Format for Committee Reports St. John Vianney Parish

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1 Name of Committee: Stewardship Committee of Meeting: June 15, Format for Committee Reports St. John Vianney Parish Members Present: Diane Bennett,, Glenn Pentler, Robb Lied, Paul Dehler, Karen Coon, Rob Mitchell, Maria Pascente, Brian Schloemmer, Joan Sturm 1. Topics/Issues/Projects/Strategic Plan Initiatives Discussed A. Discernment of new members Joan Sturm was discerned to the ; another parishioner, who was not present, has expressed an interest in membership and will follow up with him B. Discernment of /2016 leadership 1. Chairperson 2. Vice Chairperson Diane Bennett 3. Secretary Karen Coon C. Finalize & Prioritize goals and activities for /2016 See attached Stewardship Strategic Objectives 2016 and Stewardship Strategic Plan /2016 following the minutes 1. Looked over and discussed the Plan and assigned several of the tasks; to revise the plan and distribute 2. Parish looking at possibility of combining all of the asks for treasure in the fall into one campaign; would include Cure d Ars and possible capital campaign; should know results of how we intend to proceed by end of D. International Stewardship Conference in Chicago, October 22 25,. Budget for at least 1 member of, possibly 2 members to attend. All to consider and let know if interested in attending. Very valuable in the past to provide ideas for catalyst for transforming into a stewardship parish. E. Prayer follow up Presentation by Robb Lied about ideas to emphasize prayer by parishioners so that we are continually encouraging ongoing prayer and inviting more parishioners to make the time to pray commitment. Will discuss further at next meeting. F. Common Leadership Nights for 2105/2016 ~ September 14, ~ October 12, ~ January 11, 2016 ~ February 22, 2016 ~ April 18, 2016 ~ June 20, Decisions Made 3. Follow-up Work Person (s) Responsible 4. Next Meeting: /Major Agenda Items) August 7:30 a.m. To: Pastoral Council FYI. No action needed at this time

2 Stewardship Strategic Objectives /2016 Updated as of April The strategic objectives of the Stewardship Committee for 16 are to be aligned with the vision of St. John Vianney becoming a stewardship parish, fully committed to the opportunities and responsibilities of that goal. The Stewardship Committee Guidelines state that the Committee "is responsible for promoting and nurturing the ongoing stewardship efforts of the parish. The Committee is committed to building a community of prayer and hospitality which welcomes and affirms all gifts. At its core, the Committee is responsible for the design and implementation of the stewardship renewal. In addition, the Committee develops programs for welcoming new parishioners, designs creative tools which invite all parishioners to share their time, talent and treasures and assists with the placement of voluntary ministry talents through the LINK office." Toward this purpose the following are our current objectives: Growing in our Understanding of Stewardship Goal: All Committee members and parishioners will grow in their understanding of what it means to be a Christian steward and how to best live that out in our daily lives. Possible Activities: Each Stewardship Committee meeting will include some time for discussion and prayer in order to grow individually and as a group as Christian stewards The Committee will send at least two members to the annual International Catholic Stewardship Conference (lcsc) in Chicago on October 22 25,, to learn best practices from other stewardship parishes Review and revise (if necessary) our new parishioner activities (breakfasts, initiation meetings, etc.) Identify and study other parishes that have achieved tuition free Catholic schooling and what they did to get there (or are doing to achieve that goal) Sharing of Time Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Time in prayer and the study of their faith every day

3 Possible Activities: Sharing of Talent Tally the number of parishioners/families that have committed to a routine of at least 10 minutes of daily prayer Evaluate the prayer commitment responses and develop ways to effectively promote and support the efforts of those who have made the commitment, including creative use of the bulletin, posters, Mass announcements and/or social media Evaluate ways that will help to increase the number of parishioners who accept the "10 minute challenge" going forward Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Talent in serving others Possible Activities: Continue to advocate for ministry involvement through bulletin announcements (incl. Let's Live Like That" stewardship messages), homily mentions, and various other methods of communication Consider a "First Serve" means of encouraging parishioners to begin to get involved in parish ministry Highlight in some way those ministries most in need of volunteers Sharing of Treasure Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Treasure with SJV and the world Possible Activities/Changes : Transition to an every other year renewal format Continue to emphasize stewardship over fundraising Revamp the treasure renewal to assertively reach all parishioners and work toward getting more responses and increased gifts Create and begin to implement a planned giving program

4 STEWARDSHIP Strategic Plan Year Responsible Individuals Committee Staff Liaison: Rob Mitchell Chair: Vice Chair: Diana Bennett Secretary: Karen Coon Pastoral Council Representative: Dan Pilon The strategic objectives of the Stewardship Committee for /2016 are to be aligned with the vision of St. John Vianney becoming a stewardship parish, fully committed to the opportunities and responsibilities of that goal. The Stewardship Committee Guidelines state that the Committee is responsible for promoting and nurturing the ongoing stewardship efforts of the parish. The Committee is committed to building a community of prayer and hospitality which welcomes and affirms all gifts. At its core, the Committee is responsible for the design and implementation of the stewardship renewal. In addition, the Committee develops programs for welcoming new parishioners, designs creative tools which invite all parishioners to share their time, talent and treasures and assists with the placement of voluntary ministry talents through the LINK office. 1 Objective: Growing in our Understanding of Stewardship Activities Responsible Parties Initiated Start Scheduled Completion Actual Completion 1 Goal: All Committee members and parishioners will grow in their understanding of what it means to be a Christian steward and how to best live that out in our daily lives. 1.1 Idea: Each Stewardship Committee meeting will include some time for discussion and prayer in order to grow individually and as a group as Christian stewards. Begin each meeting with up to 10 mins. Of discussion on our own progress as Stewards to Responsibility for each meeting 8/5/15 Ongoing 1.2 Idea: The Committee will send at least two members to the annual International Catholic Stewardship Conference in Chicago on 10/22-25/15, to learn best practices from other stewardship parishes. Attend conference Karen Coon Rob Mitchell (Alternate) 10/22/15 10/25/ Idea: Review and revise (if necessary) our new parishioner activities (breakfasts, initiation meetings, etc.) Meet with new parishioner team Mark Czarnecki Paul Dehler Feb May Objective: Sharing of Time 2 Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Time in prayer and the study of their faith every day. 2.1 Idea: Tally the number of parishioners/families that have committed to a routine of at least 10 minutes of daily prayer. Get tally from Amy Abplanalp in LINK office April April April 2.2 Idea: Evaluate the prayer commitment responses and develop ways to effectively promote and support the efforts of those who have made the commitment, including creative use of the bulletin, posters, Mass announcements and/or social media. Brainstorm ideas within the Robb Lied Joan Sturm Frank Deguire Glenn Pentler

5 2.3 Idea: Evaluate ways that will help to increase the number of parishioners who accept the 10 minute challenge going forward. Brainstorm ideas within the Robb Lied Joan Sturm Frank Deguire 3 Objective: Sharing of Talent 3 Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Talent in serving others. 3.1 Idea: Continue to advocate for ministry involvement through bulletin announcements (incl. Let s Live Like That stewardship messages), homily mentions and various other methods of communication. Discuss at ; assign rotating responsibilities Ongoing 3.2 Idea: Consider a First Serve means of encouraging parishioners to begin to get involved in parish ministry. Combine 3.2 and 3.3; discuss at TBD Feb 2016 Jan Idea: Highlight in some way those ministries most in need of volunteers. 4 Objective: Sharing of Treasure 4 Goal: That each parishioner will share a sacrificial portion of their gift of Treasure with SJV and the world. 4.1 Idea: Transition to an every other year renewal format. Develop biannual format Coordinate with other parish asks Diane Bennett 4.2 Idea: Continue to emphasize stewardship over fundraising. 4.3 Idea: Revamp the treasure renewal to assertively reach all parishioners and work toward getting more responses and increase gifts. 4.4 Idea: Create and begin to implement a planned giving program.