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 an active and faith-filled parishioner, you are aware of the many blessings we have to be grateful for at St. Catherine Labouré. Your family has likely celebrated many rites of passage here, such as Baptism and First Communion. You may have exchanged wedding vows in our church or bid farewell to a loved one in the comfort of your spiritual home. Truly, our parish plays a vital role throughout our lives.
But have you ever stopped to reflect on who is responsible for all we enjoy and use today?
Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we, too, are called to renew our Church to ensure future generations can worship and encounter Christ.
I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew campaign and invite you to consider God’s many blessings in your life, our parish, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $925,000, of which 50 percent will remain at our parish. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal. If our campaign is successful, we will receive a minimum of $462,500 to address our own needs.
Please take a moment to read the following page and see how Called to Renew will benefit St. Catherine Labouré, and how we will use our share of campaign funds. I then ask you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign, which will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.
I realize this request is significant but trust your commitment to our parish, the Torrance community, and our Catholic faith will guide you to make a sacrificial gift. Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our church is vibrant and healthy, and our parish remains a presence in the lives of parishioners and the community for years to come. I hope you will join me in supporting this historic campaign.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$462,500
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Painting the Church
Our beautiful church has been a sacred space to many over the years and continues to serve us well. However, it has been many years since the interior of the Church was last painted. A fresh coat of paint will help bring back luster to our beautiful church and will enhance our beautiful art and statues.
Lighting
Our church will also benefit from better lighting. Currently there are areas in the Church which are dimly lit, while other areas are underlit. Installing new energy-efficient lighting will not only save us money but will add to the beauty of our Church.
School Restrooms
The school restrooms are original and have been in use for more than 65 years. We intend to use a portion of Called to Renew funds to remodel the restrooms in the Quad area closest to the Parish Hall. These restrooms experience high foot traffic from not only our students but our parish at large. We will update our school restrooms by installing more energy-efficient and water-conserving fixtures.
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.