Annual Parish Meeting May 20, 2019
Drawing our life from the Eucharist, our parish family will live the mission of Jesus Christ through prayer, faith formation, and service. Welcome Thank you to all who provided dinner. And … thanks for joining us this evening.
Amazing Parish Prayer Heavenly Father, You have gathered us together as a parish to be Your visible life in our world. Here we unite in worship, proclaim Your word, celebrate the Eucharist, and are sent forth to share Your love and make disciples. Lord, we take your Great Commission seriously and long for our parish to be so on-fire that we draw people to You. Help us in that endeavor, as we strive to work together — ordained, religious and laity. Please make our parish amazing, through Your power and Your grace. Amen.
Agenda Opening Prayer State of the Parish Finance Report Gifts from the Heart Campaign Church Refurbishment Project Questions and Answers
During the presentation … Please hold all questions throughout the presentations. Question should be submitted on the index cards provided. If you think of questions throughout the meeting, please write them on the cards, and pass to the end of your aisle. Cards will be collected, and answers will be given during the Question/Answer part of the meeting
State of the Parish Staff Changes – Wendy, Teresa, Garrick Tornado damage to trees and roof, and a difficult winter Fr. Sauer’s sabbatical and Fr. Pete’s time with us Equipment repairs/replacements – wireless mic system, phone system, rectory furnace, new AED. Declining Numbers from 2014 - 2018 Mass attendance weekend average dropped by 413 people Giving dropped by $67,000 Discernment – August 20 th at 6:00 PM Parish Goals Update
Parish Goals At our April 2018 annual meeting, five (5) goals were identified by attendees for the Parish to work on over the next 1-2 years. The Pastoral and Finance Councils, with help from others, have been working on these throughout the year.
Goal #1: Assess the Mass schedule w/St. Joe’s to better meet the needs of the Owatonna Community. (58 votes) - combined with – Goal #2: Explore ways to collaborate more with St. Joseph’s Parish. (44 votes) On hold till church cluster changes are completed. Holy Trinity, Litomysl will cluster with St. Columbanus, Blooming Prairie as of July 1 st .
Goal #3: Post summary of Pastoral Council minutes and finance updates in bulletin and/or parish website. (40 votes) Pastoral Council minutes are posted on the parish website. Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports are posted on the parish website and in the bulletin Updates for the Catholic Ministries Appeal and the Gifts from the Heart Campaign are printed in the bulletin.
Goal #4: Create listening sessions with youth to hear about the needs and interests of our young parishioners. (33 votes) Boubin presentation We will continue to find ways to gather input and strengthen youth involvement.
Goal #5: Invite parishioners to attend Pastoral Council meetings so they feel more a part of the process and gain experience. (25 votes) Parish Council meetings are open for all parishioners to attend and observe. Meetings are listed in the bulletin and on the website event list.
Parish Goals Moving forward, the Council will continue working through the lists of goals voted on at last year’s annual meeting. Present a youth retreat/summit to summon youth of our parish with the goal of providing feedback to parish leadership on needs and interests of young parishioners. (19 votes) Offer a mid-day mass 1X/week (in lieu of the early morning Mass). (19 Votes) Collaborate w/school music programs to add contemporary music at certain mass times. (19 votes) Increase recruitment, training and support of parish ministries and volunteers. Develop a communication and marketing plan (which includes social media) to share our story as a community of faith. Highlight a ministry in the bulletin/website including a featured volunteer. Broaden communication with parishioners through technology, including social media. Invest in other forms of technology that help support our ministries and outreach. Communicate the roles and responsibilities of staff and ministries in the administration of the parish.
Finance Report
Gifts from the Heart Campaign
Campaign Total Goal: $875,000 Diocesan Pledge Fulfilled $207,500 Church Refurbishment and Air Conditioning Replacement (funds used from campaign and bequests) 432,500 Deferred Maintenance (HVAC, driveway, garage, etc.) 235,000 Total Goal is $875,000 Total in cash gifts and pledges as of May 16 th = $624,399
Campaign Call To Action Commitment Level Number of Donors Needed at this Level $50,000 1 $25,000 2 $10,000 3 $7,500 4 $5,000 8 $2,500 10 $1,000 15 $500 20
Campaign Call To Action Make your Commitment to the Campaign Stretch yourself to make a 2 nd donation Team Outreach Nights Wednesday, June 5 th , 6:00 p.m. Parish Center Tuesday, June 11 th , 6:00 p.m. Parish Center Sign-up tonight
Refurbishment Update Update on Process Project Plans – implementing the vision Physical Changes – wall, ramp, windows Tabernacle Shrine/Altar/Ambo/Crucifix The Assembly Space – final planning stage Pews and Kneelers/Layout Baptismal Font/Choir Plaster Repair and Painting New Air Conditioner
Refurbishment Update Timeline Mass Location – We are exploring a number of options. More information will be forthcoming.
Wrap-up/Questions
Thanks again, for coming!
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