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Annual Assembly June 23, 2020
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: [email protected]
Current Volunteer Openings
•Altar Server Coordinator•Before and After Mass Support (all masses)•Live Stream Technicians
Email: [email protected]
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
