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

Wednesday, June 17, 7:00pm: Theology on Tap Planning Meeting on Zoom - Join Here

Sunday, June 21, 5:30pm: Former member of YMA, Fr. Shane Liesegang, SJ, will offer his First Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Monica Church at the 5:30pm liturgy. Shane was very engaged with the ministry back in the day and credits his vocation to what he experienced here in our parish community. Make a point to join us at mass that evening and hear his special message. A reception will follow and volunteers are needed to help. Contact Delis at if you can help with the reception.

Set Up and Food Prep: 4pm

Food Station: 6:30pm

Beverage Station: 6:30pm

Cleanup: 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 24, 7:00pm: Theology on Tap Planning Meeting on Zoom - Join Here

Tuesday, July 14, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, July 21, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, July 28, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, August 4, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap

Help Plan Theology on Tap!

Join us on Zoom for the next planning meetings listed below. Bring your ideas for speakers and topics! Contact Delis at if you have any questions.

Meeting Dates:

Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00pm PT

Zoom Link:

https://stmonica.zoom.us/j/86504869375?pwd=QYVOZ43cOdZM6QOgB2y9QHAShKHB5Y.1

About Theology on Tap:

Created in 1981, RENEW International’s Theology on Tap is a nationally recognized speaker and fellowship program that has been successfully bringing young adults in their 20’s and 30’s to the church for more than 30 years.

Join us at St. Monica this summer as once again we host Theology on Tap with speakers on topics of interest to young adults. Come learn and engage in your faith with young adults from St. Monica and the region. Free admission, free food, free beverages, and great fellowship!

Theology on Tap will be held in the Grand Pavilion, on Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, in the Grand Pavilion at 7:30pm.

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

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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

 

Wednesday, June 17, 7:00pm: Theology on Tap Planning Meeting on Zoom - Join Here

 

Sunday, June 21, 5:30pm: Former member of YMA, Fr. Shane Liesegang, SJ, will offer his First Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Monica Church at the 5:30pm liturgy. Shane was very engaged with the ministry back in the day and credits his vocation to what he experienced here in our parish community. Make a point to join us at mass that evening and hear his special message. A reception will follow and volunteers are needed to help. Contact Delis at if you can help with the reception.

 

Set Up and Food Prep: 4pm

Food Station: 6:30pm

Beverage Station: 6:30pm

Cleanup: 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 24, 7:00pm: Theology on Tap Planning Meeting on Zoom - Join Here

Tuesday, July 14, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, July 21, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, July 28, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

Tuesday, August 4, 7:30pm: Theology on Tap

 

Theology on Tap

 

Help Plan Theology on Tap!

Join us on Zoom for the next planning meetings listed below. Bring your ideas for speakers and topics! Contact Delis at if you have any questions.

 

Meeting Dates:

Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00pm PT

 

Zoom Link:

https://stmonica.zoom.us/j/86504869375?pwd=QYVOZ43cOdZM6QOgB2y9QHAShKHB5Y.1

 

About Theology on Tap:

Created in 1981, RENEW International’s Theology on Tap is a nationally recognized speaker and fellowship program that has been successfully bringing young adults in their 20’s and 30’s to the church for more than 30 years.

Join us at St. Monica this summer as once again we host Theology on Tap with speakers on topics of interest to young adults. Come learn and engage in your faith with young adults from St. Monica and the region. Free admission, free food, free beverages, and great fellowship!

Theology on Tap will be held in the Grand Pavilion, on Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, in the Grand Pavilion at 7:30pm.

 

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

 

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Committees

• 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.

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