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Our New Mission Statement
Written by Fr. Michael Straley on June 3, 2012
Howdy,
The past couple of months our parish Council, along with a few other people, have been working had on a new 3 year pastoral plan for our parish. We have had the assistance of the Research and Planning Director from the diocese. We began by brainstorming what we wanted our parish to look like in 3 years, and looking at our strengths and weaknesses. Then before setting goals, we worked on a new mission statement for our parish.
I have approved the new Mission Statement:
We are a Roman Catholic community committed to teaching and living the Gospel in a multi-cultural environment. We celebrate God's gifts through sacramental life, educational opportunities and community outreach.
Next we set 3 year goals for our community and began to set objectives to reach those goals. This will involve some committee work, and some of you may be invited to work on a committee, or you may want to volunteer to help. If one of our goals is of interest to you, can write a note to me and I will forward it to the committee chairperson. We do want to keep the committees a workable size, so not everyone will necessarily be appointed, but we do want a diverse group. The goals that we will be working on include:
1) Strengthen Educational Opportunities
2) Improve Communication
3) Maintain high Quality Liturgy
4) Promote Stewardship
5) Update our Physical Plant
The committees may suggest different workding for some of the goals as they propose objectives. All of the committee plans will be submitted to the parish Council for approval.
I will keep you informed as the parish Plan develops. Please keep all of those involved in this important process in your prayers as this direct my efforts for the next three years.
Pax,
Father Mike
Que tal,
Por un par de meses nuestro Consejo Parroquial, junto con algunas otras personas, han estado trabajando en un plan pastoral de 3 años para nuestra parroquia. Hemos tenido la asistencia de la Directora de Investigación y Planificación de la Diócesis. Empezamos con una lluvia de ideas sobre lo que deseábamos para nuestra parroquia en los próximos 3 años, y repasamos nuestras fortalezas y necesidades. Luego, antes de establecer objetivos, trabajamos en una nueva misión para nuestra parroquia.
He aprobado la nueva declaración de nuestra
misión:
Somos una comunidad Católica Romana comprometida a enseñar y vivir el Evangelio en un ambiente multi-cultural. Celebramos los dones de Dios mediante la vida sacramental, las oportunidades educativas y actividades comunitarias.
Enseguida establecimos 3 metas para nuestra comunidad y empezamos a establecer objetivos para alcanzar esas metas. Esto implicará un trabajo en comités, y algunos de ustedes pueden ser invitados a trabajar en un comité, o tal vez quisieran ser voluntarios para ayudar. Si alguna de nuestras metas es de interés para ustedes me lo pueden comunicar y yo me comunico con el dirigente del comité. Aunque deseamos diversidad dentro de los comités tal vez no todos los interesados sean asignados ya que deseamos mantener comités pequeños para ser mas efectivos. Los objetivos en los que vamos a estar trabajando son:
1) Fortalecer las oportunidades educativas
2) Mejorar la comunicación
3) Mantener buena calidad en la Liturgia
4) Promover la administración de dones y bienes de los miembros de la parroquia
5) Mejoras a las instalaciones de la parroquia
Los comités pueden sugerir un vocabulario diferente para algunos de los objetivos que se proponen. Todos los planes del comité serán presentados al Consejo Parroquial para su aprobación.
Los mantendré informados conforme se vayan desarrollando los planes. Por favor mantengan a todos los involucrados en este importante proceso en sus oraciones ya que esto dirigirá mis esfuerzos los próximos tres años
Paz,
Padre Mike
Help Wanted: Secretary
The liturgy committee of OLPH church is seeking a giving individual who would volunteer to take down the minutes of our meetings and make a report to distribute to its members. We usually meet on Saturday mornings after 8:30amMass. Frequency varies as needed, usually every 2 or 3 months, at the pastor’s request.
If interested, please contact Fr. Michael Straley at the rectory, 623-939-9785.
[ Help Wanted ]
Religious Education Registration
Jun 4, 2012 to Jul 20, 2012 (9:00a - 12:00p)
WHEN: Jun 4 through Jul 20. Mon through Fri 9:00a-12:00p.
WHERE: Religious Education office
WHAT DO I NEED: Children's birth and baptism certificates
¿CUANDO? del 4 de junio al 20 de julio. lunes a viernes de 9:00 am a 12:00 mediodía
¿DONDE? Oficina de Educación Religiosa
¿QUÉ NECESITO? Actas de nacimiento y bautismo de los niños
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Our Lady's Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon
Jun 9, 2012 (11:30a - 1:00p)
Save the Date! Our Lady's Guild presents a Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sat, Jun 9 from 11:30a-1:00p.
Looking for the latest fashions, season’s colors, right type for different figures? Then come and see them at a “Fashion Show” sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild and presented by The Dress Barn with our own parishioners as models.
Tickets are $10.00 each and will include a salad luncheon, door prizes and raffles. Tickets must be be purchased beforehand. For information, call Susan at 602-826-0164.
Marque la fecha: sábado, 9 de junio, 11:30a a 1:00p en el Salón Parroquial.
¿Está buscando lo mas reciente de la moda, los colores de la temporada o lo apropiado para su cuerpo? Pues venga a nuestro desfile patrocinado por Our Lady’s Guild y presentado por The Dress Barn con modelos de nuestra propia comunidad.
Boletos solo $10.00 por persona e incluye un platillo de ensalada, regalos y rifas. Los boletos se deben comprar por adelantado. Mas información en la oficina de la parroquia.
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Farewell Potluck for Fr. José
Jun 15, 2012 (6:00p)
SAVE THE DATE! Farewell Potluck for Father José on Fri, Jun 15 at 6:00p.
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Arizona Catholic Homeschooling Conference
Jun 29, 2012 to Jun 30, 2012
Discerning, new and veteran homeschoolers will all benefit from the prayerful environment, informative workshops and Catholic vendors. Register online at conf.shhe.org. For more information contact Rebecca at 480-388-6914 or rhan5@yahoo.com.
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St. Joseph's Youth Camp
Jul 1, 2012 to Jul 21, 2012
It’s not too early to think about summer camp! Register Now for St. Joseph’s Youth Camp and Save Money.
St. Joseph’s Youth Camp, located in the tall pines surrounding Mormon Lake, near Flagstaff, is offering an early bird discount when you register before May 1.
Sponsored by the Arizona Knights of Columbus, the camp offers kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, astronomy, archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, mountain biking and much more for an ALL-INCLUSIVE rate.
The regular fee of $498 includes a full week of activities, meals and snacks, transportation from the Valley and back via chartered bus, camper T-shirt and DVD. Register before May 1 and pay only $450 per session.
The camp reinforces teamwork and solid values. Teen Week, for ages 13 to 15, includes additional challenging and fun activities to build leadership skills.
Sessions: July 1-7, Teen Week; July 8-14 and July 15-21, ages 8-12.
To register and for more information, including camp counsellorships for ages 15 to 17, go to www.sjycaz.com or call 480-449-0848.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Jul 20, 2012 to Jul 23, 2012
Allow God to polish up that mirror of your marriage relationship; attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and let God strengthen, renew and rekindle your relationship. Next weekend in the Phoenix area: July 20-23.
For more information call us at 602-242-6141 or visit our website at www.wwme-phx.org.
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike
Nov 6, 2012 to Nov 19, 2012
Fr. Mike will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Nov 6-19. Brochures are in the vestibule, or in the office if you are interested.
El Padre Mike estará dirigiendo una peregrinación a La Tierra Santa del 6 al 19 de noviembre del 2012. La información se encuentra en el vestíbulo de la parroquia o en la oficina parroquial.
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