Our Lady of Refuge | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

Del Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

The one thing that touched my heart when I arrived in this parish in September 2018 was the warmth and hospitality of you the parishioners, truly the charisma of Our Lady of Refuge is in your hearts.

As an active and faith filled parishioner, you are aware of the many blessings we have to be grateful for, in our parish. Your family has likely celebrated many Sacraments here and your children may have attended school. Our parish plays a vital role throughout our lives.

Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we too are called to renew our Church for the future.

I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew Capital Campaign, our goal is $790,000, of which 50 percent will remain in the parish.

Please read the following page and see how this campaign will benefit Our Lady of Refuge.

I then ask you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign.

Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our church is vibrant and healthy and our parish remains a presence in the lives of parishioners and the community for years to come.

Thanking you always for your loyal support.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Gerard O’Brien

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Detalles de campaña

Nuestro objetivo parroquial

$790,000

Comprometido más de 5 años para la campaña Llamado a renovar.

Nuestra parroquia recibe

$395,000

Para renovar nuestra parroquia y fortalecer los ministerios.

Parish Needs

Sound System

During Mass we celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Sometimes it is difficult to hear either part of the Mass due to the inferior quality of our sound system. We will install a new sound system to improve the quality of sound during Mass. The microphones on the altar and music area will also be updated.

New Lighting

Lighting has become a focal point of the visual aspect of our church; therefore we plan to improve lighting while also saving energy and maintenance costs. With many families live streaming and expanding their video capabilities, it is important that the church be sufficiently illuminated.

Flooring

Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy. When a church’s beauty is allowed to wither, the liturgy experience suffers. It is time for us to restore some of the beauty and luster to our church by cleaning and polishing the Terrazzo on the floor and church sanctuary.

Restrooms

Upgrading our church restrooms can provide easier access, improved hygiene, and lower operating costs for our parish community. As part of the upgrades, our parish will paint the restrooms, tile the floors, replace washbasins and toilets.

Parish/School Kitchen Renovation Projects

Our parish and school kitchen is an important part of our parish community. Our community kitchen is used for parish and school events that provide fellowship opportunities that connect our families. With the use of Called to Renew funds, we will remodel the kitchen by upgrading the sinks, cabinets, flooring, lighting, and painting for our growing parish and school community.

Un plan Audaz de Renovación

Nosotros - los fieles católicos - somos los agentes de renovación para la Iglesia y la sociedad. Estoy agradecido por esta oportunidad de caminar junto con el clero y los feligreses en el fortalecimiento de nuestras parroquias y ministerios, el corazón de nuestra Arquidiócesis.

Archbishop José H. Gomez

Nuestra campaña también apoya

$375M

Fortalecimiento de nuestras parroquias

Al asumir nuestra misión de crecer cada vez más perfectamente como una comunidad de alabanza, culto a Dios y testimonio, Llamados a Renovar reconoce el papel central de las parroquias en la vida cotidiana de una Iglesia plena de vida.

Aprende Más

$30M

Servicio a las personas vulnerables

Satisfacer las necesidades espirituales y temporales de los demás es un importante ministerio de la Iglesia. Llamados a Renovar ofrece una oportunidad extraordinaria de expandir y ayudar de manera más efectiva a la gente del sur de California a través del ministerio a los enfermos y moribundos y a través del ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa.

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$30M

Apoyo a las vocaciones sacerdotales

El futuro de nuestra Arquidiócesis se ve reforzado por la cantidad de hombres que responden al llamado del Señor a servir. La Arquidiócesis está comprometida con la formación de seminaristas y clérigos para prestar un mejor servicio a la Iglesia en los años venideros.

Aprende Más

$65M

Invertir en la fe de las generaciones futuras

Nuestra misión de vivir en una mayor comunión con Dios y con la Iglesia se lleva a cabo a través de una variedad de programas, incluyendo las escuelas parroquiales y diocesanas, la formación mediante la educación religiosa y la presencia católica en los campus universitarios de todo el sur de California.

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