St. Gregory Nazianzen | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

A Message from Father Augustine Chang

In 1923, our first group of parishioners gathered together to celebrate Mass in a small house on South Norton Street. Eventually, this group would expand to become instrumental in constructing our beautiful church of St. Gregory Nazianzen.

By the grace of God, our parish has continued to grow in a multitude of ways, from our initial humble beginnings into the vibrant community we know today. Within this parish community, we have created an environment to nurture our faith, overcome our challenges, and share in the love of Jesus Christ with one another.

As a former student of Religious Education who has received the first Sacrament of Holy Communion here, St. Gregory Nazianzen holds a special place in my heart, as I’m positively certain that it does for you as well.

With this in mind, the needs of our parish community continue to grow, develop, and evolve. In order to help meet those needs, we begin the ambitiously historic Called to Renew campaign, along with every parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Every parish has been given a specific goal for this important campaign. Our own goal for this campaign is $435,000, of which 50 percent will specifically remain for the needs of our own parish. Any funds we collect over our goal will also be retained 100 percent by St. Gregory Nazianzen.

All of us have probably experienced God’s generosity and kindness in our lives. I now ask you to please take a moment to prayerfully discern how we can also share and participate in that same generosity. By supporting this campaign and extending the same kindness of Christ to others, we can continue to make our parish an inviting spiritual home for all.
Thank you in advance for your faithful support.

God bless you,

Peace in Christ, Rev. Augustine Chang Pastor

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$435,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$217,498

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Rectory and Convent Enhancements

The rectory and convent buildings are showing signs of aging therefore we will repaint the exterior of these facilities.

Church Parking Lot

The church parking lot is used frequently and requires major repairs. We will use Called to Renew funds to repave and restripe the parking lot. These improvements will make the parking area more functional and safer for our parish community.

Church Renovations

Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy and with the use of Called to Renew funds, we will restore its beauty. We will repaint the church, repair the exterior doors, refinish the pews and kneelers, and repair the flooring. These restorations will enhance the beauty of our worship space and create a more inviting atmosphere.

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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