St. Ann Pastoral Council. Parish Survey Results January 2013

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1 St. Ann Pastoral Council Parish Survey Results January 2013

2 Background/Methodology Approximately 850 surveys distributed via the Parish Bulletin Fall Designed to ascertain information to help the Council plan for the the future. Questions explored several key areas: Worship Community & Participation Education & Formation Schooling/Youth Social Service & Pastoral Care Leadership & Administration Parishioner demographics also obtained. A total of 175 parishioners, or 21%, participated in the survey. 2

3 Respondent Demographics 3

4 Respondent Demographics Registered Parishioner (% Yes) 97% Gender Female 73% How Long Member of St. Ann Male 27% 2 yrs. or less 8% 3 to 10 yrs. 11% Age 11 to 20 yrs. 16% 25 to 34 yrs. 2% More than 20 yrs. 65% 35 to 44 yrs. 9% 45 to 54 yrs. 20% Weekly Collection 55 to 64 yrs. 20% Envelope 87% 65 to 74 yrs. 28% Electronic 10% 75 or older 21% Neither 3% Marital Status St. Ann Alumni (% Yes) 20% Married 72% Widowed 15% Skills/Labor/Talents to Offer (% Yes) 16% Single 7% Separated/Divorced 6% 4

5 Section 1 Worship 5

6 How many times per month do you attend weekend Mass at Saint Ann? 6

7 Do you regularly attend Mass or a religious service at a local church other than Saint Ann? Blessed Sacrament Shrine Christ the King Holy Trinity Immaculate Conception Mary Mother of God Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Mt. Virgin St. Bernard's St. Josephs St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Mary's Byzantine St. Matthias, Somerset St. Patrick s Cathedral Out of State/Vacation 7

8 Why attend Mass regularly elsewhere? Of the 30 respondents, who indicated they attend Mass elsewhere... Eleven (11) people reported it was due to the Mass time. Specifically: 4:00 pm Mass too early/prefer 5:00 pm 7:00 am too early 12:10 weekday Mass Weekday Mass fits better into schedule 8

9 Overall how satisfied are you with the Weekend Masses at Saint Ann? 9

10 Do you consider Saint Ann to be a welcoming parish? 10

11 Overall how satisfied are you with the music offered at the Weekend Masses at Saint Ann? 11

12 Do you feel enriched by the weekend Mass homilies at Saint Ann? 12

13 Section 2 Community & Participation 13

14 In which ministries are you or your family members currently involved? Note: Adds to more than 100% because respondent may participate in more than one ministry. 14

15 Section 3 Education & Formation 15

16 Do you attend adult education and enrichment programs when they are offered at Saint Ann? 16

17 In which of the following adult education and enrichment opportunities would you most likely participate? Lecture Series 52% Bible Study 45% Prayer Groups 27% Men's/Women's Program 24% Retreats/Missions 22% Book Discussions 20% Note: Adds to more than 100% because respondent may wish to participate in more than one enrichment program. 17

18 Section 4 Schooling/Youth 18

19 In which areas of religious education are your elementary-aged school children currently enrolled? No School Aged Children 82% Religious Education 12% Parish School 4% Home Schooled 1% No Participation 1% Satisfaction with Religious Ed. Very Satisfied 33% Satisfied 33% Neutral 30% Very Dissatisfied 4% Note: Base is small, (27 people), data should be considered directional only 19

20 Are there any teens (grades 9-12) in your family who may be interested in participating in our Parish Youth Group? 20

21 Section 5 Social Service & Pastoral Care 21

22 Are you aware that the Saint Ann Parish Community does the following? (Percent Indicating Yes) 22

23 Section 6 Leadership & Administration 23

24 What version of the bulletin do you read most often? 24

25 Do you feel the Parish effectively communicates... (Percent Indicating Yes) 25

26 Do you feel the current buildings (church, school rectory and convent) currently meet the Parish s needs? 26

27 Next Steps 27

28 Next Steps Liturgical Music Communication/Social Media Adult Formation Parishioner Involvement 28