Annual AssemblyJune 23, 2020

Agenda

•Welcome•Opening Prayer•New Priest Introduction•Parish Council – Phase 2 Vision•Ministry Leads Updates•Volunteer Vacancies•Next Steps•Closing

WELCOME!

Fr. Jean-Baptiste Nguyen (Fr. JB)

Financial Reportsee website

Building Renewalsee website

Parish Renewal& Growth

Parish Renewal and Growth

• Our Journey

• Mission

• Model

• Vision

• Values

• Expectations

• Next Steps

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Divine Renovation

2017/18

Rebuilt 2016/17

Pope/Arch Diocese

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

ValuesExpectati

ons

5 YearPlans

AnnualReview

Divine Renovation Planning

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Hospitality

and

Follow-up

Sunday

Experience

Spiritual

Growth

Discernment

of GiftsMinistries

• Charitable

Activities

• Social Justice

• Youth

• Invitation to non-

believers

• Liturgical

Celebrations

• Formation –

teachings

• Music

• Welcoming and

Follow-up of

visitors

• Faith formation and

spiritual growth

• Environment

• Fellowship (unity)

• Solidarity among

parishioners

• Parish Pastoral

Council

• Administrative

Board

• Communications

• Small Groups

ministries

• Other

Leadership

Formation

Prayers for the renewal

and growth of the

parish

Evangelization

Rebuilt Transformational Model

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Organizational Structure

MMoC Parishioners& Visitors

Church Ministries

PPC & Finance Councils

Parish Priest

PRAYER WELCO-MING

EVANGE-LIZATION

FAITH FORMA-

TIONLITURGICAL

YOUTHMARRIAGE,

FAMILY & LIFE

PARISH GROUPS & EVENTS

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Administrative STAFF &

Maintenance SERVICES

Technical & Communications

SPECIALISTS

•Music, Décor, Altar Server, Audio/Visual, Eucharistic Minister, LectorsLiturgical

•Prayer Group, Stations of the Cross, Adoration, Sick Visiting MinistryPrayer

•Greeters, Ushers, New Parishioners, Library/Info Center, After Mass CoffeeWelcoming

•Adult (RCIA , Friends in Faith), Children- catechism, sacraments, vacation bible school, retreats, InterfaithFaith Formation

•Alpha, Book Studies, Workshops Evangelization

•Elementary, Middle Years, High School, Young AdultsYouth

•Marriage Prep, Marriage Encounter, Marriage Classes, Grief Support, Men’s/Women’s Ministries, Compassionate Care etc.Marriage, Family & Life

•Agape, Chalice Canada, Chez Nous, Christmas Hampers, Development & Peace, Immaculate Drop incenter, RefugeeSocial Justice

•K of C, CWL, Seniors Group, Fall Supper, Funeral Lunches, Multicultural Potluck, Parish BBQParish Groups & Events

Parish Mission & Vision

• Prayer, Liturgy, WorshipLove God

• Fellowship, Community, Charity, Healing, Social Justice, WelcomingLove Others

• Evangelization, Dialogue, Witnessing, Inviting, Gathering to discover ChristReach Out

• Faith Formation, Spiritual Renewal, Equip to do ministry, Serve, Leadership formation, Small groups

Build Disciple

Mary, Mother of the Church is…- a vibrant Catholic community - growing together in faith- inviting all to encounter Christ and - forming missionary disciples.

•Worship (Weekend Experience)•Discipleship (Faith)•Fellowship (Community)•Ministry (Service)•Evangelize (Share the Gospel)

Worship Expectations

PARISH:•Dynamic & relevant liturgy, homily and sacrament celebration, uplifting music, and welcoming atmosphere

Worship Expectations

PARISHIONERS:•All members gather for and participate in Sunday worship.•Be open to the Holy Spirit.•Get to know others.•Give financial offering generously, willingly and out of gratitude to God.

Discipleship Expectations

PARISH:• A place where you will experience transformation to become more and more the person God has created

you to be.

Discipleship Expectations

PARISHIONERS:•Become lifelong learners. Set faith goals. Practise faith at home. Participate in at least 1 faith program per year. Have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Fellowship Expectations

PARISH:• Place where you belong. A welcoming atmosphere where you are loved and supported in your spiritual journey. Where your input is valued and where your needs are

addressed.

Fellowship Expectations

PARISHIONERS:• Have a mass/prayer partner. Intentionally reach out to connect with others. Participate in at least one small group or parish fellowship event per year.

Ministry Expectations

PARISH: • Help people discover their unique gifts and

talents, providing the opportunity to go serve God and others. Provide opportunities for charity (i.e. food banks), provide mentors, and establish a culture of acknowledgement.

PARISHIONERS: • To discern your unique gifts and talents.• To serve the parish by regularly using

these gifts and talents. • To be involved in at least one ministry per

year.

Ministry Expectations

Evangelize Expectations

PARISH: • Process to attract people to Jesus. Teach

people how to evangelize. Provide opportunities for new people to encounter Jesus.

PARISHIONERS: • Inviting and encouraging others to

develop a personal relationship with God. Be open to learning ways to share faith with others. Use gifts and talents to share the Gospel. Seek opportunities to share our faith and invite others to our community.

Evangelize Expectations

Parish Renewal& Growth

Phase 2 Vision

Hospitality

and

Follow-up

Sunday

Experience

Spiritual

GrowthDiscernment

of GiftsMinistries

• Charitable

Activities

• Social Justice

• Youth

• Invitation to non-

believers

• Liturgical

Celebrations

• Formation –

teachings

• Music

• Welcoming and

Follow-up of

visitors

• Faith formation and

spiritual growth

• Environment

• Fellowship (unity)

• Solidarity among

parishioners

• Parish Pastoral

Council

• Administrative

Board

• Communications

• Small Groups

ministries

• Other

Leadership

Formation

Rebuilt Transformational ModelPhase 2

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Message Series

Rebuilt – Phase 2

1. Message Series (4-6 week Homilies)

2. Life Groups (small groups)

Messages Series

Example: Lent- When God Doesn’t Make Sense (6 weeks)•When bad things happen to good people•When your prayers aren’t answered•Etc

Benefits:•Practical and relatable•Attracts people and keeps them coming back

Life Groups

What are they:•Weekly gatherings, 5-10 people•Typically in people’s houses (on-line)•Various days of the week•Different groups (ex. Couples, men, women, singles, mixed, young adult, youth, children etc.)

Goal: Build Disciples

Life Groups

Gathering Outline: •Fellowship (highs & lows) •Message study (video, Q&A)•Prayer

Strategy: Repetition of weekly message•Sunday message, life groups, youth/catechism programs, parish and family discussions

Life Groups

Benefits: •Deeper Faith•More connected parishioners:•Enhanced pastoral/life support for each other (daily issues and more severe challenges)•More committed to serving – in and out of the parish.

How You Make a Big Church Feel Small

Life Groups

Critical Success Factors:•MMOC adapt new culture•Priest full engagement (message based homilies, weekly promotion, engaged in a life group)•MMOC leadership engagement •Parishioner commitment

Rebuilt Next Steps

Message Series & Life Groups

•September – Pilot/Soft Launch•January – Full Launch

Ministry Updates

Weekend Experience

•Vision•A well informed and engaged parish community

Weekend Experience – Foundation

Weekend Experience – Foundation

•Accomplishments• Vision Statement, Values & Expectations• E-Connection, Website Updating• Parishioner Questionnaire• Parishioner/Volunteer Database planning• Audio / Video upgrades• Strategy & Planning – Rebuilt, Divine Renovation• PPC Charter• Building Renewal & Renovations• Parishioner/Volunteer Database & Scheduling System

(Pilot)• E-Connection

•Upcoming•Parishioner/Volunteer Database & scheduling system (roll out)

Weekend Experience – Foundation

Welcoming

•Vision•Parishioners all being friendly & know each other!

Weekend Experience – Welcoming

Weekend Experience – Welcoming

•Accomplishments•Info Centre table•Greeters•Ushers•New parishioners •welcome packages & phone calls

•Welcome Center

•Upcoming

•Welcome lunch/coffee for new parishioners•Welcome Center fine tuning –ministry events, parishioner info

Weekend Experience – Welcoming

Liturgical

Weekend Experience – Liturgical

•Vision•Dynamic & relevant liturgy, homily and sacrament celebration, uplifting music, and welcoming atmosphere.

Weekend Experience – Liturgical

•Accomplishments•Vatican II. Sacrosanctum Concillium “Full

Conscious and Active participation in the Liturgy.”•Music – new instruments•Education and formation: Screens•Children’s books•Childrens’ Choir 1st Sunday of the Month.•Recruitment and Training in Liturgical Ministries.•New sound board & microphones•Enhanced AV usage for music and Mass parts

Weekend Experience – Liturgical

•Upcoming

•Introduce message based homilies and explore more worship music•Adapt to new Covid requirements

Prayer

Prayer

•Vision•A prayerful and intercessory community

Prayer

•Accomplishments•Prayer Group•Rosary Prayer card•Holy Rosary Presentation•Living Rosary Devotions•Eucharistic Adoration•Prayer Chain•On-line Rosary and Divine Mercy•Dynamic Catholic Prayer Process Cards

Prayer

•Upcoming•Prayer Group, Rosary Devotions, Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Chain•Daily on-line Rosary•Praying over people (expand)

Evangelization

•Vision•Process to attract people to Jesus. Teach people how to evangelize. Provide opportunities for new people to encounter Jesus.

Evangelization

Evangelization

•Accomplishments•Alpha fall 2017•Lenten book study: The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity•Evangelization workshops•Small Groups (Homily based)

•Upcoming•Life Groups (Small Groups)•following Rebuilt Model (message series)

Evangelization

Faith Formation

Faith Formation

•Vision• Growing together in our faith through sharing, scripture

and catechesis.

Faith Formation

•Accomplishments• Catechism classes• Sacramental prep• RCIA (adults and teens)• Book studies (SHAPE, Biblical Mass Walkthru, Symbolon)• Multi-media education• New Testament from Jewish Perspective• Short faith formation posts/videos

• Pre-Mass

• Social Media

Faith Formation

•Upcoming• Children

•Revamp Children Catechism program• Adult

•RCIA for all parishioners – Winter 2020/21• Life Group Program

• Short faith formation videos

•Pre-Mass•Social Media

Youth & Young Adult

Youth & Young Adult

•VisionTo create a vibrant Youth Ministry where teens, youth and young adults can become disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Good News through worship, evangelization and action using their God-given gifts and talents.

Youth & Young Adult

Accomplishments:•Youth reps at National and Archdiocesan Events

•Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers (February)•Archdiocesan Youth Day (Palm Sunday)

•Youth/Young Adult Retreat – St. Malo

•Youth representation at various Archdiocesan and Community Events

•Development and Peace National THINKFast

Youth & Young Adult

•Monthly & bi-monthly gatherings for teens, youth and young adults (Jubilees)•FOCUS Study on the Catholic Faith and our everyday world for Young Adults

Youth & Young Adult

•Youth Recollection (Advent and Lent)

•Praise and Worship•Advent: John 8:12•Divine Mercy Sunday (Easter): Love Reimagined•Pentecost: Receive and Send Forth

Marriage, Family & Life

Marriage, Family & Life

•VisionHealthy individuals, relationships families

Marriage, Family & Life (MFL)

•Accomplishments:•General:• Established a new MFL team• Several bible/dvd small group studies•Website and bulletin articles• “One-on-one” & group relationship support

•Marriage:•Marriage Prep weekends •Marriage Encounter events•Monthly “relationship” presentations/workshops•Divorce Care Series•Movie night – Fire Proof

Marriage, Family & Life (MFL)

•Accomplishments:• Singles:•Many events, such as bowling, movie nights, etc.• Conscious Dating Class

• Families:• Parent & Tot program

•Women’s/Mens:• Women’s Wellness Days

• Men’s retreat

• Men’s Exodus 90

•Compassionate Caregivers & Grief Support:• Sessions held and support provided

Marriage, Family & Life

•Upcoming•Continue Marriage Prep, Encounters•Monthly “relationship” presentations/workshops•Continue singles events•Women’s/Men’s Wellness Days/Retreats•Grief Support & Compassionate Caregivers•Family camps ?

Social Justice

Social Justice

•Vision•Have a ‘Head to Heart to Hands’ approach –Educate to change hearts and mobilize to action

•Let the Catholic Social Justice principles and teachings be the foundation of our committee’s initiatives

•Provide opportunities to parishioners while being a conduit for self-transformation, leadership, and community building in order to affect meaningful change amongst the most vulnerable and disadvantaged of our people

Social Justice

•Accomplishments•Refugee Support•Agape•Chalice Canada•Chez Nous•Christmas Hampers•Development & Peace•Immaculate Conception Drop-in Centre•MMOC Committee established•Several projects undertaken

Social Justice

•Upcoming•Diocesan Social Justice Conference à Host and

coordinate for 2021•Continue to educate the parish and provide

opportunities for Social Justice

Community

Community

•Vision•Engaged and socially active and diverse parish for all ages

Community

•Accomplishments•Fall Supper•Multicultural Potluck Dinner•Parish BBQ•Funeral lunches•Rock’in Autumn Dance•Karaoke Nights•40th Year Parish Anniversary Celebration

Community

•Upcoming•Continue annual events and possibly more – pending volunteers available and Covid compliant!•Fr. Kevin farewell and New Priest welcome

Enhanced Volunteer Program

Enhanced Volunteer Program

•Vision: Volunteers are what make the church.

Enhanced Volunteer Program

•Accomplishments•Enhanced Volunteer Program•Volunteer/Ministry Fairs•Volunteer Appreciation Initiatives (I.e. Jan and April)•Volunteer Communication & Recognition•Creation of Position Descriptions•Focused Recruitment•Ministry of the Month

Enhanced Volunteer Program

•Upcoming•Continue current initiatives•Identification of volunteer needs•Volunteer Training (structured)•Utilization of the Volunteer Database & Sched. System

January 2020 Volunteer Appreciation

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

Current Volunteer Openings

•PPC Vice Chair•Steering Committee Strategy Member•Ministry Leads for:•Welcoming & Hospitality•Prayer•Life Groups

Email: volunteer@mmoc.ca

Current Volunteer Openings

•Altar Server Coordinator•Before and After Mass Support (all masses)•Live Stream Technicians

Email: volunteer@mmoc.ca

Next Steps

Next Steps

• Pray

• REBUILT 2.0 – Parish Renewal and Growth

• Ignite parishioners (to become better stewards)• Consumers -> contributor-> committed follower

• STEPS• S erve – ministry (at our church) or mission (outside

church)• T reasure – can’t out give God• E ngage in a Small Group• P ractice prayer and sacraments• S – Invest in your faith and invite others

• Get Involved - Lead by Example

Closing

•Questions

•Feedback form (online via link in mmocwebsite Annual Assembly news post)

•Closing Prayer

Closing