2010 Pastoral Plan
Our Mission Statement:
The Catholic Community of St. Catherine of Sweden Parish,
empowered by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, proclaims, witnesses, and shares the
Good News of Jesus Christ. We invite all to join us as we live our faith and reach out in charity to those in
need. As we move into our future, we affirm our baptismal call to holiness by deepening our faith and
loving one another, all for the honor and glory of God.
COMMUNITY LIFE GOAL:
Encourage all Parishioners to participate as members of one family helping each other and supporting the
Parish by utilizing their time, talents and treasures.
Continue the “greeting effort” at all Sunday Masses.
Ushers are
the initial contact as people enter St. Catherine's; therefore
they will be asked to warmly greet all who enter.
Review and expand hospitality efforts.
Every new family will be contacted by telephone by a member of
Pastoral
Council welcoming
them to the Parish and sharing with them all that the
Parish has to
offer.
Encourage our diverse parish membership to become involved in Church activities.
Assist in
the coordination and planning of activities designed to bring the
parish community together spiritually and/or socially.
FAITH FORMATION GOAL:
To provide a range of programs that enlighten and reach out in faith to the
members of the Parish. By monitoring the existing educational
offerings of the parish, communicate these opportunities on a
personal level and identify new opportunities to expand Christ's
role in our daily lives. Opportunities to review and potentially
implement
Develop and host a women's retreat for 2010.
Start a speaker's
series to address different contemporary topics.
Start a family
movie night featuring Christian/value based movies. WORSHIP AND
EVANGELIZATION GOAL:
To continually monitor and adjust to changes in the needs of the Parish as they relate to the celebration
of the Eucharist. This may include addressing parishioners concerns, making recommendations for change or
improvement, and assisting the staff when requested.
Ongoing worship and liturgy efforts
Review and discuss with Father Regis the worship and
liturgy cycle as it
pertains to the diocesan norms.
This would include weekend liturgies and
church seasons such
as Lent, Easter and Advent.
Review and assess on a quarterly basis with Jim Skalos the training
schedule for
lectors, Eucharistic ministers and the environment group.
Specify time frames
for these classes and promote these ministries in the
bulletin on a
quarterly basis along with registration opportunities available
in the narthex.
Promote more active participation in all ministries of the
Parish.
Publish in neighborhood publications our weekly Mass schedule with
an
"Open Invitation to
Join Us at Mass." This would include the Hampton
News, the
Pine Richland Journal and other appropriate local publications
that are
circulated in the area.
Physical Plant and Resources Goal:
To monitor the needs of additional equipment, supplies, physical condition and repairs of the
Church and
surrounding grounds.
Ongoing efforts
Advise the parish staff when issues arise that need to be addressed or
improvements may be necessary.
Work with
the Building Committee and report back to Pastoral Council
on projects in
development, in progress or recently completed.
Ministries:
The following ministries and programs are available at St. Catherine’s, and represent a great opportunity for
parishioners to get involved. Please contact the parish office for more information.
Social Ministries
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Linen Care
Altar Servers
Amnesty International
Music Ministry
Annual Auction Committee
Eucharistic Ministers
Baking Ministry
First Friday Adoration
Baptismal Garment Makers
Gift Presentation
Bereavement Ministry
Holy Hour Honor Guard
Building Committee
Hospitality Committee (Ushers)
Christian Women
Lectors
Church Decorating
Consolation Ministry
Worship Committee
Counseling
Finance Committee
Instructional Ministries
Fish Fry
Adult Spiritual Formation
Forever Young
Baptism Ministry
Funeral Lunch Committee
Catechists
Golf Outing Committee
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Grief Support Group
Christian Initiation of Children
Hospital Visitation
Classroom Assistants
Marriage Preparation
Knights of Columbus
Pre-Baptism Classes
Ladies of Charity
Preschool
Lend-A-Hand Committee
Religious Education
Meals-on-Wheels
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Money Counters
Vacation Bible School
Our Lady of Fatima Statue Committee
Pastoral Council
Youth Ministries
Respect Life
Appalachia Work Camp
Separated and Divorced Support Ministry
Boy Scouts
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Cub Scouts 195
Wedding Coordinators
CYO Basketball (Boys)
CYO Basketball (Girls)
Girl Scouts #75
Girl Scouts #1
High School Youth Group
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