Questions & Answers

Where is the church located and how can I get there?

The church is located at 63 Main Avenue, within the whole block of the Saint Monica Campus, including the Education Center buildings, Parish Center, and Gymnasium. There are parking lot entrances to the complex off of Main Avenue, Berwyn Avenue, and Bartholomew Road.  The church is completely handicap accessible, with entrances from the parking lot as well as the street. 

Directions to Saint Monica Parish

What are the boundaries of Saint Monica Parish?

Penn-Central Rail Road (Trenton cut-off), from Howellville Road to Old Eagle School Road; to Upper Gulph Road; to Old Conestoga Road; to Valley Forge Road; to Darby-Paoli Road; to St. Davids Road; to Darby Creek; Chester-Delaware line; to Darby-Paoli Road; to Leopard Road; to Sugartown Road; to Foxhall Road (extended); to Glenn Ave.; to U.S. Rt. 30; to Old Lancaster Road; to Russell Road; to Bodine Road; to Howellville Road; to Penn-Central Rail Road (Trenton cutoff).

How do I contact the Parish Office?

Phone: 610-644-0110  |  Email: parishoffice@saintmonicachurch.org  |  Fax: 610-695-0850 

With whom should I speak in the Parish Office?

Cathy Levine is the Parish Administrative Assistant and may be reached at 610-644-0110 ext. 112 or clevine@saintmonicachurch.org. She is happy to answer any questions you may have and will direct you to the appropriate staff member as needed. 

What are the Parish Office's normal operating hours?

Labor Day through Memorial Day
9:00 am to 4:30 pm  Monday through Thursday 
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Memorial Day through Labor Day
9:00 am to 3:00 pm  Monday through Thursday 
9:00 am to 1:00 pm  Friday 

The office is closed from 12 noon until 1:00 pm daily for lunch.

How do I register in the parish?

Please call, email, or stop by the Parish Office during office hours to schedule an appointment to meet with the pastor to register.

How do I obtain a Mass card for a deceased or living loved one or particular intention?

Please come to the Parish Office during normal operating hours. Both announced and unannounced Masses are  available, with a requested offering of $10 to the parish.

How do I publish an announcement in the bulletin?

The parish bulletin is published weekly and is available on the parish website and distributed to the assembly. Submissions are due each Monday by 12 noon and should be e-mailed to parishbulletin@saintmonicachurch.org. Please include a contact name and phone number.

All inserts must be submitted to the Parish Office for approval a minimum of ten (10) days before you would like it to appear.

How do I contact the Office of Discipleship & Formation (Religious Education)?  Where is it located?

Jason Carter, Director of Discipleship & Formation: 610-644-0110 ext. 131  |   jcarter@saintmonicachurch.org
Meghan Nulty, Associate Director of Discipleship & Formation: 610-644-0110 ext. 131  |  mnulty@saintmonicachurch.org
     
The Office is located at 635 First Avenue (Parish Office).

Where is the Education Center located?

The Education Center is housed in two buildings. The 1916 Building, or the “Old School”, contains classrooms, meeting space, and a small auditiorium. The main building, or "New School", is connected to the Old School by an enclosed walkway and contains classrooms, the cafeteria, a science lab, and computer lab. The New School is currently leased to Regina Luminous Academy for use during the academic year.  

Where is the Parish Center located?

The Parish Center’s main entrance is located off the main parking lot and is marked by a large sign and entryway. It contains a gymnasium, kitchen facility, and meeting rooms and is utilzied by parish groups and outside organizations for events, gatherings, and meetings.

How do I reserve time for use of parish facilities?

Any registered parishioner, upon the approval of the staff and pastor, may block out time to use a parish facility for a parish event, pending availabity. Outside organizations may also inquire about the rental of parish facilities.

Please contact Cathy Levine in the Parish Office at 610-644-0110 ex. 112 or clevine@saintmonicachurch.org regarding use of any parish facility.

When is the Sacrament of Baptism celebrated?

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays after the 11:30 am Mass and also during Saturday evening and Sunday Masses.

How long is the baptism ceremony?

Depending on the number of children, baptisms on average last between thirty and forty-five minutes.

What are the requirements for godparents?

Godparents need to be practicing Catholics. An exception may be made when the parents of the child to be baptized are of different religions. A Catholic godparent needs to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from his/her parish. The certificate verifies that he/she is a member of a Catholic parish. Godparents need to be at least sixteen (16) years of age and have received all their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation). If married, they must be in a valid marriage, i.e. one that was witnessed by a Catholic priest and in a Catholic church, unless dispensed from the Catholic form of marriage by a diocesan bishop. 

Please contact the pastor with any questions.

Is it possible to have two godmothers and/or two godfathers?

For church records, we need one godmother and godfather.

Is it possible to have a visiting priest celebrate the baptism?

Please contact the pastor regarding this request.

What is the customary donation for a baptism?

The donation is at the discretion of the parents.

How do I reserve a date for a wedding at St. Monica Church?

You must contact the Parish Office in order to reserve a wedding date. Weddings are normally scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00 am or 2:30 pm and are also available on Friday evenings. The bride and groom must be registered members of the parish.

Once you have spoken to the pastor about your wedding, please visit the Parish Office to obtain a guidebook answering all your questions pertaining to weddings celebrated at Saint Monica Church.