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Contact: Delis Alejandro, or (310) 566-1530
Young Ministering Adults (YMA), the fellowship group for parishioners in their 20s and 30s, provides spiritual, educational, and social activities and programs that support young adults as they discover new roles in family, work, society, and the Catholic Church. Join us for fellowship and fun!
A team of young adults and a staff coordinator lead the ministry. Along with activities at the parish, the YMA Core Team makes it a priority to invite and welcome young adults to the community and to provide information to its leaders and participants. The ministry also seeks to improve the involvement, participation, and integration of young adults in the parish and advocates for the concerns of young adults today.
Upcoming Events
Check out more event details on the flyers below. Be sure to sign up to YMA emails for event updates right to your inbox!
Tuesday, March 25, 7:30pm: Vespers
Raising Our Voices For Change with Heidi Villaluz
Sunday, March 30, 4:15pm: Lent Faith Sharing
Spirit of St. Monica Room
Sunday, March 30, After 5:30pm Mass: Get Acquainted Dinner
Open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s who are new to St. Monica!
Saturday, April 5, 6:30am: Peace & Justice
Volunteer at St. Francis Center
Sunday, April 6, 4:15pm: Lent Faith Sharing
Spirit of St. Monica Room
Sunday, April 6, After 5:30pm Mass: Socials
Sippin Sunday in the Grand Pavilion Patio
Saturday, April 19, 10:00am: Peace & Justice
Heal the Bay Beach Clean-Up
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4: YMA Spring Retreat
Save the date! Registration details coming soon.
"Vespers"
Traditionally, vespers is a service of evening prayer in the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church. St. Monica YMA Vespers is an opportunity for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s to nurture their spirituality. Every week they share prayer, scripture reading, and discussion of topics relevant to the spiritual life of Catholic young adults. Join us promptly at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in the Grand Pavilion or on Zoom. We invite all to sign up on Zoom whether you plan to be in person or online.
Click to Register/Join Vespers
Faith Sharing
Past Questions of the Week:
Welcome
Peace & Justice
Click Here to RSVP for St. Francis Center
Click Here to RSVP for Heal the Bay
Socials
Retreats
Weekly YMA Emails
- Social: Plans fun and welcoming on & off-site social events for young adults throughout the year.
- Special Events: Hosts special events (e.g. cocktail or beach parties) that help raise funds for YMA.
- Vespers: Creates and coordinates a weekly opportunity for young adults to nurture their spirituality in the community; includes prayer, scripture, and discussions of topics relevant to Catholic young adults.
- Retreats: Creates and conducts a variety of day and weekend retreat experiences for young adults including fall and spring retreat weekends each year.
- Welcome: Welcomes new members and connects them with opportunities in the ministry and parish; coordinates Get-Acquainted Dinners and bake sales.
- Peace & Justice: Hosts peace & justice service activities for young adult volunteers; offers the chance to serve in the broader community, including helping the homeless, children, the elderly, the working poor, and the environment.
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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725 California Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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