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St. Monica Catholic Community News |
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Posted on July 13, 2007 Summer in the City This summer, consider getting exposed to more than just rays of sun! Summer is a great time to connect with some of our justice ministries that are local, and need volunteers throughout the year. Check out the following ministries and contacts. Detention Ministry. Contact Tom Bleich via email or call (310) 409-7722 or Elizabeth Webber via email for more information and to schedule a visit. Habitat for Humanity. Contact Frank at (818) 324-0114 or Sharon via email to sign up for the next Volunteer Build. No previous experience in building or swinging a hammer necessary. Loaves and Fishes. Donations are collected on the second Sunday of every month through our parish Loaves and Fishes Food Drives. For more information, please contact Contact Thomas or Mary to help or click here. On the first Sundays of the month, volunteers are needed at PATH (Persons Assisting the Homeless). Contact Kurt via email or call (310) 396-8876. Prepare and serve the homeless a meal on Sundays at three transitional shelters in Santa Monica: Samoshel, Turning Point and St. Robert's Center. |
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Posted on July 13, 2007 Teen Confirmation Registration material will be mailed out in August to families with teens interested in preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. St. Monica offers a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. If you are not a graduate of our elementary school or not a recent participant in our Sunday religious education program, please contact Quang via email or call (310) 566-1500, x508 with your mailing address to receive the registration packet. Teens meet twice a month from October to May and have the option of registering for sessions on Sunday afternoon from 2:30-4:30 pm or Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 pm. |
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Posted on July 6, 2007 Christmas in July Come help support the children and staff of the El Hogar Orphanage with the following events in July! Help us raise funds and support for the children and staff of this Orphanage located in Tijuana, Mexico. Bake Sale - Sunday, July 15th, after all Sunday Masses. Donations of baked goods, funds and helpers needed. Contact Annete Sikand (310) 393-1515. Craft Fair - Stop by our tables Saturday and Sunday, July 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd at the Duval Center. Contact Kathy McGinnis at (310) 383-8221 for more info. Rosarito Beach Trip - Join us on Saturday, July 28th to take the children on their annual trip to the beach. Contact Cecilia at (310) 452-6909 for more info or check out the registration form at the Welcome Table. Each year, thanks to this campaign, the El Hogar Orphanage Ministry is able to donate the children's uniforms and school supplies, and pay in full for enrichment classes such as karate, music, and ballet. There are a variety of ways that you can help El Hogar Orphanage. Please contact Cecilia Paola via email or call (310) 452-6909 for more information. |
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Posted on July 6, 2007 Parishioner Welcome Dinner The Discover St. Monica Parishioner Welcome Dinner will be held on Friday, July 13, 2007. This is an event for all new parishioners and for all who have never attended this event, whether you have been a member of this parish for 3 months or 30 years. You will meet many people, learn about your parish, and experience a warm welcome that you will never forget. Please reply to Natalie Jacob or call (310) 566-1525. |
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Posted on July 6, 2007 YMA - RENEW Theology-on-Tap RENEW Theology-On-Tap is a four-week speaker conversation series that takes God out of the confines of a church building and into the daily lives of young adults by offering a series of topics that young adults care about in a relaxed and fun environment. Young Adults from St. Monica are invited to attend the Theology-On-Tap series being held at: St. Mary Magdalene Church 1241 Corning St., Los Angeles, CA 90035. The sessions will be held on Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. The first session will be on July 19, 2007, with speaker Michael DiPaolo discussing the topic, "A Roadmap For Lasting Love And Relationships". For more information, please contact Ernesto Vega, Archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Ministry, at (213) 637-7498 or via fax at (213) 637-6498. |
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Posted on June 29, 2007 Welcome Fr. Leszek Mielechowicz! This coming Monday, July 2nd, Fr. Leszek Mielechowicz will be joining St. Monica Catholic Community as our new associate pastor. He has been serving as associate pastor at St. Denis in Diamond Bar. Fr. Leszek is from Poland and immigrated to the United States just over four years ago. He is looking forward to serving at St. Monica and to celebrating Masses this week and next Sunday. Let's give him a warm St. Monica welcome! |
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Posted on June 29, 2007 Guest Speaker - Dr. Nancy Reeves Dr. Nancy Reeves, visiting professor from LMU, will be speaking on the Psychology of Spiritual Discernment, this Sunday, July 8th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Trepp Center. Dr. Reeves is a Canadian clinical psychotherapist, spiritual Director, and author of 6 books on spiritual discernment and healing. This seminar is sponsored by LMU, and admission is free. |
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Posted on June 29, 2007 Monday Night Volleyball Returns Summer has begun with the return of Monday Night Volleyball every Monday at 6 pm at Lifeguard Station #25 right there on the beach, north of where Ocean Park meets the Pacific Ocean (Google Maps). Look for us just north of the kiddie playground in front of Perry’s Pizza and Rentals. A St. Monica tradition, Monday Night Volleyball has attracted anywhere from 50 to 100 adults to gather in fellowship and fun down at the beach for over 20 years. Every other weekend a potluck is held and participants are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes. It doesn’t matter what level you are… this is purely social, summer fun. We provide the nets and balls. You just show up! All those playing must adhere to guidelines presented for fair play and access to courts as well as to instructions from parish coordinators. The parking lot close to us is free at 6 pm. Bring water or soda to drink. Absolutely no alcohol. Contact Info. For more info contact our coordinators: Gerard at (310) 430-0101, Eddie at (310) 452-9049 or Idalia at (310) 936-7962. You can also email them at stmonicavball@yahoo.com. |
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Posted on June 29, 2007 Employment Opportunity - Stewardship Coordinator We are seeking applicants for the full-time position of Stewardship Coordinator here at St. Monica. Responsibilities include the development and coordination of all aspects of stewardship in the parish: fi nances, ministry, and prayer. We are looking for someone to develop and implement strategies for increased stewardship of time, talent, and treasure by all parish members. Th e position requires leadership, vision, and creativity combined with practicality, organization, and use of technology in the development and administration of the regular fi nancial giving of parishioners, as well as the recruitment, placement, training/formation, evaluation and acknowledgement, and replacement of volunteers and lay leaders. A full announcement and application instructions are available at the welcome table kiosk and in the Pastoral Center. For further information, contact Mike Mottola by email or call (310) 566-1500. |
Posted on June 22, 2007 New Summer Mass Schedule As Msgr. Torgerson is announcing throughout this weekend, there will be a change in our Sunday Mass Schedule for the summer months. This is due to a number of changes this summer, including the departure of Fr. Ben and Fr. Dennis and the arrival of just one new priest, Fr. Leszek. We will be combining the 6:45 am and 7:45 am liturgies into one Eucharistic Liturgy at 7:30 am, beginning on Sunday, July 8. This summer schedule will be in eff ect throughout the rest of July and the entire month of August. We thank you for your understanding during this period of transition. |
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Posted on June 20, 2007 Farewell to Our Visitors from Holy Cross, Dandora We would like to take this time to thank Father Andrew Massawe, Anne Karuku, and Charles Atula for bringing the joy of our sister parish to St. Monica during the last three weeks. Anne Karuku and Charles Atula returned home this week after a wonderful three-week visit. They are a great blessing to us and it was wonderful having them among us. Fr. Andrew Massawe headed to Notre Dame University to meet with members of his community. He will be returning to St. Monica for a few days at the end of July and will celebrate Mass with us on Sunday, July 29, before returning to Dandora. Our visitors were able to experience many of our ministries at St. Monica as well as to enjoy Southern California. Keep in mind that throughout the year, our Holy Cross Africa Ministry provides opportunities for parishioners to be involved in our ongoing work with our sister parish. Watch for announcements regarding future committee meetings or contact our chairs of the ministry. If you would like to contact our visitors from Dandora personally in the future, our ministry can provide contact information for you. Nancy Dewey | email | (310) 713-0424 |
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Posted on June 18, 2007 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Congratulations to those honored last week with the David Hines Volunteer Award! We have six very deserving honorees: Tegan Amendolare, John Burnes, Joe Christian, Steve and Mona Crear (posthumously), and Nancy Dewey. All of these wonderful people have contributed their time and talent for many years to St. Monica Catholic Community, and in ministries that have reached out to the local community. We had close to 500 people attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. It was a wonderful night to celebrate the great effort of the volunteers of our community. We are so grateful and blessed by the great gifts that you share so generously with us as a family. Congratulations! |
