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Church of St. AnnPastoral Strategic Plan (PSP)

2018 – 2023

1220 Northway RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701

570.322.5935 570.322.2451 (fax)www.stannrcc.org

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Rev. John J. Victoria, PastorStephen B. Frye, Deacon

December 13, 2017

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The New Evangelization

“CHRIST IS THE WAY. When Jesus first came among us, he offered a whole new way of living. The excitement spread as God’s Son, who is also one of us, announced the

coming of the kingdom. The invitation to discipleship and a place in the kingdom that he held out to those who heard him, he continues to hold out to you and to me today.1”

Our Mission:

Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming community that encourages and empowers our family of believers to use their unique talents to become active disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Vision:

Casting a net to gather as many people as possible for the Kingdom of God.

1 Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision, A Pastoral Letter on The New Evangelization

1220 Northway Road Williamsport Pennsylvania 17701 570.322.5935 570.322.2451 (fax) www.stannrcc.org


Contents

Our Mission:..............................................................................................................................2

Our Vision:................................................................................................................................2

Strategic Planning Implementation and Oversight…………………………………………….4

The Principles of a Strategy-Focused Parish…………………………………………………..4

Organizational Structure……………………………………………………………………….4Worship:Word:Community:Service:Leadership/Evangelization/Stewardship:

Oversight……………………………………………………………………………….………5

PASTORAL STRATEGIC PLAN (PSP)WORSHIP……………………………………………………………………………….……..6WORD ………………………………………………………………………………….…….10COMMUNITY…………………………………………………………………….………….13SERVICE……………………………………………………………………………………..18LEADERSHIP/EVANGELIZATION/STEWARDSHIP…………………………………….23VOCATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………26

Pastoral Strategic Plan Development Team………..…………………………………………..,,27Signature Approval……………………………………………………………………………...27

AttachmentCouncils, Committees, Ministries, Organizations (COSA Organizational Chart)..….…………28



Strategic Planning Implementation and Oversight:

St. Ann Parish discerns its direction and identifies the resources needed to meet that direction by the process of strategic planning. It also establishes an accountability system to manage progress.

The Principles of a Strategy-Focused Parish are:

Mobilize all changes and renewal through the Pastor, Leadership Team, and Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Translate strategy into operational plans for the organizations and ministries to implement Align the Parish organization to the PSP to ensure that all activities support the Parish mission and vision Motivate the Parish community to make the PSP everyone’s focus Implement timely accountability measures that monitor the progress of Parish activities on a regular basis

Organizational Structure

Worship: PPC Chairperson, Bereavement, Liturgical Environment/Little Flower Altar Guild, Liturgical Minister Training (Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Greeters, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality, Sacristans, Ushers), Liturgy Committee, Music Ministry/Choirs, and Youth Liturgies

Liturgy is the “summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time, it is the foundation from which her power flows. It is in the Liturgy that we celebrate who we are and what we believe as a Christian Community.” (Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy)

Word: PPC Chairperson, Marriage Preparation (FOCCUS), Ongoing Christian Formation Committee (Adult Faith Formation, Faith Foundation Courses, Library, Scripture Studies), Prayer, Religious Education (Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Sacramental Preparation, Vacation Bible School), Young Adult Ministry, and Youth Ministry

“The gradual manner of God’s self-revelation, manifested in Scripture, is a model for the catechetical efforts of the Church. The full content of revelation can be communicated best to those able by reason of maturity and prior preparation to hear and respond to it. Catechetics for children and young people should find completion in a catechetical program for adults.” (To Teach as Jesus Did, p. 13)

Community: PPC Chairperson, Adoration, Knights of Columbus, Knit Wits, Mom’s Group, Rosary Guild, Saint John Newmann Regional Academy (SJNRA), Scouts, Senior Adults, Sports (adult softball, John Bower basketball, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)), Welcoming Committee, and Women’s Guild

“Community” focuses on encouraging parishioner participation in the liturgical, catechetical, and pastoral ministries of the Parish by increasing parishioner participation in Parish life, developing greater cross-cultural participation in Parish ministries and activities, and ensuring that ministries address Parish needs. The overall goal is to foster a more welcoming and diverse community that prays, works, and grows.

Service: PPC Chairperson, Charity Awareness and Response Empathy (C.A.R.E.) Network, (Family Promise, Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Parish Legislative Network, Pastoral Care, Prison, Respect Life, Social Concerns), Cemetery Care, Oblates of St Benedict, and Open Heart (Sick & Homebound)

“The central message is simple: our faith is profoundly social. We cannot be truly Catholic unless we hear and heed the Church’s call to serve those in need and work for justice and peace.” (Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Ministry of the Parish, 1993)



Leadership/Evangelization/Stewardship: Parish Council, Finance Council, Building & Grounds Council, Leadership Team, Communications Committee, Stewardship Committee, and Parish Volunteers (Administration, Collection counters, Facilities and Grounds).

Vocations: Clergy, consecrated religious life, married life, and single life.

St. Ann Parish will animate and promote vocations of all the faithful while discerning and calling forth lay ministers among its parishioners, and addressing the current needs of its ordained ministers.

Oversight

The Parish Pastoral Council will oversee and monitor the progress toward accomplishing the goals of the Pastoral Strategic Plan. Each PPC Ministry is responsible for executing the goals of the PSP within the prescribed target dates with oversight by the PPC Pillar Chairpersons.

The Parish Pastoral Council’s Pastoral Strategic Plan Development Sub-Committee, consisting of the PPC Chairperson, the Pillar Chairpersons, and one ex-officio Member will review and monitor the ongoing progress and accomplishment of Goals, Strategies, Objectives, and Outcome Metrics established in the Pastoral Strategic Plan. The Sub-Committee will also review the PSP each year and provide recommended changes at the November Parish Pastoral Council meeting. The PPC will review the biannually updated 6-year plan at the November PPC meetings to recommend changes for the upcoming calendar year and a full review of the PSP for Pastor approval in December of the odd-numbered calendar years.



WORSHIP PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:

A. Provide the opportunity for full, active, conscious participation in the LiturgiesB. Modernize and maintain a liturgical environment that supports all LiturgiesC. Provide sincere, compassionate support to families, relatives, and friends for Funeral LiturgiesD. Use a cross-functional Liturgy Committee to support the Pastor and Liturgical MinistriesE. Promote recruitment, training, formation, certification, and commissioning of liturgical ministersF. Promote full incorporation of youth and adults in their choirs and the music ministryG. Grow and expand all aspects of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE

Strategy #1To provide direct, sincere, compassionate support to families, relatives, and friends for Funeral Liturgies

Objectives 1. Personally meet with family members of the deceased to plan all aspects of the Funeral Liturgies2. Plan and execute Liturgies based on Clergy, Minster, and Family input, desires, and direction3. Maintain and execute a donation fund that supports Mass cards, plants, and/or food for families4. Support the All Souls Day Mass and other Liturgies with remembrances of the deceased

Strategy #2To recruit, train, and retain people to grow Bereavement support of Funeral and associated Liturgies

Objectives1. Establish and institutionalize training for all ministers supporting the Bereavement Ministry2. Expand the Bereavement Ministers from the 2017 baseline of 103. Provide Bereavement expertise to support the Liturgy Committee

Outcome Metrics: All families receive complete support in the preparation and execution of Funeral Liturgies Membership increases 10% each year from 2018 through 2023

LITURGICAL ENVIRONMENT (LITTLE FLOWER ALTAR GUILD)

Strategy #1To render, with dedication and loving attention, all holy housework needed for liturgy and worship with an intention of creating a sacred environment of truth, peace, hope, charity, & love for the greater glory of God

Objectives1. Maintain a vibrant, prayerful and engaged Liturgical Environment Committee, Little Flower Guild2. Create and maintain a twice-a-month prayer group3. Develop and execute a project to fund maintenance of Altar server cassocks and surplices



4. Plan and coordinate a project to make votive candles in the Sanctuary more accessible

Strategy #2To recruit, train, and retain people to grow the Altar Guild in activities supporting the liturgical environment

Objectives1. Institutionalize training for all facets of Altar Guild work in the liturgical environment2. Expand Altar Guild membership from the 2017 baseline of 113. Provide Liturgical Environment expertise to support the Liturgy Committee

Outcome Metrics: Complete art work on choir wall no later than the First Sunday of Advent, 2018 Increase membership 10% per year from 2018 through 2023

LITURGICAL MINISTER TRAINING

Strategy #1To recruit, train, and form quality liturgical ministers (Adult and Youth) to fully support all Liturgies

Objectives1. Continue recruitment of committed and canonically suited parishioners as altar servers,

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs), greeters, lectors, sacristans, and ushers2. Train, certify, and Commission EMHCs as required by Diocesan guidelines3. Establish an annual social gathering to show appreciation for youth involved in liturgical ministry4. Provide liturgical catechesis and conduct recurring refresher training for all Liturgical Ministers5. Plan, schedule, and execute Lay Minster Blessings and annual Lay Minister Day of Appreciation6. Provide Liturgical Minister training expertise to support the Liturgy Committee

Outcome Metrics: Full complement of knowledgeable liturgical ministers for liturgical events Increase number of liturgical ministers by 5% per year over the 2017 baseline of 40P Lay Minsters Blessed and thanked at an annual Day of Appreciation

LITURGY COMMITTEE

Strategy #1To continue faith formation through Liturgical celebrations that reflect the diversity of Parishioners

Objectives1. Celebrate significant cultural and ethnic events representative of the Liturgical Calendar2. Plan multicultural or bilingual Liturgies throughout the year (Christmas, Mary, the Mother of God,

Holy Family, Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, Pentecost, Novena and Feast of St. Ann, etc.)

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To use a cross-functional Liturgy Committee to provide support to the Pastor and all Liturgical Ministries

Objectives1. Meet at least quarterly to streamline processes and coordinate Liturgies in each Liturgical Season2. Create and maintain an annual events calendar that includes, at a minimum, an Advent Retreat, a

Christmas celebration, a Lenten Retreat, Parish Mission, and an Easter Season celebration3. Communicate the Liturgical Calendar to the Parishioners

Outcome Metrics: Environments have the necessary ministers, music, and appropriate items for all Liturgies Parishioners are informed of the planned Liturgies At least one multicultural or multilingual celebration in planned for each liturgical season by the

First Sunday of Advent, 2018

MUSIC MINISTRY/CHOIRS

Strategy #1To develop, grow, expand, and diversify the music ministry and expand Parishioner participation

Objectives 1. Develop and expand the Contemporary Liturgies to incorporate more contemporary music and a

Sunday evening Mass2. Introduce a diversity of musical instrumentation (drums, strings, horns, bells, etc.) into the

Liturgies at appropriate times consistent with the skills of volunteers and financial ability3. Increase volunteer musician participation as choir members and instrumentalists for the Liturgies4. Develop options for increased use of technology for electronics and computerization of sounds

and visual projections of music and song lyrics to enhance Parishioner participation5. Provide Music Ministry expertise to support the Liturgy Committee

Strategy #2To develop and expand the music ministers’ capabilities, skills, and talents

Objectives 1. Provide annual days of reflection and retreats for choir members and staff2. Develop youth and adult leaders as cantors and directors

Outcome Metrics: Implement technology that enhances sound and visually projects music and song lyrics by June

2018 Increase adult choir membership by 5% each year over the 2017 baseline of 15 Once established, increase the youth choir membership by 4 per year over the 2017 baseline of 0 Include youth cantors at the Principal and Contemporary Masses Ministers participate in an annual day of reflection and an annual retreat



YOUTH LITURGIES

Strategy #1To have youth who have received First Communion, but have not yet graduated from high school, participate in Liturgies

Objectives 1. Director of Religious Education establish and conduct a program with active youth participation 2. Provide Religious Education expertise to support the Liturgy Committee

Strategy #2To recruit youth (defined above) to serve in various liturgical roles to deepen understanding of their Faith

Objectives 1. Build, train, and schedule a core team of youth to serve in Liturgies2. Establish and schedule “Mentor Families” to encourage more family participation in Liturgies

Strategy #3To promote and support a Children’s Liturgy during the Principal Mass and other Liturgies

Objectives 1. Build, train, and schedule a core team of ministers, parents, family members to support Liturgies2. Establish criteria and procedures to communicate Children’s Liturgy details to families

Outcome Metrics: Increase Youth participation by 5% per year over the 2017 baseline of 10 Have maximum participation of Children present at each of the Children’s Liturgies



WORD PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:

A. Promote on-going family-centered Christian formation through cooperative catechetical programs for all ages and groups with the special needs of individuals and families in mind

B. Promote full incorporation of youth and young adults into the life of the parish through ministry programs and the inclusion of young people in parish activities, organizations, and structures

C. Develop and support teachers, catechists and others involved in Christian formationD. Provide the opportunity for all the faithful to participate in ongoing programs of catechesis with

special attention to lectionary based methods of learning to develop a greater understating of Scripture, Catholic teachings, the Saints and the application in our lives and world

MARRIAGE

Strategy #1To provide couples with a foundation and life-long model for marriage as a sacred vocation

Objectives1. Train and certify four Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study

(FOCCUS) facilitators2. Conduct the Diocesan Earlyweds Program to assist couples in their early years of marriage

Outcome Metrics: Have 4 FOCCUS facilitators trained and functioning by June 2019 Conduct the Diocese of Scranton Earlyweds Program two times a year

ONGOING CHRISTIAN FORMATIONCOMMITTEE (OCFC)

Strategy #1To promote opportunities to study and deepen our Catholic faith through lecture series, faith sharing, bible studies, lecture series, and educational materials

Objectives1. Hold a Parish retreat which will consist of basic forms of worship that may not be commonplace

to many parishioners including: Adoration, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet. A shared meal would be incorporated to instill fellowship and personal contact

2. Set a schedule of yearly events including an ongoing Adult DVD or Formed.org series, an Advent Retreat or Series, a Christmas Book Giveaway and Book Discussion, an Epiphany Blessing and Giveaway, a Lenten Event, and an Apologetics Course

3. Host 2 guest speakers in the calendar year 20184. Continue advertising, and growth of, Cell Groups



5. Continue expansion of the Library to include development of a youth sectionStrategy #2To encourage greater participation in the OCFC and Adult Faith Formation events

Objectives1. Recruit people to assist OCFC with leading Cell Groups, adult faith formation, and other events2. Seek out and recruit support to identify and schedule guest speakers for Parish programs

Outcome Metrics: Conduct two Parish Retreats per year, one in Advent and one in Lent Produce an annual schedule that integrates Strategy 1, Objectives 1-3, by August 31of each year

and publish it regularly throughout each year Increase participation in Adult Faith Formation events by 20% over the 2017 baseline of 40 Increase participation as OCFC members by 20% per year over the 2017 baseline of 3 Increase the number of Cell Groups by 1 per year

PRAYER

Strategy #1To provide means by which Parishioners can exercise prayer opportunities to promote spiritual growth

Objectives1. Include prayer for newly baptized, newly married, newly confirmed, Catechumens, and

Candidates by name in Intercessions (Prayer of the Faithful)2. Feature individuals in Objective 1 in the bulletin, on the website, and Facebook3. Include prayer for those considering Catholic faith in Intercessions (Prayer of the Faithful)4. Include a sign-up for Parishioners to pray for members that are disengaged from the Parish5. Create a “prayer tree” in a permanent location to be used for placing and taking prayer intentions6. Pillar Chairpersons submit Intercessions to be used during Masses relating to needs in the Pillar

Outcome Metrics: Word Pillar and Pastoral Associate establish processes for Objectives 1-5 by June 2018

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY

Strategy #1To engage youth ages birth to college in the various Parish service programs, liturgical roles, and the catechetical program to sustain the Parish mission

Objectives1. Morning prayer to start religious education to be liturgically linked with one of the Sunday

Readings, appropriate season color, liturgical vocabulary word. This will also directly link to the Children's Liturgy of the Word during the Principal Mass

2. Continue regular annual faith formation classes as already established3. Continue annual Vacation Bible School with neighboring churches



4. Continued sacramental collaboration for Penance, and starting this year with Confirmation

Strategy #2To facilitate the building of relationships between youth, defined as age birth through high school, in the Parish to promote Christian fellowship

Objectives1. Host annual Easter Egg Hunt/Basket Blessing and some form of St. Nicholas celebration 2. Offer annual ISLI, Up & Over, Light the Fire details and organize groups as needed3. Offer extra trips throughout the year for youth such as paintball, wall climbing, corn maze,

hikes and similar activities4. Offer up to two large scale opportunities a year for youth to experience the Universal Church

such as a mission trip, Steubenville Conference, March for Life, NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference), etc.

Outcome Metrics: Conduct at least 5 activities as indicated in Objectives 1-4 for each year of the PSP

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Strategy #1To facilitate the building of relationships between young adults, defined as age 18-35, in the Parish to promote Christian fellowship

Objectives1. Reinitiate Theology on Tap or begin a similar program directed towards gathering young

adults for a Catholic social activity at least once every month2. Establish relationships with Lycoming College and Pennsylvania College of Technology

Campus Ministries to learn about needs and opportunities for evangelizing in the communities3. Continue participating in the Parish intramural softball league as a social activity

Strategy #2To engage young adults, as defined above, in the various Parish service programs, liturgical roles, and adult catechetical programs to sustain the Parish mission

Objective1. Build a core team of young adults in the congregation whose task is to pray for and reach out to

disengaged Parishioners

Outcome Metrics: Establish social gathering program and implement bi-monthly events starting February 2018 Provide plan by June 2018 and begin engagement with Campus Ministries by August 2018 Core team for prayer and outreach to disengaged Parishioners functional by September 2018



COMMUNITY PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:A. Establish and operate functional Committees for Adoration, Communications, and WelcomingB. Provide opportunities for people to gather to pray and provide support to ParishionersC. Support Parish-sponsored organizations, including Knights of Columbus and Scouts, and SJNRAD. Promote youth and adult sports programs and activities to enhance health and sportsmanship

ADORATION

Strategy #1Adoration Committee manages all aspects of Adoration at St Ann Parish

Objectives1. Adoration Committee implements processes to ensure availability of Adoration on weekdays2. Develop and implement program for 24/7 Adoration in the Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel

Outcome Metrics: Adoration Committee schedules adorers to ensure 100% coverage during hours of Adoration Publish a Pastor-approved plan and timeline, by June 2018, for 24/7 Adoration by December 2019

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Strategy #1To increase Membership in the St. Ann Council

Objective1. Conduct annual recruitment drives

Strategy #2To conduct activities and functions for the St. Ann community

Objective1. Sponsor activities such as bloodmobiles, District Knights of Columbus functions, free-throw

contests, food drives and coat collections for needy families, etc.

Outcome Metrics: Increase Council membership by 5 persons each year, over the 2017 baseline of 30 Host or support an activity or function each calendar quarter for St. Ann Parishioners



KNIT WITS

Strategy #1To provide opportunities to socialize, pray, and produce handmaid products for Parishioners

Objectives1. Gather at regular intervals to socialize and pray for the St. Ann community2. Knit shawls, baby afghans, articles, etc. for infant Baptisms and other Liturgies

Outcome Metric: Provide a handmaid baby afghan for each infant Baptism

LYCOMING COUNTY CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING GROUP

Strategy #1To support local Catholic Homeschooling families from all Parishes in Lycoming County as they work toward the education goals they have created for their family

Objectives1. Compile a list of Homeschooling Parents and their expertise to share with one another. This will

line teachers up with potential students in different subjects2. Identify and share field trips and pilgrimages that families can participate in, use social media and

the meeting times to get the word out

Strategy #2To provide a meeting time and place twice a month for the children to learn different skills in a cooperative environment. These meeting times may increase as the group grows and develops

Objectives1. At each meeting, the children will work together and separately on assigned projects2. Different ages will also interact at different points throughout each meeting time

Strategy #3To provide an environment for the children to stand and speak in front of others about their projects, memory work or field trips

Objectives1. At each meeting there is recitation of memory work2. If the students have recently completed a project or field trip they would like to share about they

will have an opportunity to share it with all students and ages

Outcome Metrics: Students grow in their friendships and develop in many academic areas throughout the course



MOM’S GROUP

Strategy #1To provide opportunities for moms of all ages and stages of life to encourage each other in the vocation of motherhood through prayer and study of scripture

Objectives1. Gather regularly to socialize, pray, and study Scripture2. Provide opportunities to discuss various aspects of motherhood and family life

Outcome Metrics: Identify and follow a structured program of Scripture study Establish a plan to discuss and develop a deeper understanding of motherhood

ROSARY GUILD

Strategy #1To provide opportunities to socialize, pray, and produce handmaid products for Parishioners

Objectives1. Gather at regular intervals to socialize and pray for the St. Ann community2. Procure or produce handmaid Rosaries to support St. Ann programs and ministries

Outcome Metrics: Produce Rosaries to meet Rosary Guild requirements

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL ACADEMY (SJNRA)

Strategy #1To participate in activities and events to keep SJNRA a viable Catholic School

Objectives1. Attend SJNRA board meetings2. Participate in school Masses, other Liturgies, Open Houses, and social functions3. Support recruitment efforts and fund drives

Outcome Metrics: SJNRA has sufficient students and resources to function as a high-quality K-12 Catholic School



SCOUTS

Strategy #1The mission is, ”to make the program of the Boy Scouts of America available to youth within our community.” The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

Objectives1. Charter Boy Scout Troop 38 and Cub Scout Pack 382. Provide facilities and resources to enable the Scouts to achieve their missions

Outcome Metrics: Scouts who are active and engaged in the Scout organizations, Parish, and community

SENIOR ADULTS

Strategy #1To provide opportunities to socialize, pray, and provide support to Parishioners

Objectives1. Gather at regular intervals to socialize and pray for the St. Ann community2. Organize day trips for seniors to local and regional places of interest

Outcome Metrics: Host an annual function to support St. Ann Welcoming Committee Organize and execute two day trips per year

SPORTS (SOFTBALL, BOWER BASKETBALL, CYO)

Strategy #1To provide opportunities for Parishioners to participate in adult sports activitiesObjectives

1. Manage an adult softball team that plays intramural games2. Establish and implement a recreational basketball program

Strategy #2To provide opportunities for family members to participate in youth sports activities

Objectives1. Manage a team that participates in the Bower Basketball program2. Explore other Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and related sports activities to develop youth

Outcome Metrics:



Adult and youth sports activities that enhance health and sportsmanship Enhanced Williamsport-area CYO programs to foster personal growth and teamwork

WELCOMING COMMITTEE

Strategy #1To manage all aspects of people joining St. Ann Parish and its Ministries

Objectives1. Meet new member needs and ensure all their information is properly recorded in the Parish files2. Coordinate with new members to help them enroll in religious education and join Ministries

Strategy #2To conduct 2x2 Outreach Ministry

Objective1. Develop, plan, and execute 2x2 Outreach to Parishioners with limited participation at St. Ann

Strategy #3To provide opportunities for St. Ann Parishioners to participate in a variety of social events

Objective1. Develop, plan, and execute various social activities and functions for Parish-wide participation

Outcome Metrics: Obtain a Pastor-approved Charter by February 2018 Publish a Ministries Brochure for distribution to Parishioners by March 2018 Implement process to electronically capture Parish Data System (PDS) information to include

PDS training and an electronic device to make it a paperless process by September 2018 Grow the 2x2 Outreach team by 2 members each year of the 2018-2023 PSP Support monthly Parish Fellowship activities Host a social function with a meal quarterly Host an annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner

WOMEN’S GUILD

Strategy #1To provide opportunities to socialize, pray, and provide support to Parishioners

Objectives1. Gather at regular intervals to socialize and pray for the St. Ann community; interface with Prayer

Ministry2. Organize Days of Reflection for Parishioners3. Organize and conduct Rummage Sales

Outcome Metrics: Host an annual function to support St. Ann Welcoming Committee



Plan and execute at least two Days of Reflection per calendar year during the 6-year PSP Plan and execute two Rummage Sales per year during the 6-year PSP



SERVICE PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:

A. Encourage participation and involvement in service to the Parish and communityB. Increase awareness and participation in social justice issuesC. Establish a separate homebound ministry that includes sacramental as well as visitations to Parish

members that are homebound, elderly, or are in a nursing facilityD. Provide pastoral care to Parishioners and their families

CHARITY AWARENESS & RESPONSE EMPATHY (C.A.R.E.)

Strategy #1To increase membership and develop leaders for areas of ministry to support current and future programs

Objectives1. Invite those who show interest in C.A.R.E. to participate in meetings and events2. Encourage members to select specific areas or activities that they would like to lead

Outcome Metrics: Increase size of C.A.R.E. core group by 2% per year from the 2017 baseline of 5 members Review St. Ann policies and procedures annually

FAMILY PROMISE

Strategy #1To house and feed families in Convent in coordination with the United Churches of Lycoming County

Objectives1. House and feed a family for 1 week every 12 weeks2. Train volunteers to host and support with meals and food

Strategy #2To obtain donations and grants to support operations

Objectives1. Successfully compete for Diocesan grants

Outcome Metrics: Grow support to Family Promise and provide all non-perishable supplies for St. Ann Family

Promise Obtain annual grant from Diocese of Scranton



FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Strategy #1To provide assistance to needy families

Objectives1. Execute a program of support based on needs of families

Outcome Metrics: Increased identification and communication of needs by Parishioners and family members Continual communication

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Strategy #1To support food pantries in the local area

Objectives1. Maintain a St. Ann food pantry to support local area requests2. Provide food baskets for holidays supporting the United Churches of Lycoming County and St.

Ann food pantries

Outcome Metrics: Provide 100 bags of food per year at St. Ann food pantry Provide 100 food baskets to other community food pantries at Christmas and Easter

PARISH LEGISLATIVE NETWORK

Strategy #1To operate a strong Legislative Network

Objectives1. Operate a Legislative Network Committee that keeps Parish informed of legislative issues2. Provide Parishioners access to form letters (electronic and hard copy) and addresses of legislators

Outcome Metrics: Establish a Legislative Network Committee with a Pastor-approved Charter by December 2018 Have 30% of St. Ann Parishioners participating in the Legislative Network by September 2019 Increase the number of emails/letters to legislators by 10% per year from 2018 to 2023



PASTORAL CARE

Strategy #1To support Parish families in need of help

Objectives1. Develop and operate a communication process for Parishioners in need2. Develop and implement process to make determination of need

Strategy #2To continue annual practice of a Giving Tree

Objectives1. Create lists of items needed by local families, Family Promise, Shepherd of the Streets, and local

charity organizations at Christmas time2. Develop and execute a method to distribute requests to Parish families for donations3. Deliver donations to appropriate charities

Outcome Metrics: Assist at least five families per year Provide 20-50 children per year with gifts from the Parish

PRISON

Strategy #1To support people associated with St. Ann who are incarcerated

Objectives1. Provide prison visitations2. Provide prison sacramental visits

Strategy #2To support family members of the incarcerated

Objectives1. Develop program to support the needs of the family members of those incarcerated2. Implement program to pray for the families3. Solicit and train volunteers for prison ministry

Outcome Metrics: Establish a communications network to make ministry requirements known Increase the number of prison ministers from 2 to 12 by December 2018



RESPECT LIFE

Strategy #1To support Right to Life Programs and Activities

Objectives1. Participate in Life Chain, March for Life, and related local activities and events2. Support Women’s Expectations3. Support Life through letter writing campaigns and Legislative Network activities4. Support annual Mother’s Day flower sale5. Establish annual donation levels for “Life”

Strategy #2To conduct regularly scheduled prayer gatherings focused on Right to Life

Objective1. Create a prayer group by March 2018 that meets to pray for an end to abortion and euthanasia

Outcome Metrics: Maintain a minimum of 50 participants in the Life Chain each year Add one additional fundraising effort per year for Women’s expectations Coordinate activities with the Legislative Network Committee Conduct annual flower sale Group meets quarterly to pray for an end to abortion & euthanasia; interfaces with Prayer ministry

SOCIAL CONCERNS

Strategy #1To support United Churches of Lycoming County (UCLC)

Objectives1. Support UCLC programs including the food pantry, Shepherd of the Streets, and ecumenism2. Use UCLC list of references for help and assistance3. Make monetary contributions to those in need of assistance

Strategy #2To support St. Anthony Center

Objectives1. Twice annual collections2. Encourage Parish volunteers to participate

Outcome Metrics:



Grow parishioner involvement and participate in at least four interfaith activities each year Increase support of St. Anthony Center through twice-a-year collections and increased volunteers

CEMETERY CARE

Strategy #1To provide a safe and well-maintained Assumption Cemetery in Cascade Township

Objectives1. Ensure the Cemetery meets all requirements to function as a Catholic Cemetery2. Establish recurring visits to the Cemetery, including Masses, so Parishioners stay involved

Outcome Metrics: Cemetery is appropriately maintained to provide the proper environment for Services Celebrate at least two Masses per year at the Cemetery

OBLATES OF SAINT BENEDICT

Strategy #1To support the Oblates of St. Benedict

Objective1. Provide a gathering place that meets the requirements of the Oblates

Outcome Metrics: Oblates of St. Benedict receive proper support to conduct their meetings

OPEN HEART (SICK AND HOMEBOUND)

Strategy #1To improve emotional and spiritual well-being of sick, homebound, and elderly Parishioners

Objectives1. Conduct visitations to Parishioners who are sick or homebound in nursing homes, assisted living

facilities, and homes2. Leader coordination of requirements, visits, schedule, and training of volunteer ministers3. Provide homebound visits on a bi-weekly schedule4. Establish a visiting calendar for nursing homes assigned to St. Ann5. Operate a program that provides rides, errands, or meals to the sick, homebound, or elderly6. Continue Christmas and Easter gift deliveries to nursing homes and the homebound

Outcome Metrics:



Establish process for communication and scheduling visits to the sick, homebound, and elderly by June 2018

Establish a calendar to provide rides and meals by September 2018

LEADERSHIP, EVANGELIZATION, STEWARDSHIP PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:A. Councils, Leadership Team, Communications Committee, and Stewardship Committee develop,

review, recommend, and advise the Pastor on Parish plans, policies and guidanceB. Use the Pastoral Strategic Plan to determine and prioritize requirements and resourcesC. Leadership Team provides direct, day-to-day support to the Pastor for decision-making

COUNCILS (PARISH PASTORAL, FINANCE, AND BUILDING AND GROUNDS) AND LEADERSHIP TEAM

Strategy #1To operate three Councils and a Leadership Team to directly support the Pastor and implement the Pastoral Strategic Plan to accomplish the Parish Mission and achieve the Parish Vision

Objectives1. Operate in accordance with current Constitutions and By-Laws with annual reviews by the Pastor2. Through elections and appointments, maintain proper Membership with appropriate qualifications3. Continue to develop and strengthen the Leadership Team through education and training

Strategy #2To formulate Parish policy, foster good communication and crossflow of information, and provide Servant Leadership by clarifying Parish Mission and Vision, establishing goals and strategies, improving the St. Ann campus facilities, recognizing our people, and witnessing the Gospel message to all

Objectives1. Determine and support the needs of the Parish, Diocese, and Community2. Develop and implement comprehensive plan to expand the Church Vestibule and add elevator3. Each Council and the Leadership Team holds an annual retreat day for prayer, reflection, and

strategic planning to promote cohesiveness, spirituality, and servant leadership4. Councils and Leadership meet jointly5. Recognize accomplishments of Councils, Leadership Team, Pillars, Committees, and individuals

Outcome Metrics: Complete annual reviews of Constitutions and By-Laws by June 30 each year Operate in line with the Pastoral Strategic Plan to prioritize requirements and resources Councils and Leadership Team develop and implement plan that raises funds and completes

Church Vestibule expansion and the addition of an elevator by September 2020 Leadership Team attends an annual Amazing Parish Conference Each Council and the Leadership Team holds their own annual retreat day Councils and Leadership Team meet jointly at least once a year



Recognize accomplishment of Councils, Leadership Team, Committees, Pillars, and individuals at an annual social gathering

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Strategy #1To operate a Communications Committee to ensure coordinated message across the St. Ann campus

Objectives1. Establish a part-time Parish staff position to serve as Communications and Technology POC2. Incumbent should have expertise in website, social media, and network technology and functions3. Publish a Communications and Technology Plan annually4. Establish the process and efforts for an internship with a local college

Strategy #2To link processes to Pastor, Councils, Committees, Leadership Team, and Parish Office staff

Objectives1. Link information processes to Pastor, Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Building and

Grounds Council, Leadership Team, Committees, and Parish Office staff2. Communicate Parish information to Parishioners and community through bulletins, social media,

website, newspapers, email, and audiovisual equipment

Outcome Metrics: Publish a Communications and Technology Plan that supports the PSP by January 31 each year Use technology to survey Parishioners to determine information requirements and delivery

accuracy Perform semi-annual assessment of Parish website functionality and upgrade requirements

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Strategy #1To operate under the direction of the Finance Council with responsibilities for Increased Offertory, Parish Collections, online giving, planned giving, and COSA Cash Club programs to support Parish operations

Objectives1. Manage Annual Increased Offertory Program follow-up and implementation2. Ensure Collections procedures meet Diocesan guidelines and satisfy internal control requirements3. Develop and implement a Planned Giving policy and program4. Orchestrate all aspects of COSA Cash Club program to generate Parish operations revenue

Strategy #2To conduct Capital Campaign program to raise funds to meet Capital Projects requirements



Objective1. Coordinate all Parish activities with the Building & Grounds Council to develop the campaign

plan for expansion of the Church vestibule, installation of an elevator, and other capital projects

Strategy #3To support the Diocesan Annual Appeal

Objectives1. Coordinate all Parish activities of the Diocesan Annual Appeal2. Support the Regional Chairs and Parish Representatives

Outcome Metrics: Increased Offertory program growth of 7% per year COSA Cash Club pledges meet Pastor-stated annual goal by July 1 each year Establish a Planned Giving Program by December 2018 Capital Campaign plans meet Pastor-directed objectives and timelines

PARISH VOLUNTEERS

Strategy #1To have volunteers serve in the Parish Office as administrative support and collection counters

Objectives1. Administrative support to meet Pastor requirements2. Qualified collection counters to provide timely and accurate resource documentation

Strategy #2To have volunteers maintain buildings and grounds

Objectives1. Solicit volunteers for spring and fall cleanup activities

Outcome Metrics: Maintain sufficient numbers of volunteers to support administration and collection counting Advertise and manage programs to provide building and grounds cleanup and support



VOCATIONS PILLAR

OVERARCHING GOALS:

A. Increase awareness of Church’s need for Clergy and Consecrated Religious Life B. Support married and single people in their vocations in life

CLERGY, CONSECRATED RELIGIOUS, MARRIED, AND SINGLE LIFE

Strategy #1To encourage and support a response to the Church’s call for Clergy and Consecrated Religious Life

Objectives1. Advertise need for priests, deacons, and consecrated religious life in bulletin, on social media, and

via handouts, brochures, and posters in the St. Ann facilities2. Host informal seminars and dinners for those interested in becoming Clergy entering religious life

Strategy #2To encourage and support married and single persons in their vocations in life

Objectives1. Conduct marriage seminars to assist in strengthening marriage bonds2. Sponsor social events for singles

Outcome Metrics: Support the Diocesan Vocations Office in their efforts Host a regional dinner for discernment of vocations to the Clergy and Consecrated Life Have semi-annual events for marriage and single persons to enhance their vocations



Parish Council Officers, through June 2018Christine Haas, ChairpersonGinny Eaton, Vice ChairpersonMary Wolf, Secretary

Pastoral Strategic Plan Development Sub-Committee through December 2019

PPC ChairpersonPPC Pillar ChairpersonsPastoral Associate (ex-officio)

Approved by:

_____________________________________ __________________________________Rev John J. Victoria, Pastor Date Christine Haas, PPC Chair Date



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