Dear OLMC Parishioner,

COVID-19 has impacted our society in many ways.  For many individuals and organizations, this is a time of significant financial loss.  As you may know, most of our parish income comes from our Sunday collections.  With no public Masses for the past two weekends, our income has plummeted.  Our pre-COVID-19 average weekly operating income was $27,950; now it has dropped to $8,850.  That is a massive shortfall.  For the time being, we are able to use parish savings to continue to serve you.  I am writing to ask that you give to the parish if you are able.

We have a talented and hardworking staff that has creatively continued the mission of the parish by, among other things, calling every family in the parish, continuing faith formation for all age groups through remote learning, and keeping the church opened and cleaned for individual prayer.   I would like to retain all our staff and keep them busy and paid.  With that in mind, here are the specifics of my request:

1.      If you have suffered significant income loss, don’t worry about the parish.  God wants you to first ensure that your family has what they need.

2.      If your income is substantially unchanged, please resume your previous level of giving.  

3.      DONATE ONLINE.  The best way of getting your donation to us is through our secure online giving.  We use VANCO, a secure, reputable, and low-cost e-payment service company.  You can access that platform by clicking the donate button on the main menu of the parish website (olmcsandiego.org) or by clicking the button below. 

4.      Our greatest need right now is for operating income, which is designated as “Regular Collection: Offertory.”

5.      If you cannot donate online, please mail your donation via a monthly check to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 13541 Stoney Creek Rd., San Diego, CA 92129. 

6.      You can also drop off your donation envelopes in the offertory box near the baptismal font or in the white, locked mailbox near the parish office door.

7.      Please do not use cash.  We don’t want people tempted to break into our offertory box or mailbox.   

THANK YOU to those who have continued to give. In times of hardship, people are forced to prioritize their expenses.  We hope that your parish family is high on your list of priorities.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Anthony Saroki