Partners in the Gospel Town Hall Sessions
Parish Family 45 is hosting a series of Town Hall Sessions to offer all parishioners the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the drafted vision and initiative statements for Parish Family 45, prepared by our Parish Family Advisory Council. Please take a minute to review the following Reflection Questions, Draft Vision Statement, and Draft Initiative Statements below.
All parishioners are highly encouraged to attend one of the following sessions. We will offer one session in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by clicking below!
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May 17, Following the 1:00 pm Vietnamese Mass at the Proto-Cathedral (Vietnamese)
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May 17, Following the 11:30 am Spanish Mass at St. Joseph (Spanish)
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May 19, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes (English)
Reflection Questions
Please consider the following questions as you reflect on the draft of the family vision statement and the draft of the initiatives. We will use these reflection questions to frame our town hall sessions.
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What hopes or concerns does the drafted family vision statement raise in you? Is there something you find inspiriting or you think is missing?
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What hopes or concerns do the drafted initiatives raise for you? Is there something you find inspiring or you think is missing from the list?
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What additional thoughts and feedback do you wish to share?
Draft Vision Statement
(as of May 6, 2026):
United in Christ through the Eucharist, we welcome all to our diverse Catholic community. We form disciples and strive to fulfill our apostolic mission to share the joy of the Gospel.
Draft Initiative Statements
(as of May 6, 2026):
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Ministry effectiveness: Strengthen collaboration, participation, and coordination of parish ministries through shared resources to respond to the needs of the entire parish community.
Examples of Possible Areas of Focus:
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Faith Formation at all age groups
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Youth
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Young Adult
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Homebound
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Social Services
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Welcoming
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Cross Cultural Collaboration
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Evangelization
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Vocations
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Parish Engagement
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Mother Joseph Cemetery
School System Sustainability: Ensure the long-term sustainability of Catholic education in SW Washington by integrating the parish’s two existing schools into one coordinated and effective school system.
Examples of Possible Areas of Focus:
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Foster shared leadership
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Align academic and faith formation programs
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Efficient use of resources
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Strengthen a unified Catholic identity
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Integrate
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Finances
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Educational services
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Extracurricular activities
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Administration
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School culture
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Facilities: Proactively maintain and steward parish buildings and grounds.
Examples of Possible Areas of Focus:
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Create a master plan for the use and maintenance and upgrades needed
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Create a plan to finance the master plan
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Provide safe, welcoming, and functional spaces that support worship, education, and ministry while preserving parish assets for future generation
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Assure Safety and accessibility
Organizational and Leadership Viability: Bolster the overall sustainability of the parish through sound governance that ensures long-term mission effectiveness and organizational stability.
Examples of Possible Areas of Focus:
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Coordinate Staff
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Assess and finalize communication plan for the parish
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Foster a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance while implementing a structured plan to encourage on-going professional development for staff
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Create a plan to ensure care and sustainability for our clergy
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Review of mass schedules for maximum efficiency
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Review, update and align staff organizational structure
Financial Stewardship: Foster a culture of responsible financial stewardship to support parish mission.
Examples of Possible Areas of Focus:
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Transparent financial practices
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Promote financial health
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Cultivate a strong commitment to stewardship