St. Lucy | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Pope Francis said that parishes are a field hospital – a place of healing for us wounded in the battle here on Earth. He asked us to be an instrument of that healing. Therefore, Archbishop Jose Gomez has launched Called to Renew, a capital campaign aimed at strengthening the mission of our Church and strengthening 302 parishes, missions, and Catholic centers, as well as over 200 schools across the Archdiocese.

Each parish has been given a goal for the Campaign. St. Lucy’s goal is $550,000. Half of that amount, or $275,000, will remain at our parish. Details about how we plan to use our share of the campaign funds are on the following page.

I am asking you to pray and I am appealing to your generosity to consider a five-year pledge which allows us the best opportunity to reach our goal. God promises that he will bless us multiple times as we give generously on His behalf. This is a wonderful parish, and I am amazed of how our community always works together to meet our needs. I know you will do whatever you can to make this campaign a success.

We entrust our Called to Renew Campaign to the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph, our patron, St. Lucy, and all the saints in Heaven.

Thank you in advance for your faithful support.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Budi Wardhana

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$550,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$275,000

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Adoration Chapel

We want to build a simple but elegant, 24-hour adoration chapel with a safe environment to allow people to come at any time to pray and pour out their heart to Jesus.

Parish Hall Repairs

Our parish hall restrooms are in poor condition and must be renovated as well as replacing outdated ceiling, doors and windows.

Office & Rectory

Our rectory and office are now 78 years old and require the celings and floors to be replaced.

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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