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.
To ensure our local Church is strong and vibrant for future generations, St. Mary of the Assumption is participating, alongside our sister parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, in the Called to Renew campaign. I am excited to invite you to be a part of this initiative to strengthen parishes and elevate ministries of our Archdiocese.
Our parish exists because of your generosity. I am amazed at how parishioners have worked together to address the needs that arise. Together, we continue to create an inspiring community here at St. Mary of the Assumption, a beacon of Christ’s love.
Called to Renew gives us a tremendous opportunity to come together as an archdiocesan family to serve our local Church alongside our brothers and sisters across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. This is truly an extraordinary opportunity to live out our call to serve as His disciples!
Through Called to Renew, St. Mary of the Assumption will be able to address our parish’s most pressing needs. Through much prayer, meetings and consultation, we have decided to make improvements to our church, parish hall and school. You can further read details about these projects on the following page.
Please take a moment to review the impact Called to Renew will have on our parish and across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles — ultimately affecting over 5 million of your brothers and sisters for generations to come. This campaign has my full support. As your pastor, I hope you will embrace this opportunity for our parish.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$610,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Interior and Exterior Painting
Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy, and we are called to care for this gift from God. 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, which has not been painted for many years. A fresh paint job, inside and out, will breathe new life into our parish.
Smith Hall
The parish hall is the center of many parish activities. One of its greatest needs is a new sound system. We will also replace or refinish the exterior doors, improve the lighting, and attend to other general maintenance issues.
Air Conditioning and Heating
Depending on the time of year, the temperature in the church can be uncomfortable. When our church was built, indoor cooling and heating was uncommon. A new HVAC system will moderate the temperature more efficiently and make our worship experience more comfortable.
Security Fencing on the Parish Grounds
A crucial concern is the safety of our school children. Replacing the chain- link portion of the fencing around the parish grounds will improve security for them and all who use our campus.
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.