Dear Holy Trinity Family,

Today Archdiocese of Los Angeles announces its annual appeal Together in Mission Campaign for 2026 with its theme “This is the hour for love,” and next week all parishes in the archdiocese will make their commitment to help those parishes and schools who struggle to remain open. As we try to build up the Body of Christ together, it is imperative not only to love one another but also to live out aloud with our Gospel values. That is why again it is very important to participate in Together in Mission annual appeal with our generosity.

There will be 62 parishes and 73 schools who need this special assistance to maintain and continue their Catholic missions. Together in Mission is not a way to give those parishes and schools some money to open their doors; it is a way to give them a sense of hope and assurance that they also can be visible signs of God’s love and mercy in their communities.

Again, I would like to express my gratitude to all families who helped our parish to reach the last year’s goal through their act of love. This year our parish goal is $25,095. I would like to thank all of you in advance who will continuously support Together in Mission this year and those of you who will support it first time.

Here I would like to cut and paste the words of encouragement from our chief shepherd Archbishop José Gomez.

“My dear friends, Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV reminds us that caring for the poor and vulnerable is part of who we are as Catholics. The Pope tells us that the poor are part of our family, they are one of us. Our theme this year for Together in Mission is “This Is the Hour for Love.” It is inspired by Pope Leo’s first homily, and it is a beautiful way for us to think about our lives. Every day, in so many ways, we have the chance to show our love for Jesus by the way we love one another. Together in Mission gives us this opportunity to extend our love to our brothers and sisters who are poor and vulnerable. My dear friends, I see your generosity in action. So many lives are changing through Together in Mission. Your generosity helps struggling parishes and schools become thriving places where families encounter Christ’s love and mercy. So, I hope you will join me once again this year and support Together in Mission with a generous heart. This is our moment to build up the Body of Christ here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This is our moment to share the peace that Christ offers. Truly, this is the Hour for Love! Please know that you and your loved ones are in my prayers. I entrust you to the tender care of Holy Mary, Our Blessed Mother, and I ask God Our Father to grant you peace and joy.”

As Archbishop Gomez says, Together in Mission brings us to be one family in Christ and gives us an opportunity to extend our love to those in need. Let’s pray and act together for our cause and reason that we are Catholic.

May Triune God bless all of us always and forever!

In Christ,

Fr. Brian