November 9 2016 Saint Luke Church Recap 20112016 2011 Father Dave arrives Parish Council Reinvigorated 2013 Parish Survey is taken to elicit the opinions and needs of the parishioners ID: 598728
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State of the ParishNovember 9, 2016
Saint Luke ChurchSlide2
Recap 2011-2016
2011 – Father Dave arrivesParish Council Re-invigorated
2013 – Parish Survey is taken to elicit the opinions and needs of the parishioners
As a result of the survey, improvements and initiatives have been madeSlide3
Improvements
New sound system in the sanctuary, narthex and Flaherty Hall
Additional Handicap parking spaces in the main parking lot
New hymnals with Sunday readings
Acolytes moved to a more prominent position near altar
Bells added to consecration of the Eucharist
Improved Safety & Security, including parking lot lightsSlide4
New Initiatives
Master Altar Servers Program
Parish/Faith Community Nursing
Lumen Christi Counseling
Monthly Epistle
Walking with Purpose
Anthony
Tambasco
Evening Series
Parish Community Christmas Party
Parish PicnicSlide5
4-Year Plan for the Parish
A Planning Committee was convened 6 months ago
Committee is made up of staff and parish council membersSlide6
Mission Statement
Love God,
Love Neighbor,
Nurture DisciplesSlide7
Vision Statement
Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church aspires to be a welcoming community of faith where:
Parishioners and newcomers feel enlivened, engaged and spiritually nourished – among a community of friends that is central to their lives; and
Parishioners and newcomers grow as disciples of Christ who love and serve the Lord, each other and others in need.Slide8
4-Year Plan – 5 Areas of Focus
The 4-year plan calls for
enhancement
to five areas of parish life:
Welcoming,Community
& Parish Life
Faith Formation
Communication
Facilities
FinancesSlide9
In Conclusion
As the Holy Father, Pope Francis, reminds us:
No one can affect change and growth alone. We can work together to continue the good work of this parish and I thank you for all you are doing to support each others’ discipleship.