DECEMBER 1, 2019 · FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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STMONICA.NET 2 PASTOR'S CORNER LEADERSHIP PARISH I% &'*! +"8:;…the beautiful season of Advent arrives this Sunday—a time of year Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, Pastor (310) 566-1503 | [email protected] when we anticipate the coming of our Lord on Christmas. It’s a period of preparation, surely Rev. Ian Hagan, Associate Pastor (310) 566-1505 | [email protected] in the busy-ness of our holiday tradition, but also our hearts, minds, and lives of prayer. Rev. Prosper Hedagbui, Associate Pastor (310) 566-1571 | [email protected] Join me in my Advent prayer experience, using the re% ection of Waiting in Joyful Hope Felipe Sanchez, Director of Administration (310) 566-1502 | [email protected] by Dan Groody. It’s a small daily practice that can keep us focused on the hope and joy that Christ brings. Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate (310) 566-1530 | [email protected] $ is past Wednesday, we enjoyed an extraordinary day of preparing and Suzette Sornborger, Pastoral Associate serving a < anksgiving feast, as well providing clothes and supplies in (310) 566-1541 | [email protected] our boutique. I am grateful to the nearly 1200 volunteers who year- Dale Sieverding, !"#, Director of Worship a* er-year make this St. Monica tradition a success. Your donations, (310) 566-1520 | [email protected] presence, and service are a humble reminder of all that we must do to Merrick Siebenaler, Director of Development serve those in need. Congratulations to Delis, Christine, and Marcus for & Strategic Communications guiding a fantastic team of parishioners to lead this wonderful outreach. (310) 566-1514 | [email protected] Jim Finley o! ers an Advent morning of re% ection, Saturday, Dec. 7. Luke Tabit, Pastoral Council Chair He’ll invite us to re% ect on the story of Christ’s birth as an invitation to Scott Montgomery, Finance Council awaken to God being born in our hearts. We will pay close attention PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE to the poverty and simplicity in which this awakening occurs. Join Rev. David Gu! ey, "#" & Rev. Vincent Kuna, "#" us at 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion. Jim brings this ST. MONICA SCHOOLS great contemplation to us at just the right time this Advent. Kevin McCardle, President | (310) 394-3701 It’s an honor and privilege to once again host the Interfaith Elementary School Community Gathering for Healing and Peace from Gun Dr. Neil Quinly, Principal | (310) 451-9801 Violence, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. here at St. Monica. We have endured High School another tragic year, and we need to add action to our thoughts James Spellman, Principal | (310) 394-3701 and prayers. Ours is one of hundreds hosted that very same Ed Stokx, Schools Board Chair weekend. Join us just us before the 5:30 p.m. Mass next Sunday. Find us at www.facebook.com/ Music abounds this Advent and Christmas: our traditional Lessons StMonicaCC725 and Carols returns next Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:00, and in a fantastic Follow Monsignor Torgerson at @MsgrLloyd collaboration, we’re planning to incorporate our parish tree lighting and St. Monica at @StMonica90403 as part of the celebration. Both our schools invite you to their Christmas concerts: High School, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Watch us online at stmonica.net/live . and Elementary School, Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 a.m. $ ere’s hardly We livestream the 5:30 p.m. Mass each week as well as special events. a better way to enter into the spirit of seasons than with music. Holiday Outreach continues with Adopt-a-Family, St. Joseph Center party, and toy drive. $ ere is so much we can do to allow people TABLE OF CONTENTS to enjoy a beautiful Christmas. 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Lloyd Torgerson STEWARDSHIP 3 PLEASE, WON'T YOU BE MY NEI!HBOR? I am the perfect demographic for the  lm out in theaters now, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. It centers on a journalist (who shares the same NEW TO ST. MONICA? name as our pastor, Lloyd) assigned to write a pro le of Fred (Mister) WE’RE !LAD YOU’RE HERE! Rogers, played by Tom Hanks. St. Monica is a diverse and vibrant community Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was part of my childhood daily media diet along of faith that o€ ers many opportunities to with 3-2-1 Contact, a science show which equally fed my le# -brain sensibilities. enrich your spiritual life, serve those in need, As a musician, I appreciated that Johnny Costa’s arrangements and music educate your family, and most importantly, to belong. Whoever you are, no matter where direction were not watered down for the single-digit aged viewers. ! e music you  nd yourself on the journey of faith, you was sophisticated, and probably my  rst unconscious introduction to jazz. are welcome and wanted here. So too, Mister Rogers never diluted his conversation or patronized his Take time to discover for yourself an authentic audience. Even though the rhythm of his speech was more largo rather than and welcoming community that you can call andante, I think that’s what captivated most of us: that he spoke to us all as home. Here are some ways to get started: equals. I could certainly learn something from Mister Rogers—but at the PICK UP A COPY OF same time, I felt that he genuinely wanted to learn something from me, too. DISCOVER ST. MONICA In the  lm, Fred invites the journalist to, “Just take a minute and think about ! is is a comprehensive all the people who loved us into being.” And they do. And I did. And it was guide to everything we a beautiful prayer. Prayer doesn’t have to be formal or formulaic—decades have to o€ er, available on later, Mister Rogers is still teaching me something. our website at stmonica. net/newmember, at the Fred Rogers taught the world to acknowledge, feel, and embrace our Welcome Table, and in the emotions—both joyous and painful. But more importantly, to recognize and Parish O" ce. welcome that same spectrum of emotions in one another without judgment. BECOME A MEMBER It sounds like a perfect example of our unfailing God and his great mercy We sincerely hope you feel at home here and and love. want to make St. Monica your parish. ! ere ! is  lm showed me that the ‘neighborhood’ where Mister Rogers abides are two easy ways to become a registered has no borders, no limits. His neighborhood is humankind. So, this Advent member. Fill out our online registration form and Christmas, I am inspired and challenged to see everyone I meet as a new at stmonica.net/newmember or register at neighbor. “Please, won’t you be?” MS the Welcome Table a# er any weekend Mass. As a registered member, you will receive all mailings as well as giving envelopes for your weekly o€ ering. CONNECT WITH US ONLINE • Like us on Facebook facebook.com/StMonicaCC725 • Follow us on Instagram @MsgrLloyd @StMonica90403 • Watch Mass on our Livestream channel #!IVIN!TUESDAY stmonica.net/live !ET INVOLVED So, you shopped ‘til you dropped on Black Friday, and hope to get some deals on Cyber Monday… but Tuesday, it’s time to give back! ! is Tuesday, Whether you’re interested in serving, Dec. 3 is #GivingTuesday, a global celebration that kicks o€ the holiday connecting with others, worshipping, giving season. ! is year, all #GivingTuesday donations through St. Monica giving, or growing spiritually, we o€ er many opportunities for adults of all ages and youth will support our Hope at the Door ministry, which works to prevent to choose from. ! is bulletin along with our homelessness by helping those in our community facing housing, food, and website is the best source of information for employment challenges. Donate online at stmonica.net/givingtuesday . those wanting to engage.

Merrick Siebenaler, Director of Development & Strategic Communications (310) 566-1514 | [email protected] SAFEUARD THE CHILDREN LOOKIN FOR A PLACE TO HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT? CHILDREN IN SPORTS ARE AT RISK FOR HEAD INJURIES We have several facilities available to rent to parishioners, Sports are a great way for children to burn o energy, community groups, and nonpro€ t organizations for all learn about teamwork, and stay active and healthy. But types of events and special occasions including receptions, some sports come with risks, including head injuries. meetings, reunions, birthday parties, anniversary Football is an especially high-risk sport for these types of celebrations, workshops, and more. Pick up a copy of our injuries, given the nature of the game. If your child wants rentals brochure in the parish o! ce for more details, or to play contact sports, make sure he or she does so safely. visit our website at stmonica.net/rentals for a reservation Provide proper safety equipment that € ts. Check helmets form. and protective gear periodically to ensure that all are still working. Talk to coaches and referees about regular safety checks for € elds and team equipment as well. For more information visit stmonica.net/safety .

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6XQGD\'HFŹIURPDPWRSP )5((:L)L$YDLODEOH HOLIDAY OUTREACH 5 SHARE THE SEASON ADOPT€A€FAMILY AND STOCKINS FOR SINLES We are in the Season of Advent, which means it’s time to start preparing for the holiday season! How can we be embody stewardship? Our partnership with the St. Joseph's Center continues STOCKINS FOR SINLES to grow; we are continuing the tradition of Adopt-a- With Stockings for Singles, you can bring Christmas joy to Family. ! is year, to help meet a growing need, we are also those in our community who are o$ en forgotten this time introducing Stockings for Singles. ! e holidays can be a of year—single adults who do not have much family support di" cult time for singles, without family support, in danger of (if any). While we have helped some singles through Adopt- being homeless, or living on the streets, and these individuals a-Family in the past, the need is much greater this year. ! e are in need this season. St. Monica is launching our brand- singles we are reaching out to include elderly individuals new Stockings for Singles program. who are isolated; adults with developmental disabilities; Going forward here at St. Monica, Adopt-a-Family and refugees from persecuted areas; and those who are homeless. Stockings for Singles will be the two elements that make up an We all like to receive at least a little gi$ at the holidays, so over-arching St. Joseph Center ministry, “Share the Season,” here’s your chance to make a di% erence for one of these which is exactly what St. Monica parishioners have been singles, and to let them know you are thinking of them! doing for years! For more information, see the Advent Insert You can provide a Stocking for a Single in one of two or contact Christ Gerety at [email protected] . ways: a$ er selecting your single, (1) bring a stocking & lled ADOPT€A€FAMILY PROFILES with at least & ve (5) of the items listed below, and one $10 With Adopt-a-Family, we provide a family with gi$ and Subway gi$ card, or (2) donate $26 by cash, check or card, food cards for all children under 18, and food cards for the and St. Monica will assemble the stocking for your selected parents. As we head into the season, we wanted to share single. some of the stories of Sheila C., and Rosalinda G., two of the Stocking items (include at least & ve): comb/brush, small families you have reached out to through Adopt-a-Family. 3 ashlight, band-aids, trail mix, tissue, instant co% ee, coin Sheila C. and her 16-year-old daughter, Melissa, are living pouch, gloves/mittens, rain poncho, card games, reusable out of their car. Christmas is a lean time, and store-bought tote bags, hand sanitizer, stationery, reusable water bottles, gi$ s were out of their reach. ! rough the Holiday Adopt-a- lip balm, socks, body or face wash, lotion, shampoo/ Family Program, each of them received a Target and Ralph’s conditioner, crackers, summer sausage, holiday jam, cookies, gi$ card. Sheila bought much-needed personal hygiene toothbrush/toothpaste, pens, and sunscreen. items. With the Ralph’s card, she bought hot deli food and STOCKINS FOR SINLES PROFILES beverages – a luxury since they live in their car and don’t Mark K.'s & nancial hardships meant there was little room for have a place to cook food. Melissa bought things to make her new clothes – in fact his wardrobe was so limited Mark wore feel pretty and special such as make-up and beauty products the same pair of tattered jeans every day. For Christmas, he at Target. Both Sheila and Melissa have been so touched by asked for a Target gi$ card. With his gi$ , Mark bought a new the generosity of St. Joseph Center donors and want to thank pair of jeans, a t-shirt, and a sweater that he proudly wears. them for making their holidays the happiest in years. “I’m practically a fashion show!” he said to his SJC case Rosalinda G. is a single mother with two children, 7-year- manager. old Mario and 5-month-old Alejandra. Since Alejandra’s Chenille has been a Food Pantry client for three years, and birth, Rosalinda hasn’t been able to work and she struggled is the sole caregiver for her diabetic brother. Caring for her to make ends meet. For the holiday Adopt-a-Family brother put a great strain on Chenille and she let her own program, Rosalinda used her Target gi$ cards to buy clothes health su% er. ! is is where the Food Pantry workshops came for Alejandra and toys for Mario. She used the remaining in: At the Pantry, Chenille signed up for nutrition, health, balance to get much-needed household essentials like toilet and & tness classes, seeing them as opportunities to learn paper and cleaning products. With the Vons card, Rosalinda how to stay healthy and to better support her brother. As a could buy everything she needed to make a memorable workshop participant, Chenille was eligible for the Holiday Christmas dinner for her family. “! is year has been Gi$ Program. She was excited – she and her brother had hard,” she said, “but the gi$ s we got from SJC made all the been forced to skip holiday celebrations the past few years di% erence.” because they couldn’t a% ord it. With her gi$ cards and the SJC turkey giveaway, Chenille was able to make a holiday to remember. “I want to thank the donors who made this happen for us. ! e Holidays are now stress free and a joy!" CG 6 FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION THE JOY OF WAITIN! " A PIL!RIMA!E OF SORTS DATES TO REMEMBER At this time of year, the joy of waiting DEC 1 calls us to wait in hope for the coming of Children’s Liturgy of the Word our Lord, Jesus Christ. It also reminds us No Faith Formation Sessions to be patient with ourselves and others Art of Living in the sometimes hectic holiday season. When I walked the Camino through the DEC 2 beautiful countryside of Spain, my lack of RCIA patience got the best of me. All I wanted DEC 4 to do was get to the next stop. I had to Fishers of Men intentionally remind myself to stop, and Christian Meditation wait to see, listen, touch, and taste all the amazing beauty around me. As I re! ect DEC 5 on this time, it brings me to see the Communion & Liberation beauty of how the Advent Season does DEC 7 the same thing for us as Catholics. It calls Advent Morning of Re! ection with us to wait in joyful hope! How can we see this time as a fruitful experience? How Jim Finley can we help our children to see beyond the gi# s of Christmas and see the gi# of one DEC 8 another in Christ? Start small with simple prayer habits: Children’s Liturgy of the Word • Pray when you go Christmas shopping to keep you feeling less harried and frantic. Early Childhood, Sacrament Prep. • Pray for the person whose gi# you are wrapping. Y. 1 & 2, Bridges, Middle School • Use prayer symbols as a reminder to stay focused on the Season: an Advent Wreath, Ignite A Jesse Tree, homemade ornaments and cards. Art of Living • Invite your family to pray for speci$ c relatives as you travel to see them during the holidays. Activity: Place your manger scene in your traditional place in your home. Spread out all the characters throughout your home and everyday move a few characters closer to the manager, so that by Christmas, the $ gurines will be in their appropriate places. An Advent Moment of Catholic Conversation &ĈýǧnjǍ•ǒǸǔŬǧńǧ &DUXVR&RPPXQLW\&WU$% &DWKROLFLVP DGLDORJRQZKRZHDUH DQGKRZZHOLYHDV&KXUFK FAITH FORMATION 7 ADULT CONFIRMATION BAPTISM> CONFIRMATION>EUCHARIST >THESE ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION INTO THE CHURCH Con! rmation enriches the baptized with strengths of the Holy Spirit so that they can better witness to Christ in word and deed (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] no. 1285). Anointed by the Holy Spirit at Con! rmation, Christians strengthen their bond with the Church and become better equipped to carry out the Church's mission of love and service. • What does it mean to be part of the Body of Christ? • What are the gi" s of the Holy Spirit and how can they help in my life? • Who are we called to be? What are we called to do with our lives? • What is the mission of the Church and what is my role in carrying it out? • How do the lives of the Saints inspire me to "give o$ the aroma of Christ"? Were you Baptized and received your First Eucharist, but you didn't complete your Con! rmation? Are you looking to be con! rmed as an adult? Adult Con! rmation sessions will be held on 5 Saturdays in January and February, 2020. For more information, contact Suzette at [email protected] .

ATHER € PRAY € ROW IN CHRIST LEION OF MARY stmonica.net/legion WOMEN ON THE JOURNEY Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Elementary School Sta Lounge Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Trepp Learning Commons Gather to share our faith and learn—through scripture and Serve God under the banner of Mary by practicing the corporal each other—how to be the Christian women God created you and spiritual Works of Mercy. to be. Our purpose is to strengthen each woman’s Baptismal Blanca Villalobos, (310) 399-6766 call to holiness. Suzette Sornborger, (310) 556-1541 FISHERS OF MEN stmonica.net/ shers Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. Palisades Park: Alta & Ocean Ave. COMMUNION & LIBERATION Join like-minded men on the blu s for a mid-week spiritual boost with three perks—culinary: co ee and danish; ! ursdays, 7:00 p.m. Spirituality Center theological: prayer and scripture; spiritual: re! ections, sharing An ongoing discussion on the writings of the late life experiences, and forming friendships. Msgr. Luigi Giussani, a priest passionate about the Lloyd Frederick, (310) 493-0933 encounter with Christ and its relevance to daily life. Jimmy Abraham, [email protected] CHRISTIAN MEDITATION stmonica.net/meditation THOMAS MERTON ROUP stmonica.net/merton Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. St. André Bessette Chapel Ancient practice of meditation in Christian tradition—“prayer ! ird ! ursday each month, 7 p.m. Caruso, Rm C of the heart.” Study and discuss the writings of this contemplative teacher. Marie McAdam, (818) 582-2718 Markus Hofmann, [email protected] for Healing & Peace Community members and civic leaders in all faiths are invited to gather in remembrance of all gun violence victims. This observance is one of hundreds taking place nationally that weekend. We reflect on lives lost, unite around a common purpose, and act for positive change to end the epidemic of gun violence and its devastating impacts on individuals, families and communities. Ǧ,ŅăAƁŅ¸ħōĽĈŅýĈ 4>5 P.M. Heed the call with us to take action DEC. 8 for healing and peace.

stmonica.net/interfaith Missed our Open House? join us for a scheduled private tour on december 11, 2019 for Healing & Peace for more info visit www.stmonicaces.org Community members and civic leaders in all faiths are invited Missed our Open House? to gather in remembrance of all gun violence victims. This observance is one of hundreds taking place nationally that weekend. We reflect on lives lost, unite around a common purpose, and act for positive change to end the epidemic of gun violence and its devastating impacts on individuals, families and communities. Ǧ,ŅăAƁŅ¸ħōĽĈŅýĈ ur! 4>5 P.M. Heed the call with us to take action e to ivat for healing and peace. pr it DEC. 8 ed a is dul up v .org che ign chs s to s nica tmo stmonica.net/interfaith w.s ww 10 WORSHIP & LITURGY WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE ADVENT WREATH? Each season in the liturgical calendar comes with its Candles remind us that Christ is the light of the world, own local and regional rituals. During the Advent the One who “shines in the darkness, and the darkness season, wreathes adorn church sanctuaries and family has not overcome it.” We use four candles to represent dining room tables. You may have said Advent wreath each week of Advent. Traditionally they come in the prayers in childhood or taken a turn lighting the liturgical colors of the season. Purple has historically candles.  e Advent wreath is full of symbolism about represented penance and sacri€ ce. We see the same Christ and his coming at Christmas.  e wreath is color for the season of Lent. On the third Sunday of made of evergreen boughs, reminding us that the life Advent, however, we light a rose color.  e priest will of grace doesn’t falter with the changing seasons. It wear rose vestments at Mass.  is is Gaudete Sunday. remains always remains fresh and new. Similarly, a Gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin. On the third Sunday circular wreath reminds us of the eternal, never-ending of Advent, we’re roughly halfway through the season. nature of God’s love.  e Church chooses the midpoint to remind us to celebrate in the midst of our anticipation! Whatever the color and whatever the day, the Advent wreath is a beautiful practice to focus our attention on Christ’s coming at Christmas. OBERAMMERAU PASSION PLAY ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIN & PILRIMAE  e decorating of our campus for the holiday season begins A pilgrimage will take place to Krakow (the birthplace of St. in earnest before  anksgiving.  e € rst projects are set to Pope John Paul II), Prague and Oberammergau, home of the begin on Monday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 30. If you world famous Passion Play performed by the village every are available to help during the day, please contact Dale at 10 years, July. 19-29, 2020. You will see and experience life as [email protected] . If you are willing to help at other times Pope John Paul II lived it, and you will experience a Passion during the month of December, contact Dale for a complete Play that has been celebrated in a tiny Bavarian village since list of decorating dates. 1634, as a sacred vow promised because God spared this village the ravages of the bubonic plague. Contact Dale at [email protected] for more information. Advent/Christmas 2019 stmonica.net/advent

What’s Inside! dvent comes from the latin word adventus,meaning Mass & Confession coming or arrival. During the Season of Advent, we Schedule $ hear Gospel periscopes that proclaim to the Church: Holiday Outreach get ready for the second coming of Christ at the end of times, Activities and remember the preparation for the ! rst coming of Christ Community Life from the preaching of John the Baptist. We prepare to celebrate Events Christmas with the events immediately preceding the birth of Spiritual Growth Christ. Opportunities " e Church asks us to prepare our hearts daily for the coming of Activities for the Christ in our lives. In  is Place, we strive to help each other to Whole Family cultivate the soil where God's word is planted into our hearts, Holy Grounds so that it bears fruit, for the life of the world: being formed into Stewardship loving disciples with the charge to transform the world. In  is Place, in our lives, our homes and our families, we encounter Christ and bring Christ to each of the members of our family. It is our hope that through the many celebration, special events, traditions and feasts of the seasons, In  is Place, that you truly encounter Christ in a new way this Advent and Christmas season. Saint Monica Catholic Community is you — your community is here for you. We want to engage with you in preparing our heats, minds, families, homes and every aspect of our lives as a place for the Lord when he comes; So that when we open the door of our heats, we let Christ in to be a light, a light for the life of the world. HOLIDAY OUTREACH St. Joseph Center Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Monica Adopt-a-Family - Share the Season! will host the annual St. Joseph Center For 20+ years, St. Monica parishioners have Holiday Party. Our auditorium will become adopted families from the St. Joseph Center a hub of energy as over 400 children and by providing holiday dinner and gi s, either their parents enjoy carnival games, a tasty by donating funds or shopping for requested lunch, music, an exciting ra# e, and a visit gi cards. Adopt-a-Family sign-ups begin on from Santa! We need help with hospitality, Saturday, Nov. 30–Sunday, Dec. 1. Deliver parking, running games and cra projects, food and gi cards by Sunday, Dec. 8. You serving food, and taking photos. Contact MASS SCHEDULE can also adopt a family with a cash donation Christine !erety at christine@stmonica. by Sunday, Dec. 8 either by writing a check OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE net or (310) 566-1531 for more information.  ursday, Dec. 12 or making a donation online at stmonica. Mañanitas · 6:15 a.m. net/adoptafamily . Contact Christine Loaves & Fishes Mass · 6:30 a.m. !erety at [email protected] or (310) Each month St. Monica sponsors a *Please see the Family Section on the back cover 566-1531 for more information. food drive to help stock the pantries of for more information about Our Lady of Guadalupe three local food banks. In December, Stoc"ings for Singles Celebration. our donations go to the Westside Food Share the joy of the season to those in our Bank, which serves over 50 shelters and community who are o en forgotten: single organizations on the Westside. Help by CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE adults who do not have much, if any family picking up a Loaves & Fishes bag on Dec. Christmas Eve support. ! e singles we are reaching out to 1 in the Duval Patio and returning it " lled 4 p.m. · Church & rand Pavilion include the elderly who may feel isolated; on Dec. 8 to one of the donation bins. 4 p.m. · Children’s Mass, ym adults with developmental disabilities Questions? Contact Christine !erety at refugees from persecuted areas; and Church [email protected] or (310) 566-1531. those who are homeless. You can provide 6 p.m. · 8 p.m. Helping the Homeless Locally a Stocking for a Single in one of two ways: 10 p.m. · Midnight We are preparing and serving holiday- a er selecting your single: bring a stocking Christmas Day themed home-cooked meals for the " lled with items (list to be provided) and 7:30 a.m. · 9:30 a.m. homeless in December at the following one $10 Subway Gi card or you can donate 11:30 a.m. · 1:15 p.m. locations: $26 for a complete stocking to be assembled ! ere will be no 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. Masses. PATH ...... Dec. 1 in your name. Contact Christine !erety at New Year’s SAMOSHEL ...... Dec. 8 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [email protected] or (310) 566-1531 To help, contact Christine !erety at Tuesday, Dec. 31 · Vigil 6:00 p.m. for more information. [email protected] or (310) 566-1531. Wednesday, Jan. 1 · 10:00 a.m. Angel Toy Drive Each year St. Monica collects toys for local Holy Cross Africa Ministry schools—Muir, Grant, Edison, McKinley, Will With the poverty rate exceeding 60%, RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Rogers, and Covenant House—a shelter for the daily struggle for our brothers and Confession is available throughout Advent on weekdays runaway teenagers and their babies. For sister in Dandora, Kenya, is real. Despite from 5:30–6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30–5:00 many of these youth, your gi may be the the immense barriers, an oasis exists as a p.m. with these additional times: only toy they receive this year. Toy Drive beacon of hope. ! anks to the generosity Saturday, Dec. 14: 4–5 p.m. Angel Ornaments with a child’s gender of the Saint Monica Catholic Community, Monday, Dec. 16: 5–6 p.m. and age are available in the Duval Center St. James School and it's teachers have Tuesday, Dec. 17: through Dec. 8. Take an angel, purchase a provided a sustainable foundation for over COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION: 7:00 p.m. toy, and place it unwrapped in toy collection 80 sponsored youth. Each child, and in Wednesday, Dec. 18: 5–6 p.m. bins by Sunday, Dec. 8. Contact Christine turn their families, have been positively  ursday, Dec. 19: 5–6 p.m. !erety at [email protected] or (310) a/ ected by the Saint Monica Holy Cross Friday, Dec. 20: 5–6 p.m. 566-1531. Ministry funds. Each year, we discover that Saturday, Dec. 21: 3–5 p.m. the Ministry's bene" ciaries have attained Be An Elf! Monday, Dec. 23: 3-5 p.m. advanced degrees and national recognition, Help us collect and sort donated gi s by age, ! ere will be no confession on Christmas Eve, reinforcing the impact of our prayers and gender, and speci" c requests. Help assemble Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day. contributions. ! is Christmas season, gi packages for children in local schools consider supporting our Scholarship Fund, Sunday, Dec. 15. Contact Christine !erety at with new projects that assist more students [email protected] or (310) 566-1531 . in meaningful ways. Visit our tables a er Mass in the Duval Center Dec. 7–8 or donate online at stmonica.net/africaeducation . HOLIDAY OUTREACH St. Joseph Center Holiday Party COMMUNITY LIFE Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Monica Adopt-a-Family - Share the Season! Christmas Boutique parishioners. Senior adults holiday cheer with your YMA spirit! A erwards, we'll head will host the annual St. Joseph Center For 20+ years, St. Monica parishioners have Plan on doing your shopping at receive a complimentary lunch, friend and raise funds for YMA to Bluestone Lane & Sidecar Holiday Party. Our auditorium will become adopted families from the St. Joseph Center the Annual Boutique Christmas but must make a reservation programming. Sunday, Dec. 8 Donuts for hot cocoa, co/ ee, a hub of energy as over 400 children and by providing holiday dinner and gi s, either Sale, Saturday, Dec. 7, with Marcus Johnson at (310) from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at and dessert. Space is limited, so their parents enjoy carnival games, a tasty by donating funds or shopping for requested 4:00–7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 566-1532 by Dec. 3. Brennan's, 4089 Lincoln Blvd, contact YMAPeaceAndJustice@ lunch, music, an exciting ra# e, and a visit gi cards. Adopt-a-Family sign-ups begin on Dec. 8, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. gmail.com. from Santa! We need help with hospitality, Primetime Christmas Tea Saturday, Nov. 30–Sunday, Dec. 1. Deliver the Duval Center. We will have Tickets are $40 online presale, parking, running games and cra projects, We begin with an A ernoon TTF Christmas Social food and gi cards by Sunday, Dec. 8. You plenty of gi items, children's $45 at the door, and include 1 serving food, and taking photos. Contact Christmas Tea at 4:00 p.m. Adults ages 35 to 49 are invited MASS SCHEDULE can also adopt a family with a cash donation gi s, adult's knits, Christmas drink ticket and bar food bites. Christine !erety at christine@stmonica. in Caruso Center C. We will to celebrate the holidays with by Sunday, Dec. 8 either by writing a check ornaments and decorations, and Ugly sweater attire encouraged OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE net or (310) 566-1531 for more information. then attend the 5:30 p.m. Vigil our ! irty-Five through Forty  ursday, Dec. 12 or making a donation online at stmonica. food items, including our famous Mass, followed by the Lessons but not required. Purchase tickets Ministry (TTF) on Sunday, Dec. Loaves & Fishes Mañanitas · 6:15 a.m. net/adoptafamily . Contact Christine fruit cakes and bean soup mix. and Carols Christmas Tree at stmonica.net/yma . Questions, 15 at 7:00 p.m. We'll be decking Each month St. Monica sponsors a Mass · 6:30 a.m. !erety at [email protected] or (310) Shop with us and support one of Lighting in the Grand Pavilion. contact [email protected] . the halls, dining and dancing the food drive to help stock the pantries of *Please see the Family Section on the back cover 566-1531 for more information. the longest running ministries at A ernoon Tea will be $10, with St. Monica Film Club night away in the Grand Pavilion! for more information about Our Lady of Guadalupe three local food banks. In December, Stoc"ings for Singles St. Monica! free will o/ ering suggested Christmas in Connecticut, our Tickets must be purchased in Celebration. our donations go to the Westside Food Senior Adult Ministry Advent for the Lessons and Carols holiday screening, centers on a advance. Early Bird: $35 per Share the joy of the season to those in our Bank, which serves over 50 shelters and Retreat Christmas Treat Lighting. Make a celebrity famed for her recipes, person if purchased by Dec. 6; community who are o en forgotten: single organizations on the Westside. Help by ! e Always Beginning Advent reservation for A ernoon Tea at perfect family and enviable $40 through Dec. 13; $45 at the CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE adults who do not have much, if any family picking up a Loaves & Fishes bag on Dec. Retreat for adults ages 65 and stmonica.net/primetime . Connecticut farm, but she is not door. Ticket includes dinner, support. ! e singles we are reaching out to 1 in the Duval Patio and returning it " lled Christmas Eve older will be held on Friday, what she seems. Find out what dessert, and dancing; Cash bar include the elderly who may feel isolated; on Dec. 8 to one of the donation bins. LO Christmas Party 4 p.m. · Church & rand Pavilion Dec. 6, at 10 a.m.–Noon in happens on ! ursday, Dec. 12 in and ra# e tickets available for 4 p.m. · Children’s Mass, ym adults with developmental disabilities Questions? Contact Christine !erety at Our annual GLO Christmas refugees from persecuted areas; and Caruso A/B. ! e retreat will Party will be held on Sunday, the Grand Pavilion. Doors open purchase that evening. Purchase Church [email protected] or (310) 566-1531. those who are homeless. You can provide be followed by Mass at 12:10 Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, tickets at stmonica.net/ttf 6 p.m. · 8 p.m. Helping the Homeless Locally a Stocking for a Single in one of two ways: p.m. Reservations are required. Grand Pavilion. Pre-sale screening begins sharply at or bring a check to the Parish 10 p.m. · Midnight We are preparing and serving holiday- a er selecting your single: bring a stocking Contact Marcus Johnson at tickets are on sale now for 7:00 p.m. Discussion a er the O> ce. Contact Christine !erety Christmas Day themed home-cooked meals for the " lled with items (list to be provided) and (310) 566-1532. Leave your " rst $30 (through Dec. 5), which movie led by Fr. David Gu/ ey, at [email protected] or 7:30 a.m. · 9:30 a.m. homeless in December at the following one $10 Subway Gi card or you can donate and last name with your phone includes catered dinner, CSC, Director of Family ! eater (310) 566-1531. 11:30 a.m. · 1:15 p.m. locations: $26 for a complete stocking to be assembled number by Dec. 3. dessert and all beverages. Productions. Admission: $10 Peace on Earth ! ere will be no 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. Masses. PATH ...... Dec. 1 in your name. Contact Christine !erety at Christmas Luncheon Tickets are $35 at the door ($5 for seniors & students). JustFaith and GoodNews New Year’s SAMOSHEL ...... Dec. 8 Christmas Caroling with YMA Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [email protected] or (310) 566-1531 hosted by Always Beginning - only a limited number of Communities welcome all to To help, contact Christine !erety at Peace & Justice Tuesday, Dec. 31 · Vigil 6:00 p.m. for more information. ! e Always Beginning Ministry tickets will be available! their Peace on Earth Christmas [email protected] or (310) 566-1531. Wednesday, Jan. 1 · 10:00 a.m. Angel Toy Drive invites everyone to come To volunteer to assist or All young adults are invited to Potluck, Wednesday, Dec. 18 Each year St. Monica collects toys for local Holy Cross Africa Ministry celebrate the holidays with them donate a ra" e prize, contact spread some Christmas cheer at 7:00 p.m. in the Spirituality schools—Muir, Grant, Edison, McKinley, Will With the poverty rate exceeding 60%, at their annual Christmas feast the GLO Core Team at to the residents at Fireside Center. Bring a dish of your RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Rogers, and Covenant House—a shelter for the daily struggle for our brothers and on Friday, Dec. 6, immediately StMonicaLOinfo@gmail. Health Center on Saturday, choice… enough to feed eight Confession is available throughout Advent on weekdays runaway teenagers and their babies. For sister in Dandora, Kenya, is real. Despite following the 12:10 p.m. Mass com or visit: stmonica.net/glo . Dec. 14 from 2:30–4:30 p.m.! people. While celebrating from 5:30–6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30–5:00 many of these youth, your gi may be the the immense barriers, an oasis exists as a in the Grand Pavilion. Enjoy a YMA Christmas Party Meet outside Holy Grounds at community we will also p.m. with these additional times: only toy they receive this year. Toy Drive beacon of hope. ! anks to the generosity delicious luncheon prepared All young adults in their 20s 2:30 p.m. to walk as a group. remember all those seeking Saturday, Dec. 14: 4–5 p.m. Angel Ornaments with a child’s gender of the Saint Monica Catholic Community, and served by our terri" c and 30s are invited to celebrate We will visit with residents shelter and a home this holiday Monday, Dec. 16: 5–6 p.m. and age are available in the Duval Center St. James School and it's teachers have volunteers, lots of holiday spirit, the Christmas season - ugly and sing Christmas Carols to season. RSVP to Marcus at (310) Tuesday, Dec. 17: through Dec. 8. Take an angel, purchase a provided a sustainable foundation for over and the chance to meet fellow sweater style! A night to enjoy spread joy in the Christmas 566-1532 by Monday, Dec. 16. COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION: 7:00 p.m. toy, and place it unwrapped in toy collection 80 sponsored youth. Each child, and in Wednesday, Dec. 18: 5–6 p.m. bins by Sunday, Dec. 8. Contact Christine turn their families, have been positively  ursday, Dec. 19: 5–6 p.m. !erety at [email protected] or (310) a/ ected by the Saint Monica Holy Cross FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Friday, Dec. 20: 5–6 p.m. 566-1531. Ministry funds. Each year, we discover that Saturday, Dec. 21: 3–5 p.m. the Ministry's bene" ciaries have attained Friday, Dec. 6 Be An Elf! Monday, Dec. 23: 3-5 p.m. advanced degrees and national recognition, ! e Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an opportunity to spend quiet re@ ective time with the Lord. ! is takes place in the St. André Help us collect and sort donated gi s by age, ! ere will be no confession on Christmas Eve, reinforcing the impact of our prayers and Bessette Chapel in the Caruso Community Center, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. with benediction at 5 p.m. During your time of prayer, we invite you to gender, and speci" c requests. Help assemble Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day. contributions. ! is Christmas season, hold up the prayer intentions of Pope Francis for the month which are that people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, gi packages for children in local schools consider supporting our Scholarship Fund, may  nd, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time. Sunday, Dec. 15. Contact Christine !erety at with new projects that assist more students [email protected] or (310) 566-1531 . YMA VESPERS in meaningful ways. Visit our tables a er Mass in the Duval Center Dec. 7–8 or donate Adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. during Advent in the Spirituality Center for spiritual refreshment and online at stmonica.net/africaeducation . fellowship. Topics include: Dec. 3: Home for the Holidays? Tips for Surviving & " riving! Dec. 10: Share the Season FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Our Lady of "uadalupe CHRISTMAS Don’t miss the annual celebration honoring SMCES Christmas Program the Virgin of Guadalupe at St. Monica on Friday, Dec. 13, St. Monica Catholic & YEAR"END !IFTS " ursday, Dec. 12. We start with traditional Elementary School will present its annual mananitas at 6:15 a.m. in the Church patio During the Advent season we ask you Christmas Program at 6:30 p.m. in the followed by a procession into the Church for to re* ect upon the blessings you have church. Join us as we celebrate the holy mass at 6:30 a.m. Following mass we will received throughout this year and to season in song, story, and music. All are enjoy Pan dulce and Mexican hot chocolate in consider making a year-end or Christmas welcome! gi# € ‚ƒ„„ †‡ for these blessings in the Duval Center. SMCHS Christmas Program your lives. Youth Faith Formation On Wednesday, Dec. 11, St. Monica Catholic Advent Service Projects High School will present its annual Christmas "IVE ONLINE Sunday, Dec. 8, our children ages 3 through Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. " e easiest way to make your year-end 8th grade will participate in Advent service gi# to St. Monica is via credit or debit Simbáng "abi projects. We will gather together to create card. Simply visit stmonica.net/give to: " is novena of preparation for Christmas cards and ornaments for parishioners • make a one-time, year-end gi# comes to us from the Philippines and is who are homebound, or in hospitals and (designate ‘Christmas Year-End’ sponsored by the Filipino community of St. convalescent homes. Our older children will from the drop-down menu) Monica. We celebrate Saturday, Dec. 14 at make Sunday snack bags for St. Robert's the 5:30 p.m. Mass. A# er the Liturgy, there Center. • create a regular, gi# for the recurring will be a festive reception on the Grand coming year (e.g. consider matching " ese opportunities give our children a Patio followed by a Gala dinner in the Grand your weekly cup of co% ee) chance to give back to our community. Pavilion (ticketed). " e Mass and reception It also empowers them at a young and on the Grand Patio are open to all. BRIN" YOUR "IFT TO MASS impressionable age, that they, too can make Each Christmas we send all registered Las Posadas a di% erence in this world! Not only during households a Christmas letter from Msgr. " e Hispanic traditional pilgrimage this season, but always. Torgerson with a return envelope for celebration commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem before your year-end gi# . You can make checks HOLY !ROUNDS payable to St. Monica Catholic Church and the birth of Jesus. In the Posada, the couple place your envelope in the o% ertory or travels from house to house looking for a As Christmas approaches, think of Holy mail to: place to stay, until $ nally the innkeeper Grounds for your gi# s this year! We have invites them in, to a grand celebration, inspirational gi# s and music along with great St. Monica Catholic Church complete with Mexican delicacies (tamales, ornaments and decorative pieces including 725 California Ave. pan dulce, and champurrado). " e Tri-Parish nativity scenes for the holiday season. During Santa Monica, CA 90403 Community of Santa Monica will celebrate Advent, take advantage of our pre-Christmas discounts for up to 30% o% selected items. PLANNED "IFTS one evening of Las Posadas at St Monica on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. It will include Include St. Monica in your year-end tax Holiday Hours a procession from the church through our planning with a gi# of appreciated stock, Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. campus, ending in the Grand Pavilion. All are charitable annuity, or as bene$ ciary Christmas Day: CLOSED. welcome. of your IRA/retirement plan or life New Year’s Eve: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. insurance policy. Discuss your charitable New Year’s Day: CLOSED giving goals with your attorney, $ nancial planner or accountant.

Festival of Lessons and Carols with Christmas Tree Lighting We rely on your generosity at Christmas  e medieval Festival of Lessons and Carols is a liturgical Advent and Christmas concert to continue serving and praying as one event that will be o€ ered on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion. All are community and one body in Christ—here invited. Additionally, that evening we will light our Christmas Tree on the Grand Patio. A at St. Monica and around the world. free will o€ ering will be accepted to o€ set the expense of the evening. For any questions about giving, contact Merric! Siebenaler at (310) 566-1514 or Decorators Needed [email protected] . It takes a great many volunteers to help decorate our church, Grand Pavilion, gymnasium " ank you for your love and generosity and grounds for Christmas. We begin in early December and continue through Dec. 23. this Advent season and throughout the If you are interested in assisting, contact [email protected] with your availability. year.

725 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 566-1500 | [email protected] FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Our Lady of "uadalupe HOLY CROSS AFRICA MINISTRY 15 CHRISTMAS Don’t miss the annual celebration honoring SMCES Christmas Program the Virgin of Guadalupe at St. Monica on AFRICA MISSION 2019 AND BEYOND Friday, Dec. 13, St. Monica Catholic & YEAR"END !IFTS " ursday, Dec. 12. We start with traditional Elementary School will present its annual Last July, twenty-three parishioners traveled over 10,000 mananitas at 6:15 a.m. in the Church patio During the Advent season we ask you Christmas Program at 6:30 p.m. in the followed by a procession into the Church for miles each way to visit the people of a very exotic land, to re* ect upon the blessings you have church. Join us as we celebrate the holy mass at 6:30 a.m. Following mass we will one with so much promise yet equal amounts of challenge. received throughout this year and to season in song, story, and music. All are enjoy Pan dulce and Mexican hot chocolate in Africa, Kenya, Nairobi, Dandora. Even the names evoke a consider making a year-end or Christmas welcome! gi# € ‚ƒ„„ †‡ for these blessings in the Duval Center. certain charm and wanderlust. “I didn’t really know what SMCHS Christmas Program your lives. Youth Faith Formation to expect,” o ered Kevin Nazal, “besides the immense On Wednesday, Dec. 11, St. Monica Catholic Advent Service Projects di€ culties these amazing people face daily. I was amazed at High School will present its annual Christmas "IVE ONLINE Sunday, Dec. 8, our children ages 3 through the outpouring of love, the unrelenting smiles.” " e easiest way to make your year-end Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. 8th grade will participate in Advent service  e annual St Monica trip to our sister parish meant two gi# to St. Monica is via credit or debit Simbáng "abi projects. We will gather together to create weeks of promises expected and hopes ful‚ lled. From the card. Simply visit stmonica.net/give to: " is novena of preparation for Christmas cards and ornaments for parishioners rousing – and heartfelt – reception o ered every step of the • make a one-time, year-end gi# comes to us from the Philippines and is who are homebound, or in hospitals and way to the obvious gratitude of the young and old, thankful (designate ‘Christmas Year-End’ sponsored by the Filipino community of St. convalescent homes. Our older children will from the drop-down menu) Monica. We celebrate Saturday, Dec. 14 at make Sunday snack bags for St. Robert's that Christians from so far away would dedicate their the 5:30 p.m. Mass. A# er the Liturgy, there Center. vacation time and funds to spend several days among them. • create a regular, gi# for the recurring will be a festive reception on the Grand coming year (e.g. consider matching " ese opportunities give our children a Sharon Arnett said, of the experience of the trip: “the love, Patio followed by a Gala dinner in the Grand your weekly cup of co% ee) chance to give back to our community. kindness, generosity and open hearts of the Dandorans made Pavilion (ticketed). " e Mass and reception It also empowers them at a young and on the Grand Patio are open to all. me so grateful to be there.”  is was a way of immersing BRIN" YOUR "IFT TO MASS impressionable age, that they, too can make oneself in the lives of the African people, not merely a bus Each Christmas we send all registered Las Posadas a di% erence in this world! Not only during tour of historic sites. Our travelers got o the bus, as it were, " e Hispanic traditional pilgrimage households a Christmas letter from Msgr. this season, but always. and walked the walk of Kenyan joy and Dandoran struggle. Torgerson with a return envelope for celebration commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem before What better way do we have to know a people, than to live their appreciation with song, dance, and even a dramatic your year-end gi# . You can make checks HOLY !ROUNDS payable to St. Monica Catholic Church and the birth of Jesus. In the Posada, the couple and tread among them! interpretation. Lauren Heideman reacted, “I’m so proud we place your envelope in the o% ertory or travels from house to house looking for a As Christmas approaches, think of Holy  e itinerary included home visits, so powerful an event. could help out another community; what I wasn’t prepared Grounds for your gi# s this year! We have mail to: place to stay, until $ nally the innkeeper People are meant to share their stories with each other; it’s for how they blessed us each step of the way, at every invites them in, to a grand celebration, inspirational gi# s and music along with great St. Monica Catholic Church what fully completes the description of who we are. Opening opportunity where we got to meet them.” complete with Mexican delicacies (tamales, ornaments and decorative pieces including 725 California Ave. their homes to us, drinking their aromatic teas and Arabica pan dulce, and champurrado). " e Tri-Parish nativity scenes for the holiday season. During  ere are two large Churches – Holy Cross and St Andre Santa Monica, CA 90403 Community of Santa Monica will celebrate Advent, take advantage of our pre-Christmas co ee, and showing photos of signi‚ cant events in each Bisset – that resound each Sunday with the lush, harmonic discounts for up to 30% o% selected items. other’s lives – pure human interaction. PLANNED "IFTS one evening of Las Posadas at St Monica on voices of loving and thankful people of God. See the vast Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. It will include Include St. Monica in your year-end tax Holiday Hours  e Missionaries of Charity received our travelers at the football ‚ eld behind the church; it’s the great showcase for a procession from the church through our planning with a gi# of appreciated stock, Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. crack of dawn with a private Mass and, later, the opportunity the sports skills of the youth, a place to let their unbridled campus, ending in the Grand Pavilion. All are charitable annuity, or as bene$ ciary Christmas Day: CLOSED. to spend precious time among the very sick young women shouts reach the heavens. welcome. of your IRA/retirement plan or life New Year’s Eve: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. for whom they care. What a privilege to literally feed those On the far end of the campus is the Brother Andre Medical insurance policy. Discuss your charitable New Year’s Day: CLOSED who are unable to feed themselves.  e intimacy of that Center that o ers previously unavailable medical care to giving goals with your attorney, $ nancial gesture is powerful. planner or accountant. mothers and children.  e BAMC continues to provide  e Parish in Dandora – both the uncharacteristically the residents of Dandora with quality health care for their Festival of Lessons and Carols with Christmas Tree Lighting We rely on your generosity at Christmas verdant physical campus as well as the thousands of souls everyday illnesses. Travelers had the chance to mix in with  e medieval Festival of Lessons and Carols is a liturgical Advent and Christmas concert to continue serving and praying as one who make up the entity of Holy Cross - their center of social the doctors and administrators to learn more about how the event that will be o€ ered on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion. All are community and one body in Christ—here and spiritual life. As such, travelers spent intriguing hours facility is operated and sustained. invited. Additionally, that evening we will light our Christmas Tree on the Grand Patio. A at St. Monica and around the world. learning about the importance of community in an area free will o€ ering will be accepted to o€ set the expense of the evening. Joy is quite a buzzword reaction among travelers, and the For any questions about giving, contact where people must rely on each other to survive and thrive. celebration for the Feast of St James is where it all reaches Merric! Siebenaler at (310) 566-1514 or Decorators Needed Observing the students studying in the schools that Saint its zenith. Children dancing, singing, acting, plus authentic [email protected] . It takes a great many volunteers to help decorate our church, Grand Pavilion, gymnasium Monica Catholic Community supports, through capital food, music, exchange of giƒ s – quite the exhilarating " ank you for your love and generosity and grounds for Christmas. We begin in early December and continue through Dec. 23. expansion and yearly scholarships, was quite eye-opening. festival. this Advent season and throughout the If you are interested in assisting, contact [email protected] with your availability. Monthly, Holy Cross provides food distribution to men year. So, that was 2019. What about 2020? Will this be your and women who are HIV positive through an initiative year? 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       PASTORAL CARE 17 ST. MONICA BEREAVEMENT ROUP MUST I ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, OR IS THIS A DROP!IN ROUP? Group participants Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things that we must register experience in our lives. To support each other during those in advance di cult times, St. Monica sponsors the Bereavement Group, and commit to a peer support group. attending all the WHEN DOES THE BEREAVEMENT ROUP MEET? Bereavement Group St. Monica o! ers the Group several times a year, usually sessions (except in on " ursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each Group last for an emergency). We ten weeks. At the end of the sessions, participants receive have found that by additional resources and support if needed, and are invited doing so, the group to attend a Reunion Dinner (usually about 1-2 months later). has been a much more bene$ cial and healing process for all " e Winter Group begins on " ursday, January 9, and is involved. " erefore, we cannot accommodate any drop-in accepting new members. Our next two groups are scheduled guests. to begin in April 2020 and September 2020. WHO SHOULD SIN UP FOR THIS ROUP? WHO LEADS THE Anyone who is grieving the death of a loved person, whether BEREAVEMENT the loss is recent or in the distant past, is invited to register ROUP? or to contact us to learn more about the Bereavement Group. " e Group is led We will talk with you to determine if the group is a good $ t by two to three for you at this time, or if other pastoral care resources would Bereavement better support you. Ministers who have WHAT I HAVE QUESTIONS OR AM INTERESTED IN THIS also experienced MINISTRY? losses in their If you have questions about the Bereavement Group or other lives and received bereavement resources, or if you would like to volunteer training to e! ectively and sensitively facilitate the group. with this Ministry, please contact Christine at christine@ In addition, the Ministry is supported by its parish sta! stmonica.net or (310) 566-1531. coordinator, Christine. WHAT HAPPENS DURIN A ROUP SESSION? In the Group, members join together to pray, re# ect, and safely share their experiences. (Because sharing our losses is a sensitive topic, the participants and facilitators are very careful to respect each other’s privacy.) To help guide this group process, we use “" e New Day Journal” (Mauryeen O’Brien) as the foundation for our sessions. Many participants have expressed that the Group has been a valuable and important part of their healing process, and that they have begun to rediscover love, peace and joy in their lives.

Thank you to all those that served at the 40th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique! JustFaith is a small group process that invites participants to explore the Gospel call to compassion and justice. JustFaith is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings, and employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. It provides a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church.

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e introductory course for JustFaith 2019–20 will be presented at St. Monica Catholic Community in three phases beginning Oct. 2019 through June 2020. P€‚ ƒ P€‚ ! P€‚ " Journey to Compassion Journey to Justice Journey to Peace Oct. 2–Nov. 20, 2019 Jan. 15–Mar. 11, 2020 April 15–June 3, 2020 gently challenges participants to live awakens participants to the realities of emphasizes the role of violence in out Scripture’s command to care for the racial and economic inequalities in the keeping people in poverty, introducing poor among us. is phase examines U.S., with the ultimate goal of introducing participants to nonviolent resistance as a root causes of poverty, particularly new and creative choices for a more means of Kingdom-building and poverty emphasizing the interplay between just and faith-"lled life as individuals alleviation. It invites participants to poverty and environmental degradation, and a community of faith. rough its explore new and creative ways to embrace and guides participants in discerning how focus on the U.S. criminal justice system a nonviolent lifestyle. to most faithfully, and e!ectively respond. and income inequality, it challenges participants to revisit how our faith informs our responsibility to each other.

Each phase has eight sessions and P!"#$ % Books for Phase 2 are Living on each session includes prayer, dialogue, Journey to Justice Almost Nothing in America, Ed, active listening and relationship Shafer; Laudato Si (On Care of building. At times, sessions include Session 1: Jan. 15 our common Home) Pope Francis; videos and speakers. Participants Session 2: Jan. 22 Just Mercy: A Story of Justice & gather each Wednesday in the Redemption, Bryan Stevenson; and Spirituality Center, 7–9:30 p.m. Added Session 3: Jan. 25 e Raising of America. $50 covers elements to the program include a Session 4: Feb. 5 books and all materials. retreat and an immersion experience. Session 5: Feb. 12 #ese are scheduled at di$erent times. Register online: stmonica.net/justfaith Session 6: Feb. 19 Deadline for Phase 2: Jan. 7 To learn more about JustFaith and Phase 2, attend an information Session 7: Mar. 4 Visit our tables a%er Mass the session: Session 8: Mar. 11 weekends of Dec. 14 & 15, and Jan. Sunday, Jan. 5 (Spirit of St. Monica) 5, 2020. Contact Dennis Hardwick Wednesday, Jan. 7 (Spirituality Center) at [email protected] or Delis Alejandro at [email protected]. *Both at 7 p.m.

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P€‚ƒ O„„ † B:*$<*† L:‚$ + F:*%" (310) 566-1500 Nancy Sharpe, (310) 451-9598 Parish OV ce, (310) 566-1500 [email protected] B*!!†$% M€€'† P€†;€$:% Loreena Garcia, (310) 566-1519 Fr. Ian Hagan, (310) 566-1505 A€‚ƒ„ †„‡‚ C;$! C/;'% M*‚ M%‚$€8 Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, Pastor Brendan Harper, (310) 566-1513 JeX rey Bonilla, (310) 566-1521 (310) 566-1503 C://*% $:%‚ + D†#†!:;/†%$ P€‚ƒ C:*% ! Rev. Prosper Hedagbui, Assoc. Pastor C::€"%$:€ Luke Tabit, (310) 566-1500 (310) 566-1571 Loreena Garcia, (310) 566-1519 P† † + J*‚$ † Rev. Ian Hagan, Assoc. Pastor C:%„€/$:% (A"*!$) Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 (310) 566-1505 Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 Christine Gerety, (310) 566-1531 Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate C:%„€/$:% (T††%) P€/†$/† (A"*!$‚ YZ + :#†€ ) (310) 566-1530 Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 Felipe Sanchez, Dir. Administration C:%$€:!!†€, P€‚ƒ + S ƒ::!‚ RCIA BEYOND THE PARISH (310) 566-1502 Michael Hampel, (310) 566-1534 Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 Suzette Sornborger, Pastoral Associate E€!8 Cƒ!"ƒ::" F$ƒ F:€/$:% S†%:€ A"*!$ M%‚$€8 (310) 566-1541 Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 Christine Gerety, (310) 566-1531 FALL RETREATS AT THE MARY Merrick Siebenaler, Dir. Development E!†/†%$€8 S ƒ::! Marcus Johnson, (310) 566-1532 AND JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER & Strategic Communications Dr. Neil Quinly, Principal S†;€$†" + D#:€ †" (Pƒ:†%[) (310) 566-1514 Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m. (310) 451-9801 (310) 566-1530 Dale Sieverding, ‚!", Dir. Worship A Victorian Christmas: Tea & E* ƒ€‚$ $: H:‚;$! / H:/†‚ S$†;ƒ†% M%‚$€8 (310) 566-1520 Christine Gerety, (310) 566-1531 (310) 566-1575 Carols F !$8 R†‚†€#$:%‚ S$†\€"‚ƒ; + D†#†!:;/†%$ Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15 A"#†€$‚%' % $ƒ† B*!!†$% Mark Neal, (310) 566-1555 Merrick Siebenaler, (310) 566-1514 Introduction to A Wisdom Way of Kjirsten Finnegan (402) 312-9955 F*%†€!‚ TTF (A"*!$‚, ]Y-^_) A"*!$ E". + E%€ ƒ/†%$ Gary Denk, (310) 566-1558 Christine Gerety, (310) 566-1531 Knowing: What the Christian Path Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 G8 + L†‚?% O*$€† ƒ (GLO) V: $:%‚ Has to O! er A!$€ S†€#†€ M%‚$€8 Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 Fr. Ian Hagan, (310) 566-1505 All events are located at the Mary & Lynda Auer, (310) 392-7026 H'ƒ School W†""%'‚ Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest A€ ƒ": †‚† :„ L:‚ A%'†!†‚ James Spellman, Principal Dorothy Butcher, (310) 566-1523 (213) 637-7000 (310) 394-3701 Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275 W†! :/† H:/† H:$!%† A%%*!/†%$‚ H:!8 G€:*%"‚ $ S$. M:%  (310) 566-1588 Call Marlene Velazquez at Fr. Ian Hagan, (310) 566-1505 Geo Gonzalez, (310) 566-1508 YMA (Y:*%' A"*!$‚, wZ‚ + ]Z‚) 310.377.4867 x234 for reservations or B;$‚/ H:‚;$!$8 Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 more information. Dorothy Butcher, (310) 566-1523 Damon Skinner, (310) 913-4577 Y:*$ƒ F$ƒ F:€/$:% B†€†#†/†%$ L$*€'8 + W:€‚ƒ; Suzette Sornborger, (310) 566-1541 Christine Gerety, (310) 566-1531 Dale Sieverding, ‚!", (310) 566-1520 HE IS BORN! A CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday, Dec. 14. 6:00 p.m. Culver City High School Auditorium. Don't miss #theREALSisterAct Christmas spectacular performed by the #Medianuns, the Daughters of St. Paul whose National Tour is coming to Los Angeles. Tickets available online at pauline.org/LAconcert . of the

The St. Anne Church and Shrine + St. Clement Catholic Church of + St. Monica Catholic Community ROWIN THECatholic CATHOLIC Parishes COMMUNITYCity IN SANTASanta MONICA Monica

x e three Catholic parishes in Santa Monica, St. Anne is located at 2017 Colorado Avenue. St. Monica, St. Clement Catholic Church, St. Clement is located at 3102 3rd Street. and St. Anne Catholic Church and Shrine, For more information about the Tri- have formed a Tri-Parish council with seven Parish community and ways that you can action committees. Our purpose is to share get involved contact Cesar Marquez at resources, learn from each other, and become [email protected] or (310) 890- a uni| ed Catholic voice and presence in the 8703, or go to smtriparish.org . city of Santa Monica. 24 CALENDAR Priests, schedule subject to change: DG = Fr. David Gu! ey, IH=Fr. Ian Hagan, LT = Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, VK = Fr. Vince Kuna, PH = Fr. Prosper Hedagbui SUNDAY DEC 1 MONDAY DEC 2 TUESDAY DEC 3 Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 Is 4:2-6/Ps122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 7:30 a.m. Barbara M. Hawe† PH 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Dori Wanhella† 9:30 a.m. Joe Harris† IH 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Luis Gonzalez 11:30 a.m. Patricia Filaseta† LT 12:10 a.m. 12:10 a.m. Mary Olivares† 1:15 p.m. Dean H. Brosche† VK 5:30 p.m. Confession PH 5:30 p.m. Confession VK 5:30 p.m. Walter Halley† LT 7:30 p.m. St. Monica Parishoners DG Faith Formation RCIA Legion of Mary No Sessions 7:00 p.m. (Caruso Community Center A/B) 7:00 p.m. (Elem. School Sta! Lounge)

WEDNESDAY DEC 4 THURSDAY DEC 5 FRIDAY DEC 6 Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Is 26:1-6/Ps 118: 1 and 8-9. 19-21, 25-27/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 6:30 a.m. Trina Fasciani Martinez† 6:30 a.m. Paul Carver† 6:30 a.m. Charlie McBee† 8:00 a.m. Patricia Lamphier† 8:00 a.m. Santa G. Martello† 8:00 a.m. Nikolai Golione† 12:10 a.m. Gary Caruso† 12:10 a.m. Annie Wilson 12:10 a.m. ! anksgiving Mass 5:30 p.m. Confession IH 5:30 p.m. Confession DG 5:30 p.m. Confession PH & IH 6:15 p.m. Bert Bradley† Christian Meditation Communion & Liberation Always Beginning Retreat 7:30 p.m. (Trepp Center Learning Commons) 7:00 p.m. (Spirituality Center) 10:00 a.m. (Grand Pavilion) JustFaith Always Beginning Luncheon 7:00 p.m. (Spirituality Center) 1:15 p.m. (Grand Pavilion) Fishers of Men 3:00 p.m. (Auditorium)

SATURDAY DEC 7 SUNDAY DEC 8 I! 30:19-21, 23-26/P! 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/M" 9:35—10:1, 5-8 Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 19/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 8:00 a.m. Marie McConnell† 7:30 a.m. St. Monica Parishioners IH 4:30 p.m. Confession PH & IH 9:30 a.m. Conchita Bosque Espedido† LT 5:30 p.m. Peter Du" y† 11:30 a.m. Marion Sandzimier† DG 1:15 p.m. Guy Caruso† IH 5:30 p.m. John Connolly† PH 7:30 p.m. Eugene P. Szwalkiewicz VK

Advent Morning of Re# ection with Jim Finley Faith Formation 10:00 a.m. (Grand Pavilion) Early Childhood, Sac. Prep Y. 1 & 2, Bridges, Primetime Christmas Tea Middle School Ignite 4:00 p.m. (Caruso Community Center C) Angel Toy Drive INTERCESSIONS Lessons and Carols with Tree Lighting 8:30 a.m. (Grand Pavilion) 6:30 p.m. (Grand Pavilion) Annual Boutique Christmas Sale For those su" ering from injury or illness... 8:00 a.m. (Duval Center) Lilliana Gaynor, John Tsao, Jim Jones, Interfaith Prayer Service Michael Gordon, John Boccacio, Norbert 4:00 p.m. (Church) Courcelle, Gloria Duggan, Maria Cantor, GLO Christmas Social Caroline Frye, Charlotte DeMotte, 7:00 p.m. (Grand Pavilion) For those who have died... BABYSITTIN O! ered every Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. & William Robinson, Booby G. Home, Tim 5:30 p.m. Masses in the Simon Center— Doe, Sarkes Tootalian, Susan Smith, Alberto where the driveway meets the playground. Hernandez, John Juginovic, Norb Osuch, $10 suggested donation. Tim Williams, Nesrin Akson, Tatyoshi Nakasone, Gloria Leroy, David Khan, CHILDREN'S LITUR Y OF THE WORD William Lance, Yoland Sorrentino, Richard O! ered every Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Brianoski, & Lydia Naranjo.