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 we have to be grateful for at St. Therese Parish. Your family has likely celebrated many rites of passage here, such as Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. 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.
However, 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 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 $1,000,000, of which 50 percent will remain at our parish. We will also retain 100 percent of the funds we collect over our goal. In other words, if our campaign is successful, we will receive a minimum of $500,000 to address our own needs.
Please take a moment to read on following page how Called to Renew will benefit St. Therese, as well as 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 realize this request is significant, but trust your faith and your commitment to St. Therese, Alhambra, and the San Gabriel Valley will guide you to make a sacrificial gift. Called to Renew is essential to ensuring our Church is vibrant and healthy, and our parish remains a presence in the lives of our 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
$500,000
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Exterior Renovations
Our buildings have not been painted in many years. Repainting and sealing the exteriors will allow us to make necessary repairs and protect our buildings from the elements. We will also replace the roofs on the church, hall, and school to prevent future damage to the interiors of these buildings.
Parking Lot
Our parking lot provides a poor first impression of our campus. Resurfacing the parking lot will create a more welcoming and safe environment.
Interior Renovations
Our buildings are in need of many renovations, such as replacing the carpet in the front offices of the rectory and updating our reception area. In addition, we plan on improving the air conditioning system in the parish hall, parish center, and the parish school. We also plan on installing new bathrooms in the school and in the parish hall, as well as improving the playground area for our students. Lastly, we plan on replacing the parish hall kitchen equipment to improve the functionality for our parish groups, ministries, and special events.
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.