Parish Homework:
As a reminder from Fr. Zach’s Homily on October 9th, all parish families are being asked to submit an essay (100+ words) within the next three weeks:
How is God calling Good Shepherd Catholic Parish to stretch and move forward as the Universal Church?(Passions – Suggestions- Questions)
How are we succeeding or failing as a parish community in our outreach and offerings?
Topics to consider:
*Private and public prayer
*Liturgy
*Catholic Education and Religious education for our youth *Adult formation opportunities
*Summer Social
*Other formation opportunities
*Outreach to the poor
*Fellowship events
*Care of our buildings and grounds
*Music
*Stewardship
*Mass times
*Classification as “Active Parish member”
*Parish council
*School council
*Finance council
*Volunteer opportunities
*Participation in the Sacraments
What are the most important Long Term issues we need to remain focused on concerning the daily life of the parish God has entrusted to each and every one of us?