Spiritual Growth
ACTS Retreats
ACTS Retreats spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Catholic communities. The goals of an ACTS retreat are to strengthen our faith, to renew ourselves spiritually and to build lasting friendships.
The retreat is presented by lay people and spiritual direction is provided by clergy. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. Mens' and womens' retreats are each open for adults age 18 and older.
Upcoming Retreats
Womens' Retreat
August 2 at 5:30 p.m. through August 5 at 11 a.m. Mass
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Mens' Retreat
August 9 at 5:30 p.m. through August 12 at 11 a.m. Mass
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Adult Catholic Education
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CATHOLICISM Study Program
CATHOLICISM is a groundbreaking documentary film series produced by Word On Fire. The study takes viewers on a journey across the planet, showing how the Catholic Church's influence on humanity has created a truly global culture. Witness the artistic and architectural splendor of the faith interpreted in light of the mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ. For details click here.
Centering Prayer
The Centering Prayer Group meets on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. by the Mary Statue and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in 217. Contact Madeleine Hedrick at 214-890-0354.
Eucharistic Adoration Society
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Family Chalice
The St. Monica Chalice Program, which has over 200 families as participants, surely played a role in the great increase of seminarians. However, we still need more priests and you can help us! This is a program in which each family can help to overcome the vocation shortage by daily prayer in front of the Chalice in your home for one week. Our goal is to have someone, or family take home a chalice at every Mass, every weekend to pray for vocations. To participate call Don Wetzel at (214) 368-3640 or email Eleanor Wetzel at .
Home Rosaries
Home rosaries are prayed in our parishioner's homes for our parish needs, vocations, sick in the parish, peace in the world, and for our own personal intentions. Contact Luella Marx 214-358-5855.
Lay Apostles
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Little Rock Sunday Scripture Study
Thousands of parishioners in the last 26 years have participated in these studies. Join us or come visit us anytime to see if this study is for you. Meetings are in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (10:00-11:30 PM.) in the Family Center. Babysitting available and breakfast is served. The fee for books and refreshments is $10.00 per person. Scholarships available. We invite adults and teens and young adults to join us. This is a wonderful way to study with your children and discuss lessons at home. Contact Dan and Sally Cook 972-620-7143.
Monday Bible Study
The group meets Monday at 1:00 PM in the Family Center room 129. Classes last about one hour. We offer an informal study of Sacred Scripture. Being a relatively small group (15-20 attendees) this class encourages open discussion. In the past we have studied the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. A class schedule with material to be covered each meeting will be available at the first class. All are welcome. Contact Roger Fischer 214-352-4537 or .
Triumph of the Immaculate Heart Cenacle
This group is a member of the Marian Movement of Priests which is "a spirit", a work of love that the Immaculate Heart is stirring up in the Church today to help all her children to live with trust and filial hope, to assist first and foremost the priests who are the sons of her maternal predilection. It is open to all priests, religious, and laity and its main purpose is the living out of the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Contact Geraldine Schafer 972-243-4321.
Tuesday Scripture Study
This group meets on Tuesdays in the Conference room from 1:30 - 3:00 PM for fellowship, discussion, and study of the scripture. Fall and spring semesters are each divided into ten sessions with a potluck luncheon. Contact Nancy Johnston 214-692-9222 or .
Serra Club of Metropolitan Dallas
We are an organization of lay men and women who wish to grow spiritually by supporting our priests and seminarians through prayer and action. Contact Jere Romine 214-350-8364.
Young Adult Bible Study
St. Monica Church offers a bible study for the young adults (20-35 years) in the parish. We meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Family Center Room 212. All young adults are welcome to study the Mass readings for the following Sunday. No prior knowledge of the bible is necessary, so come to fellowship and learn more about your faith! For details contact Julia Rooney at .
Young Serrans
The Young Serrans are individuals, single or married, mainly in their 20s or 30s, men and women, who meet regularly for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, dinners, and topical studies (Scripture, Church History, Vatican II, Saints, etc). The group participates in a unique combination of spiritual, service, and social activities. Contact John McKeefery 972-867-1073.