St. Casimir

Del Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

During his apostolic journey to Lithuania, Pope Francis reminded us “to be a Church on the move, unafraid to go out and get involved, even when it might seem that we pour ourselves out, lose ourselves, in going forth to the weak, the neglected, those dwelling at the margins of life.”  His words guide St. Casimir Parish to respect and welcome the traditions and religious practices of other nationalities in the light of the New Evangelization. We are a community in profound solidarity with all humanity, dedicated to joyful service so all may know Jesus Christ is our one hope.

We have grown from a mission church into a parish of 2,000 families with ministries and services extending beyond our neighborhood to Lithuanians in other West Coast cities. With this continued growth comes the responsibility to strengthen our parish for future generations — to renew our Church — as we build upon the legacy entrusted to us nearly 80 years ago.

Today, we begin Called to Renew. This ambitious initiative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles allows parishes to renovate their physical structures and renew crucial ministries, ensuring they are conducive and safe for families to learn, grow and worship. 

Our campaign goal is $215,000 over five years, of which 50 percent, or $107,500, will remain at St. Casimir. The rest will support archdiocesan-wide renewal for priestly vocations, service to the vulnerable, and faith formation. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we raise above our goal. You can read details about how we will use these funds on the following page.

To reach this goal, we are asking every parish family to make a gift from the heart. Before you decide on the amount of your gift, please prayerfully consider the generosity God has shown you and the importance of the mission we have been given.

We entrust our campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron, St. Casimir.

Thank you in advance for your faithful support.

Peace in Christ,

Fr. Tomas Karanauskas