The mission of the Respect Life Ministry is to foster a consistent ethic of life at St. Monica Catholic Community – respecting all human life, at any age and stage, from the moment of conception until natural death. We hope to deepen the understanding of the dignity of life by providing information, raising awareness, advocacy efforts, and through participation in communal and individual prayer efforts.

Upcoming Activities

Thank You!

Thanks to our Respect Life Committee under the direction of Margaret Olivares for their great work on creating layettes for newborns at Harvest Home! Harvest Home is grateful for all the volunteers who gave of their time and energy to create the beautiful baskets.

IT’S A DIAPER DRIVE!!!!

St. Monica Respect Life Ministry invites all parishioners to support a Diaper Drive May 11 to June 15. Diapers and other needed items will be donated to three local agencies supporting mothers and children in need: Harvest Home, Claris Health, and The Landing. Your generous donation will be so appreciated and help ease the financial burden of these mothers.

Here is what is most needed:

• Diaper sizes: Newborn, Toddler 4 -6, 5-7 and Pull ups 2T to 4T
• Ointment
• Wipes
• Thermometers
• Nail Clippers

Drop Off Bring your diaper donation on May 11, June 1, and June 16 to Grand Pavilion Patio between the hours of 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You can also donated throughout the month and bring materials to the Caruso Center Reception Area during office hours.

Special Visit

Representatives from all three agencies receiving our donations–Harvest Home, Claris Health, and Landings–will be here at St. Monica in the Grand Pavilion on June 1. Stop by and find out the great work performed by these agencies for mothers and children in need.

For more information contact Margaret Olivares at or Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate at

Here is more information on the organizations we are supporting with our donations:

Harvest Home

https://www.harvesthomela.org/

Harvest Home are homes for homeless women who are pregnant.   Founded in 1980 Harvest Home provides classes in childbirth preparation, parenting , relationships, finances, job training and placement as well as counselling and support.

Claris Health

https://www.clarishealth.org/

 Claris Health is a community agency equipped to serve, support, and walk alongside those at risk or facing unintended pregnancies . 

 The Landing

https://catholiccharitiesla.org/our-lady-of-the-angels-region/

The Landing at St. Roberts Center, a program of Catholic Charities in Los Angeles,  is a no cost, one of the kind, daytime wellness and respite drop-in center for pregnant and parenting youth ages 14-24 and their children. The program provides resting rooms, showers, meals and laundry services, along with diapers and other supplies.

Coffee & Doughnuts

Respect Life Committee will be hosting Coffee and Donuts on Sunday, June 1, in the Grand Pavilion from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers needed to help us greet parishioners, serve morning coffee and treats, and spread the word about the Diaper Drive. If you can volunteer contact Margaret Olivares at or Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate at

Staff Coordinators

Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate 

Father Johnathan Nestico, Associate Pastor 

Resources

Respect Life Program                US Catholic Conference of Bishops            https://www.usccb.org/respectlife

Respect Life Action Guides      USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities    https://www.respectlife.org/action-guides