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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...

Msgr. Statement: Settlement 2024

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...

Behind the Scenes at St. Monica

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...

🕊️ Prayer Service for Peace: Oct 7

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.

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...

Volunteers of the Year 2024

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...

Letter from Deacon Kevin McCardle

Created on Friday, 26 July 2024

Dear SMPREP Families, A warm welcome to the families bringing over 150 newly enrolled students to Saint Monica Preparatory this year. I hope you find the SMPREP community to be a warm and welcoming one, and I hope the education your students receive...

An Update from Msgr. Torgerson: June 21, 2024

Created on Friday, 21 June 2024

Monsignor Torgerson gives a few updates about parish events and his health:

Msgr. Torgerson Health Update: June 17, 2024

Created on Monday, 17 June 2024

Msgr. Torgerson is under the excellent care of Saint John's Hospital once more as his medical team continues to monitor and adjust his treatments. While there are no emergent conditions, his ongoing care requires close supervision to ensure the best...

📺 MEDIA AS A GIFT OF MINISTRY Event!

Created on Friday, 10 May 2024

Join Fr. David Guffey, C.S.C., and Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C. for coffee and conversation on Sunday, May 19 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Father David will discuss unlocking hearts to God with two new series, The Carpenter and Chime Travelers, followed ...

🏠 Estate Planning Seminar | May 13

Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Legacy giving to parishes can have a profound and enduring impact, transforming individual acts of generosity into lasting support streams for vital community work. Consider the story of Mrs. Eleanor, a retired schoolteacher and lifelong member of h...

Communion Under Both Species

Created on Monday, 22 April 2024

We are delighted to announce that starting the first weekend in May, we will be reintroducing the cup with the precious blood at select Masses and specific celebrations. This change offers a beautiful opportunity to embrace the fullness of our sacra...

👟 Race 4 Veronika's Place at the LA Marathon

Created on Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Veronika’s Place, a vital food distribution program, extends support to those with HIV or AIDS in the Dandora Holy Cross Community of Kenya, a cause championed by St. Monica Holy Cross Africa Ministry. In a synergistic partnership with the Los Angel...

⛅ Sacred Air: The JustFaith Team Visits Wilmington

Created on Monday, 11 March 2024

The streets of LA became this week’s classroom for participants in the Green Team’s JustFaith Sacred Air series. On a field trip down to Wilmington, the team learned about how Big Oil directly impacts the lives of the city’s residents, mostly people...

🎈 Congratulations, Donna!

Created on Thursday, 29 February 2024

⭐ Congratulations to Donna Damian, our Finance Coordinator, for 49 years of service to the St. Monica community! Donna has touched hearts, minds, and souls in her time here. Let us pray for her as she embarks on life's next great adventure! Celebrat...

📔 Reaching for Heaven

Created on Wednesday, 28 February 2024

As a student at LMU in the '70s, I looked for a part-time job. I saw a posting for a gym teacher and CYO coach at St. Augustine School in Culver City. I liked sports–maybe this was something I could do. When I arrived at St. Augustine’s during lunch...

🐶♥ Valentine's Pet Hike

Created on Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a delightful Valentine's hike with our furry companions at Will Rogers State Park! The morning was filled with laughter, wagging tails, and breathtaking views as we explored the trails together. It was a joy t...

🏫 Celebrating Catholic Schools Week!

Created on Thursday, 01 February 2024

Catholic Schools Week began this past Sunday, Jan. 28, and runs until Saturday, Feb. 3. It's a time to reflect on the incredible gift of our school, a place where education and faith intertwine, nurturing minds from transitional kindergarten to seni...

First5 January Social 💍🎉

Created on Monday, 29 January 2024

The First5 Ministry at St. Monica is a community of couples journeying through their first five years of marriage! Couples gathered this weekend for fellowship and fun at Solidarity in Santa Monica. They caught up, had Solidarity's famous pierogies,...

Navigators Ministry Launches!!

Created on Tuesday, 23 January 2024

The brand new Navigators Ministry is off to an excellent start ! The Navigators hosted Coffee & Doughnuts last weekend, January 20-21, and were able to meet plenty of parishioners after the 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Navigator Ministers are ...

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