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.
As an active and faith-filled parishioner, you are aware of the many blessings for which we are grateful here at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Your family has likely celebrated many rites of passage here, such as Baptism, First Holy Communion, weddings, and funerals. Truly, our parish plays a vital role in our lives.
But have you ever stopped to reflect on who is responsible for all we enjoy and use today?
Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we, too, are Called to Renew our parish facilities to ensure future generations can worship God and encounter Him here.
I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s participation in the archdiocesan Called to Renew capital campaign and invite you to consider God’s many blessings to you, your family, our parish, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Each parish has been given a goal for the five-year campaign of 130% of one year’s average parish Ordinary Income adjusted for COVID. Our goal is $680,000, Fifty percent (50%) of which will remain in our parish, as will anything collected over 100% of our goal. Thus, if successful, the campaign will result in at least $340,000 becoming available to address the capital improvements needs of our own parish.
Please take a moment to read the following page and see how Called to Renew will benefit St. Mary of the Assumption Church, and how we will use some of our share of campaign funds. Please prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign which experience shows will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.
I realize this request is significant but trust that your commitment to our parish, the Santa Maria community, and our Catholic faith will guide you in making a sacrificial gift. Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our parish is vibrant and healthy, that it 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.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$340,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Sound System
Upgrade the sound system in the Church. Our current system interferes with frequency used by the Fire Marshall.
Rectory Entrance Ramp
We need to install an ADA compliant ramp to the rectory for the benefit of those who have difficulty climbing stairs.
Painting the Church
It has been many years since the inside of the Church was painted. A fresh coat of paint will return luster and beauty to our spiritual home.
Roofing
It will soon be time to re-roof the Rectory Office, garages, and storage units.
Parking Lot/Playground
The parking lot is the first thing people see when they come to Church, it also serves as the school playground. We will reseal and restripe the parking lot and basketball courts.
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.