St. Philip Neri

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

In 1948, when a handful of families sacrificed to establish Saint Philip Neri, they also blessed us with a legacy to build upon and celebrate. 

Through God’s grace, we have grown from a small faith community into a welcoming parish of 1000 registered families and about 3000 people attending mass with us every Sunday. We have created a vibrant, active, and dynamic place for people of all ages to grow in their faith, serve others, and share the Good News as they connect with Christ, one another, and those in need. 

As an active and faith-filled parishioner, you are aware of the many blessings we have been grateful for at Saint Philip Neri. Your family has likely celebrated many rites of passage here, such as Baptism and First Communion. You may have exchanged wedding vows in our church or bid farewell to a loved one in the comfort of your spiritual home. Truly, our parish plays a vital role throughout our lives. 

Just as we now benefit from the generosity of those who came before us, we, too, are called to renew our Church to ensure future generations can worship and encounter Christ. I am pleased to announce the launch of our parish’s Called to Renew Campaign and invite you to consider God’s many blessings in your life, our parish, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 

Each parish has been given a goal for the campaign. Our goal is $640,000.00, 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 $320,000.00 to address our own needs. 

Please take a moment to read the following page and see how Called to Renew will benefit Saint Philip Neri, and how we will use our share of campaign funds. I then ask you to prayerfully consider a five-year pledge to the campaign, which will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal. 

I am asking you, and every member of our parish, to make a gift from the heart. As your pastor and fellow parishioner, I will make a sacrificial pledge. Before you determine your pledge, please prayerfully consider the generosity God has shown you, and the importance of the mission we have been given at Saint Philip Neri. 

Called to Renew is essential to ensuring that St. Philip Neri Church is vibrant and healthy, and our parish remains a presence in the lives of parishioners and the community for years to come. 

Thank you in advance for your faithful support, love and dedication to our parish. 

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Ernesto Jaramillo