St. John Vianney | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

In 1965, when a handful of families sacrificed to establish St. John Vianney, they also blessed us with a legacy to build upon and celebrate. Through God’s grace, we have grown from a small faith community into a welcoming parish of 1,560 families. Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we, too, are called to renew our Church to ensure future generations can worship and encounter Christ.

I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew campaign alongside every parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and ask God to bless this ambitious effort. 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. The goal for our campaign is $1,700,000 of which 50 percent will remain at our parish to address our needs and the remaining percentage will address needs in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In addition, we will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal.

Please take a moment to read the following page(s) and see how Called to Renew will benefit St. John Vianney, how we will use our 50 percent share of campaign funds and how the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, will use the remaining percentage. I then ask you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign, which will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.

I realize this request is significant and I am confident that your commitment to our parish, the San Gabriel community, and our Catholic faith will guide you to make a sacrificial gift. Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our church is vibrant and healthy, and our parish remains a presence in the lives of parishioners and the community for years to come. I hope you will join me in supporting this historic campaign.

Peace in Christ,

Msgr. Timothy Edwards Nichols

Read the Full Letter Hide Letter

Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,700,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$850,000

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Parish Buildings Renovations

It is time for us to restore some of the beauty and luster to our parish buildings with new plumbing throughout the Rectory to prevent future leaks. Adding solar system, replacing some walls with sound-proof removable walls to create larger meeting space in the O’Callaghan Center. Renovating Dolan Hall bathrooms to make ADA compliant.

Project for Religious Education

Religious education is an important part of our parish community. We want to support Religious Education by installing HVAC units in classrooms, upgrading the electrical capacity and fire alarm system, and adding new white boards and ceiling projectors to all classrooms.

Residential Home(s)

The Genesis House is an important part of our church as it is where transitional homes are located. Our goal is to add additional 1-2 residential home(s) on property to increase transitional home capacity.

Plant Signage System

It is important for our church to be as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. We want to restore some of the exterior beauty of our church by installing a plant signage system.

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.

Learn More

$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.

Learn More

$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.

Learn More

$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.

Learn More