Envisioning Our Future St. Cecilia Parish Gathering March 24, 2015.

Envisioning Our FutureSt. Cecilia Parish Gathering

March 24, 2015

Father Francis Macatangay

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Jeanmarie Stevenson and Eddie Standige

Overview of the Evening

2015 PARISHIONER SURVEYENCUESTA PARA FELIGRESES 2015

Mark Kemmeter, Meitler

Key Insights from the2015 Parishioner Survey

Survey Response Rate

2015 PARISHIONER SURVEYENCUESTA PARA FELIGRESES 2015

Total Parish Households

1,500

Total Survey Respondents

366

Percentage of Response

24%

My Opinions about St. Cecilia Parish

St. Cecilia is a parish which plans well for its future.

My faith has grown and deepened because of my involvement at St. Cecilia.

St. Cecilia Parish meets my spiritual needs.

The diverse cultures and traditions within the St. Cecilia Community are appreciated and fostered.

I feel invited to become more involved in the ministries at St. Cecilia.

I feel welcome at St. Cecilia Parish.

1 2 3 4 5

3.64

4.01

4.05

3.81

3.89

4.25

Weighted AverageStronglyDisagree

StronglyAgree

366 Answered

When I think about the future of the parish in the next 5 to 10 years, I foresee:

Losing people to other parishes and other churches.

Parish serving the same amount of people.

Modest growth.

Major growth.

0 20 40 60 80 100

120

140

160

180

200

38

64

174

90

Number of Respondents366 Answered

The Weekend Masses include:

Adequate sound system.

Adequate lighting.

A high level of participation by attendees.

Appropriate and uplifting music.

Preaching that reflects the scriptures.

Real-life preaching that relates to me.

A welcoming spirit.

An atmosphere of prayer and reverence.

1 2 3 4 5

3.94

3.84

3.57

4.19

4.25

4

4.03

4.22

Weighted AverageStronglyDisagree

StronglyAgree

344 Answered

I am interested in participating in an adult retreat that is held at St. Cecilia.

Interest Level

1 2 3 4 5

3.54

Weighted AverageNot Interested

Very Much Interested344 Answered

Neutral

I am interested in joining a small faith-sharing group which meets at the parish or in someone’s home.

Interest Level

1 2 3 4 5

3.44

Weighted AverageNot Interested

Very Much Interested344 Answered

Neutral

I am interested in volunteering in a parish ministry that serves the community.

Interest Level

1 2 3 4 5

3.88

Weighted AverageNot Interested

Very Much Interested344 Answered

Neutral

What additional types of community builders or social activities are needed at St. Cecilia? (check all that apply)

School's Out Celebration

Other

Movie night

Parish Picnic

International Food Fair

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

67

129

131

152

160

Number of Responses

344 Answered

The parish can communicate most effectively with me through: (check all that apply)

Twitter

Information kiosks in various parish facili-ties

Facebook

Printed materials in the mail

Parish newsletter

Website

The weekly bulletin

Email

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

10

29

50

59

76

118

255

258

Number of Responses

344 Answered

Level of Agreement about Parish Operations

I am willing to make an extra contribution for the reduction of parish debt.

I feel it is my responsibility to contribute a percentage of my income to the parish.

St. Cecilia manages and administers the financial assets of the parish well.

Parishioners have a means to express their needs to parish leadership.

The staffing at St. Cecilia is sufficient to meet the needs of the parish.

1 2 3 4 5

3.73

4.23

3.36

3.41

3.34

Weighted Average

338 AnsweredStronglyDisagree

StronglyAgree

Upon elimination of the existing debt, I am willing to make an extra contribution for a new renovation to update to the parish facilities.

Level of Agreement

1 2 3 4 5

2.61

Weighted Average

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree338 Answered Neither agree

nor disagree

The facilities at St. Cecilia are:

Sufficient for present needs.

Easy to navigate with well-placed signs mark-ing rooms and buildings.

Available to ministries who need them.

Well-maintained.

1 2 3 4 5

3.67

3.54

3.83

3.88

Weighted Average

338 AnsweredStronglyDisagree

StronglyAgree

Age of Respondents

75 or older

65 to 74

55 to 64

45 to 54

35 to 44

25 to 34

18 to 24

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

30

37

65

75

96

23

5

Number of Respondents

331 Answered

Household Size of Respondents

6 or more people

5 people

4 people

3 people

2 people

1 person

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

25

53

82

43

88

36

Number of Respondents

327 Answered

Length of Respondents’ Membership at St. Cecilia

11 or more years

4 to 10 years

1 to 3 years

Less than one year

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

186

84

38

20

Number of Respondents

328 Answered

Frequency of Mass Attendance for Respondents

Less than monthly

Monthly

Twice a month

Weekly

Daily

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

5

1

29

274

21

Number of Respondents

330 Answered

The current schedule of Masses meets my needs.

Level of Agreement

1 2 3 4 5

4.25

Weighted Average

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree334 Answered Neither agree

nor disagree

I volunteer at the parish or school in a ministry or activity:

Less than annually

Annually

Monthly

Weekly

More than weekly

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

97

35

73

85

44

Number of Respondents

334 Answered

I contribute financially to the mission of the parish:

Rarely

Annually

More than monthly

Monthly

Weekly

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

21

14

25

100

163

Number of Respondents

323 Answered

St. Cecilia is a welcoming Catholic community, Called by God to share the joy of the Gospel, In love and service to those around us.

Proposed Vision for St. Ceciliain the plan

Welcome + Share the Gospel + Serve

Summary of the Vision Statement

• There are many cultural groups atSt. Cecilia.• Every effort will be made to provide for the Pastoral and Spiritual needs of the parishioners.

St. Cecilia is a Multi-Cultural Community

• Leading and organizing the vision (structure)• Pastoral activity (mission)• Resourcing the vision (support)

Organization of the Plan

• Year 1 – Initiatives to improve the quality of ministries and to develop the structure and resources to support growth• Year 3 – Assess initiatives and membership growth to identify what St. Cecilia will look like in the future• Year 5 – Implement strategic changes

Timeline of the Plan

• Organize staff into departments/job descriptions/performance appraisal process• Organize Lifelong Faith Formation and Pastoral Care & Outreach committees/reactivate Stewardship Committee

Leading and Organizing – Year 1

• Assess professional development needs• Study/implement future staff needs• Recruit and form volunteer leaders

Leading and Organizing – Years 3 and 5

• Eliminate parish debt and coordinate fundraisers• Form Buildings & Grounds and Technology committees• Develop rotation/replacement plan for technology and provide local tech support

Resourcing the Vision –Year 1

• Assess financial potential for site improvements• Consider key facility needs connected with membership growth• Develop a long-term technology strategy

Resourcing the Vision – Years 3 and 5

• Improve weekend Mass attendance• Evaluate seating capacity and worship space

Liturgy

• Develop parish-wide awareness of school as a parish ministry• Promote family-based parish celebrations for all parishioners

Lifelong Faith Formation - School

• Add sessions for parents• Promote family-based parish celebrations for all

parishioners• Develop a total youth ministry• Hire a Family Life Director and develop programs• Establish adult retreats and small faith sharing

groups• Look at enrollments, retention rates, and

program options for the future

Lifelong Faith Formation

• Study new project possibilities• Increase the number of volunteers

Pastoral Care & Outreach

• Welcome new members into the parish• Invite parishioners to volunteer for ministries• Implement a stewardship of treasure approach• Create a centralized database

Stewardship

Questions to clarify plan

• Staggered assignments for groups to review the plan• Affirm• Change• Add

Small group discussion of the plan

Break

• Staggered assignments for groups to review the plan• Affirm• Change• Add

Small group discussion of the plan

• One area your group AFFIRMED• A CHANGE to an area• Something ADDED to an area

Large group feedback

• Final draft by Steering Committee in April• Approval by Pastoral Council• Implementation

Next steps in the process

• Your participation in envisioning events and the survey• The work of task groups in writing and

developing the plan• The dedicated efforts of the Steering

Committee• The leadership of the Executive Committee

Thank You

Father Francis Macatangay

Closing Prayer