St. Odilia | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with great joy and hope that I announce the launch of the Called to Renew campaign at St. Odilia Parish, in conjunction with the historic effort of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This campaign will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese, including ours.

Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $185,000, of which 50 percent will remain at our parish. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds that we collect over our goal. If our campaign is successful, we have the opportunity to receive a minimum of $92,500 to address our own needs, of which there are many.

Our parish is approaching 100 years of serving our community, and we want to continue to be an important presence. As you know, our aging church is in need of many repairs and renovations. Called to Renew will allow us to address some of these needs. Details about how we plan to use our share of campaign funds are on the following page.

As your pastor, I invite you to take a moment to prayerfully discern how you can best 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. St. Odilia is a wonderful faith community, and I am very fortunate to be your pastor. I know you will do whatever you can to make this campaign a success.

We entrust this campaign to the intercession of our Blessed Mother.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Juan Silva

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$185,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$92,500

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Church Floor

Installing a new floor will improve the appearance of our church and make it easier to clean. The church floor has served us well for many years, but the tile surrounding the pews continues to crack and break in spots. The flooring between the pews is currently a different material that is beginning to lift, which, in time, could present a safety issue.

Pews and Kneelers

Replacing the pews and kneelers in our church will make our worship experience more comfortable. After many years of use, the pews are cracked and many kneelers are broken or crooked, despite multiple efforts to repair or adjust them.

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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