Major
Commissions and Goals
May 2008
Worship: WE ARE A
PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN COME FOR COMMUNAL PRAYER AND
ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN WORSHIP
First Year:
Liturgy planning: By 2009, we have a liturgy planning committee, working in
conjunction with the pastor and deacon, to orchestrate the weekend liturgies, so
they
bring forth in scriptural themes and the liturgical seasons in a way that
welcomes and
encourages all those attending the weekend Mass.
Second Year:
Greeters: By 2010, we have a diverse group of families and individuals greeting parishioners at al weekend Masses
Third Year:
Assessment: by 2011, we have quarterly assessments that give parishioners an opportunity to help shape the worship experience.
Community:
WE ARE BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS, VOLUNTEERING AND HAVING FUN TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY
First Year:
Parish Organization: by 2009, a number of organizations are in place to
provide activities for the elderly, men and women.
Second Year:
Social Events: by 2010, we have at least three events that bring all of
the members of the parish together, forming a better community and celebrating
Catholic life
in a positive way for all ages.
Third Year:
Young Adults: by 2011, we have an active group of at least 25 young
adults in their 20’s and 30’s, both single and married, who are participating in
the liturgies
and with service projects.
Formation:
(education): WE ARE
COMMITTED TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND
DISCOVERING WHO GOD IS IN OUR LIVES
First Year:
Youth Ministry: By 2009, there are at least 21 of our teens who are
active in parish social and service activities so they feel a part of the parish
community
and find this a safe place t o come.
Second Year:
Adult Education: By 2010, there are at least three adult
enrichment programs as a way to enhance their knowledge of Scripture and the
Catholic faith.
Outreach: WE ARE SENT
TO CARE FOR THE SICK,THOSE IN NEED AND TO
CONNECT WITH THE INACTIVES
First Year:
Visibility: By 2009, everyone knows about our parish outreach
programs and how they can become a member of one or more.
Second Year:
Inactives: By 2010, we have reached out to at least 25 inactive
Catholics, listening to their concerns and informing them of the exciting
changes in our parish.
Third Year:
Pastoral Care: By 2011, we will have in place a trained pastoral
care team to care for the sick, homebound and nursing homes on a regularly
scheduled basis.
Administration: WE
ARE BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR LIMITED RESOURCES
AND ARE KEEPING ALL CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION OPEN
First Year:
Census: By the end of 2008, we have an accurate list of all
parishioners belonging to the parish.
Second Year:
Communications: By the end of 2009, we have effective
instruments for communication from leaders to parishioners and among leaders
themselves.
Third Year:
Call to Discipleship: By the end of 2010, the finance committeehas established a process for tithing of parish income as a model for the
parishioners’ own “call to discipleship.”
Commissions to Meet Monthly for Common Leadership
Night
The five commissions along with the Parish Pastoral Council
agreed to meet
monthly on a single evening designated as Common Leadership Night,
eliminating the need for multiple meetings.
On the first Tuesday of every month, the entire leadership
group will meet at
7:00pm in the Parish Center. After a gathering prayer, the Commissions willconvene separately for an hour. Afterward, the entire group will rejoin and
receive a very brief summary of each commission’s work.
Following the reports, the members of the Commissions will
have an
opportunity to socialize and discuss the night’s progress while the Pastoral
Council convenes separately for an additional hour.
Better communication is one of our goals so after every
Common Leadership
Night we will put an insert in the bulletin containing the results of the
meeting.
Our first Common Leadership Night is May 6. Parishioners
are always
welcome to attend.
Participation
The work of the Commissions cannot be completed alone. For
people
adverse to nighttime meetings there will be plenty of opportunities to donate
your time and talents and suggestions. A key component of our new leadership
structure is term limits. Commission members are limited to three year terms
and Pastoral Council will be limited to two years, so please be willing to
assist when the spirit moves you and someone calls.
Whom
do I ask?
Every aspect of parish life is now covered by one of our
Commissions.
This is a welcome change from our past structure. One of the agenda items
for our first leadership night is to choose two chairpersons for each
Commission.
In the event of questions about parish life please contact the chairpersons of
the
appropriate commission. The names of the new chairpersons will be published
in the church bulletin. Eventually we plan to have a bulletin board with each
Commission listed along with the areas of parish life that are its concern.
This leadership structure is new to all of us and many of
you may have questions
about the overall structure and process. Our new motto is “Consult, Decide,
Inform.”
Ask any of the leadership to explain CDI.
Carol DeMayo has agreed to be the PAR Point Person, a
liaison between
all the groups and to make sure we keep focused on our tasks. Please ask
Carol (email:
rcdemayo@hotmail.com, Phone: 458-3149) if you have a
question about implementation of our Parish Assessment and Renewal.
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