Good Shepherd | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

In 1923, when a handful of families sacrificed to establish The Church of the Good Shepherd, they also blessed us with a legacy to build upon and celebrate.

Through God’s grace, we have grown from a small faith community into a welcoming parish of 2,000 families. We have created a vibrant, active, and dynamic place for people of all ages to grow in their faith, serve others, and share the Good News as they connect with Christ, one another, and those in need.

We are so excited in 2023 to celebrate 100 years of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the Beverly Hills community.

To aid in the preparations for our Centennial Year celebration, we are now launching the Called to Renew campaign alongside every parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and ask God to bless this ambitious effort. Our campaign will allow us to address the needs of The Church of the Good Shepherd ensuring future generations of parishioners may continue to gather, worship, and create lasting friendships.

The goal for our campaign is $1,130,000, of which 50% percent will remain at our parish to address the needs detailed on the following page. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal. If our campaign is successful, we will receive a minimum of $565,000 to address our own needs.

I am asking you, and every member of our parish, to make a gift from the heart. As your pastor and fellow parishioner, I will also make a sacrificial pledge. Before you determine your pledge, please prayerfully consider the generosity God has shown you, and the importance of the mission we have been given at The Church of the Good Shepherd.

Thank you in advance for your faithful support.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Ed Benioff

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,130,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$565,000

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Church Pews

The pews in the Church get used a lot and are beginning to show their age. Many of the pews have collected grime that were left over from the Covid protocols enforced during the re-opening of the Church. We will revarnish the pews to provide a more comfortable worship space for all.

Air Conditioning & Heating

Depending on the time of year, the temperature in the church can get uncomfortable. We will install a new HVAC system to help moderate the temperature in the church to make our worship experience more comfortable.

Church Interior Renovations

Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy. It is indeed a gift from God, as St. Augustine points out. 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 with new flooring, painting, lighting, and plumbing.

Roofing

The roof on the Church is past its useful life expectancy. From time to time, we experience leaks. Up until now we have made do by patching up sections. We can no longer put off the effectible. We will replace the roof which keep further damage from happening.

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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