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.
I am writing to you with immense joy and heartfelt gratitude to announce the launch of our parish capital campaign in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Called to Renew effort. This campaign will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese, and will also benefit Saint Ann.
Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. The goal for our parish is $135,000. Fifty percent of all funds raised up to goal will stay with our parish, and if we go over goal, 100 percent of the funds collected will remain with our parish. If we meet our goal, we will keep $67,500 to address our own needs. Saint Ann has a rich history of service in Elysian Valley. Called to Renew will allow us to continue to be a vital presence in our community. You will find more details about our campaign on the following pages.
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 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.
We entrust this campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron, Saint Ann.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$67,500
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Painting the Church
Our beautiful church was built more than 80 years ago and is beginning to show its age. A number of years have passed since the church was last painted. Gifts from the campaign will be used to paint the interior and exterior of the church, renewing the beautiful worship space we inherited and leaving a lasting legacy in our community.
Church Interior Renovations
Saint Ann will remodel the confessionals to allow for a more comfortable reconciliation experience and expand and update the church restrooms. Reconfiguring the confessionals and restrooms will allow us to add a shrine area for people to place petitions and prayers. These renovations will create a worship space that better fits our community’s needs.
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.