Objective #1 Nurture and support a spirit of missionary discipleship.
Actions:
1.1 Create a Mission Ministry that will serve as the central coordination point for volunteer efforts.
1.2 Collaborate on a service event with the larger community including: corporations, other parishes, other faiths and the community at large.
1.3 Create a method to identify unmet needs of parishioners and non- parishioners.
1.4 Implement parish-wide service events for larger community.
1.5 Simplify and standardize process for volunteering across ministries.
Objective #2 Increase participation and retention in our parish ministries.
Actions:
2.1 Establish and continue programs to develop new leaders to facilitate continuity for our ministries.
2.2 Identify key contacts in each ministry who will be responsible for extending personal invitations to new members.
2.3 Create a sponsor program for new parishioners where new parishioners are assigned sponsors to help them with further orientation and participation in parish life.
2.4 Establish a parish-wide recognition program to thank volunteers and build disciple community.
Objective #3 Identify channels of communication that will enable us to publicize the ministries and activities of St. Mary of Vernon to inspire our parish and wider community to actively serve the Lord by serving others.
Actions:
3.1 Stronger website design/content including links to sites.
3.2 Explore creation of communication/marketing team and identify appropriate leadership.
3.3 Create a communication strategy across all channels, including webpage and social media.
3.4 Develop a marketing plan.
3.5 Create more Stewardship by creating awareness of stewards in action.