PASTORAL PLAN 17 March 2018

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1 PASTORAL PLAN 17 March 2018

2 Table of Contents 1 Statement From The Pastor Parish Mission Statement Reflection on the Parish Mission Statement Facets Of A Vibrant Parish Parish Rebuild Planning Process Management of the Pastoral Plan Plan-Do-Check Process Pastoral Plan Goals and Objectives Liturgy and Worship Goals/Objectives Communications Goals/Objectives Welcoming and Caring Community Goals/Objectives Compassionate Outreach Goals/Objectives Lifelong Formation Goals/Objectives Facilities Goals/Objectives Fiscal Health Goals/Objectives

3 1 Statement From The Pastor One hundred and thirty years ago, a small community of believers pioneered a new parish, Saint Bridget, in Gloucester County in historic Glassboro. From those early days, the community has passed from generation to generation a disciples determination to bring the love of Jesus Christ to its faithful, and beyond. While Saint Bridget Parish was growing, a small local college too was planting the seeds of growth. In September 1923, Glassboro Normal School opened with a small enrollment. This was accomplished with the determination of the Glassboro community, including Saint Bridget s parishioners. Over the years, both the parish and the university evolved with the times with more parishioners for the parish and more students for the school. As transitions occurred in response to the times, the school eventually became Rowan University. The parish split off a new parish and began to experience challenges of survival. In 2008, the bishop determined that Saint Bridget would merge with another parish. With the determination of the early founders, the parishioners proposed a unique model for Saint Bridget a university parish. The bishop embraced the creative idea and declared that the parish would be Saint Bridget University Parish. From that time on, Saint Bridget had the unique composite of three communities within the university parish. These communities comprised the legacy parishioners of whom many descend from the early founders, the Latino community from many parts of the Caribbean and Latin America, and the university community of faculty, administration and students. Taking on the challenges of understanding the meaning of a university parish, parishioners were invited in the summer of 2017 to look at how to renew and rebuild Saint Bridget Parish to be a dynamic community of welcome and inclusion seeking to live the joy of the Gospel. After working through the summer, a new Pastoral Council was created with the initial task of creating a comprehensive pastoral plan from the input of the Rebuild Team who met during the summer. Through the fall and winter, the Pastoral Council has met bi-weekly to develop a mission statement and plan. In his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis exhorts the Catholic community to better understand its role in the contemporary world. He says: The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community. While certainly not the only institution which evangelizes, if the parish proves capable of self-renewal and constant additivity, it continues to be "the Church living in the midst of the homes of her sons and daughters." (#28) The Pastoral Council of Saint Bridget University Parish, with the help of the Rebuild 3

4 Team, offers this Pastoral Plan as the foundation for the renewal and rebuilding of our university parish into a welcoming community on fire with the love of Christ, particularly for those who experience injustice and exclusion. We will strive to embrace our diversity as a reflection God s tremendous love for humanity. At Saint Bridget University Parish, all are welcome. Rev. Michael J. Field, D.Min. 2 Parish Mission Statement Through prayerful discernment, respectful dialogue, consideration of diverse viewpoints, and compassion for those we are to serve, the Pastoral Council offers our parishioners the following Mission Statement. Saint Bridget University Parish in Glassboro is called to be a living church, a diverse Catholic faith community on fire with the love of Jesus Christ; passionate about what happens to one another, disturbed by injustice, and eager for the Kingdom of God. 2.1 Reflection on the Parish Mission Statement As we introduce this mission statement, going forward we will always reflect on the meaning of the statement in all planning and decision making. called to be a living church : We are alive with people, growing and evolving, made human beings with Christ as the center. a diverse Catholic faith community on fire with the love of Jesus Christ. : Our diversity includes many ethnicities and races. We are old, young and in-between. We are college students. We are rich and poor. We are married, divorced, widowed and single. We are straight and gay. We struggle with addictions, faith issues, and physical and mental health issues. We are parents and children. And sometimes just trying to get by. All on fire with the love of Jesus Christ. passionate about what happens to one another? : We believe that a faith community should heed the words of Jesus to love our neighbor. Whether a neighbor is a shut in down the street -- or neighbors in other cities, states, or countries suffering from disasters, we will do something to help. disturbed by injustice? : We are disturbed when injustice is inflicted upon the unborn, uneducated, unsheltered, underemployed the uns, death row inmates, and immigrants. We are disturbed by human trafficking, abuse of children and all people. Our response to being disturbed is to work together to end the injustice. 4

5 eager for the Kingdom of God. : As missionary disciples, our mission is to go from injustice to justice. We strive to bring the Kingdom of God recognizing that, as a living church, we can transform the world in our Glassboro community and beyond. 3 Facets Of A Vibrant Parish How does a parish know how life giving it has become? How can it see where and how the community can continue to grow into a more holy and dynamic People of God? These facets of a vibrant parish provide some guidance both for assessment and planning for further growth. Parish Mission and Vision - The parish has articulated a clear vision and mission based on Catholic teaching. Parish members are enthusiastic about their faith. They engage in ministry as an expression of their baptism. Welcoming Community - Newcomers, strangers, and returning members feel at home. They speak of the hospitality, support, and joy they experience within the parish community. Liturgy - The celebration of Eucharist is the summit of the sacramental life of the parish. The quality of music and preaching enhances full, active, and conscious participation in the liturgy. Prayer and Spirituality - The daily lives of parishioners reveal that their relationship to God and neighbor is at the core of their prayer and spirituality. Evangelization - Parishioners look for ways to help people to know God both in word and through the witness of loving action. Caring Community - The parish is built on relationships wherein people care about each other, respect differences, and recognize the dignity of all. Compassionate Outreach - Parishioners extend ministry to many: the poor, the sick, the vulnerable, the homebound, the troubled, the bereaved, the lonely, and the alienated. Fiscal Health - The parish meets its expenses, plans, and gives generously to help people beyond the parish boundaries. Lay Ministry - Opportunities to use God-given gifts for others abound. Youth and children volunteer service for others. Adults of all ages are involved in service, formation, and building a more just, moral, and peaceful society. Lay Pastoral Leadership - Professionally educated ministers enhance the staff with their knowledge and skills. Their contribution keeps improving and energizing parish ministries. Lifelong Formation - There are organized formative opportunities provided for all. The faith formation program is well grounded in Scripture and Tradition. It spans early childhood, growing children, youth, and adult commitment through senior years. 5

6 Youth and Young Adults Welcoming Community Liturgy Vocations Prayer and Spirituality Communication Facilities Parish Mission and Vision Evangelization Caring Community Lifelong Formation Compassionate Outreach Lay Pastoral Leadership Lay Ministry Fiscal Health Facilities - A master plan is in place that ensures the upkeep and safety of grounds and buildings, anticipates growth and future needs, and manages the cost of maintenance and investment. Communications - We foster a parish community that understands its gospel mission, is mutually supportive, and well informed about parish life so that all feel welcome and empowered. Vocations - The parish strives to cultivate vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious vocations and at the same time makes everyone aware of their role in life of the Church. Youth and Young Adults - Youth, young adults, and their families find the parish community a supportive place to be. They feel part of the parish and use their gifts. Lifelong faith formation is provided and becomes something they value. 6

7 4 Parish Rebuild Planning Process The University Parish of St. Bridget initiated a Rebuild activity in the summer of Several meetings were held throughout the summer with as many as thirty dedicated parishioners. These individuals represented all three of our parish entities including the Latino, Rowan University, and the traditional Glassboro community parishioners. Young and old, single and married, and conservative and progressive all came together to share experiences and visions for our renewed parish future. The group created identities for those we see as the future of our parish in Glassboro; Glassboro Glenn, Hispanic Hector, and Rowan Robbie. Each identity has their unique set of fears, concerns, strengths, weaknesses, needs, and talents. Yet there is commonality in our need to reach out and bring God, faith, and hope to each. As our mission statement says passionate about what happens to one another. From many of those participating in the Rebuild session, a group of parishioners were identified as candidates for a new Pastoral Council to further the Rebuild vision of the parish. Orientation sessions were conducted for those interested in a role on Pastoral Council to foster understanding of the purpose, activity, and commitment expected. A group of nine of parishioners of diverse age and background where commissioned in September 2017 to Pastoral Council. The Parish Pastoral Council assumed the lead role in compiling the many needs, expectations, issues, and strengths shared during the Rebuild discovery sessions in the summer. Pastoral Council began compiling this information which were categorized into the diocesan facets of a vibrant parish and allocated to small council teams for further development. Through further discussion and consultation with the pastor, the pastoral goals and objectives were finalized and organized into the formalized set of goals and objectives found in Section 6. 5 Management of the Pastoral Plan The pastor and Pastoral Planning Chairperson prepare for a follow-up meeting with the Pastoral Council members, Finance Council members, and staff to review the proposed plan for adoption. This review validates the assignment of responsibility for the selected plan objectives. An Order of Blessing and Commitment for the Pastoral Plan is conducted concluding with the signing of a commitment to the Pastoral Plan. Maintenance of the Plan includes monitoring, statusing, reporting, adjusting, assessing, and refreshing its objectives and scope. Application of the Plan-Do-Check process is essential. Pastoral Council is responsible for Plan maintenance, seeking and accepting feedback, recommendations, and suggestions from established parish organizations and parishioners. Pastoral Council shall schedule time during regular council meetings to review progress of the plan objectives and address any critical impediments to continued progress. Periodic assessment of the plan objectives is recommended to make any course corrections in a timely manner. An annual re-assessment and refresh of the plan by Pastoral Council provides the opportunity to closeout achieved objectives, update in progress objectives, and introduce new objectives. 7

8 Pastoral Council shall ensure the Pastoral Plan is posted on the parish website and articles written for the parish bulletin (and mailed newsletter) to make parishioners aware of the progress of the Plan objectives, the meaning of the Dreams and Values as well as other milestones for the Pastoral Plan. 5.1 Plan-Do-Check Process The Plan-Do-Check process is a collaborative and cyclical process that has greater potential to help us in Catholic ministry. CHECK PLAN DO PLAN - The Parish planning process determines objectives through a methodical approach that provides focus for the Pastor, clergy, staff, Pastoral Council, and Finance Council. Planning is tasked to Pastoral Council for action. The Planning Process: Uses the mission statement and the facets of a vibrant parish for guidance. Sets a manageable number of objectives. Identifies timeline, person responsible, resource requirements, an evidence of success. Adds context about the parish situation, its planning process, its mission and values. DO - The parish and diocesan offices work together as the parish plans and carries-out their ministry objectives. The parish leadership commits to making Pastoral Plan execution a part of parish life by: Preparing it. Following it. 8

9 Communicating it. Execution of the Plan involves all ministries of the parish community and is not limited to just Pastoral Council. CHECK - The parish is open to collaborative assessment of its efforts for the purpose of improving and learning. Pastoral Council is responsible for continuous monitoring and statusing of the Plan with periodic adjustments and annual refresh. The Plan itself should be a major tool of the pastor, staff, Pastoral Council, and Finance Council all of whom act to adjust, find solutions, celebrate, encourage, and learn in the context of the Plan. 6 Pastoral Plan Goals and Objectives The following subsections detail the Pastoral goals and objectives identified by the Pastoral Council to pursue for the current planning process. In addition to these objectives, the group identified other objectives to address areas of need in the parish. These considerations are maintained separately and reviewed periodically for guidance in future planning activities. 9

10 6.1 Liturgy and Worship Goals/Objectives Facet: Liturgy and Worship GOAL # 1 Enhance the capability of the ministers and ministries supporting the liturgy and worship events. OBJECTIVE # 1 Improve the music ministry to draw the congregation into a deeper participation in the liturgy through song. Relocate the choir to behind the Ambo to provide parishioners with a more direct engagement of its members Replace the acoustic piano with an electronic keyboard that provides more flexible sound alternatives and conserves space Replace the aged hymnals with those that can provide more modern musical selections while retaining the traditional songs Introduce more modern hymns into the weekly liturgical celebrations Increase the participation in our Children s Music ministry Develop a young adult oriented music ministry to support the Catholic Campus Ministry liturgies and other worship events targeted to younger parishioners OBJECTIVE # 2 Promote improved growth and quality of the liturgical ministries. Develop the ministry of the Lay Presider Increase the number of parishioners participating in liturgical ministries Provide training for members of the various liturgical ministries especially lectors, hospitability, and welcoming teams Develop, publish, and maintain ministry directive that support our liturgical ministries 10

11 Facet: Liturgy and Worship GOAL # 2 Maintain active support for existing special worship experiences and plan and develop additional worship experiences to enhance the spiritual lives of the members of the parish community OBJECTIVE # 1 Strengthen the participation and execution of current special liturgies. Expand the outreach of the annual Saint Gerard Mass Expand the participation in the Lenten season 40 Hours of Devotion Improve attendance at the Sacred Triduum Promote Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration to engage more non- Hispanic/Latino participation Create an improved shared bi-cultural liturgy experience OBJECTIVE # 2 Provide additional diverse special liturgies to further enhance the spiritual lives of the parish community. Establish healing service liturgies Research, promote, and conduct an annual Parish Mission Research providing La Presentación del Niño celebrations Research establishing a Taize prayer service Promote devotions to Mary such as rosary, novenas, and May Crowning GOAL # 3 Implement changes to the liturgy and worship experience to improve the Hispanic/Latino spiritual engagement. OBJECTIVE # 1 Provide a more accessible and engaging experience at Hispanic/Latino worship events Acquire a priest and deacon who can converse and interact in Spanish for community needs and at all worship events Assess and implement changes to mass time to improve accessibility and likely attendance Expand the children s Liturgy of the Word at Spanish liturgies Establish a Hospitality team to provide welcoming and guidance at Hispanic/Latino worship events 11

12 6.2 Communications Goals/Objectives Facet: Communications GOAL # 1 Develop communications that keep parishioners well informed about parish life so that all feel welcome and empowered. OBJECTIVE # 1 Provide a welcoming and inclusive message to parishioners with each form of contact. This messaging will express they are welcomed, wanted, and valued. Establish an Information Center in the gathering space Form a Communications Team and identify facilitator Publish invitations to recruit volunteers Define team charter Identify suitable training Collaborate with other parish ministries to provide regular and consistent messaging to parishioners, guests, and visitors Prepare print materials for distribution to parishioners, university, and Glassboro communities advertising our parish OBJECTIVE # 2 Identify demographics of parish to target each population making for an inclusive environment and planning of targeted ministries and services. Form Census Team and identify facilitator Publish invitations to recruit volunteers Define team charter Analyze current parish roster database Research and define method for executing census Conduct a parish census Compile, sort, and tabulate data by for follow-up parishioner contact 12

13 Facet: Communications OBJECTIVE # 3 Implement a Parish Communications Plan to define the process, points of contact, mechanisms, and methods that support our mission to our parishioners and diocese. Form a Communications team to research, develop, and publish a Parish Communications Plan Identify existing communications in use for improvement Research and identify other communications media opportunities Implement near-term communications channels that are affordable and realizable Determine long-term maintenance and upgrade needs for communications channels OBJECTIVE # 4 Provide easier access to parish information, resources, programs, and events for parishioners. Create an Information Center in the gathering space for easier access to parish resources by the parishioners following liturgy or other worship events Research and identify other areas for information outlets using new or existing technologies Research and identify approaches for active parishioner inputs and feedback using new or existing technologies GOAL # 2 Foster improved recognition of the parish, staff and ministries for parishioners, guests, and visitors. OBJECTIVE # 1 Promote and provide a comfortable and approachable parish environment for parishioners, guests, and visitors. Utilize name tags to be worn by members of parish ministries at masses and parish events Invite members of ministries to share their announcements Incorporate video messaging at parish masses and events Update, strengthen, and utilize social media presence to share messaging Update the parish website in an attractive and simplified manner to educate and inform parishioners and visitors with our mission statement. Plan a parish photo directory to provide a visual identity to the parish, its parishioners and parish ministries Organize a parish open house to introduce parishioners, community, and university members to the parish, communicating an atmosphere of welcome and inclusiveness Plan several Invite a Friend Weekend 13

14 Facet: Communications GOAL # 3 Extend and improve the parish communications with the Glassboro and Rowan University communities to make our resources and programs more identifiable and accessible to the general community. OBJECTIVE # 1 Form partnerships with Glassboro community, university, churches, and civic organizations to best serve parish, and local communities. Form a Community Out-Reach Team and identify a facilitator Publish invitations to recruit volunteers Define a team charter Advertise our parish through social media and print Direct parishioners, guests, and visitors toward our social media and website presence for information Identify organizations aligned with our mission statement, make contact, and investigate sharing of resources through collaboration to blend resources and boost available services for parish, university, and local community Organize parish events, informational sessions/workshops and invite community and university members to attend. Seek out and offer opportunities for parishioners to attend and speak at community and university functions with invitations to visit our parish and attend events OBJECTIVE # 2 Implement a University Campus Communications Plan to improve access by the student body, faculty, and families to the services and programs available to them from the parish. Improve engagement with the Catholic Campus Ministry to develop a near-term communications network plan targeted to the university Form a team to discover and conduct Out-Reach surveys to determine specific support target areas based on real campus needs Establish a team to research, develop, and distribute a Catholic Campus Ministry Communications Plan Identify existing communications in use for improvement Research and identify other communications media opportunities currently available in the campus environment Implement near-term communications channels that are affordable and realizable 14

15 6.3 Welcoming and Caring Community Goals/Objectives Facet: Welcoming and Caring Community GOAL # 1 Create an environment that provides a welcoming experience to our parish community. OBJECTIVE # 1 Establish programs for new parishioners to offer our hospitality and welcome and embrace them into our parish. Form a New Parishioner Focus team Develop a New Parishioner Focus Plan Implement methods to identify and list new parishioners for ongoing contact Implement monitoring approaches of new parishioners to provide inclusion initiatives during the first year Conduct reach out feedback sessions with new parishioners Conduct surveys of new parishioners to identify parish services that support their specific needs Provide periodic new parishioner receptions with clergy, staff, councils, ministries, and entire parish Develop an orientation package including parish contact information to provide to new parishioners Establish a parishioner partnership arrangement for ongoing mentoring OBJECTIVE # 2 Establish programs for de-churched parishioners to embrace them back into our parish. Form a Parishioner Outreach team Develop a Parishioner Outreach Plan Implement methods to identify and list parishioners that are de-churched for direct contact Perform outreach to de-churched parishioners Perform follow up sessions with de-churched Conduct surveys of de-churched parishioners to identify parish services that support their specific needs Develop and distribute an orientation package Establish a mentoring partnership arrangement for ongoing encounters 15

16 Facet: Welcoming and Caring Community OBJECTIVE # 3 Establish welcoming initiatives directed toward the Rowan University student population. Improve engagement with the Catholic Campus Ministry to determine approaches to connect with the student population Designate and form a Student Welcome team Research avenues and events that are opportunities to invite students into our Campus Ministry and parish Coordinate with university leadership to improve inclusion of the parish in its operations GOAL # 2 Create an inclusive environment for the diverse community served by the parish. OBJECTIVE # 1 Be proactive in developing more diverse involvement in our ministries and services. Form a Parish Diversity Focus group Develop a Parish Diversity Plan Encourage more women to participate in the ministry of ushers Encourage more men to assist with the Children s Liturgy of the Word at mass Encourage more men to participate in the music ministry Encourage younger adults to participate in the music ministry Broaden the age, gender, and ethnicity makeup of our greeters at mass Determine opportunities for blending of our Hispanic/Latino, university campus, and traditional communities in worship and social events GOAL # 3 Provide more health and wellness opportunities for the parish community as a more caring parish. OBJECTIVE # 1 Strengthen the parish teams providing health and wellness programs and services. Reorganize the existing Nursing ministry into a Health & Wellness ministry Perform outreach activities to obtain more ministry members and service providers Define ministry charter, roles, and responsibilities Develop a Health/Wellness Plan in coordination with the diocesan VITALity ministry 16

17 Facet: Welcoming and Caring Community OBJECTIVE # 2 Establish additional health/wellness programs for the near term. Plan, promote, and conduct CPR training sessions Coordinate installation of Automatic Emergency Defibrillators in the parish buildings Plan, promote, and conduct Automated Emergency Defibrillator sessions Determine and identify an additional physical health program in the parish Determine and identify an additional mental health/wellness program to offer in the parish 6.4 Compassionate Outreach Goals/Objectives Facet: Compassionate Outreach GOAL # 1 Develop immigration support programs for the Hispanic/Latino in our parish community. OBJECTIVE # 1 Establish support programs for families involved in immigration detention or deportation situations. Form an Immigration Support team to research, develop, and publish an Immigration Support Plan Identify existing local, diocesan, state, and federal resources available for immigration support services Identify a network of trained and practiced organizations and individuals that can provide direct services and actions Assign a parish liaison for affected individuals to maintain a communications channel for services and families Identify and utilize effective communications channels to disseminate information about services available OBJECTIVE # 2 Establish support programs to assist the undocumented in our parish with daily living activities. Form an Immigration Support team to research, develop, and publish an Immigration Support Plan Identify and implement resources for individual ID services Provide training opportunities on Catholic Social teachings Identify and establish resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Identify and establish resources for transportation services, especially to mass and parish events 17

18 Facet: Compassionate Outreach Identify and establish resources for personal money management training GOAL # 2 Develop support programs for the university campus community. OBJECTIVE # 1 Establish support programs for student crisis event responses. Form a Student Crisis Focus Team Research, identify, and prioritize student crisis conditions Assess parish resources to provide crisis support services Assess community resources to provide crisis support services Coordinate with university and local emergency services to determine appropriate response services Identify a network of trained and practiced organizations and individuals that can provide direct services and actions Develop a Student Crisis Support Book Research suitable outlets for the Support Book and distribute accordingly Assign a parish liaison for affected individuals to maintain a communications channel for services and families 6.5 Lifelong Formation Goals/Objectives Facet: Lifelong Formation GOAL # 1 Develop opportunities for increased spiritual growth of the parish community. OBJECTIVE # 1 Develop opportunities for increased spiritual growth of the Hispanic/Latino community. Identify and establish programs and activities for the creation of small worship groups Form a team to evangelize the Hispanic/Latino community to a more engaged Catholic experience Form a team to research, establish, and implement a Hispanic/Latino Young Adult group Form a team to research, establish, and implement a Hispanic/Latino Youth group and Youth Leadership program OBJECTIVE # 2 Reformulate the RCIA process in accordance with national statutes and diocesan guidelines. Educate the university parish community about RCIA availability Create and train a team in the process of adult Christian initiation 18

19 Institute a lectionary-based year-round process Engage Catholic Campus Ministry students to assist OBJECTIVE # 3 Reformulate PREP to be more responsive to different family needs and models. Evaluate and examine available program models such as school year model, summer intensive, inter-generational, home schooled Identify specific program needs of the Hispanic/Latino community Engage Catholic Campus Ministry students to assist OBJECTIVE # 4 Create an environment to enhance inter-generational lifelong faith formation. Pursue a hired life-long faith formation coordinator Identify opportunities for adult faith formation activities 6.6 Facilities Goals/Objectives Facet: Facilities GOAL # 1 Enhance the worship space to better capture the attention of the participants, better engage their interest, provide a more dynamic environment, and improve the worship experience. OBJECTIVE # 1 Adjust the physical liturgical worship space to foster greater active participation for the worshipping community. Relocate the baptismal font from the sanctuary to the center of the newly created gathering space behind the rear pews which creates space for relocation of the choir Relocate the Ambry with the Holy Oils to a location near the baptismal font which creates space for relocation of the choir Relocate the Stations of the Cross from high up on the pillars to the walls of the side aisles which creates a more intimate experience Replace the resurrected Christ figure at the altar with the crucified Christ by direction of the diocese in accordance with the General Instructions of the Roman Missal Re-architect and refurbish the church entry doors for a more attractive appearance OBJECTIVE # 2 Enhance the auditory and visual capability of the worship space to enhance the worship experience Update the church sound system to provide a more engaging, audible, 19

20 Facet: Facilities reliable, and flexible experience for the worshipping community Introduce more color in the worship area with paint and architectural elements such as draped fabrics Investigate the addition and utilization of video screens to project words for hymns, graphics for homily, pictures, and other visual worship aids Update existing and/or add additional lighting elements that can be adapted to a variety of worship situations OBJECTIVE # 3 Re-purpose the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel for more appropriate and beneficial use. Communicate intent and reasoning for de-commissioning chapel for Eucharistic adoration and consider a prayerful de-commissioning ceremony Allow church open during the day for visits to the Blessed Sacrament and church shrines Donate the chapel Tabernacle, altar, and pews to Saint Michael s Regional school Determine the new use for the chapel space to promote the parish mission statement such as an welcoming and information center Update existing and/or add electrical, lighting, heating, audio, and video services for the space GOAL # 2 Enhance, improve, repair, and maintain the parish buildings and grounds to provide a more reliable, usable, and attractive environment. OBJECTIVE # 1 Identify and perform necessary physical plant maintenance and repairs. Strengthen the existing parish Facilities Team to provide dependable and professional maintenance activities Perform regular inspections and monitoring to identify and prioritize corrective action for safety and structural issues Identify and engage experienced and knowledgeable parishioners and/or contractors to effect repairs as appropriate OBJECTIVE # 2 Improve the church hall facilities and appearance to be a safer, more efficient, and more attractive parish and community asset. Develop a hall improvement plan that identifies and prioritizes upgrades to be made Replace kitchen electrical service Remove the non-functioning ceiling mounted air processors (smoke eaters) Install new suspended ceiling 20

21 Facet: Facilities Install new energy efficient lighting Repair and paint walls Install upgraded flooring OBJECTIVE # 3 Address maintenance issue in and around the parish center to ensure a continued usable work space for the staff. Develop a parish center maintenance list and prioritize items to address Adjust and tighten support columns under the parish center Repair upstairs faucets and other fixtures as needed GOAL # 3 Identify and plan long-term capital facilities projects to provide additional capabilities and services that reflect our parish mission. OBJECTIVE # 1 Research and plan for a columbarium on the parish grounds Form a team to research the feasibility and approach for a columbarium Work with the diocese in authorizing the project Develop a phased implementation plan for consideration Research and identify suitable locations on the parish grounds Develop initial plans and cost estimates for potential implementation 6.7 Fiscal Health Goals/Objectives Facet: Fiscal Health GOAL # 1 Establish an Office of Institutional Advancement to provide a more sustainable financial position for the parish. OBJECTIVE # 1 Formulate and organize a Parish Advancement Team. Identify interested, skilled, and capable individuals and organize into a team Research institutional advancement to assess, consider, and recommend approaches suitable for our parish Develop an Institutional Advancement Plan for the parish Determine a long-term sustainment plan for the team OBJECTIVE # 2 Identify and pursue near term grant opportunities to fund planned facilities improvements. Identify and designate a skilled grant writer Identify specific facilities improvements suitable for grant application 21

22 Facet: Fiscal Health Identify available grant foundations and align with appropriate facilities improvement activities Prepare, apply, monitor, and execute approved grants OBJECTIVE # 3 Identify and conduct near term fundraising activities to improve the financial position of the parish. Re-establish a Fundraising Team Research and identify two fundraising initiatives for the year Establish fundraiser action team, set expectations, and develop action plan for each fundraiser Prepare, communicate, and promote each fundraiser within and beyond the parish community boundaries Conduct fundraiser Assemble the action team to assess the success of the fundraiser and areas for improvement OBJECTIVE # 4 Begin a discovery phase to determine financial appeal campaigns to establish long term financial sustainability of the parish. Designate a team to focus on appeal program initiatives Research and identify campaigns suitable to our mission as a Catholic parish Prioritize the identified campaigns considering scope of the target group, benefits to the parish financial situation, and ability to execute Coordinate for success of Catholic Strong diocesan campaign initiative Other campaigns to consider include Annual Appeal, Corporate Appeal, Vendor Appeal, Major Donor Appeal, Memorial donations. GOAL # 2 Promote increased financial giving through the traditional parish revenue streams. OBJECTIVE # 1 Identify and implement initiatives to foster increased weekly giving. Develop and distribute monthly statistics showing how much was collected and what it did or did not pay for that month to increase awareness of shortfalls Develop and distribute quarterly metrics that summarize the weekly giving profile that includes on-line, envelope, or anonymous and number of contributions in dollar amount brackets (for on-line and envelope users) Develop and distribute monthly how to tips and guidance that increase awareness of incrementally increasing giving as compared to other daily/weekly personal expenditures 22

23 Facet: Fiscal Health Resume annual tithing appeals Research availability of rewards incentives for use of on-line giving 23

24 Parish Pastoral Council Record of Acknowledgement Parish Pastoral Plan PARISH: Saint Bridget University Parish LOCATION: Glassboro, NJ 24