Parish Pastoral Council Goals and Objectives

 

Our Mission Statement: We the people of St Mary of the Assumption Church, a spirited Catholic community of faith, have but one work; to continue the mission of Jesus Christ in our parish, local community, diocese, country and the world.

 

Where we stand with our 5 year plan goals

 

1. Goal

Increase capital revenue through all sources

                                           

 

Status

Census data completed

Ongoing Stewardship Program

Informational Mailings

Pledge Cards

Christian Witness     

 

Where are we going?

Stewardship Program ’06-‘07

Mailings

Christian Witness

Highlight Ministries

Parish Survey to be developed/implemented by Center for

Research and Public Policy

           

 

 

2. Goal

Promote lifelong faith formation

 

Status

Adult Education Programs expanded

Confirmation Process re-vamped

Martyr’s Mansion

 

Where are we going?

Expand Martyr’s Mansion progragm to 2 nights

Nativity Seen

Expanded Adult Education Program

           

3. Goal

Develop Religious Education programs that encourage family and personal participation in sacraments throughout life.

 

Status

Increased Baptism frequency to 2X/month

Expanded GIFT Program

Initiated Wednesday evening Eucharistic Adoration

BS successful

 

Where are we going?

Review Baptismal Ministry Program

GIFT Program

Adult Ed

 

4. Goal

Develop mechanism to address regular, on-going maintenance, safety, upgrades & utilizations of parish properties.

 

Status

Facilities committee formed

Facilities Audit completed and prioritized over a 5 year period

Patio completed

Plantings done by volunteers

Facilities Fund Raising Group formed

 

 

Where are we going?          

Conduct Fund Raising Activities

Implement Realtor program

Implement 5 year plan

 

 

5. Goal

Improve parish communications to enhance parish life

 

Status

Developed Parish Newsletter

 

 

Where are we going?

Welcoming committee to look at ways of welcoming new parish members

into the St. Mary’s community.

 

 

6.  Goal

We will complete the Legacy capital funds commitment

           

Status

Fund Raising group formed

Developed Stained Glass Window Program

Sold 18/34 stained Glass window

 

Where are we going?

Sell remaining stained glass windows

 

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