Major Goals
From the Parish Ministry Day, March 28, 2009

  1. Adult Education - Scripture Study
    a. Set meeting time at 10:30am on Sundays
        or possibly evening sessions
    b. Focus on Sunday readings
    c. Encourage male participation
    d. Consider guest speakers
        (Loyola, Notre Dame, Seminary, Morgan)
  2. Library
    a. Need volunteers
    b. Promote awareness
        i. School, confirmation class and SSR class visits
        ii. Bulletin announcements for new books, etc
  3. RCIA
    a. Expand team to take burden off of clergy
    b. Training needed for team members
  4. School Awareness
    (for those not currently engaged in school)
    a. Open door policy - encourage visits
        during school hours to promote school
    b. Develop greater interaction between school and parish
  5. Little People's Church
    a. Encourage assistance from school and SSR students
  6. Sponsors Couple Program
    a. Restructure group to provide for lay leadership
  7. Introduce a 5pm Sunday Mass
    - idea given to Liturgy Ministry

Common Themes Discussed
1. Improved communications needed
2. Greater lay involvement to lessen burden on clergy
3. Engage youth

Other Ideas Discussed
1. Consider ways of better involving those with special needs
2. Education of Stewardship responsibilities (time, talent, etc.)
3. Linkage of Youth Ministry and Scouts
4. Beginning of year kick-off get-together in October
    for SSR parent and teachers