Goal 1

As living signs of Christ’s presence, we will respond to the call to personal holiness given to all by committing ourselves to opportunities for ongoing conversion and spiritual renewal.

OBJECTIVE:
We strive to keep Christ in our midst, to grow in our relationship with Him, and to become a beacon for others
IMPLEMENTATION:

• While planning programs, events, and activities; we will be cognizant of the goal to offer opportunities for personal renewal, growth and a deepened an understanding of the faith
• Provide opportunities of growth for personal holiness through events, activities, and resources to renew their faith and share the joy of prayer.
• Investigate new ways to offer catechesis for parishioners seeking to deepen their understanding of our Catholic faith.
• Provide parishioners with information about spirituality programs that are offered by the Diocese and area Catholic churches.
• Suggestions: include Lenten or Advent Mission

Goal 2

Called by Christ, we will evangelize through the clear proclamation of the Gospel and the constant teaching of the Catholic faith, assuring that such proclamation and teaching is linked to the life experience of the people.

OBJECTIVE:
Our goal is to be a welcoming community, reaching out to all people (those in our pews and in the greater community) with the message of the Gospel.
IMPLEMENTATION:

• Encourage more community outreach (opening activities to the greater community)
• To develop a “Welcome Package” for all new parishioners that will continue to nurture and grow our Family of Parishes. Ensure that all who register with our community are fully informed of all the ministries and activities available within the parish.
• To build a greater community by welcoming visitors, youth, families and seniors to our family of parishes through gatherings, church activities, school activities and ongoing communication and sacramental preparation.
• Establish at least one annual larger key family activity that provides benefit to the parish, but also requires parishioners to be involved in order for the event/activity to be successful.
• Suggestions: annual event could include the 24 hr Adoration

Goal 3

With out sights set on the mission of Jesus, we will minister with justice and compassion to the wounded, the searching, the entrapped and those in material and spiritual need.

OBJECTIVE:
Support and grow our ministries to serve the void in our community to bring the love of Jesus to all through our actions.
IMPLEMENTATION:

• Provide educational opportunities for our parishioners to learn about Catholic social teaching and to take action on social justice concerns both locally and globally.
• Ensure that parishioners are personally aware of resources
• Suggestions: bring in speakers from various social organizations, continue food drives

Goal 4

As the Body of Christ, formed by word and sacrament, we will make provision for meaningful liturgical celebrations in our parish communities to ensure full, conscious and active participation by all.

OBJECTIVE:

• To offer well-prepared Liturgies that promote prayer and participation
• To be an inviting and welcoming Church that fosters community.

• Provide a wide variety of music, embracing the Church’s history, as well as new ideas in music.
• Continue to inform the congregation about the proper reception of Holy Communion and proper participation at Mass.
• Suggestions: Holy Trinity music ministry would like to introduce a new Mass setting, perhaps in Fall of 2023; TAIZE night, and Lessons in Carols Service (Advent/Lent)

Goal 5

Inviting all to co-responsible ministry, we will encourage and support the ongoing formation of laity, religious and ordained.
OBJECTIVE:
Encourage and support ongoing faith formation.

• recruit and support volunteers by offering workshops on topics such as the characteristics of charisms, including how to discern one's personal charisms and how to use them effectively
• establish regular meetings between ministry and group leaders and our Pastoral Council to:
  • • create a more and collaborative working relationship among all ministries and services;
    • assess what is working well and what needs additional support or direction.

Goal 6

Imitating Christ the servant-leader, we will employ and model governance practices at all levels that seek to: meet the needs of God’s people, support the Church’s mission, ensure appropriate participation in decision-making by the laity, religious and ordained, uphold Gospel stewardship, and promote accountability and transparency. 

OBJECTIVE:

• Ensure effective governance of parish activities through active engagement by Parish Pastoral Council

• To share operating budgets, expenses etc. with all allowing for input and a shared voice ensuring transparency.  Provide an annual review.
• Called, Gifted and Sent is a priority under this goal and must be addressed. Ministries positions forms signed and police clearances obtained for those serving in vulnerable roles.