 August 2022
Letter from School President This is an exciting time for St. Monica’s largest ministry: the former St. Monica Elementary School (founded in 1930) and St. Monica High School (founded in 1937) are consolidating into Saint Monica Preparatory, a TK-12 ...
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Created on Friday, 19 August 2022
In Disney’s 2007 animated movie “Ratatouille”, a little mouse wanted to be a big chef and create the best food Paris could offer. The movie's central question was whether “Anybody can cook” is true. It’s a classic tale of following a dream, overcomi...
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Created on Friday, 19 August 2022
Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Grand Pavilion Stick around after mass and connect with parishioners over breakfast! Menu Buttermilk Pancakes and Syrup Scrambled Eggs Bacon Fruit Salad Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Ora...
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Created on Friday, 08 July 2022
Msgr. Torgerson and Holy Cross Africa Ministry Chair return to Kenya to rekindle relationships Planning has been underway for Msgr. Torgerson and our Holy Cross Africa Ministry team to return to our sister parish, Holy Cross Church in Dandora, Kenya...
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Created on Monday, 03 April 2023
Team Race 4 Veronika’s Place crosses the finish line at the 2023 LA Marathon and LA 5K raising $55,000.00 to feed those in need. Congratulations to the 34 Race for Veronika’s Place Team athletes for making their running and walking have more meaning...
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Created on Friday, 29 April 2022
"To Him the Glory!" We celebrate the 57th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, May 1. Of his own journey toward his vocation as a priest, Msgr. Torgerson has said: "When I was young, I loved the priesthood at St. Alp...
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Created on Friday, 25 February 2022
Scroll for more ways to pray and particpate in our community's efforts to support all those in harm's way in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. First Friday Holy Hour Friday, May 6 | 6:30-9:00 p.m. | Church & Duval Patio We will begin with a M...
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Created on Friday, 08 April 2022
Thank you for your generosity at Easter—scroll to the bottom to make your Easter donation. Morning Prayer Good Friday, April 15 Noon & 7:00 p.m. | Solemn Liturgy | Holy Communion and Veneration of the Cross | Church & Livestream 3:00 p.m. | Taize Pr...
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Created on Monday, 13 March 2023
Parish Mission Retreat: Fr. Ron Rolheiser March 18–20 Saturday, 9 a.m. | Sunday & Monday, 7 p.m. Click HERE to Download the Handout The Passion and the Cross – Revealing Secrets Hidden Since the Beginning of Time At the heart of our faith lies the m...
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Created on Friday, 25 March 2022
March 25, 2022 Dear sisters and brothers, I wanted to share with you directly: last night, our church suffered a burglary and much of our camera and audio equipment was stolen, along with our candle boxes. All of that can be replaced, so we must be ...
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