Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Since its humble beginning, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish has continued to be united in our love for Jesus Christ, a welcoming community, and joyful messengers of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In 2025, our Parish will be 75 years old. We inherited a marvelous parish. The Parish pioneers bequeathed significant buildings, a wonderful welcoming community, and the everlasting Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. As I witness firsthand the light and hope you bring to others, I am most grateful for your ongoing dedication to the community and our Lord Jesus.

Before my arrival, you were contemplating how to update the buildings you inherited so that you could pass an updated version to the next generation. Considering our upcoming 75th anniversary celebration, we want to continue to pursue this dream. On our 75th anniversary, we want to tell the next generation that we are determined to bequeath them an updated version of what we inherited.

Now is the time to take the next step toward accomplishing these plans. I am pleased to announce the launch of our Parish’s Called to Renew Capital Campaign. We seek to raise the necessary funds to begin our project while funding our Archdiocesan portion for the Called to Renew Capital Campaign.

Each Parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal for the campaign is $1,800,000, from which 74.03% will remain with our Parish. This fund will help us to update the legacy we received, and the detail is in our case statement. The remaining 25.97% will fulfill our commitment to assisting the Archdiocese address parishes’ deferred maintenance needs and efforts to serve the vulnerable, support vocations, and invest in the faith of future generations.

While this might be a challenge, our community is worthy of this incredible investment. Future generations will see this dedication to our Parish’s legacy of service to each other and the broader community as an example to follow.

I am confident that through the intercession of our Blessed Virgin Mary, Mediatrix of all graces, God will guide our efforts to a successful end.

Peace in Christ,

Fr. Michael Ume

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,800,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$1,332,540

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

The Renovations of Msgr. Crean Hall

*Addition to the restrooms to make them ADA compliant.

*Upgrade the kitchen to serve the needs of the Parish and school.

*Upgrade electrical, media service, flooring, ceiling, etc.

*New furniture

*Make it more welcoming for the parish and school community as one of our most utilized areas.

Proposed New Sound System for the Church

*A new sound system to improve our worship experience as we celebrate the Word and Eucharist’s Liturgy

A Bold Plan of Renewal

We — the Catholic faithful — are the agents of renewal for Church and society. I am grateful for this opportunity to walk alongside clergy and parishioners in strengthening our parishes and ministries, the heart of our Archdiocese.

Archbishop José H. Gomez

Our Campaign Also Supports

$375M

Strengthening Our Parishes

Our parishes are more than buildings; they are the spiritual homes for millions in our Archdiocese. Embracing our mission to be a community of praise, worship, and witness, Called to Renew recognizes the vital role of parishes in the day-to- day life of a vibrant Church and is dedicated to meeting their needs.

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$30M

Serving the Vulnerable

As Christians, we are called to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of others. Called to Renew provides us with an extraordinary opportunity to expand and enhance our ministries to the most vulnerable among us, so we may walk with the sick and dying as well as with the victims and perpetrators of violent crimes and their families.

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$30M

Supporting Priestly Vocations

The future of our Church is strengthened when men hear and answer the Lord’s call to serve as his shepherds. The Archdiocese is committed to vocations and the formation of our seminarians and clergy, so they may minister with joyful hearts in the years ahead.

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$65M

Investing in the Faith of Future Generations

Our mission to live in greater communion with God and the Church is carried out through our parish and diocesan schools, religious education and faith formation programs, and our presence on college campuses throughout Southern California.

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