St. Joseph

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

A few years ago, Archbishop Jose Gomez, on the consultation and advice of many leaders in the Archdiocese, concluded that there was a great need for an archdiocesan-wide capital campaign.  All parishes have been given a goal as part of this effort titled Called-To-Renew.  The total goal set for the Archdiocese is $500,000,000!  Half of these monies raised will be invested in the neediest parishes and schools to pay for costly ministries, programs, and physical improvements.  The other half of the money raised by each parish will be dedicated to that parish’s needs.  After we have collected 100% of our goal, 100% of monies collected thereafter will be completely for the use of our parish.

The goal of our parish of $1,170,000, and we have been given six months to collect that amount in pledges, five years to fulfill those pledges.  Thus, we hope to raise at least $585,000 for our parish. I appeal to everyone to contribute to this cause, hopefully you will make a generous pledge. In another letter I will give you information on how we plan spend our half of our goal.

Our beloved parish raised over $4,000,000 in five years in the Centennial Project!  I have no doubt that we will easily reach and surpass our Called-to-Renew goal many times over.  I appeal to the love and commitment you have for our parish and for the Church and ask you to pledge generously and help us raise this money.  We continue to count on the grace of God and His ever-present blessings, and on your proven generosity.  May St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church guide us in all we do.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Arturo