Parish of the  Precious Blood

  February 17, 2019
 
    
Dear Friends,

There is something very important coming up that will impact
all of us in the parish. You and I know that there are wonderful things happening in our parish. Yet, there are questions that we need to seriously pose and talk about.  For example, which parish programs are strong and which ones need attention?  What will our parish look like in five years?  Does our parish meet our spiritual 
   needs? Do we see ourselves as a welcoming community? What are the short-term goals of our
   parish? What are the long- term goals? Do we know the mission and vision of our parish and do 
   they make a difference in what we do?  How welcoming are we to new members? How about our
   parish outreach?

   Every so often, we need to evaluate ourselves by asking, “how are we doing?”  Three years ago,
   you were asked to complete a survey called the Catholic Institute Disciple Makers Index (DMI)
   asking you to respond to important questions about our parish and parish life. Beginning the
   weekend of February 16-17, and continuing for 4 consecutive weekends, our parish will again
   take the (DMI) intended to:

        a. Keep us accountable to our vision, mission and goals.

        b. Collecting feedback from all youth and adults in the parish.

        c.  Track progress from three years ago.

        d.  Help set short and long-term goals for the parish.

   Again, it is very important that all of us take the survey. Hard copies will be provided but also 
   surveys will be accessible on our parish website and Facebook page.  The more surveys we     
   gather, the better picture we will have of our parish in  setting our future goals and objectives for
   the coming years.  

   As we begin the new year, may Christ be our guide as we walk in hope each day. May what we
   say and do reflect those of The Master.

                                                                                                                      Fr. Dave