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.
These are exciting times for the Church in southern California. Archbishop Gomez has called us to renewal — not only a renewal of resources, but a spiritual renewal as well. I am pleased to announce our parish’s participation in the Called to Renew campaign. This historic effort will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese, including Saint Madeleine.
Saint Madeleine has a rich history of service in Pomona. Called to Renew will allow us to continue to be a vital presence in our community. Please take a moment to review this brochure to learn more about how this campaign will benefit our parish and other parishes throughout the Archdiocese.
As your pastor, I invite you to take a moment in prayer to discern how you can best support this campaign. I also encourage you to consider making a pledge over 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 you will do whatever you can to make this campaign a success.
We entrust this campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron Saint Madeleine Sophia Barat.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$270,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Church
We will replace the hardware on the doors, install an accessible door to the west entrance, and re-key the entire building. The front pews will also be repaired.
Parish Hall
We will repair or replace the roof and install a new cooler in the kitchen.
Campus Improvements
We will install signage, replace pergola over the Pietà, and slurry and paint the entire parking lot.
School
The air conditioning unit will be replaced in the after-school/daycare area, and the school’s fire alarm system repaired or replaced. We will also install a secure playground for our children’s safety.
Office
We will replace the air conditioning unit and install a security wall divider in the reception area.
Program Support
We will use campaign funds for catechists’ training and supplies, to support the annual youth ministry retreat for 70 students and the annual one-day parish retreat, for resources to start a children’s choir, and for transportation for the annual Stations of the Cross.
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.