As
a parish, we have embraced six goals encompassing all aspects
of parish life. They provide us direction as we travel on our
faith journey:
The first, and foremost goal of our parish is to increase participation
at our Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations, as well as in the broader prayer
life of the parish. We cannot build our community without joining in
prayer – our reason for being.
Our second goal is to recommit ourselves to the celebration of the
other six sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick,
Reconciliation, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Traditionally, our parish
family is truly committed to the first three sacraments. Together we
commit to a deeper appreciation of the graces received through the sacrament
of Reconciliation, to encourage and nurture vocations to the priesthood
and religious life, and to provide preparation and ongoing support to
those in married life.
Our third goal is to invite a greater participation in the active ministry
of the parish. We put our prayer life into practice through, among other
things, the variety of ministries used to reach the individual members
of our parish and to spread the Gospel to the broader community. The
ministry of the Church is not the exclusive property of the few, but
the universal responsibility of all disciples to put their faith and
prayer into practice.
Our fourth goal is to reach out to those in our parish who
need our faith-filled and caring assistance. We are a growing community
of families, some of whom have an acute need for help. We are also a
parish of generous and caring people who are willing and ready to help.
Our fifth goal is to educate our parishioners in the doctrine of the
Church. Through the various adult education programs, we reach the adults
of the parish. The youth of our parish are educated in our Catholic
school and Religious Education program (PSR). Catholic values, appropriate
judgment, prudent behavior, reasonable and just attitudes, and preparation
for living lives in a Christ-like manner in an increasingly complex
and secular world are communicated through instruction and action.
The sixth and final goal is to ensure that all parishioners are committed
to the financial support of the parish and its work. We must position
ourselves as a parish to address increased expenses as we work to accomplish
our mission as Church.
The Generations plan provides the direction and vision to embrace
the future. However, if this plan is to reach fruition, we must continue
our journey by achieving the goals outlined above.
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