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.
It is with immense joy and heartfelt gratitude that I announce the launch of Called to Renew at St. Louis of France. 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 $884,000, 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 $442,000 to address our own needs.
St. Louis of France has a rich history in La Puente/Bassett. 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 wonderful parish, and I am amazed at how our community has always worked together to meet needs that arise. I know you will do whatever you can to make this campaign a success.
We entrust our Called to Renew campaign to the intercessions of our Blessed Mother and our patron, St. Louis of France.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$420,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
St. Louis Hall Building Renovations
We want to enhance the exterior and interior of the building including new flooring, fresh paint, and new kitchen appliances. Dividing the Main Hall into 3 meeting rooms with Whiteboards, Digital Screens, and upgraded tables and chairs. Once completed St. Louis Hall Building will have more resourceful spaces for our parish ministries and parishioners to meet.
St. Louis of France Stem Academy Endowment
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 create an endowment to ensure our school will be a place for all children especially those who may not be able to afford.
Audio/Visual Equipment
We want to create a more interactive opportunity for parishioners to participate in the liturgy by providing audio visual equipment along with an AV projection screen. Once completed parishioners and guests will be able to follow the readings, prayers, and songs throughout Sunday mass and Holy Day Mass. This allows for our children to follow along with the prayers they are learning in our faith formation programs and be more interactive during mass. This also would creat a new ministry opportunity for our parishioners interested in technology.
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.