St. John Eudes | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with immense joy and heartfelt gratitude that I announce the launch of Called to Renew at St. John Eudes Catholic Church. 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 affect us all.

Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $1,150,000, 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 $575,000 to address our own needs.

Let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the tremendous heritage we have received from those who have gone here before us. Their generosity has borne fruit in our lives. It’s now our chance to nourish our St. John Eudes family legacy.

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 graced and wonderful parish, and I am amazed at how our community has worked together to meet needs that arise, especially throughout the pandemic. I appreciate you.

Thank you for your generous hearts in doing whatever you can to make this campaign fruitful.

We entrust our Called to Renew campaign to the provider and protector of the Holy Family, St. Joseph, Mother Mary, and St. John Eudes.

Thank you for your faithful support.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Ethan Southard

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,150,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$575,000

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Church Interior Renovations

Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy. It is indeed a gift from God, as St. Augustine points out. When a church’s beauty is allowed to wither, the liturgy experience suffers. It is time for us to restore some of the beauty and luster to our church with maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and lighting.

Air Conditioning

Depending on the time of year, the temperature in the church can get uncomfortable. We will install a new HVAC system to help moderate the temperature in the church to make our worship experience more comfortable.

Parish Patio and Storage Building

The patio area has begun to show its age. We would like to renovate and have space available for a gathering of 50 people for receptions, weddings, and other social events. Additionally, we want to expand storage capacity in the area off of the patio.

Project for Parish School

The School is an important part of our parish community. Perhaps you have children who have attended, or currently attend our school. Maybe you are an alumnus. Studies show that students who attend Catholic Schools are more likely to remain Catholic as adults. We want to support our school by adding an additional modular unit with a Spanish room, music, and multi-purpose where students may gather. We also want to build a covered lunch pavilion with tables and greenery.

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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