Pastoral Plan
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Provided here is a summary of the current strategic plan for St. Paul Parish. The plan is divided into 5 key elements of Parish life and serves as a guide for the pastor, clergy, staff and Pastoral Council in meeting the needs of the Catholic community of Princeton.
The plan reflects over a year of work by the Pastoral Council in consultation with the staff, Finance Council and School Board to address the needs identified in the 2019 Parish Survey. Despite COVID-19, the work continues.
Fr. Miguel, Fr. Carlo, Pastoral Council
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Our Mission
We, the Catholic Community of Saint Paul in Princeton, honor our tradition of welcoming God’s sons and daughters from different cultures and backgrounds to hear and live the Good News of Our Lord Jesus
Christ. Baptized and formed into the People of God, we continue to grow in the Apostolic Tradition of Worship, Word and Service. Worship through our participation in the Eucharist and celebration of sacraments; Word, in our commitment to Catholic identity through Scripture and catechesis; and Service, as disciples who share God’s love with all by working together for peace and justice to advance the coming of the Kingdom of God.
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Worship & Sacraments
Together, we praise and render sacrifice to God, and receive God's grace in the sacraments.
PLANS:- Enhance catechesis about the Mass.
- Emphasize sacrament of Baptism as communal celebration.
- Increase inclusion of Hispanic Community at Worship.
- Greater engagement of children and youth through sacraments.
- Establish/strengthen Greeter & Usher Ministry.
- Establish/strengthen Liturgical Committee
- Liturgical ministry formation
- Procure and install new ambo microphone.
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Stewardship
Making the most responsible use of one's gifts and resources
PLANS:- Establish rolling 3-5 year CAPEX program.
- Develop a plan to be more carbon neutral/green.
- Establish Facilities Committee for the parish.
- Prepare a detailed preventive maintenance plan covering all parish facilities.
- Develop Hispanic budget.
- Appoint a Finance Representative for the Hispanic Ministry.
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Leadership
Create a positive and creative influence on and in the service of others, which focuses on developing their God-given potential and gifts for the common good.
PLANS:- Develop and promote existing leaders and invite new parishioners to undertake leadership positions
- Develop a formal process to identify future leaders especially among young adults.
- Establish a process for training current and future leaders;
- Organize an annual leadership retreat.
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community
Group of people sharing same belief, faith, strengthening traditions and values.
PLANS:- Welcoming program for new parishioners
- Emphasize value of multi-ethnic parish make-up; emphasize communication
- Increase participation of parents in Religious Ed activities.
- Increase funding for Religious Ed for special events and speakers.
- Increase promotion of St. Paul School to parishioners.
- Open parish activities to the broader Princeton Community.
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service
A commitment to works of compassion, inclusiveness, and justice.
PLANS:- Establish / strengthen the Social Justice Committee
- Integration with other organizations to help people in need.
- Extending reach beyond the parish.
- Develop improved communication vehicles for the elderly, non-tech people, and Hispanic community.
- Engage Princeton Interfaith Religious Leaders for joint social justice and community outreach projects.
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