St. Gabriel Korean Catholic Center

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

St. Gabriel Korean Catholic Center is a very meaningful place for us. When we see the history of this community, the immigrants founded this community, and it is like a home for us. As the Holy Spirit moves forward always, He helped us to move forward, and He continuously leads us to be a better community. Also, God sent me, an unworthy servant, to this community to form the community of Intentional Disciples of Jesus Christ; this is my vocation and responsibility.

Under the Leadership of our shepherd, Archbishop Gomez, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is going through a period of renewal, both spiritually and financially. All churches in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are participating in the Called to Renew campaign. As St. Gabriel Korean Catholic Center is part of the Church in Los Angeles, the Archbishop is asking for our support in joining this campaign. It will raise funds needed for our church and the Archdiocese. Our parish goal is $540,000 which will be collected over the next five years. Half of that money will go to our parish; anything we raise beyond that, we will be able to use for our parish as well.

This campaign is an opportunity for us to become Intentional Disciples of Jesus Christ. We hear our call from the successor of Jesus’ Apostle, Archbishop Gomez; by responding to this call, and participating in the campaign, we share Jesus’ Redemptive Mission. It is the duty of the parishioners of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and it is the way we become more like Intentional Disciples of Jesus Christ.

The raised funds will be used for the interior of the church and for the kitchen in the new hall. By doing these renovations, our church will be able to serve people more efficiently. Thus, this campaign is for our future generations, so that they also can become Intentional Disciples of Jesus.

Through this campaign, I pray that our community becomes more united. Also, I ask for your prayers and sacrifices for the success of this campaign.

Thank you for your consideration and participation.

Peace in Christ,

Chaplin Fr. Joo Won Gabriel Kang

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$540,000

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

Our spiritual home is where we gather as a community of faith to worship the almighty and living God. Like any home, our church needs to be updated and refurbished periodically. Enhancing our worship space with updated furnishings; liturgical items; and vestments; improved sound and lighting; and a renovated confessional will improve our worship experience and be a visible sign of the greater glory of God.

Parish Hall

We have secured most of the funding for constructing a new and larger parish hall. Using campaign funds to purchase tables and chairs, a podium, lighting, a sound system, media, screens, and other items will allow us to furnish and finish the space.

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.

Archbishop José H. Gomez

Our Campaign Also Supports

$375M

Strengthening Our Parishes

Our parishes are more than buildings; they are the spiritual homes for millions in our Archdiocese. Embracing our mission to be a community of praise, worship, and witness, Called to Renew recognizes the vital role of parishes in the day-to- day life of a vibrant Church and is dedicated to meeting their needs.

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$30M

Serving the Vulnerable

As Christians, we are called to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of others. Called to Renew provides us with an extraordinary opportunity to expand and enhance our ministries to the most vulnerable among us, so we may walk with the sick and dying as well as with the victims and perpetrators of violent crimes and their families.

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$30M

Supporting Priestly Vocations

The future of our Church is strengthened when men hear and answer the Lord’s call to serve as his shepherds. The Archdiocese is committed to vocations and the formation of our seminarians and clergy, so they may minister with joyful hearts in the years ahead.

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$65M

Investing in the Faith of Future Generations

Our mission to live in greater communion with God and the Church is carried out through our parish and diocesan schools, religious education and faith formation programs, and our presence on college campuses throughout Southern California.

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