Welcome to Saint Monica Parish

Upcoming Events

THE GIVING TREE

November 9, 2024 – December 8, 2024

Again this year we are asking for cash donations instead of food for our “Giving Tree” program. For every contribution received, a paper ornament will be added to our Giving Tree that will be displayed at the front of the church beginning the First Sunday of Advent. Let’s fill this tree! Please mail in your [Read More…]

Christmas Flowers ** begins Nov. 9/10

November 9, 2024 – December 8, 2024

To remember a deceased friend or family member in a special way this Christmas, please consider donating $10 – $20 for a poinsettia which would be used to decorate the church at Christmas. You may use the special ‘Flowers for Christmas’ envelope in the vestibule of the church. Please include your phone number and print [Read More…]

Children’s Christmas Pageant

December 1, 2024 – December 24, 2024

All children between the ages of 4-12 years are invited to participate in the proclaiming of the Nativity through a Christmas Pageant at the 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve.  Practices begin on Sun. Dec. 1 after the 11:00 am Mass.  Sign up sheets are in the vestibule.  Bring your angel and wise guys to [Read More…]

Parish Advent Mission

December 3, 2024 – December 5, 2024
7:00 pm

Tue., Dec 3 7pm & Wed., Dec 4 7pm Both evenings begin with Mass Guest Speaker:  Fr. Roger Vandenakker, CC General Superior of the Companions of the Cross Topic:  Prepare the Way Parish Penance Service Thu Dec 57pm With individual confession    

YOUTH GROUP – Fri. Dec. 6 7pm

December 6, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Calling all youth grade 7 and up! This is the final Youth Group gathering for 2024! To celebrate, we will have a gift exchange and share some baked goods. Come and bring a friend!  For more information and to register, contact Fr. Connor: [email protected]      

Christmas Concert

December 12, 2024
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hosted by our Knights of Columbus featuring our very own music ministers. When: Thursday, December 12 Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Following this event, there will be a small social gathering for tea, coffee, hot chocolate and treats in the parish hall.  We will have a free will offering to cover costs and donations [Read More…]

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARISH!

December 13, 2024
6:00 pm

Where:  in the parish hall When: Friday, December 13 6pm Bring your own brown bag dinner – we will gather to share a meal and get to know our neighbours better 6:30 pm Teaser feature:  How the Grinch Stole Christmas 7pm Movie and popcorn Feature movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLR3gZrU2Xo Popcorn will be [Read More…]

Latest News

Reflection – Advent: Anticipation and Preparation, Dec. 1, 2024

After the great solemnity of Christ the King, we march with anticipation and in spirit of preparation into the Advent season. The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Church’s Liturgical Year. The Advent season includes the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas. Advent is a season of renewed anticipation for [Read More…]

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK – Special Notice

To all parishioners, It’s come to my attention that framed images are being placed on our church walls without my authorization. Anything placed in the church (including articles on our bulletin board) without my permission will be removed and placed in my office. If the owner does not come to me within a week to [Read More…]

WE ARE NOW SET UP FOR ONLINE DONATIONS!

Click on the home box (the above picture of St. Monica Church with the words “Parish Donations”) above for information on how to donate. The parish still has expenses and counts on your support.

THE MASS ON TV AND THE INTERNET

Please find a series of links prepared by the Archdiocese for you to be able can watch Mass from home on your computer or mobile phone.

Live Webcast

The live webcast of Sunday Mass will be broadcast to YouTube starting around 10:55 am until approximately 12:15 pm.

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