Saint Augustine Parish, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

Saint Augustine Parish Pastoral Plan


Worship

Goal: Deepen the faith of our parishioners through engaging celebrations of the Liturgy that will foster a strong sense of community.

Objectives:
  • Establish a ‘contemporary’ music ministry comprised of teens & young adults to minister at our Liturgies on a monthly/regular basis.
  • Provide opportunities and encouragement for all Liturgical Ministers to participate in continuing formation.
  • Increase participation in and at Mass.
  • Actively recruit parishioners to liturgical ministries.
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Evangelization

Goal: Welcome and unite all through our hospitality and Christian outreach.

Objectives:
  • Form a lay evangelization team by April, 2009.
    This team will be responsible for:
    1. Investigating and implementing evangelization programs targeted for inactive Catholics.
    2. Providing opportunities for parishioners to discuss and reflect on their faith and relationship with God.
    3. Develop a program to welcome newcomers into parish life.
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Teaching

Goal: Invite parishioners to grow in holiness through understanding the spiritual treasury of the Catholic faith.

Objectives:
  • Establish an Adult Faith Formation program.
  • Hire a youth minister for middle school and high school students to develop a program to integrate liturgy and service.
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Stewardship

Goal: Strengthen parish commitment to responsible Christian Stewardship.

Objectives:
  • Establish parish understanding of prayer as the foundation of Christian Stewardship.
  • Develop a three year strategic plan for use of the parish buildings.
  • Form of a committee to research and identify effective stewardship programs.
  • Empower parishioners to share their gifts of time, talent and treasure.