1. St. Veronica Parish Overview Past, Present, and Future

2. Ponder this… “If you are depressed, you are living in the past.
If you are anxious,
you are living in the future.
If you are at peace,
you are living in the present.”
-Lao Tzu

3. Objectives
Recall the past
Plan for the future
Live in the present
An overview of the Challenges and Successes of St. Veronica Parish

4. Recall the Past Challenges:
Parishioners hungered for stronger pastoral leadership
Parishioners were seeking change for a deeper faith and stronger relationships on all levels

5. Recall the Past Successes: Dedicated and supportive Parishioners
Fr. Del joined the St. Veronica Family
He found ways to listen to and address Parishioners’ needs
Creation of the Meet-N-Greets
Shepherd Groups were formed based on generalized greatest needs by leadership
Subsequently Commissions, Ministries, and Strategies were formed

6. Pastoral Priorities - Leadership Meeting 2010
1. Youth
2. Stewardship
3. Leadership of the Pastor
4. Spiritual renewal of the parishioners
5. Being a welcoming and compassionate parish
6. Liturgy and Music
7. Adult Faith Formation
8. School-Parish integration
9. Commitment to service and outreach
10. Integration between and among ministries

7. Pastoral Priorities  Shepherd Groups
1. Youth- Vital
2. Stewardship- Important
3. Leadership of the Pastor- Vital
4. Spiritual renewal of the parishioners- Vital
5. Being a welcoming and compassionate parish- Vital
6. Liturgy and Music- Important
7. Adult Faith Formation- Important
8. School-Parish integration- Important
9. Commitment to service and outreach- Important
10. Integration between and among ministries- Important

8. Shepherd Groups Outcomes
1. Youth- Koinonia- Small Group for teens
2. Stewardship- Stewardship Commission
3. Leadership of the Pastor- Fr Del continues developing role and hires Pastoral Associate
4. Spiritual Renewal- Becomes a directive for Faith Formation which will include Small Groups and Renewal Programs
5. Being a welcoming and compassionate parish- Becomes Hospitality Ministry

9. Shepherd Groups Outcomes
6. Liturgy and Music- Fr Del hires full time Music Director with Worship Commission taking on a key role
7. Adult Faith Formation- Become Faith Formation Commission
8. School-Parish integration- Did not form into a Shepherd Group, but continues to be a priority
9. Commitment to Service and Outreach- Did not form a Shepherd Group due to lack of facilitator*
10. Integration between and among ministries- PC places each ministry with one of the five commissions and assigns a liaison; Commissions meet regularly

10. Five Commissions Identified
Faith Formation Commission
Worship Commission
Education Commission
Stewardship Commission
Finance Commission

11. Archdiocesan Initiative
Archdiocese of Cincinnati shares the Christ at the Center initiative with all parishes
Two objectives:
Nurturing Family Faith
Nurturing Eucharistic Communities
Parishes are to make this the focus of EVERYTHING we do

12. Incorporating the Initiative
Fr Del leads the Parish in this mission
PC, Commissions, and Ministries evaluated how their mission statements could better incorporate the Christ at the Center initiative
Parishioners individually and collaboratively accept and pursue this mission

13. Planning for the Future
What does the future hold?
We have a great deal of control in it based on our decisions, actions, and attitude.

14. Live in the Present Communication: How can we continue to improve?
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place”- George Bernard Shaw
Commission Leaders meet with Fr. Del and the Parish Council President quarterly
Groups meet regularly, often share meeting minutes, invite you to their meetings, etc.
Phone calls, word of mouth, s, website, bulletin articles, Narthex fliers and posters, Constant Contacts, Thursday Newsletter, FaceBook, etc.

15. Live in the Present There is so much for us to do…
“…but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

16. Planning for the Future
Challenges:
How do we nurture the Christ at the Center?
Adjusting to change can be difficult, especially when dealing with a lot at once

17. Planning for the Future
Successes:
Small church group formation New faith formation groups and events
Spiritual renewal
Enhanced and evolving worship opportunities
Parishioners are sharing ideas
Current and new staff members making plans

18. Live in the Present Challenges: What can I do right now?
Make a personal and collaborative effort to support the Christ at the Center initiative
Determine our individual roles as disciples
Communicate effectively

19. Live in the Present Successes: What are we doing right now?
We are incorporating the Archdiocesan message to keep Christ at the Center by Living, Teaching, and Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Parishioners working towards the unification of church and school, nurturing family faith and Eucharistic communities
Encourage personal invitation to spiritual, social, and educational activities
FC working diligently to get the Parish into the most stable financial position
Have Faith in the dedicated, talented Staff Members

20. Live in the Present Be Good Disciples:
Pray about how we can individually and collectively support and advance our initiatives
Serve one another as disciples of Christ within our families, parish, local and global communities
Share our talents, our time, our wisdom, and our gifts

21. Live in the Present One of God’s greatest gifts to us is the Present.
How are you going to use it?