| We
do this now: |
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1.
With Eucharistic homebound ministers
2. With those who care and groom our church grounds
3. The ongoing development and maintenance of a parish web site. |
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| In
the future we would like to consider, among other things: |
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1.
The creation of an Initiation Team, which could
include the integration of the parish into the sacramental
life
of
the church. |
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2.
The revival of a Welcome Committee.
o Welcoming people moving into our community.
o Welcoming new members that formally join our parish. |
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3.
Additional
Eucharistic ministers for the homebound. |
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This
ministry currently has 1 volunteer.
An additional 16 volunteers are needed. |
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| Do
your gifts and talents fall under this priority? |
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| Priority
#2: A
Catholic community… community supported by
responding to the needs of diverse members of our family
of faith. |
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| Priority
High – Community Ministry |
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| We
do this through: |
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1.
The ongoing pastoral care offered by our clergy.
2. Welcoming all who participate in weekend liturgies and special worship services.
3. Continued care and upkeep of the House of God and our worship environment
4. Ongoing meetings of parish councils, committees, and program organizers
5. Our funeral home visitors
6. Our Summerfest celebration
7. Our Parish Pancake Breakfast
8. Youth events
9. Our Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts troops
10. Involvement in Bishop McDowell’s PTG, Athletic Association, and other
school
functions. |
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This
ministry currently has 90 volunteers.
An additional 48 volunteers are needed. |
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| Do
your gifts and talents fall under this priority? |
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| Priority
#3: Seeking to deepen our faith…by openly sharing
our faith and by teaching people of all ages to better
understand and practice their faith. |
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| Priority
Immediate – Education |
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| We
do this through: |
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1. The
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
2. Our Parish’s Religious Education Program and
faith formation programs for
adults, youth, and children
3. The Bishop McDowell Regional School’s religious education
4. With our participation in adult education and spiritual formation programs
jointly
sponsored by the Diocese and the Seminary
5. With special programs offered by neighboring Catholic parishes |
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| In
the future we would like to consider, among other things: |
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1.
A revitalized Youth Ministry program with the return
of
a full time Youth Minister |
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2.
Increased number of candidates entering RCIA |
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This
ministry currently has 69 volunteers.
An additional 51 volunteers are needed. |
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|
| Do
your gifts and talents fall under this priority? |
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| Priority
# 4: Nurtured by the Eucharist, Scripture,
Prayer, and Church Teaching…through worship that inspires us
to praise God and serve others. |
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Priority
High – Liturgy |
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| We
do this through: |
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1. Our
children’s choir, currently used during holidays
2. Our Adult Choir
3. The young people’s Bell Choir
4. Continued creation of a beautiful and well-prepared environment
5. Continued creative and challenging homilies
6. Continued well-planned and dynamic liturgies
7. Our Lectors, Cantors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers |
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| In
the future we would like to consider, among other things: |
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1.
The introduction of a Contemporary Choir/Ensemble
2. An increased participation of our children’s choir
3. Additional bell equipment for the Bell Choir |
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This
ministry currently has 257 volunteers.
An additional 114 volunteers are needed. |
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|
| Do
your gifts and talents fall under this priority? |
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Priority
#5: Christ’s
love might be better proclaimed…proclaimed
through service opportunities that invite all parishioners
to share their gifts of time, talent, and treasure
with those who have physical, financial, or spiritual
needs. |
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| Priority
High – Outreach Ministry |
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| We
do this through: |
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1.
Our continued participation in Catholic Charities’ parish
programs and services
2. Our ongoing outreach ministries including St. Vincent DePaul Society, SATG
food and clothing drives, and an increased effort to identify organizations in
need
of support to help the needy |
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| In
the future we would like to consider, among other things: |
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1.
Centralize Community Service effort:
o Expanding current parish outreach efforts
o Working to provide parish resources to existing agencies with needs in the
community |
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This
ministry currently has 54 volunteers.
An additional 9 volunteers are needed. |
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| Do
your gifts and talents fall under this priority? |
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The
current parish budget is $485,075.00.
A 10% to 12% increase will provide for the additional recommendations. A detailed
copy of the Stewardship Action Plan is available upon request. |
