ST. PETER CLAVER PARISH 2006-2010

STRATEGIC PLAN

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Activities & Communications (Sr. Marilyn) Buildings & Grounds (Gary Specht) Finance (Andy Kittelson) Hmong Commission (Sr. Marilyn) Human Concerns (Karel Gulig) Lifelong Faith Formation (Joe Mukavitz/Barb Leonhardt) Parish Council (Pete Pittner) Personnel (Pete Pittner) Spiritual Life & Worship (Rochelle Ross) Stewardship (Deacon Mike) Milwaukee Archdiocese (Gail Kraig)

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS



STOC

(Strengths, Trends, Opportunities, Challenges) 

VISIONING EVENT

(Parish of the new millennium)      

FUTURING EVENT

(What do we do well, what are our dreams)

DEVELOP VISION STATEMENT DEVELOP DIRECTIONAL STATEMENTS DEVELOP MEASURABLE GOALS DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN PARISH COUNCIL APPROVES & CALLS FOR IMPLAMENTATION OF PLAN

      

VISION STATEMENT

ST. PETER CLAVER PARISH SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 2006-2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Of greatest importance is our spiritual bond with God, with one another and with our visitors.

We affirm the role of parents as first educators and evangelizers of their children in faith.

We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community.

We are good and faithful stewards.

Vision Statement

Of greatest importance is our spiritual bond with God, with one another and with our visitors. Therefore…



We place our greatest value on the liturgy and commit ourselves to renewed regular attendance at weekly Mass and special liturgies.



We recognize that it is through our Baptism we are united with Christ and one another Our new baptismal font will enhance the celebration of this sacrament for current and future generations.



We affirm the role of parents as first educators and evangelizers of their children in faith. Therefore…

We cultivate the full involvement of our day school, religious education and youth ministry families in our parish worship, outreach and social activities.



We encourage participation in lifelong faith formation opportunities for parishioners of all age levels.



We seek greater opportunities for youth and young adult involvement in parish life activities.

We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community. Therefore…

      We are a welcoming community, focused on reaching out to the young and disenfranchised.

We honor and welcome the cultural diversity of our members, our neighborhood and community. We reach out to our aging population to better understand and provide for their needs.

Our parish staff, council and committees use a variety of methods to increase communication with one another, parishioners and the wider community.

Our parish ministers to those in need through outreach programs, feeding the poor and ministering to the sick and grieving.

Our parish council promotes and collaborates with the Sheboygan Citywide Catholic Parishes Association, District 9, The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and ecumenical partners.

We are good and faithful stewards. Therefore…

 We evaluate all facilities to determine their condition, usage and need annually, with particular attention being paid to the creation of a parish center.

 Our facilities are handicapped accessible.

 Our facilities are more accommodating for liturgical and social gatherings.

 Time & Talent: Our parish helps people recognize the gifts they have to offer and how to share them with the parish  Treasure: Our members give with gratitude and generosity to insure our financial stability and growth.

PASTORAL (STRATEGIC) PLAN

ST. PETER CLAVER PARISH SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 2006-2010

      

Parish Council Activities & Communications Buildings & Grounds Human Concerns Lifelong Faith Formation Spiritual Life & Worship Stewardship

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Parish Council This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members Peter Pittner Staff Member Deacon Mike Burch

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Parish Council Vision/Directional Statement: that improve the larger community. We are good and faithful stewards.

Goal: Our Parish Council promotes and collaborates with the Sheboygan Citywide Catholic Parishes Association, District 9, The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and ecumenical partners.

Budget implications: We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Budget Impact Measurable Goal Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Year 1 2006 Action: Implement a written Strategic Plan Outcome: Improve communication and provide vision for the parish to continue to grow in a positive fashion.

Strategic Planning Committee and Parish Council Year 1 2006

Action:

Improve formal communication with IC/SSCM in relation to continued and increased collaboration of South Side Parishes.

Parish Council Outcome: Combining resources should Results in increased parishioner opportunity, greater efficiency and economy.

A.

A.

Year 1 2006 Action: Engage council in strategic planning Implementation. Create a template for Commissions to report to Council including on this template how the Pastoral Plan (strategic Plan) has been addressed.

Outcome:

Assure “buy-in” of all council members and have them work with committees in striving for the goals of the strategic plan. This will involve “active” reporting at all council meetings.

Year 1-5 2006-2010 Year 1-5 2006-2010 Action: Strategic Planning reporting to the Parish

Outcome

:

Greater and more effective communication on the direction of the Parish.

Action: Support Citywide initiatives

Outcome

:

Add and maintain a Citywide page and/or link on the SPC website.

Strategic Planning Committee Parish Council Parish Council Leadership Parish Council A.

A.

A.

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

ACTIVITIES & COMMUNICATIONS This section of the action plan was developed by the following: Committee Members

: Germaine Gruenke Bruce Henry Angie Miller Mike Miller Mary Schroeder Barbara Wagner Mary Volk

Staff Member(s):

Sr. Marilyn Brodd

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Ministry/Parish Life Component: Activities & Communication Commission Vision/Directional Statement: We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the___ larger community . Goal: We are a welcoming community, focused on reaching out to the young and disenfranchised.

Budget implications: List as many as apply to the goal.

A. Could be achieved within current budget.

B Would need an additional $________ to realize this Objective/action A. Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. B.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. C.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Measurable Goal

Action:

1. Recruit more members for the Committee and develop leadership for the committee.

2. Promote better communication Among tri-parish committees.

Outcome: The group will be able to provide activities that bring the parish together.

Action: 1. Promote an alive parish through Social events and gatherings 1.Introduce key parish members to the Parish via the web site.

Outcome: Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Entire committee.

Entire committee Entire committee Several committee members Budget Impact A. A.

Year 3 2008

Action:

Provide direction and resources to minister to the separated and divorced and grieving parishioners.

Outcome: Welcome & provide support for those who feel separated from the Catholic Church.

Year 4 2009 Action: To promote & celebrate the diversity within the parish by sponsoring gatherings to bring people together around food Outcome: Greater harmony in the parish Mary Volk & someone to be identified later.

Use resources already present in the community, e.g. Hospital, & Catholic Charities B. $200 for training for leaders. A Entire Committee Year 5 2010

Action:

Develop unique ways to promote socialization within the parish, such as couples dinner/dance, cook book, taste test.

Outcome: Bring together new groups of people from the parish Entire Committee A

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Building and Grounds Comm.

This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members Mark Hayon Dennis Heimerl Tom Trilling Tom Shircel Gary Specht Bob Conto Staff Member Tom Halbach Others: Tom Binversie

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Building and Grounds Vision/Directional Statement: Goal: Budget implications: We evaluate all facilities to determine their condition, usage, and need annually; with particular attention being paid to the creation of a parish center. And make our facilities more accommodating for Liturgical and Social Gatherings.

Create a Parish Center and New Baptismal Font List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Year 1 2006 Action: Feasibility study of all Parish buildings and property Outcome: Develop a plan to fit all our needs Staff and Building and Grounds Committee $5,000 to $8,000 $30,000.00

Year 2 2007 Action: Develop plans for building needs and raise needed funds; Obtain Archdiocesan Approval; Raise needed funds (Professional fundraiser) Building and Grounds Comm.

Finance Comm.

Staff Outcome: Fundraising campaign with exact costs for projects Year 3 2008 Action: Start Construction Outcome: Building & Grounds Comm.

Finance Comm.

Staff 2-3 million

Year 3 2008

Action: Outcome:

Year 5 2010

Action: Outcome:

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Buildings and Grounds Vision/Directional Statement: Goal: Budget implications: Our Facilities are handicapped accessible To make all of our buildings accessible to the handicapped

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.. Could be achieved within current budget. D. Objective requires consideration by Facilities Committee B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. E. Other Budgetary comments:

Explain

C. Would need an additional staff to realize this objective

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008 Year 4 2009 Year 5 2010 Measurable Goal Action: Building Study Outcome: Action: Make existing building handicapped accessible

Outcome: Action: Outcome

:

Action: Outcome: Action: Outcome:

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Buildings and Grounds Comm.

Staff Buildings and Grounds Comm.

Staff Finance Comm.

?

?

Budget Impact

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Human Concerns Commission This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members Karel Gulig Barb Adams Jean Pittner Rose Ross

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Human Concerns Commission & Committees Our parish staff, council, & committees use a variety of methods to increase communication with one another, parishioners and the wider community.

Goal: We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community Budget impact: Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Person/Group Responsible Action: Rotate various Human Concerns information boards from Ministry Fair at entrances All ministries Outcome: Raise awareness of many different Committees community can become Involved in.

Action: Use bulletin to educate parishioners on distribution of Outreach Funds. Encourage other committees under HC to use bulletin & other forms of communication to increase parishioner awareness of activities they are involved in.

Outcome: Bring awareness of how SPC practices stewardship to others and what other committees are involved in. Increase involvement in discernment process and organizations to discern.

Human Concerns committee Budget Impact $0.00

Year 3 2008 Action: Incorporate the monetary distribution of Outreach funds with quarterly statement to parishioners Outcome: Bring awareness of how SPC practices stewardship to others and what other committees are involved in. Increased involvement in discernment process and organizations to discern.

Human Concerns committee Year 4 2009 Action: Evaluate increased communication process Outcome: Bring awareness of how SPC practices stewardship to others and what other committees are involved in. Increased involvement in discernment process and organizations to discern.

Human Concerns committee Year 5 2010 Action: Evaluate increased communication process Outcome: Bring awareness of how SPC practices stewardship to others and what other committees are involved in. Increased involvement in discernment process and organizations to discern.

Human Concerns committee

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Human Concerns Commission Our Parish ministers to those in need through Outreach Programs, feeding the poor, and ministering to the sick & grieving Goal: To develop Human Concerns into a full time social justice and outreach position. We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community Budget impact: A.15,000.00 to 35,000.00

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $_35,000.00_ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Person/Group Responsible Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Action: Assess current ministry. What works well and what programs could be developed/added? Organize collaboration network of all Human Concerns sub committees.

Outcome: Raise awareness of social justice issues and advocacy. How can parish do more than $ or donations.

Action: Develop & start implementation of part – time HC position. Make parishioners aware of budget needs. (possible tri-Parish) Outcome: Parishioners are excited about social justice and political issues & make commitment to budget needs Parish staff and HC Committee Parish Staff & HC committee Budget Impact $0.00

.

$0.00

Year 3 2008 Action: Develop Human Concerns Commission into a part time paid position.

(possible tri-parish) Outcome: Parishioners are aware of social & political issues. How they affect our choices in everyday life. Parish Staff- Parish Director/ Administrator A=$15,000.00

Amount depends on whether this position is a tri-parish position Year 4 2009 Action: Implement part-time paid position as part of the staff.

(possible tri-parish) Outcome: Parishioners are aware of social & political issues. How they affect our choices in everyday life.

Parish Staff- Parish Director/ Administrator A= $15,000.00

Amount depends on whether this position is a tri-parish position Year 5 2010 Action: Evaluate part –time position. Is full time position needed? Outcome: SPC is an evangelizing community Parish Staff- Parish Director/ Administrator A/C= $15,000.00 to 35,000.00

Amount depends on whether this position is a tri-parish position

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Emmaus Meals Vision/Directional Statement: Our Parish ministers to those in need through Outreach programs, feeding the poor and ministering to the sick & grieving. Goal: Feed the hungry. We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community Budget impact:

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Person/Group Responsible Budget Impact Emmaus Meal Committee & volunteers Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008 Year 4 2009 Year 5 2010 Action: Maintain current level of service for Emmaus Meal program Outcome: Continue to feed those in need Action: Raise awareness of parishioners to need for donations to keep program running Outcome: Continue to feed those in need Action: Evaluate program to continue service levels Outcome: Ensure those in need are being fed Action: Evaluate program to continue service levels Outcome: Ensure those in need are being fed Action: Evaluate program to continue service levels Outcome: Ensure those in need are being fed Emmaus Meal Committee & volunteers Emmaus Meal Committee & volunteers Emmaus Meal Committee & volunteers Emmaus Meal Committee & volunteers $0.00

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Food Pantry Vision/Directional Statement: Our Parish ministers to those in need through Outreach programs, feeding the poor and ministering to the sick & grieving.

Goal: Feed the hungry. We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community.

Budget impact:

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Person/Group Responsible Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008 Action: Develop volunteer base & access building availability to open food pantry 1 night per month.

Outcome

: Help feed the “working poor”. (Those who fall within poverty guidelines even though they are employed) Action: Implement opening of Food Pantry 1 night per month. Evaluate the need for more Food Pantry space/ equipment.

Outcome: Food pantry open to those not able to attend during the day (working) hours. Additional families served Action: Evaluate plan- would opening another evening per month be needed: is volunteer base sufficient Outcome: Food pantry open to those not able to come during day (working) hours. Additional families served.

Food Pantry Ministers Committee set up to assess volunteer needs Food Pantry Ministers Food Pantry Ministers Budget Impact ??????

Budget impact if more space is needed

Year 4 2009 Action: Evaluate plan, families being served, volunteer base.

Outcome: Food Pantry open to those not not able to come during the day (working) hours. Additional families served Food Pantry Ministers Year 5 2010 Action: Evaluate plan, families being served, volunteer base Outcome: Food pantry open to those not able to come during day (working) hours. Additional families served.

Food Pantry Ministers

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Ministry of Grieving Our Parish ministers to those in need through Outreach Programs, feeding the poor, and ministering to the sick & grieving Goal: We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community Budget impact:

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Year 1 2006 Action: Develop volunteer support group & training program to help families going through the grieving process Outcome: Goals & services are developed to help ease grieving for parish family members in need Year 2 2007 Action: Form planning committee necessary to expand services to Ministry of Grieving Outcome: Services are evaluated- funeral meal, meals to the family for a period of time, cards, prayers, support group Person/Group Responsible Planning group for ministry of grieving Form ad-hoc planning committee for volunteer bases and needs study Ministry of Grieving & planning group Ad hoc committee Budget Impact $0.00

Year 3 2008 Action: Implement plan and services Outcome: Supporting those families in need Year 4 2009 Action: Evaluate plan and services. Is plan working? Need more or less services?

Is volunteer base sufficient based on need?

Outcome: Supporting those families in need Ministry of Grieving committee Ministry of Grieving committee Year 5 2010 Action: Evaluate plan and services. Is plan working? Need more or less services? Is Volunteer base sufficient Ministry of Grieving based on need?

committee Outcome: Supporting those families in need

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Ministry of Praise Communication Vision/Directional Statement: Our parish staff, council, & committees use a variety of methods to communicate Goal: We believe that spiritual life seeks expression in good works that improve the larger community Budget impact:

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Goal requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Measurable Goal Person/Group Responsible Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Action: Encourage staff, council, & committees to use prayer bulletin as source of prayer for their own ministries. Use the bulletin to inform parishioners of the Ministry of Praise and the “Phone Hotline” for immediate prayer. Participate in programs that might encourage more parishioners to join MOP Outcome: Continuous prayer for all parish projects and goals

.

Action: Same as above and evaluate use of prayer bulletin by other groups Outcome: Continue as is or make changes based on evaluation.

Donna Renzelmann Year 3 2008 Action: Same as above and evaluate use of prayer bulletin by other groups Outcome: Continue as is or make changed based on evaluation Budget Impact $0.00

Year 4 2009 Action: Same as above and evaluate use of prayer bulletin by other groups Outcome: Continue as is or make changes based on evaluation.

Year 5 2010 Action: Same as above and evaluate use of prayer bulletin by other groups Outcome: Continue as is or make changes based on evaluation.

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God .

Homebound Ministry This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members: Staff Member:

Sr. Marilyn Brodd

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Homebound Ministry Our parish ministers to those in need. . . ministering to the sick Goal: Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $_600.00___ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Measurable Goal Action: 1. Identify Homebound and nursing home/assisted living populations by eliciting names from family members via flyer and those already visiting nursing homes Outcome: Accurate identification of those needing ministry 2. Recruit additional homebound ministers via flyer and request at Mass.

Outcome: Additional members in ministry Action: Provide a workshop for new and current homebound ministers. Recruit chair person for Homebound Ministry Outcome: Ministers are prepared adequately for ministry and are nourished spiritually in the ministry Action: Provide for a regular visitation schedule for priest or staff visitation to homebound. Outcome: Spiritual needs esp. anointing are provided for.

Sister Marilyn Brodd Sister Marilyn Brodd or diocesan personnel. Sister Marilyn or new chair of homebound ministry Budget Impact Cost of flyer Cost of flyer $200.00

No cost.

Year 4 2009 Action: Provide annual training for new homebound ministers and provide on-going supportive meetings for experienced ministers. Outcome: Ministers are better prepared for their important ministry to Homebound.

Diocesan Personnel or Chair of the Homebound Ministry Group $300.00

Year 5 2010 Action: Initiate a hospital visitation ministry at Memorial Hospital in order to provide for parishioners’ spiritual needs.

Outcome:

Parishioners’ spiritual needs will be met and there will be better tracking of persons who may need to go to a nursing facility or be homebound Homebound Ministers 100.00 for additional pixs and booklets

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Life Long Faith Formation Comm.

This section of the action plan was developed by the following: Committee Members:

Sue Strysick Pat Grams Bec. Hetue Jodi Armstrong

Staff Member:

Barb Leonhardt

Others :

Joe Mukavitz ---Council

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Lifelong Faith Formation Vision/Directional Statement: Goal: Faith Formation for “ALL” parishioners Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008

Measurable Goal Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Budget Impact Action: Develop a Christian Formation Committee Outcome: Have this committee in place by June 2007 Action: Develop a mission and purpose for the newly formed Christian formation Committee Christian Formation Planning Committee Actual/New Christian Formation Committee Outcome: Assessing present programming and determine future needs

Action:

Implement and support the existing and newly formed education programs Christian Formation Committee and program leaders Outcome: Evaluation and Communication of and with programs NONE NONE Possibly; depending on extent of new programs and personnel

Year 4 2009 Action: Continue as above and explore looking at city-wide programs

Outcome:

Successful evaluation and and integration of city-wide programming Christian Formation Committee and some aspect of the city wide planning committee None Year 5 2010 Action: Integration of city-wide programming Outcome: same as above Christian Formation Committee And city-wide None

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Lifelong Faith Formation Vision/Directional Statement: Goal: Budget implications: Learning though Education Creating the opportunities to learn activities for ALL ages

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $_200____ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Measurable Goal Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible

Action:

Work with city-wide planning task Force on the future of Catholic School Education

Outcome: Action:

The plan will be implemented for 2007/2008 school year The Christian Formation committee should be looking at Adult Education (parish/city wide) to see if they are meeting the needs of all ages.

(young adult to senior citizens) Outcome: Opportunity for growth City-wide planning committee Principals School boards Christian Formation Comm. Budget Impact

Year 3 2008 Action: Evaluate the Catechist formation that is offered city-wide Outcome: Continuing education of all Catechists Christian Formation Committee Year 4 2009

Action: Outcome:

Year 5 2010

Action: Outcome:

$200

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Lifelong Faith Formation Vision/Directional Statement: Learning through Activities Goal: Creating the opportunities to learn through education for ALL ages Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

Year 1 2006

A. Could be achieved within current budget.

B. Would need an additional $__300______ to realize this objective/action. C. Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D. Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E. Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Measurable Goal Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible

Action: Outcome:

Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008 Action: Establish awareness to the young Adult singles (18-35) of the city-wide programs and activities in the community and encourage participation Outcome: Spiritual and social growth of these Adults Action: Provide a family activity night (Advent / Lent) followed by a social Outcome: positive learning experience for parent and child SPC Web page Newspaper Church bulletin CCA/RE parents Christian Formation Committee Budget Impact $100

Year 4 2009

Action:

Look at opportunities for young couples with children to gather (speakers/programs/social / Catholic parenting) Outcome: Opportunity to gather with other young couples Christian Formation Committee Parents $200 Year 5 2010

Action: Outcome:

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Lifelong Faith Formation Vision/Directional Statement: Goal: Budget implications: Learning through Worship Creating the opportunities to learn through worship for ALL Ages

List as many as apply to the goal.

A. Could be achieved within current budget.

B. Would need an additional $75 to realize this objective/action. C. Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D. Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E. Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008 Year 4 2009 Year 5 2010 Measurable Goal Action: Creating more opportunities for Children’s Liturgy of the Word Outcome: Bringing parish children closer to The Word of God

Action: Outcome: Action:

Working with Prayer and Worship Committee to make the “Word” come alive for the teens

Outcome: Increase mass attendance of our Youth Action: Outcome: Action: Outcome:

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible DRE and parish Word facilitators Prayer and worship committee Christian Formation Committee Budget Impact $75

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Spiritual Life and Worship Comm

.

This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members Rochelle Ross Rose Ross Marilyn Risberg Rich Gulig Peg Maitland Mildred Johnson Staff Member(s) Deacon Mike Burch Bill Borgetti Others Jeanne Zimmermann

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Spiritual Life and Worship Vision/Directional Statement: Of greatest importance is our spiritual bond with God, with one another and with our visitors Goal: We place our greatest value on the liturgy and commit ourselves to renewed regular attendance at weekly Mass and special Liturgies Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Year 1 2006 Measurable Goal

Action:

Families of children in Day School, Religious Ed, and youth in Youth Ministry Program will be invited to Commit to weekly attendance, Especially those focused on Sacramental Preparation.

Outcome: 100% attendance by these families; Renewed annually Year 2 2007 Action: Create a Sunday Night 6pm Liturgy Outcome: Increase weekly Mass Attendance Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Budget Impact DRE, Catechists Principal, Faculty, Spiritual Life and Worship commission, and parents.

SLW/ Staff/ Liturgical Ministers NONE NONE

Year 3 2008 Action: Focus on Formation for Liturgical Ministers Outcome: Increased Spirituality among Liturgical Ministers SLW 2,000-3000 (Speakers & materials) Year 4 2009 Action: Support the hiring of a full time Youth Minister (probable Tri-Parish) Outcome: Increase Youth involvement in Liturgy YM/ Personnel/ RE/ Tri Parish committee 20,000 -30,000 Per parish (Salary & programs) Year 5 2010 Action: Parish Mission, Focus on Eucharist / Worship Outcome: Huge turn out —increase the understanding and Spirituality of the Eucharist SLW/ Staff/ Mission Committee 4,000-5,000 (Mission leader and supplies)

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Spiritual Life and Worship Vision/Directional Statement: Of greatest importance is our spiritual bond with God, with one another and with our visitors Goal: We recognize that it is through our Baptism we are united with Christ and one another. Our new Baptismal Font will enhance the celebration of the sacrament for current and future generations.

Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

Year 1 2006

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Measurable Goal Action: Create Ad Hoc Committee to study Our Liturgical Space, with emphasis on Baptismal Font, Gathering Space, Area for Funeral Visitation, Sanctuary and Sacristy and Handicapped accessibility Outcome: gain knowledge of needs SLW / RCIA / Staff / Building and Grounds Budget Impact ????????

Year 2 2007 Year 3 2008

Action:

Educate parishioners on need for and what the changes will be Outcome: informed parishioners Action: Continue to work until work is complete. Reacessing goals yearly. Outcome: Same Same ????????

???????

Year 4 2009

Action:

Same

Outcome:

Action: Same

Outcome:

Year 5 2010 Same ???????

Same ????????

Vision 2010

St. Peter Claver Parish community is an evangelizing community of faith.

We hear God’s Word proclaimed, take it to heart and profess our belief in Christ.

Together we invite and support one another in building up the Kingdom of God.

Stewardship Comm

.

This section of the action plan was developed by the following:

Committee Members Barb Wagner Mary Novak Geralyn Stieber Rita Lorier Jim Bahar Mary Krepsky Staff Member Deacon Mike Burch

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Stewardship We are good and faithful stewards.

Goal: Time & Talent: Our parish helps people recognize the gifts they have to offer and how to share them with the parish.

Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Year 1 2006 Measurable Goal

Action:

Encourage a format of prayer and faith sharing for all Committees and Commissions Outcome: Committees/Commissions members will feel more comfortable and spontaneous in sharing their faith with others outside the group Stewardship Commission Budget Impact None Year 2 2007

Action:

Educate parishioners about Stewardship symbols and beliefs various methods Outcome: Greater understanding of parishioners leading to greater involvement.

Stewardship Commission and all Committees & Commissions A

Year 3 2008

Action:

Sponsor a seminar and follow-up on Discerning Gifts Outcome: One hundred percent of participants would recognize at least one current/new gift Stewardship Commission B=$1,500 Year 4 2009 Action: Sponsor a Ministry Fair Outcome: Greater number of parishioners informed of ministries and more involved. Stewardship Commission and all Committees & Commissions B=$500 Year 5 2010 Action: Hire Director of Stewardship & Evangelization —Tri-Parish (Full or Part time) Outcome: Greater organization & direction given to this critical area leading to greater growth and support of and for ministries and those involved in ministering.

Personnel Commission of all three parishes B&C=$10,000 $45,000 depending on other parishes involvement and full versus part time D=office needed

Ministry/Parish Life Component: Vision/Directional Statement: Stewardship

.

We are good and faithful stewards

.

Goal: Treasure: Our members give with gratitude and generosity to insure our financial stability and growth

.

Budget implications:

List as many as apply to the goal.

A.Could be achieved within current budget.

B.Would need an additional $________ to realize this objective/action. C.Would need an additional staff to realize this objective. D.Objective requires consideration by facilities committee. E.Other budgetary comments:

Explain

Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible Budget Impact Year 1 2006 Year 2 2007 Measurable Goal Action: Eliminate envelope stands & ushers’ pole baskets and introduction of baskets to pass at offertory Outcome: Deeper sense of Stewardship, personal responsibility and consistent giving with greater number of parishioners giving something.

Action:

Educating children on principles of Stewardship and refocus use of Children’s envelopes to include T, T, & T. Children encouraged to bring their envelope forward to place in a basket at the Altar while adult collection is taken

.

Outcome: Children learn of total giving in context of worship Stewardship Commission & Ushers B=$200 from liturgy for baskets Stewardship Commission, DRE & CCA teachers B= cost of envelopes

Year 3 2008 Action: More focused promotion on concept of tithing & increase Outreach Funds by ½% Outcome: Greater number of parishioners Taking steps toward tithing Including parish (example) Stewardship Commission, Parish Director, Finance Commission B=$500 for materials B=increase Outreach $’s Year 4 2009 Action: Keep building on giving & tithing.

Increase Outreach another ½% Outcome: Same as above Year 5 2010 Action: Keep building on giving &tithing.

Increase Outreach another ½%

Outcome:

Same as above Same as above Same as above A=now budgeted B=increase Outreach A=now budgeted B=increase Outreach