Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Our Chief Shepherd, Archbishop José Gomez, on the consultation and advice
of many leaders in the Archdiocese, has concluded that our local Church
has a great need for a capital campaign. Every parish will participate in this
endeavor, titled Called to Renew. The total goal is set at $500 million!

Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. The goal for our parish,
which we will raise over the course of five years, is $695,000. Fifty percent of
all funds raised up to our goal will remain at our parish, and we will keep 100
percent of the funds we collect over goal. If we are successful at Our Lady of
the Valley, we will have $347,500 to address our own needs. Starting in January
and concluding in June, we will appeal to all parishioners to make a pledge.

Raising this money will be a challenge. Our generosity will be put to the
test. Nonetheless, this campaign is possible when we weigh the love and
commitment we have for our parish and for the Church, and when we count on
the grace and goodness of God and His ever-present blessings upon us.

As your pastor, I invite you to take a moment in prayer to discern how best you
can support this campaign. I also encourage you to consider making a pledge
for a five-year period. This will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.
This is a wonderful parish and faith community, and I assure you that I am very
fortunate to be your pastor. I know that you will do whatever you can to make
this campaign a success.

Please continue to pray for the holiness and generosity of Our Lady of the
Valley.

Peace in Christ,

Fr. Art Velasco