WELCOMING YOU HOME
Our parish opens its doors to welcome and embrace all in our community. We strive through worship, hospitality, and service to receive those seeking a spiritual home. In the midst of diversity of thought, lifestyle, nationality, economic status, and age, we endeavor to live as a community of faith and invite you to join our family – a family seeing to know, love, and live the message of Jesus Christ.
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Updates & Upcoming Events​​​​
as of Sunday, 5.5.2024​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Join us May 6 - 10 for an Icon Painting Workshop! Rev. Peter Pearson returns to lead us in another wonderful week of prayerful painting. No experience or artistic skill required. A $250 fee includes expert instruction, board, paints, and all supplies and materials. Payment due before the first session. Register and reserve your spot here -- spaces are limited!
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Join the Senior Ministry on Friday, May 17 for a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art! There will be a guided tour of the Harlem Renaissance Exhibit from 1:30 - 2:30 PM. The fee for each senior participant is $20. Please sign up as soon as possible online here, or call the office to RSVP at 212-288-6250.
Save the Date: The St. Monica's Concert Series continues on Sunday, May 19 at 3PM with the Annual Broadway Review Concert! Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music, from golden age classics to contemporary musical theatre pieces. The concert features our very own professional cantors and choir members. Admission is free, but donations are warmly welcomed.
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The Young Adult Ministry will host a wine and cheese social on Sunday, May 19 for Pentecost! The gathering will take place after the 5PM mass. All are welcome!
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Registration for 2024-2025 Religious education will open in the next few weeks. Stay tuned here for updates.
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Save the date! Join us for the Family Faith Formation Picnic, Sunday, June 9, 1:30 - 3:30 PM in the St. Stephen School play yard. Bring the whole family and a picnic basket! We’ll provide lemonade, snacks, games, and family activities. Come and celebrate the conclusion of our Religious Education year! Registration for next year will be available.
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Ongoing Announcements​​​​​​
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Is God calling you to be a catechist? Volunteers are needed to help to pass on the faith to the next generation of children and teens. Join us in helping form adults who are preparing for sacraments and to assist with adult faith sharing. No experience needed – all training and materials are provided. Contact Maryann at mtyrer@stelmo79.org to learn more!
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​Calling all parishioners! Are you looking to get more involved in our ever-growing, vibrant community? We are looking to build our database of volunteers for a Parishioners Association! If you're interested, please click here.
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Our Parish is considering an organized trip for the 2025 Jubilee! The trip will include travel to Rome and Assisi with Collette Tours with an option extension to Padua and Venice. If interested, click here​​
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