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Mission Statement We, the people of St. Monica Catholic Church, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament. In becoming what we receive, we are sent in peace to glorify the Lord by sharing our gifts in service to others and by inviting all into a deeper relationship with Christ. Inspired by our patroness, St. Monica, we pray that all may become children of heaven. Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Interpreted for the Deaf), 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm Reconciliation • Reconciliación Saturday/Sábado 3:30 - 4:30 pm Thursday/Jueves 6:00 - 7:00 pm Weekday Mass Times 6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F 8:00 am Saturdays First Fridays 5:30 pm Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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Mission Statement

We, the people of St. Monica Catholic Church, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament. In becoming what we receive, we are sent in peace to glorify

the Lord by sharing our gifts in service to others and by inviting all into a deeper relationship with Christ. Inspired by our patroness, St. Monica, we pray that all may become children of heaven.

Mass TimesSaturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am,

9:30 am (Interpreted for the Deaf), 11:00 am, 12:30 pm,

2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm

Reconciliation • ReconciliaciónSaturday/Sábado

3:30 - 4:30 pmThursday/Jueves

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Weekday Mass Times6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F

8:00 am SaturdaysFirst Fridays 5:30 pm

Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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Parish StaffFr. Michael Guadagnoli, Pastor

Fr. Wade Bass, Parochial Vicar

Cristian Casado CarmonaPastoral Year Seminarian

Monsignor John F. MeyersPastor Emeritus

Permanent Deacons

St. Monica Church OfficeMain: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:009933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220www.stmonicachurch.org

Parish Secretary ......................................x 7453Faby GomezBusiness Manager ...................................x 7176Debbie DiazDatabase Manager..................................x 7111 Melissa FranksVolunteer Coordinator ..........................x 7173Maria E. Juarez-PlankDirector of Safe EnvironmentMisty Gilmore .............................................x 7115Bookkeeper ..............................................x 7102Jared WirthsDirector of Communications ...............x 7142Catherine HullOffice Assistant .......................................x 7549Xitlalli Felipe

Music MinistryDirector of Music .....................................x 7101Conner McMainsAssoc. Director of Music ........................x 7103Emmanuel EspirituOrganistGuillermo “Will” Martinez

Faith Formation • Formacion en la FeMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Faith Formation .................x 7131Maria M. Gonzalez-RochaDirector of Youth Faith Formation...x 7106Gerardo OlivaresDirector of Children’s Faith Formation...x 7132Maria JonesAdministrative Assistant ......................x 7549Eldie DiazMarriage Ministry Coordinator ...........x 7164Coordinadora de MatrimoniosMartha Gonzalez

Ministerio HispanoMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Hispanic Ministry ...............x 7119Patricia Vazquez

St. Monica Catholic School(214) 351-5688, stmonicaschool.orgPhil Riley, Principal

The Presentation Of The Lord February 2, 2020

From the Pastor

Dcn. Abel CortesDcn. Larry Lucido

Dcn. Bob Marrinan Dcn. Brian MitchellDcn. Peter Raad

My Dear Parishioners,

This Sunday is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Christ at Christmas, inclusive. In Rome, this is the final day for the manger scene (crèche/presepio/pesebre) to be displayed. According to the Jewish ritual, this was also part of the purification rite for Mary. “In obedience to the Old Law, the Lord Jesus, the first-born, was presented in the Temple by his Blessed Mother and his foster father. This is another ‘epiphany’ celebration insofar as the Christ Child is revealed as the Messiah through the canticle and words of Simeon and the testimony of Anna the prophetess. Christ is the light of the nations, hence the blessing and procession of candles on this day.” (catholicculture.org)

This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world.

Today is also observed as World Day for Consecrated Life. Its purpose is “to help the entire Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical counsels” as well as “to be a suitable occasion for consecrated persons to renew their commitment and rekindle the fervor which should inspire their offering of themselves to the Lord.” (St. John Paul II, 1997).

Your Pastor,Fr. Guadagnoli

St. Monica Dads’ Club Prohibition Gala is the premiere event of the season. Remember “It’s All For The Kids!” Tickets and sponsorships are available online at https://stmonicadadsclub.org/gala/

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To request a name to

Mass IntentionsSaturday, February 18:00 am...............Francis Braganza U by The Fernandes Family 5:00 pm ..............James Neal U by The Neal Family

Sunday, February 2 (The Presentation of the Lord)8:00 am...............Pro Populo9:30 am...............Priest’s Intention11:00 am ............Priest’s Intention12:30 pm ............Priest’s Intention2:00 pm ..............Veronica Garcia by Familia Cashat5:00 pm ..............Priest’s Intention

Monday, February 36:45 am...............James Milligan U by Uhl Family8:00 am...............Robert David McCain U by Sharon & Brian Mitchell

Tuesday, February 46:45am .............Carole Bland U by Raph Flood Family8:00 am...............Gregory Kagay U by Tricia Wright

Wedesday, February 56:45 am .............Susan Stanzel by Judy Goodnight8:00 am...............Linda Diaz by Diaz de Flores Family

Thursday,February 66:45 am...............Joe Villela U by Raph Flood Family8:00 am...............Charles Uhl U by Uhl Family

Friday, February 76:45 am ............Patricia Toce by Joan & Walter Minigutti 8:00 am...............Janet Kelso U by Nancy & Ed Mello5:30 pm ..............Grace Gonsalves U by The Fernandes Family7:00 pm ..............Royz Meza by Diaz de Flores Family

Saturday, February 88:00 am...............Dwight Swofford U by The Bourdin Family 5:00 pm ..............Laura Hodgkinson U by Family Friend

For Our Sick

The Presentation Of The Lord February 2, 2020

News & Events

Dolores Ramirez1

Lorenzo Sabedra1

Jessica Martinez1

Jesse Cano1

Liz Guerra1

Cynthia Pompa1

Luis Reyes2

Shelly Asper2

Cindy Escalante3

Liz Haigh3

Joe Tillotson3

Bishop’s Appeal This is Commitment Weekend which is an opportunity to help the Catholic Diocese of Dallas raise necessary funds through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Visit us online for more information and to make a donation: https://dallasbishopsappeal.com_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Pro-Life Baby Bank Campaign begins Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will continue through May. Banks will be distributed in Angel Hall.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Blessing of Throats will take place in church after 6:45am and 8am Masses on Monday, February 3 2020.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Safe Environment Class there will be a Foundation/Renewal class at 9:30am in the Family Center, room 201 on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Go to stmonicachurch.org for more information.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Family Gathering Sunday, February 9, 2020, from 6-7:30pm in the Family Center, Room 109. Join us for a potluck dinner followed our seminarian, Cristian Casado Camons, talking about hope. Nursery will be offered for infants and toddlers. We will close the evening making Valentines for shut-ins and local nursing homes.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Austin Street Shelter We need volunteers to help on Monday, February 10, 2020, to prepare or buy menu items for the homeless who reside at Austin Street Shelter. Donations typically go down at the beginning of the new year and this is when we need them most. For more information, contact Derek Blake at [email protected].______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Fine Arts will present their annual Pop Show Dinner Theatre on Saturday, February 22 at 2:30pm and 6:30pm in the St. Monica School Cafeteria. Themed “Golden Oldies,” this year’s show will feature some of the greatest hits of the 1950s thru 1980s! Tickets are currently on sale on at stmonicachurch.org.

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Want to be a Welcome Ministry Greeter or interested in volunteering for St. Monica? The Welcome Ministry is open to individuals, couples and families with children of all ages. Interested in learning more about this ministry or becoming more involved at St. Monica? Please contact Maria E. Juarez-Plank at 214-358-1453 Ext.7173 or [email protected]_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are designed to help work through repressed grief, anger and guilt associated with the loss of a child due to an abortion. If you are ready for recovery contact 214-544-CARE (2273). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Catholic Charities of Dallas helps individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency through financial literacy, employment services, education, food programs, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, disaster services and permanent supportive housing. For more information call 866-CCD-7500. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stephen Ministry Anyone experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or another life crisis please contact 214-914-2802 (confidential)._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor or distressed on an emergency basis. Call 972-994-1121 (confidential) for help. They will contact you within 24 hours. To volunteer email [email protected].

Stewardship1-26-2020

Regular - $46,974

Second Collection: Building Maintenance Fund; February 9, 2020

Total Mass Attendance1-26-2020 - 3,844

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The Presentation Of The Lord February 2, 2020

Feb. 8 5:00 p.m. Alex Musico Anthony GamezFeb. 9 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Juan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Santiago Valle-Ortega Jonathan Santacruz 11:00 a.m. Thomas Webb Jack Webb

12:30 p.m. James Hademenos Marshall Sorokwasz 2:00 p.m. Valentina Aguinaga Emily Mendoza

5:00 p.m. Erick Lucas Cristian Mendoza

Patricia Rodriguez at [email protected].

St. Monica Altar Servers/Servidores de Altar

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

News & Events

Feb. 1 5:00 p.m. Stella Suek Isabella MartinezFeb. 2 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Finn O’Leary 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker 11:00 a.m. Mary Rebone Luke Sapio

12:30 p.m. James Hademenos Marshall Sorokwasz 2:00 p.m. Caleb Maya Javier Maya

5:00 p.m. Nadia Hernandez Bianca Hernandez

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (The Presentation of the Lord)• 8AM - KofC Pulled Pork Pick Up, Breezeway• 8AM - Coffee & Donuts, Angel Hall• 8AM - Pop Show Tickets, Angel Hall• 10AM - Faith Formation Classes• 10:30AM - LRSS, FC• 11:30AM - Pastoral Juvenil, FC 220• 6PM - Youth Ministry, FC 109/220• 6:30PM -BSA Trp. 412 Committee Meeting, FC 214

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3• 8AM - Legion of Mary, JCLC• 10AM - Prayer Shawl Group, FC 109• 1PM - Monday Bible Study, FC 217• 6PM - St. Vincent de Paul, JCLC• 6PM - Rehearsal - RICA Convalidacion, Church• 7PM - BSA Troop 412 , FC 201• 7PM - RCIA, FC 109

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4• 1PM - Tuesday Scripture Study, FC 201• 3PM - GSA Meeting, FC 109• 3:45PM - SMS Living Stations Practice, Church• 6PM - KofC General Meeting, FC 201• 6:30PM - Grief Group Support Ministry (Sp), FC 217• 7PM - Pastoral Familiar, Art Room• 7PM - Catechist Formation Class, FC 220• 7PM - Formacion de Catechista, FC 212• 8PM - Baptism Information Meeting (English), JCLC

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5• 7:15AM - SMS Prayer Meeting, JCLC• 2:30PM - SMS Wednesday Worship Rosary, Church• 5:30PM - Faith Formation Classes• 6:30PM - Grief Group Support Ministry (Eng.), FC 212• 7PM - Legión de María, FC 214

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6• 8AM - PTO General Meeting, FC 201• 6PM - Confessions, Church• 6PM - Pastoral Familiar, FC• 6:30PM - Spring Scripture Study, FC 201• 8PM - Baptism Information Meeting (Sp), JCLC

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7• 6:30PM - Ballet Folklorico, Cafeteria• 7PM - BSA Trp. 412 Lock-In, FC 109

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8• 8AM - Men’s ACTS Group, FC 212• 10AM - Spanish Baptism, Church• 5PM - CDA Spring Bake Sale, Angel Hall• 5PM - JCDA Father/Daughter Dance, Cafeteria

February 8 at 5:00 pm Marilyn Hicks

February 9 at 8:00 am Ann O’Hearn

February 9 at 9:30 am Elizabeth & Timothy Smith

February 9 at 11:00 am Elizabeth & David Case

February 9 at 12:30 pm Anne & Izzy Perez

February 9 at 2:00 pm Familia Huerta-Silvia

February 9 at 5:00 pm Madeleine & Richard Florkowski

Family Vocation Chalice/Cáliz Vocacional Familiar

Note: Please inform Father before Mass that you have arrived to receive the Chalice.

To participate call Don Wetzel at 214-368-3640 (English) or 214 358-1453 (espanol)

St. Monica Vacation Bible School save the date, June 15-19, 2020 for children Pre-K4-5th grade. Registration will run from Apri 20 to May 8, 2020._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2020 St. Monica Holy Land Pilgrimage You are invited to join in a St. Monica parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Come experience and walk on the Land that Our Lord Jesus lived in. The pilgrimage is September 7-16, 2020. Learn more at stmonicachurch.org._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Banns of Marriage Let us pray for those preparing for marriage. Dalton Tate and Marcela Ramirez._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The ACTS ministry is currently updating its roster. If you are not currently receiving e-mails at the beginning of each month with ACTS news and you have attended an English-speaking ACTS retreat at any parish, please email your contact information to Michael Burns at [email protected] so we may update our records. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica L1FT Youth Ministry Core Team WE NEED YOU!A healthy core team is a key ingredient to Youth Ministry success. Core Team is a 1 year commitment. For more information on how you can be a part of the Core Team, contact Gerardo Olivares at [email protected]_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

St. Monica Endowment Trust Remember St. Monica School Endowment Trust in your will! For information contact [email protected]

Legend:

BSA - Boy Scout of America

CDA - Catholic Daughters

of America

EMHC - Extraordinary

Ministry of Holy

Communion

FC - Family Center

GSA - GIrl Socuts of

America

JCDA - Junior Catholic

Daughters of America

JCLC - June Cooper

Learning Center

LIB - Library Classroom

LRSS - Little Rock Scritpure

Series

RCIA - RIte of Catholic Initation

of Adults

SE - Safe Environment

SMS - St. Monica Catholic School

Sp - Spanish

TMM - Tues. Morning Men’s

Study Group

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La presentación del Señor 2 de febrero 2020

Noticias y Eventos

L i b é r a t e d e t u d o l o r . . .

G R U P O D E A P O Y O P A R A

L U T O Y D U E L O D E S A N T A M Ó N I C A

INICIA EL 4 DE FEBRERO, 2020

PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN, LLAME A MARTA CARIAS AL 602-518-6352 O AL 469-427-4898

E S U N N U E V O D Í A

Campaña Anual del obispo El próximo fin de semana, 1 y 2 de febrero, es el Fin de Semana de Compromiso, el cual nos ofrece la oportunidad de ayudar a la Diócesis Católica de Dallas a recaudar los fondos necesarios a través de la Campaña Anual del Obispo. Le pedimos que vengan a Misa el próximo fin de semana para realizar una promesa o compromiso de donación a la Campaña. También puede obtener información adicional y realizar su donativo en: https://dallasbishopsappeal.com_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Campaña Pro-vida de Sta. Mónica alcancía de bebé comienza el sábado 1 de febrero de 2020 y continuará hasta mayo. Las alcancías se distribuirán en Angel Hall._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bendición de Gargantas se llevará a cabo en la iglesia después de las misas de las 6:45 a.m. y las 8 a.m.el lunes 3 de febrero de 2020, en la fiesta de San Blas._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Austin Street Shelter Necesitamos voluntarios el lunes 10 de febrero de 2020 para ayudar a preparar o comprar artículos del menú para las personas sin hogar que residen en el Albergue Austin Street. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Derek Blake en [email protected]._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Santa Mónica Bellas Artes presentará la cena anual Show Pop Theatre el sábado 22 de febrero a las 2:30 pm y 6:30 pm en la cafetería de la escuela. Con el tema “Golden Oldies”, el Show de este ano presentará algunos de los mejores éxitos de los años 1950 a 1980. Las entradas están actualmente a la venta en el sitio web stmonicachurch.org._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sta. Mónica la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones guarda la fecha del 15 al 19 de junio de 2020 para niños de Pre-K4 a 5 grado. La inscripción se realizará del 20 de abril al 8 de mayo de 2020.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

El Programa Retrouvaille ayuda a los matrimonios que están atravesando una etapa difícil en su relación a re-descubrir o despertar el amor, la confian-za y el compromiso que una vez los unió, y ver las cualidades que los atrajo durante su etapa de romance. El programa ofrece las herramientas para manejar y algunas veces resolver el conflicto que los puede estar llevando al divorcio, y a conocerse usted mismo y a su conjugue. Se inicia el programa asistiendo a un Fin de Semana (retiro). Próximo Fin de Semana en español: 27, 28 y 29 de Marzo del 2020. Para más información sobre el programa o registrarse: www.ayudanuestromatrimonio.orgEspanol (214) 278-6820 Y (800) 966-7981 Correo Electrónico: [email protected] (817) 203-9570; Correo Electrónico: [email protected]______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

El ministerio ACTS está actualizando su registro de miembros. Si ha asistido a un retiro ACTS en Espanol en cualquier parroquia y actualmente no recibe un correo electrónico al comienzo de cada mes con noticias ACTS, envíe un correo electrónico a Minerva Holmes a [email protected] para que podamos actualizar nuestros registros.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Caridades Católicas de Dallas ayuda a las personas a lograr la estabilidad y la autosuficiencia a través de conocimientos financieros, servicios de empleo, educación, programas de alimentos, servicios legales de inmigración, reasentamiento de refugiados, servicios por desastre y viviendas de apoyo permanente. Para más información llame al 866-CCD-7500.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

San Vicente de Paúl sirve a los pobres o necesitados en caso de emergencia. Llame al 972-994-1121 (linea confidencial) para obtener ayuda. Para ser un voluntario envie un correo electrónico a [email protected].______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Los Retiros de Rachel’s Vineyard están diseñados para ayudar a trabajar mediante el dolor reprimido, la ira y la culpa asociados con la pérdida de un nino debido a un aborto, y presentan una oportunidad ideal para experimentar el perdón, la misericordia y la compasión de Dios. Si está listo para dar el primer paso hacia la recuperación, comuníquese con 214-544-CARE (2273) o [email protected] para obtener asistencia confidencial.

Misión de la ParroquiaNosotros, la comunidad de la

Iglesia Católica de Santa Mónica, estamos llamados a través del

Bautismo a celebrar la presencia de Jesucristo en la Palabra y en el Sacramento. Al convertirnos en lo que recibimos somos enviados en la paz del Señor para glorificarlo compartiendo nuestros dones,

sirviendo a los demás e invitando a todos a una relación más profunda con Cristo. Inspirados por nuestra patrona, Santa Mónica, oramos

para que todos puedan llegar a ser hijos del Cielo.

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BautismosSon el segundo sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 am. Padres y Padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparación que se ofrecen los primeros sábados de mes a la 1:00 pm. Para más información llame a la Oficina de Formación en la Fe al 214-357-8549._______________________________________________________________________

MatrimonioPor favor de comunicarse con la Coordinadora de Matrimonios seis a nueve meses antes de la fecha deseada para su boda, Martha Gonzalez en [email protected], 214-366-7164._______________________________________________________________________

Cáliz Familiar Únase a orar por las vocaciones sacerdotales y religiosas através del programa del Cáliz Familiar. Se llevara un cáliz a su hogar por una semana para orar por las vocaciones. También se les dará un libreto con oraciones para que rece en familia. Por favor cominiquese con Faby Gomez al 214-358-1453._______________________________________________________________________

Se Necesitan Adoradores Para mayor información o para anotarse llame a Mercedes Daley al 214-739-4192. _______________________________________________________________________

¿Le interesa ser voluntario en la parroquia de Sta. Mónica o involucrarse más? Para cualquier otra pregunta, comuníquese con Maria Juarez-Plank al 214-366-7173 o [email protected]_______________________________________________________________________

Equipo Principal del Ministerio Juvenil de Santa Mónica L1FT ¡TE NECESITAMOS! Un equipo central saludable es un ingrediente clave para el éxito del Ministerio Juvenil. El Core Team es un compromiso de 1 ano. Para obtener más información sobre cómo puede ser parte del Equipo Central, comuníquese con Gerardo Olivares en [email protected]_______________________________________________________________________

El ministerio ACTS está actualizando su registro de miembros. Si ha asistido a un retiro ACTS en Espanol en cualquier parroquia y actualmente no recibe un correo electrónico al comienzo de cada mes con noticias ACTS, envíe un correo electrónico a Minerva Holmes a [email protected] para que podamos actualizar nuestros registros._______________________________________________________________________

Sta. Mónica Endowment Trust ¿Ha recordado incluir St. Monica Endowment Trust en sus planes patrimoniales?

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La presentación del Señor 2 de febrero 2020

Del PastorMis queridos feligreses,

Este domingo es la fiesta de la presentación del Señor que ocurre cuarenta días después del nacimiento de Cristo en Navidad. En Roma, este es el último día para tener el pesebre expuesto. Según el ritual judío, también era el rito de purificación de María. “En obediencia a la Ley Antigua, el Señor Jesús, el primogénito, fue presentado en el Templo por su Santísima Madre y su padre Jose. Esta es otra celebración de ‘epifanía’ en la medida en que el Niño Jesús se revela como el Mesías a través del cántico y palabras de Simeón y el testimonio de Ana la profetisa. Cristo es la luz de las naciones, de ahí la bendición y procesión de las velas en este día “. (catholicculture.org)

Esta fiesta también se conoce como el Día de la Candelaria; El día en que se bendicen las velas que simbolizan a Cristo, que es la luz del mundo.

Hoy también se observa como el Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada. Su propósito es “ayudar a toda la Iglesia a estimar cada vez más el testimonio de aquellas personas que han elegido seguir a Cristo por medio de la práctica de los consejos evangélicos”, así como “ser una ocasión adecuada para que las personas consagradas renueven sus votos” y reavivar el fervor que debe inspirar su ofrenda al Senor.” (San Juan Pablo II, 1997).

P. GuadagnoliPárroco

La Gala de Prohibición del Club de Sta. Mónica Padres: Las entradas y los patrocinios están disponibles en línea en https://stmonicadadsclub.org/gala/