1	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina, Minnesota Parish Planning Update Spring 2006
2	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Planning Communications Parish Listening Series Series 1 Meetings - Consultative (Spring 2006) Current Status of Planning / Information & Observations Series 2 Meetings - Consultative (Fall 2006) Present Tentative short and long range goals, objectives, strategies and plans. Series 3 Meetings - Informative (Winter 2006) Present approved comprehensive parish plan.
3	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Planning Communications Parish Listening Series Series 1 Meetings 1. Provide an update on current planning activities. Planning Process / Organization Parish Demographics Survey Results Strategic Plan Observations / Discussion Points 2. Solicit parishioner feedback.
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5	OLG Strategic Plan OLG Mission / Vision Statement Ministries Plans Liturgy / School / Faith Formation / Pastoral Care / Social Justice Purpose Statements Goals Strategies Action Plans Resource Plans Plant & Facilities Plan Stewardship / Development / Finance Plans Volunteer/ Volunteer Leadership Plan Communications Plan
6	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Vision and Strategic Planning Committee Bill Dubbs Richard Frey Jack Hodnett Dick Keller Dorothy Kovar-Inde Regina Lickteig-Neville Frank Lang John McShane Doug Milroy Dan Moran Edward Noonan Anne Nygaard Nancy Perrine Mollie Raih Bridget Reddan Greg Schmidt Loras Sieve Steve Smith Mary Lynn Staley Bob Strachota Dick Ward John Ward Ex Officio Fr. Bob Schwartz Fr. Paul Jarvis Deacon Robert Durham John Joslin Consultant Dennis Cheesebrow
7	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics (Fall 2005) 7133 Members 2346 Households 1454 Households with Children 892 Households without Children 504 Single Person Households
8	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics 7133 Members by Age
9	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics 2346 Households by Length of Membership
10	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics 2346 Households by Drive Time
11	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics (2006 Budget)
12	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Demographics Annual Giving Profile Households 2346 Contributing Households - 64.2% 1506 Average Contribution per Contributor $1,113 Demographics Mapping Average Household Gross Income $154,574 Average Household After Tax Income $104,181 % Average Household Gross Income 0.72% * Average Catholic HH Giving = 1.20%
13	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Responses Total Respondents 456 Statistically Representative of Parish Membership Age Years at OLG Marital Status
14	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Top 3 Reasons for my belonging to OLG
15	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church What words best describe your experience, perceptions and opinion of OLG
16	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church In the next five years financial priority in the parish should be given to:
17	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Ministries Liturgy Full Participation in the Sacraments and Liturgies of the Catholic Church Catholic School Grades K - 8 Grades Faith Formation 21 Programs Supporting Children, Young Adults and Adults Pastoral Care 15 Ministries of Prayer, of Presence and of Enrichment and Support Social Justice 20 Ministries serving local, regional national and global needs.
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19	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Liturgy Ministry (8 Aspects )
20	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Liturgy Ministry (8 Aspects ) Within High Importance / High Quality Quadrant High Importance / High Quality Personal Connection to God Homilies Sense of Belonging - Catholic Church / Community Music Ministry High Importance / Lower Quality Less Importance / High Quality Less Importance / Lower Quality Welcoming and Hospitality Participation in Singing & Responses Participation by Youth / Young Adults Art & Liturgical Environment
21	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Catholic School Ministry (8 Primary Reasons)
22	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Catholic School Ministry (10 Aspects)
23	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Faith Formation Ministry (21 Ministries)
24	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Faith Formation Ministry (21 Ministries) Within High Importance / High Quality Quadrant High Importance / High Quality RCIA Senior High Mission Junior High Mission Lenten Series Scripture Studies Men’s Group Spirituality High Importance / Lower Quality Grades 6-8 Religious Education Sunday School and Liturgy of the Word High School Faith Formation Marriage and Family Life Whole Communities Offerings Vacation Bible School
25	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Faith Formation Ministry (21 Ministries) Less Importance / High Quality Bible Study - Home & Parish - Mission Personal Retreats Christ Renews His Parish CRHO Annual Scripture Studies St. John’s University at OLG Less Importance / Lower Quality Theology On Tap Summer Scripture Institute Little Rock Bible Studies Book Discussion
26	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Pastoral Care Ministry (15 Ministries)
27	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Pastoral Care Ministry (15 Ministries) Within High Importance / High Quality Quadrant High Importance / High Quality Eucharist to Homebound Funeral Hospitality Grief Ministry Stephen’s Ministry Care Team Ministry Meals on Wheals Eucharistic Adoration High Importance / Lower Quality
28	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Pastoral Care Ministry (15 Ministries) • Less Importance / High Quality Less Importance / Lower Quality Separated & Divorced Ministry Seniors Group Singles Ministry Spiritual Counseling Center Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group Living Rosary Prayer Network Memory Loss Ministry Pastoral Ministry Library & Materials
29	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Social Justice Ministry (20 Ministries)
30	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Social Justice Ministry (20 Ministries) High Importance / High Quality Quadrant High Importance / High Quality Loves and Fishes Meals on Wheels St. Stephen’s Ministry Families Moving Forward Catholic Branch I VEP Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People St. Anne’s Place Habitat for Humanity St. Elizabeth Seton School High Importance / Lower Quality Community Caring for Life / Respect Life Dignity of Life Ministry Shelter Ministry
31	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Parish Survey - Social Justice Ministry (20 Ministries) Less Importance / High Quality The Ghana Project Less Importance / Lower Quality The Kateri Residence Friends of Orphans St. Philip Church Community Liaison Ministry Advocacy Ministry Third Way Network Mazatian Charities
32	OLG Strategic Plan OLG Mission / Vision Statement Ministries Plans Liturgy / School / Faith Formation / Pastoral Care / Social Justice Purpose Statements Goals Strategies Action Plans Resource Plans Plant & Facilities Plan Stewardship / Development / Finance Plans Volunteer/ Volunteer Leadership Plan Communications Plan
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34	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Mission Statement Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish is a community centered on Jesus Christ present in the celebration of the Eucharist. We are guided by the Holy Spirit and the apostolic teaching authority and traditions of the universal Catholic Church. We are committed to lifelong Catholic formation for every parishioner and to a parish school. *We worship and glorify God through prayer, Scripture, participation in the sacraments, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, active charity and justice, and the advancement of the common good.
35	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Observations / Discussion Points OLG parishioners cover a broad spectrum of age, length of parish membership, household description, and financial resources. OLG has established itself as a leading Catholic parish parish of excellence through a unique balance of high quality ministry across all categories. Liturgy, in all forms, is the focus and “source and summit” of Catholic life and of Our Lady of Grace..do not compromise nor be limited by the past, what’s comfortable or convenient The Catholic School is acknowledged to be a top 5 Elementary School in Minnesota and operating at a scale, comfort of fit with the parish, professionalism and accomplishment rarely seen. Adult Faith Formation is positioned to be the “leading model” and source of adult faith formation in the regional area
36	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Observations / Discussion Points Cont. Pastoral ministries exhibits breadth, innovation and comprehensiveness beyond norm of Catholic parishes Social Justice ministries are poised to engage the parish in a depth of commitment, understanding and living out Gospel values both locally and internationally in a substantive and powerful manner OLG has the resources, (human, financial, and volunteer) to continue its broad mission with high quality. OLG Parish staff is highly qualified for the respective positions, well beyond what is seen in most Catholic parishes.
37	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Observations / Discussion Points Cont. 5. OLG is capable of fully funding its Vision through increased weekly stewardship and development of large asset and planned giving. 6. OLG is blessed with active, dedicated, and involved parishioners.
38	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Planning Communications Listening and Input Questions of Clarification Small Group Questions A: What is new and surprising regarding “Who We Are and What We Value” as presented in this session? B: What most energizes you in what you heard in this session? C: What concerns as raised by what you heard is this session? D: Assessing our 5 areas of ministry; Where do we do well? What suggestions would you make for improvement? E: What do you see as OLG’s key Strengths? Weaknesses?
39	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Planning Communications Parish Listening Series Series 2 Meetings - Consultative (Fall 2006) Present Tentative short and long range goals, objectives, strategies and plans.
40	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina, Minnesota THANK YOU