Draft Statements
Thank you to everyone who recently attended the Town Hall Sessions and filled out the survey. Parish Family Advisory Council is currently reviewing parishioner feedback. Stay tuned for a the final vision and initiative statements.
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