Category of Goal #1:  Holy Mass

Goal: Increase youth participation as liturgical ministers.

Rationale: Many of our volunteers are growing older. Also, many of our volunteers are called upon time and time again. Inclusion of more youth in Mass will result in more long-term liturgical volunteers.

Type of Effort:  New initiative or effort

Steps to Accomplish This:
1. Determine which grades are appropriate for each ministry. I.e. Gift bearers in first grade with assistance of parent or high school age siblings.

2. Develop communication tools with families with school age students.

3. Interagte student training into St. Joseph Community School curriculum. Integrate student training into Faith Formation program.

4. Issue letter or certification to student once they have completed the training.

5. Include option to participate in Mass on letter sent to families who are asking for Mass Intentions for a loved one.

6. Designate a Children's Mass each month where all liturgical ministers are covered by children (with the exception of Eucharistic Ministers)

Category of Goal #2:  Service to Others

Goal: Increase the interaction with our parishioners that feel isolated.

Rationale: The list of homebound parishioners held by the Parish Office does not encapsulate all those parishioners in need of interaction. It is important for our Parish to recognize and bring comfort to those who are lonely and isolated. This may also assist in keeping them engaged in their Catholic faith

Type of Effort:  New initiative or effort

Steps to Accomplish This:
1. Create a Committee who is interested in visiting the isolated or acting on this goal. This needs to happen before any of the following action steps can occur.

2. Develop a means for parishioners to be placed on a list that is confidential (private email, database linking through the website, etc).

3.  Develop a list of parishioners who would benefit from additional interaction. This list can be created by parishioners or their family . This list will remain confidential except to those on the committee.

4. Develop text group for daily reflection that any and all parishioners can sign up for.

5. Place a daily reflection on the social media sites.

6. Develop a means that children can make a card for our parishioners on this list.

Good Shepherd