Our community is excited to participate alongside all parishes, missions and Catholic centers in the Archdiocese to strengthen and renew our Church for the future. Please continue reading to learn how this campaign will benefit us.
As active and involved parishioners, you are aware of the many blessings we
have to be grateful for here at Mary Star of the Sea Parish. You and your family
have celebrated many rites of passage here, from baptism to first Communion.
Some of you have exchanged wedding vows in our church; others have bid
farewell to loved ones. The Catholic Church plays a vital role throughout our
lives.
But have you ever stopped to think who built all of the buildings we enjoy and
use today? Just as we benefit from the generosity of those who have come
before us, we too are “called to renew” our church so future generations will
have a place to worship and encounter God.
I am pleased to inform you that our parish is participating in the Called to
Renew campaign. This campaign invites each of us to fully consider the many
blessings of God in our lives, and in the life of our parish.
We have been given a goal for our parish campaign, which is $610,000. Fifty
percent of this amount will remain with our parish, as well as 100 percent of the
funds collected above our goal.
I invite you to take a moment to read the following page and learn how Called
to Renew will benefit Mary Star of the Sea, and how we will use these funds.
To reach our goal, I am asking you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge
to the campaign. This campaign is important to keeping our Church, and our
parish, vibrant and healthy, and will ensure we remain a presence in people’s
lives for years to come.
I hope you will join me in supporting Called to Renew.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$305,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Lighting
Installing a new electrical panel in
our parish hall will better handle our
technical systems and allow us to
upgrade to environmentally friendly and
efficient lighting, such as LED.
Air Conditioning & Heating
Installing a new HVAC system in
our church will help moderate the
temperature and make our worship
experience more comfortable.
Restroom Renovation
Renovating the church, school, and parish hall restrooms will make them
accessible for all parishioners. The restrooms in the school and parish hall will
be completely remodeled with new plumbing, flooring, walls, and fixtures. The
restrooms in the church will be upgraded as well.
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.