GATHERING PRAYER – FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Recalling our own baptism, we pray + In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2
SONG OF PRAISE - ISAIAH 12 Verse One 3
Refrain Verse Two 4
Refrain Verse Three 5
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GOSPEL Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?" Jesus said to him in reply, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.“ Personal Silent Reflection – Quietly listen to God say to you, “You are my beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Can you imagine that? What is your response? 7
Litany of Praise Response: “Lord, we praise you!” Prayer of Petition Our Father 8
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AGENDA Overview of the state of St. Joseph’s Church and School Five-Year Plan – Phase Two Questions, Comments, Dialogue 10
STATE OF THE PARISH Snapshots of the Vitality of Parish Life • Size • Staffing updates • Finances • Faith Formation • Physical Plant 11
STATE OF THE PARISH We are the community of the baptized. We are God’s beloved sons and daughters. Who we are as a parish community is to be seen in the context of God’s love for us. Our spirituality is a response to God’s love for us: • Gratitude • Stewardship – We are to share with one another what we have been given. 12
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STATE OF THE PARISH Differ erent nt wa ways of measur uring ng the vitalit lity of the parish h by the number ers • Parish Census us • Sunday Mass atten endanc ance Christmas as Mass number ers • • Financ nces es • Comparis ison on of baptis isms to funerals als • Commit itment ent to social ial outreac each • Qualit ity of the e staf aff • How ow commit itted ed the communit nity of the baptize ized to a spirit itua ualit ity of stewar wardship 14
STATE OF THE PARISH Snapshot of size in #s: • ~1870 active families, 5180 parishioners, 3718 families in database, # new registrations are down slightly (91 in 2017) • Oct. 2017 Mass attendance up slightly, 1600 average/weekend 2005-2016, Mass attendance • decline of 20.5% compared to Diocese of Rochester -38.3% (2005-15) Christmas 2017: 4900! (4900 • in 2016, 4500 in 2015) People continue to register; fewer attending Mass weekly 15
STATE OF THE PARISH Sacraments as a measure: • Baptisms consistently outnumber funerals. • Marriages have fluctuated a bit. • New sacramental policies have impacted when children prepare. 16
STATE OF THE PARISH Number of young people in Faith Formation/ Catholic education: National average: 32% St. Joseph’s: 47% (pre-k to 12 th grade) 17
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STATE OF THE PARISH Financial ancial Summar ary Fiscal year ending June 2017: ▪ $102k net operating surplus ▪ 1594 households contributing Current fiscal year ▪ As of Dec 31 2017, net operating revenue: $75k ▪ Collections up 5.3% over last year CMA – GOOD D NEWS! S! ▪ Have met the $222k goal in pledges ▪ Close to 700 donors; $184k paid to date 20
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EYE ON 2020 Parish h Wide e Initiat iativ ives es -- -- Wher ere have they led us? Family & Youth Committed to families learning together, • Exploring some best practices • Stewardship Introducing Increased Offertory Campaign this month • Spirituality of Pope Francis Mercy • • Encounter Joy – New Evangelization • 22
EYE ON 2020 – FIVE-YEAR PASTORAL PLANNING Visio ion Mission ion We are a growing Catholic community We are whose gratitude for God’s countless welcoming, blessings grateful, loving is expressed through joyful disciples of Jesus participation in Sunday liturgy, Christ. lifelong learning in faith, We are a Church compassionate service, and welcoming of all people. of mercy. 23
EYE ON 2020 Phase Two wo Year of Mercy and focus on New Evangelization have led us to two major initiatives which will be supported by the increased offertory giving: • Year of Mercy HOPE • New Evangelization ChristLife 24
EYE ON 2020 PENFIELD HOPE • HOPE is a proven model of comprehensive social ministry services and referrals for those in need; The mission is to respond to critical unmet needs of • Penfield area residents through meaningful encounters, dialogue, practical services; • Parishioners and other community members will have opportunity for training, volunteerism, and spiritual care; • We anticipate gradual growth over the next two to five years, starting in the Pastoral Offices basement with current staff, a core group of volunteers, and several two- hour shifts per week; Over time, Penfield HOPE will require additional staffing • and an offsite facility, optimally on the 441 bus line. 25
EYE ON 2020 PENFIELD HOPE Services anticipated: • Food to supplement the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf when it’s not open Internet access for job and benefits applications • • Warm clothing • School supplies • Limited emergency funding • Household items Diapers, infant clothing • • Bus passes • Holiday assistance • Small moves 26
EYE ON 2020 LAST JANUARY WE ASKED… How ow can we we embrace e the new ew eva evangeli elizat zatio ion and make it our ow own? Should this be a more clearly ly articula lated ed priorit ity going fo forwa ward? How ow do we we invite e all to a new ew or deeper er relatio ionship hip with Jesus Christ? 27
EYE ON 2020 New ew Evangel elizat zation ion Chris istLi tLife: e: A Catholi holic Minis istr try y of Evangeli elizati ation on The mission is to equip Catholics for the essential work of evangelization so that all people might personally encounter Jesus Christ and be transformed into his missionary disciples. The premise: to actively engage in the ministries of the parish and share our faith, we need to first have an encounter with Jesus. ChristLife: a relational process, grounded in prayer, fellowship and teamwork. 28
EYE ON 2020 Chris istLife A long-term curriculum of adult evangelization, meant to be offered repeatedly in three courses. • Leadership team of 6 trained this fall by ChristLife • 20 additional parishioners trained by the team • 7-week Pilot Discovering Christ course completed for 28 this Fall • Ready to open to 70 additional people this Lent • Additional training for next two courses this Spring (Following Christ, Sharing Christ) 29
SAVE THE DATE! Chri rist stLife Discover ering Christ Lent 2018 Monda days ys starting Fe Febru bruary y 12 6:00-8:30pm 30
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