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.
It is with immense joy and heartfelt gratitude that I announce the launch of Called to Renew at St. Francis of Assisi. This campaign will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including ours, as well as strengthen important ministries and programs that impact us all.
Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $555,000, of which 50 percent will remain at our parish. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal. In other words, if our campaign is successful, we will receive a minimum of $277,500 to address our own needs.
St. Francis of Assisi has a rich history in Fillmore. Called to Renew will ensure we can continue to be a vital presence in our community. Details about how we plan to use our share of campaign funds are on the following page.
Please take a moment to prayerfully discern how you can most generously support this campaign. I also encourage you to consider making a five-year pledge, which will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal. This is a wonderful parish, and I am amazed at how our community always works together to meet needs that arise. I know you will do whatever you can to ensure this campaign is a success.
We entrust our campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron, St. Francis.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$277,500
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Altar
When we added the adoration chapel six years ago, we also began redesigning the altar. Completing this project will make the altar symmetrical with the adoration chapel and compatible with the modernization of the church. The curtains behind the altar, which are more than 40 years old, will also be replaced.
Religious Education
The religious education program is integral to teaching the faith to our children. Improving the school landscaping, building and staining cabinets in the classrooms and repainting the walls, and scheduling regular maintenance of the roof will support this important parish ministry. We will also update the telephone equipment in the parish office.
Parking Lot
Expansion of the parking lot to accommodate our growing parish.
Church
Pressure washing the sidewalks and repainting the interior and exterior will help restore our church’s original beauty.
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.