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St. Monica Youth Ministry Group
Contact: Deacon Pat Brenner
https://stmonicayouthministry.com/
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Mission: To present the weekly "Good News" to the children of the parish during the Liturgy of the Word and promote family prayer and faith.
Activities: At most of the 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sundays; presiders give the Gospel Lesson, Readers read the first and second readings and the assistants assist with kids.
Who Can Join: any parishioner from ages 3 to 11.
Dues: None
When You Can Join: Anytime
Contact: Parish Office 773-763-1661 -
Altar Servers
Activities: Altar servers are young adults who assist the presider at weekend liturgies, weddings, and funerals. Experienced servers may have the honor of assisting on special occasions when a bishop presides at Mass.
Who Can Join: This ministry is open to children from grades 5 - 12 who are currently attending or had attended St. Monica Academy or the Religious Education Program.
Contact: Fr. Greg Lorens, Pastor -
Boy Scouts Troop #943
Mission: Working with area boys, ages 11-17, to help build leadership skills and character and promote service in the community.
Activities: Weekly troop meetings, camping trips, and other outdoor activities.
Who Can Join: Boys in Grade 5 to 18 years old
Scout Master - Steve Mathes
Contact information: mathesmanagement@gmail.com
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Cub Scouts Pack #3943
Mission: To encourage the boys of the parish to be active in achieving the aims of scouts citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness and to participate in various activities, all while making friends.
Activities: monthly pack nights and den meetings, field trip.
Who Can Join: Boys in grades K through 4th
When You Can Join: Official registration is in September, Late registrations are accepted.
https://www.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=20425
Cub Master Dave Quillin
Contact Information: dgq003@gmail.com -
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Activities: Earn badges, participate in bake sales, father/daughter dance, etc.
Who Can Join: Kindergarten to 8th grade
Dues: Troops handle dues separately.
When You Can Join: Beginning of the school year
Girl Scout SMA Coordinator - Angie Magnine
Contact Information: Magnine2@gmail.com
