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St. Martha

Valinda

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.

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Letter from the Pastor

Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,015,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$507,500

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Vestibule at the Entrance of the Church

Our much-used church needs a gathering space for the priest and ministers before Mass as well as for wedding parties before they walk down the aisle. Creating a vestibule outside, with a concrete canopy, will protect people from the weather as they wait to enter the church.

Parish Hall and Offices

McNamara Hall is as old as the church and has asbestos in the ceiling, making repairs difficult. Saint Martha needs a state-of-the-art hall that is large enough to accommodate parish offices, ministries, and gatherings and school activities. Planning for a two-story building with offices, a hall, stage, and kitchen will allow us to begin supporting our growing parish.

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Pews and Kneelers

Many of our church pews are cracking and several kneelers are broken. Refinishing our pews and repairing the kneelers will provide a more comfortable worship experience.

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Church Exterior Painting

The church exterior has not been painted in 35 years. Repainting will allow us to make necessary repairs and protect the exterior from the elements.

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