Building a New Community
Holy Family Parish utilizes the St. Joseph's Campus as the primary site for all weekend liturgies as well as holydays and various other services and devotions. The St. Mary's Assumption Oratory Campus is being creatively used in any of a variety of ways permitted that benefits the community. Planning committees assist the pastor in exploring all the options aimed at restoring vibrancy and vitality.
Holy Family Parish envelopes and weekly bulletin covers will eventually sport a new logo that has been designed and recommended by the "Logo Committee". The pastor shall deem a proper time to implement this idea. Until that time, the sketches of the two church structures and current bulletin cover layout remain as is. This is helpful in preserving the memories of the rich heritage of the parishioners who have transitioned from the two former entities to the new parish family.
Lay Parish Ministries have become helpful to all newcomers so that they may easily negotiate around the facilities.
THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH OF ALBION AREAS OF FOCUS FOR CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT
Area #1:
Responsible Stewardship through Financial Stability
TRIMMING EXPENSES WITHOUT SACRIFICING SERVICES
The Wise Use of Money
- supply & demand issues
- postage & mailing practices
- unnecessary purchases
The Best Use of All Buildings/Properties at Both Sites
- sizing of space
- use of idle space
Inventory of Property
- sale/disposal of unused/stored furniture
- disposal of junk
Energy Conservation & Audits
- Windows & Doors
- Roofs & Basements
- Heating/Cooling Systems & Practices
Utility Costs & Trends
- Electrical usage
- Natural Gas
- Water
- Telephone
Fuel consumption
- Gasoline
Maintenance & Repair Program
Misc.
Area #2:
Responsible Stewardship through Increased Volunteerism
INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OF TIME & TALENT
Lay Ministry Development
- recruitment
- training & refreshing
Volunteerism
- office help
- maintenance help
Volunteer Category Leadership & Parish Ministries
- assignment/reassignment
- scheduling
- communication
Youth Ministry
- Young families (FUTURE)
- Junior High (grades 6-8)
- High School (grades 9-11)
Scouting
Young Adult Ministry
- (Ages 18-25)
Computer Networking & Updating Database System
Website Building & Upkeep
Maximizing parish organizations to their fullest potential
Misc.
Area #3:
Responsible Stewardship through Improved Administration
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY OF SALARIED PERSONNEL
- Promoting Better Management & Leadership Skills
- Staff Development & Incorporating Team Building Concepts
- Improving Communication & Cooperation
- Making Behavioral Modifications
- Delegating of Authority & Responsibility
- Consolidating & Streamlining
- Staff Training and Cross Training
- Misc.
Area #4:
Responsible Stewardship
through a
One Parish Community
COMBINING THE TALENTS AND TREASURES OF BOTH PARISHES TO CREATE A MUCH IMPROVED CATHOLIC ENTITY THAT WILL BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL THE PEOPLE
Merger Restructuring
- New Parish Council (first parish elections held on April 19/20, 2008)
- New Parish Finance Committee (keep former St. Joseph's committee in place)
- New Trustees (appointed both former St. Joseph's trustees as new corporation trustees)
- New Bylaws (amended and ratified by joint interim parish councils)
- New Name (recommended by the cluster & vicariate, and approved by diocese)
- New Financial Record keeping/Reporting (to be implemented)
Complete Financial Disclosure to Parishioners
Misc.
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