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 all to a period of renewal — a renewal of not only our resources, but a spiritual renewal as well. I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew campaign. This historic effort will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including ours, as well as strengthen important ministries and programs that affect us all.
Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $1.7 million, of which $1,150,000 will be directed to the Archdiocese and the remainder will stay at Saint Genevieve for own needs.
We are grateful for the 1,154 of our parish families who answered the call to support the future of our parish with a gift to the Inspiration Building Campaign over the past several years. Due to their generosity, we were able to make several improvements to our church and parish campus. Called to Renew campaign will allow us to continue to enhance the facilities that house our worship space and ministries. Details about how we plan to use our share of campaign funds are on the following page.
We will be reaching out to all families to support the Called to Renew campaign. 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 make this campaign a success.
We entrust this campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron, Saint Genevieve.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$1,150,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Inspiration Building Completion
Over the last few years, we have raised a significant amount of money to build a parish and performing arts center. To ensure this project is completed in its entirety, we still have nearly $500,000 to raise. Campaign funds will be used to bridge this gap and make this vital and historic project a reality.
Worship Experience Enhancements
Our church is in need of multiple enhancements. Upgrading the interior lighting, refurbishing the pews and kneelers, including recovering the fabric and refinishing the wood, and painting the interior will make our worship space more welcoming to new families. We will also either upgrade or replace the roof, then build housing for two air conditioning units generously donated to our parish.
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.