Why Do We Gather?

We gather to solve problems we can’t solve on our own.
We gather to celebrate, to mourn, and to mark transitions.
We gather to make decisions.
We gather because we need one another.

We gather to show strength.
We gather to honor and acknowledge.
We gather to build [communities] and schools and neighborhoods.
We gather to welcome, and we gather to say goodbye.

Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering

Your response has been astounding—thank you! This past week, all donors with recurring gifts received an email to renew their stewardship commitment with suggested increases. If you have yet to respond, we appreciate your continued prayer and reflection and hope to count on your support. You may want to check your filtered folders (spam, junk, clutter, promotions, etc.) or email us to have the message re-sent.

Many of you responded via the new and simplified first-time donor portal at stmonica.net/give. Thank you for affirming all the ministries and outreach St. Monica provides to serve, support, and sustain this parish community.

As always, if you would like individual assistance from our donor relations staff (Michelle Dao, Loreena Garcia, and myself), feel free to call 310-566-1552 or email donor@stmonica.net. We are more than happy to process any requests or changes to your giving amount, frequency, payment information, or even match and direct you to ministries and outreach where you feel called to serve.