NEEDS Study the possibilities for additional outreach projects, particularly projects in which the entire parish has an opportunity to participate, and the volunteer support to sustain them. As part of the study, consider how the human concerns commission can monitor and coordinate all human concerns and pastoral care activities. Increase the outreach to the homebound and hospitalized. Consider the establishment of a sister-parish relationship with a parish in another part of the Recruit more young adult volunteers to participate in outreach programs. H. Stewardship community building ministry and activities particularly those related to – the sharing of time, talent and treasure The parish averages about 75 new households per year or 6 to 7 per month. At least one-third of the parish households do not contribute financially to the parish. There are identifiable transition or risk times among parishioners which can present the occasion to end active involvement or membership itself: school and religious ed families that do not attend Mass; 2nd graders after their first communion; school families whose last 8th grader has graduated; juniors in high school who have been confirmed; young adults as they move out on their own. In the area served by the parish, is an estimated median household income of $75,671. Nationally, the average Catholic household contributes between 1% and 1.1% of household income. If every household at Queen of Apostles contributed at the national average of 1%, the parishioners would generate over $1,000,000 in envelope and offertory revenue. Other religious groups have an average which is at least double the Catholic average. Studies have indicated that parish bulletins reach two-thirds of the parish population. The Queen of Apostles bulletin has the capacity to provide more information and communication about events and activities to parishioners. AFFIRMATIONS Christian Women have developed a strong ministry in the parish. Expand the welcoming process for new members which provides opportunities for new members to become familiar with the ministries and activities at the parish as well as meet other parishioners.
NEEDS Study the possibilities for additional outreach projects, particularly projects in which the entire parish has an opportunity to participate, and the volunteer support to sustain them. As part of the study, consider how the human concerns commission can monitor and coordinate all human concerns and pastoral care activities. Increase the outreach to the homebound and hospitalized. Consider the establishment of a sister-parish relationship with a parish in another part of the Recruit more young adult volunteers to participate in outreach programs. H. Stewardship – community building ministry and activities particularly those related to the sharing of time, talent and treasure The parish averages about 75 new households per year or 6 to 7 per month. At least one-third of the parish households do not contribute financially to the parish. There are identifiable transition or risk times among parishioners which can present the occasion to end active involvement or membership itself: school and religious ed families that do not attend Mass; 2nd graders after their first communion; school families whose last 8th grader has graduated; juniors in high school who have been confirmed; young adults as they move out on their own. In the area served by the parish, is an estimated median household income of $75,671. Nationally, the average Catholic household contributes between 1% and 1.1% of household income. If every household at Queen of Apostles contributed at the national average of 1%, the parishioners would generate over $1,000,000 in envelope and offertory revenue. Other religious groups have an average which is at least double the Catholic average. Studies have indicated that parish bulletins reach two-thirds of the parish population. The Queen of Apostles bulletin has the capacity to provide more information and communication about events and activities to parishioners. AFFIRMATIONS Christian Women have developed a strong ministry in the parish. Expand the welcoming process for new members which provides opportunities for new members to become familiar with the ministries and activities at the parish as well as meet other parishioners.