St. Therese | Called to Renew

Letter from the Pastor

From the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

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.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Philip Sullivan, OCD

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Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$1,000,000

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.

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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