Saint Monica Catholic Church
The Mission of St. Monica Church is to build a welcoming community of faith, making God's love visible through service to others.

Office Hours: 9 To 5, M-F , Phone: (210) 658-3816 , Fax: (210) 566-3821

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Penance Services held at 6:00 p.m. on Wed. two weeks prior to Christmas and Easter.

BAPTISMS: First Saturday of month at 11:00am. Parents and Godparents must attend class held on prior Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Family Center.

FIRST COMMUNION: Two-year program required; usually received in the second grade.

CONFIRMATION: Must complete a two-year program which begins in high school years.

MARRIAGE: Six months notice required. Contact Gail Dereszewski at 658-3816 ext. 243

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM:
Director, Mrs. Janice Van Slambrouck, 658-3816 ext. 244 or 658-7920. Classes - Grades K-10, Sundays 8:05 or 9:35 a.m. Office hours - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 to 3 p.m.

RCIA: Adults interested in becoming Catholic or receiving sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Classes begin in September on Sunday mornings with 9:30 Mass immediately followed by a meeting in the Parish Hall. Contact Mersi Schorran at 658-8669. Spanish RCIA classes will begin in September on Monday evenings at 6:00. Contact Bertha Castellanos at the church office.

ST. MONICA SCHOOL: Pre School through 8th Grade.
Principal, Mrs. JoAnn Wood, 658-6701. School Annex 659-5939. Inquiries to school office.

PARISH COUNCILS: Pastoral, Finance and Liturgy Councils meet monthly except summertime.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In chapel Fridays after morning mass until 7 p.m. Worshippers needed; call office.

EUCHARIST FOR SICK & SHUT-INS: Contact Mrs. Elidia Soto at 658-6072.

ROSARY & COMMUNION SERVICE:
Rosaries recited: Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. (Spanish)

CHOIR: 9:30 Adult Choir practices every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.; 11:00 Youth Choir practices Monday at 6:30 p.m. Director - Mrs. Eileen Webb. Spanish choir practices Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Director - Paul Gonzalez.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the chapel.

ALTAR SOCIETY AND THRIFT SHOP:Altar Society meets first Tuesdays at 12 noon, September through May. Thrift Shop open Wed. and Sat. from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Contact Ralph Diaz at 659-5316.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Meets second Wednesday at 3 p.m. For assistance call 658-8791.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: Meets last Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact Maria Gallagher at 654-1416.

GUADALUPANOS: Meet 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Elidia Soto 658-6072.

BULLETIN: Submit notices by noon on Monday prior to issue.