Post on 15-Feb-2019
transcript
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t s
Now and in the Future
REV 0: 4-10
DRAFT
�
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
History & Mission Pages 3-4
Facilities Page 5
Parish Staff Page 6
Parish Information Page 7
Parish Committees and Ministries Pages 8- 13
Forward-Looking Parish Initiatives Pages 14 - 15
ContentsDRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
3
His
tory
& M
issi
onHistory of Saint John’s Parish:St. John the Evangelist parish (St. John’s) was established on November �1, 1945 and is part of the Boston Archdiocese. The first pastor was Rev. Percival J. Quill, from 1945 to 1946. Rev. Shawn W. Allen has been with us since 2006 and is the 16th Pastor at St. John’s. The Parish officially serves the Massachusetts towns of Townsend and Ashby, but wel-comes families from nearby Pepperell, Massachusetts and Brookline, New Hampshire.
One of the hallmarks of St. John’s is that everyone is accepted and loved. Children, teens, young adults, and older adults all bring special qualities that help comprise our ‘par-ish family.’ Our parish community comprises various committees and ministries. Every parish member is invited and encouraged to become part of one or more of them; we need you!
The Parish CouncilSt. John’s Parish Council is an active and vibrant body of parishioners fully integrated with the parish staff to provide leadership and direction to our parish. The role of the Council is to think about the here and now while also considering future implications sur-rounding facility needs and the overall enrichment of the parish community. Being part of this body of concerned and dedicated parishioners can be a very satisfying and fulfill-ing experience and we welcome your participation!
DRAFT
4
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Back
grou
nd
Our Mission:The mission of St. John the Evangelist Parish is to serve Ashby and Townsend, embrac-ing both members and non-members.
We are a multi-generational, faith-filled community guided by the Holy Spirit. We bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to our communities through worship, religious education, prayer, and works of charity.
The parish community is an ever-changing entity. Population growth and demographic changes must be considered as we evolve our mission as a parish. Most evidently, we see a greater need for participation. The role of the pastor is to inspire, encourage, and support responsible laity in the leadership of the parish. The formation of our very suc-cessful Committees and Ministries is evidence of our excellent leadership, and we need that to continue.
Overall, the Mission of St. John’s is to become an informed, faith-inspired laity guided by a caring priest/shepherd who knows and loves his people while wishing for them to know and love him. All are baptized in and are inspired by the same Holy Spirit who enriches us and lifts our woundedness to the Father.
DRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
5
B Rectory C Fr. Mealey Hall D Activities Center
A St. John’s
Faci
litie
sAddress To see all the details that are visible on the screen, use the "Print" link
next to the map.
townsend, MA - Google Maps http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q=
1 of 1 3/16/2009 2:32 PM
AB
C
D
Area Detail
Scho
ol S
treet
Rout
e 13
DRAFT
6
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Parish Staff ~ April 2010:Pastor: Reverend Shawn W Allen
Pastoral Associate: Edward Kelly
Secretary: Madeline Hirst
Director Religious Education: Kathleen Twombly
Business Manager: Susan Tocci
Family Life Coordinator: Marion Parker
Facilities Manager: Sue Ann Woolfrey
Youth Ministry: Kris Vaz
Office Assistant: Mary Best
Staf
fDRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
7
Parish InformatiContact Information
Phone 978-597-��91 Fax 978-597-3401Prayer Line (Sue Ventura) 978-597-�175Internet www.stjohnsoftownsend.come-mail saintjohns@comcast.netMailing Address 1 School Street, Townsend, MA 01469Facebook® Group St. John the Evangelist (Townsend, MA)
Mass ScheduleMonday-Saturday (except Thursday) 8:30am
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 7:30am 10:30am
Rosary devotion & AdorationMonday 6:30pm
ReconciliationSaturday (reconciliation room) 3:30pm -4:00pm
Confessional 4:00pm - 4:30pmor by appointment
Parish NumbersCatholic families in Townsend & Ashby 4,500
Sunday mass attendance 850
Pari
sh In
form
atio
nDRAFT
8
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Parish CouncilOur mission is to help guide the future of the parish by assessing the present
and future needs of the parish from both a spiritual and facilities prospective.
Parish Council MembersCollin McNabb Fran Considine
Joanne Jusseaume Karen CormierFather Shawn Allen John Hussey
Brian Mohan Jennifer TorreyDon Batsford Christopher Van Veen
Finance CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
Finance Committee MembersSteven Best Sandy Crory
Dan Twombly Paul Walter
Com
mitt
ees
& M
inis
trie
s
Group Photo
Group Photo
DRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
9
Religious EducationOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. You can e-mail us at: saintjohns-rel-ed@comcast.net
Religious Education MembersMary Best Kelly Burke
Sandy Crory Debbie PothierDebbie DiTomasso Susan Tocci
Kathy Twombly Kris Vaz
Youth MinistryOur mission is to help build community between all parish age groups, to
help those in need, and provide a means for teens to become actively in-
volved with the church.
Youth Ministry MembersKris Vaz
Com
mitt
ees
& M
inis
trie
s
Group Photo
Group Photo
DRAFT
10
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Respect Life Committee
Mission
Education
Education of its members and the St. John’s com-munity of faith through a deeper understanding of the “Gospel of Life” and fostering and pro-tecting the sanctity and dignity of human life.
Service/Pastoral CareService/Pastoral Care through volunteer activi-ties that reach out to those in need, covering the spectrum of human life.
Public Policy
Public Policy through activities such as signa-ture drives to our legislature and local officials/representatives, promoting the inviolable rights and dignity of all human beings in our commu-nity/society.
Prayer & Worship
Prayer and Worship directed to participation in the sacramental life of the church and in pro-grams of communal and individual /devotional prayer.
Respect Life Committee MembersPeter Pothier Diane OtinenGary LizotteC
omm
ittee
s &
Min
istr
ies
Group Photo
DRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
11
Music Ministry Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Groups
Folk Group Sue Roy, Ellen Duval, Mary Ellen Webb and others
Choir Liturgical Music
Environmental MinistryOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Environmental Ministry Members
Lyn Stirk
Com
mitt
ees
& M
inis
trie
s
Group Photo
Group Photo
DRAFT
1�
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Facilities Planning CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. You can e-mail us at: saintjohns-rel-ed@comcast.net
Facilities Planning Committee MembersJohn Torrey Gerry CormierTodd Rivers
Shawl MinistryOur mission is to knit shawls for people having surgery, for those seriously
ill, and those in need. Our committee meets monthly. Shawls are blessed
and then distributed to recipients ranging in age from infants to seniors.
Shawl Ministry MembersEllen Duval Sue Roy
Lisa Bazzinotti Deb MonatSue Cusick Regina Mohan
Nancy Anderson Mary WolfElizabeth Senior Theresa SawyerTerry McSparren Jen DuvalC
omm
ittee
s &
Min
istr
ies
Group Photo
Group Photo
DRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
13
Community Outreach CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
T.E.O. MembersEllen Duval Sue Roy
Arthur Pickle
Knights of ColumbusIn 2009, St. John the Evangelist became Knights of Columbus Council #14842
with the election of officers! Visit us at http://www.townsendkofc.org/.
Knights of Columbus Council #14842 - 2009/2010 OfficersGrandknight: Chris Fappiano Deputy Grandknight: John ColtFinancial Secretary: Steve Best Warden: Chuck KelleyChaplain: Rev. Shawn Allen Treasurer: Lou Langone
Chancellor: Brian Mohan Recorder: Norm BleauTrustee: Dave Dunbar Trustee: Dan TwomblyTrustee: Paul Boutin State Advocate: Thomas McGinn
Advocate: Mike Burke State Treasurer: Peter HealyInside Guard: John Hussey District Deputy: Mike EnrightC
omm
ittee
s &
Min
istr
ies
Group Photo
Knights of Columbus Council #14842
DRAFT
14
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
Short-Term Projects (defined as 1- to 3-years in scope)
The following short-term construction and repair projects have been identified by the Parish:
Land survey to see exactly where our boundaries are
Repair side porch on rectory (completed March 2010)
Repair sacristy roof on church Remove old parish center building
Repair front steps and walkways around church Outdoor sanctuary/prayer garden
Long-Term Construction Projects
The following long-term construction projects have been identified by the Parish:
Expansion of the church entrance Air conditioning the church
True handicap entrance on side of church Bathrooms at front of church
New church hall with function rooms, kitchen and possible office spaceFo
rwar
d-Lo
okin
g Pl
ans
DRAFT
St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future
15
Short-Term Liturgical Issues and ProgramsThe following short-term liturgical programs have been identified by the Parish:
TBD TBD
TBD TBD
TBD TBD
Forw
ard-
Look
ing
Plan
sDRAFT