As you know, His Eminence Cardinal O’Malley has designated St. Mary of the Assumption Parish as a “Stand Alone” Collaborative. This simply means that St. Mary’s will not be joined with another parish community. To that end, His Eminence has asked that each parish collaborative put forth a Pastoral Plan that highlights programming that will aid in strengthening the parish.
While supporting the existing programs at the parish, we have targeted six areas which we would like to develop in order to fulfill the mandate by Christ: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
The areas of concentration are:
- Young Families Outreach and Support
- Community Outreach and Charitable Works
- Faith Formation
- Senior Outreach
- Vocations with a focus on the Sacrament of Marriage
- Parish Debt Reduction and Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
The Pastoral Plan was developed by members of the Clergy and Parish Staff, representatives from the Parish Finance Council and Pastoral Council, along with several parishioners. We are confident that with the help of God’s Grace and the protection of our dear Blessed Mother, this Pastoral Program will strengthen and advance the great work already being done here at St. Mary’s.
To view the Parish Pastoral Plan simply click here. Also, copies will be available at the Parish Center. Please know of our sincere gratitude and love for all who have supported the parish both spiritually and financially in the past years.
I pray that what we do together provides a strong foundation for the future. Be assured of my prayers for you and kindly remember the Pastoral Planning Team and me in your prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Wayne