Saint John of God Parish Assembly Saint John of God Church Somerset, Massachusetts September 23, 2018 12:30 p.m. Photo by Christopher Brock Photography

St. John of God Leadership Team Tony Alberto Lucia Casey Andrea Cottrill Ed Da Silva David DeStefano Nancy Emond Claudio Garcia Gregory O’Donnell Nelia O’Donnell John Sequeira Carlos Tavares Debra Vieira Michael Vieira Fr. Jason Brilhante, parish administrator

Lucia Casey Tony Alberto Andrea Contrill Parish Demographics Lucia Casey Tony Alberto Andrea Contrill Photo by Christopher Brock Photography

Estimate of Catholics /St. John of God Parishioners

Who Are We? Total Baptisms 2015-2017 2015 23 2016 28 2017 27 2015 23 2016 28 2017 27 Total for period 78

First Communions 2015-2017 2015 27 2016 40 2017 37 Total for the period 104

Confirmations 2015-2017 2015 20 2016 26 2017 15 Total for the period 61

Baptisms – Deaths 2015-2017 Baptisms Deaths 2015 23 46 2016 28 40 2017 27 51 Total 78 137

Nancy Emond Carlos Tavares Parish Survey Results Nancy Emond Carlos Tavares Introduction Photo by Christopher Brock Photography

Data & Surveys Data from the Parish Pastoral Task Force’s Parish Self-Evaluation (single Parish input) Data from the Parish Pastoral Task Force’s Parishioner Survey (respondent inputs) 36 respondents out of 1000 plus families (1265 families in 2015) Sacramental life spiritually empowers me to live the Gospel daily: Scored 4.36 out of 5   There is a plan for lifelong religious formation and education: Scored 4.29 out of 5 Efforts are made to foster a sense of belonging and hospitality: Scored 4.5 out 5 I am informed of and encouraged to participate in Parish ministries: Scored 4.2 out of 5 Placed us in upper half of parishes Leadership is effective and responds to the needs of the Parish: Scored 3.97 out of 5 Sacramental life spiritually empowers me to live the Gospel daily: Scored 4.36 out of 5 Places us in mid-range of parishes – Scored Average   There is a plan for lifelong religious formation and education: Scored 4.29 out of 5 Places us in upper half of parishes – Scored Above Average There is no documented plan Efforts are made to foster a sense of belonging and hospitality: Scored 4.5 out 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average I am informed of and encouraged to participate in Parish ministries: Scored 4.2 out of 5 Placed us in upper half of parishes – Scored Above Average Leadership is effective and responds to the needs of the Parish: Scored 3.97 out of 5 Places us in mid-range of parishes – Scored Average

Sacramental Life Parish Self-Evaluation: Daily opportunity to Participate in and receive Eucharist: YES There is a liturgy coordinator: NO Liturgical ministers are prepared: AGREE Liturgical ministers undergo continuing formation: AGREE Parishioner Survey: Liturgy and the Eucharist are the foundation of our Parish: Scored 4.75 out of 5 Homilies are well prepared: Scored 4.77 out of 5 Homilies are relevant, engaging, and connect scripture to daily life: Scored 4.44 out of 5 Music is an important part of liturgy: Places us in upper quarter of parishes Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Parish Self-Evaluation: Daily opportunity to Participate in and receive Eucharist: YES There is a liturgy coordinator: NO Liturgical ministers are prepared: AGREE - Liturgical ministers undergo continuing formation: AGREE (not seen it) Parishioner Survey: Liturgy and the Eucharist are the foundation of our Parish: Scored 4.75 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average Homilies are well prepared: Scored 4.77 out of 5 Homilies are relevant, engaging, and connect scripture to daily life: Scored 4.44 out of 5 Places us in upper half of parishes – Scored Above Average Music is an important part of liturgy: Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES

Faith Formation Parish Self-Evaluation: There is a Director of Religious Education: YES Director of Religious Education is effective: DON’T KNOW Catechists are adequately prepared: AGREE Dedicated youth minister: YES Vocation committee: NO Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): NO Regularly scheduled youth activities: AGREE (pre-teen) Parish missions: YES*   Parishioner Survey: Has a youth ministry program, which provides engaging opportunities: Scored 4.41 out of 5 Provides engaging opportunities for young adults (ages 18 to 35): Scored 3.87 out of 5 Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Parish Self-Evaluation: There is a Director of Religious Education: YES Director of Religious Education is effective: DON’T KNOW Catechists are adequately prepared: AGREE Dedicated youth minister: YES Vocation committee: NO Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): NO Regularly scheduled youth activities: AGREE (pre-teen) Parish missions: YES* * No retreat/renewal programs – except for Confirmation I & II Parishioner Survey: Has a youth ministry program, which provides engaging opportunities: Scored 4.41 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average (pre-teen) Provides engaging opportunities for young adults (ages 18 to 35): Scored 3.87 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average (a biased response)   Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average

Community Parish Self-Evaluation: New parishioners are personally contacted and welcomed: DON’T KNOW Effort to reach out to the alienated, inactive & unchurched: AGREE   Parishioner Survey: Parish liturgy is a warm and welcoming experience: Scored 4.42 out of 5 New parishioners are welcomed and incorporated into parish life: Scored 4.14 out of 5 Staff are aware of, and sensitive to, cultural diversity: Scored 4.38 out of 5 The Parish fosters a safe environment: Scored 4.75 out of 5 Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Parish Self-Evaluation: New parishioners are personally contacted and welcomed: DON’T KNOW Effort to reach out to the alienated, inactive & unchurched: AGREE (unchurched)   Parishioner Survey: Parish liturgy is a warm and welcoming experience: Scored 4.42 out of 5 Places us in upper half of parishes – Scored Above Average New parishioners are welcomed and incorporated into parish life: Scored 4.14 out of 5 Staff are aware of, and sensitive to, cultural diversity: Scored 4.38 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average (Diversity = Portuguese) The Parish fosters a safe environment: Scored 4.75 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored Well Above Average Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES

Serving Those In Need Parish Self-Evaluation: Contributes to local charitable efforts: AGREE Ministers to the sick, homebound and elderly: AGREE Offers bereavement support: NEUTRAL Offers support to those who are divorced: DON’T KNOW There are opportunities for parishioners to participate in service: STRONGLY AGREE   Parishioner Survey: I participate in the service-related activities of the larger Church: Scored 3.85 out of 5 Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys:  Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Parish Self-Evaluation: Contributes to local charitable efforts: AGREE Ministers to the sick, homebound and elderly: AGREE Offers bereavement support: NEUTRAL Offers support to those who are divorced: DON’T KNOW There are opportunities for parishioners to participate in service: STRONGLY AGREE   Parishioner Survey: I participate in the service-related activities of the larger Church: Scored 3.85 out of 5 Places us in upper half of parishes– Scored Above Average Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys:  Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES

Staff and Leadership Parish Self-Evaluation: Leadership is at or close to retirement (65+): NO Leadership is shared across multiple parishes: NO The parish has adequate staff: STRONGLY AGREE The parish has well trained staff: AGREE (volunteers)   Administration A Parish Pastoral Council has been formed and is active: IN FORMATION Mandatory abuse prevention trainings are attended: STRONGLY AGREE Follows Diocesan guidelines to ensure a safe environment for children: STRONGLY AGREE Employs best business practices in the administration of personnel: AGREE Developed and utilizes pastoral plan and/or strategic plan: NO Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES Parish Self-Evaluation: Leadership is at or close to retirement (65+): NO Leadership is shared across multiple parishes: NO The parish has adequate staff: STRONGLY AGREE The parish has well trained staff: AGREE (volunteers)   Administration A Parish Pastoral Council has been formed and is active: IN FORMATION Mandatory abuse prevention trainings are attended: STRONGLY AGREE Follows Diocesan guidelines to ensure a safe environment for children: STRONGLY AGREE Employs best business practices in the administration of personnel: AGREE Developed and utilizes pastoral plan and/or strategic plan: NO Comparison of Parish Self-Evaluation and Parishioner Surveys: Parishioner surveys correlate with or exceed the Self-Evaluation: YES

Finances Parish Self-Evaluation: A Parish Finance Council has been formed: AGREE The Parish creates parish budgets on an annual basis: AGREE Financial reports are distributed annually to all parishioners: YES   Parishioner Survey: Financial reports are distributed annually to all parishioners: Scored 3.79 out of 5 Facilities The Parish has adequate financial resources to maintain the facility: AGREE The Parish keeps record of the annual and deferred facilities maintenance expense: AGREE The physical, liturgical environment is well maintained and inviting: Scored 4.61 out of 5 Parish Self-Evaluation: A Parish Finance Council has been formed: AGREE The Parish creates parish budgets on an annual basis: AGREE Financial reports are distributed annually to all parishioners: YES   Parishioner Survey: Financial reports are distributed annually to all parishioners: Scored 3.79 out of 5 Places us in lower half of parishes – Scored below average Facilities The Parish has adequate financial resources to maintain the facility: AGREE The Parish keeps record of the annual and deferred facilities maintenance expense: AGREE The physical, liturgical environment is well maintained and inviting: Scored 4.61 out of 5 Places us in upper quarter of parishes – Scored well above average

Greg O’Donnell Ed Da Silva Parish Finances Greg O’Donnell Ed Da Silva Photo by Christopher Brock Photography

What Have We Given? Based on annual financial results for the years ending 2015, 2016 and 2017.  The fiscal year of the Church goes from July 1st to June 30th similar to the State of MA fiscal year. Overall, revenues have been pretty consistent for the past three years actually increasing pretty consistently during this time period. Revenues are broken down by category, which include: the general operations of the Church, Diocesan collections, and holy day of obligations. 

What Have We Spent? Expenses are made up of primarily: salaries and benefits the envelope costs the expense to have the beautiful choir and director of music utilities and religious education.

The Bottom Line Either a small loss or a small net gain over the last three fiscal years. NOTE: Even though revenues have increased year after year, regular collections have decreased by approximately 9% in 2017 from 2015 Diocesan collections, though, have increased during this same time period. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Respond to Three Questions 1. What does St. John of God Parish do well? 2. Where does St. John of God Parish need to improve? 3. What is your dream vision of the St. John of God Parish in the future? Photo by Christopher Brock Photography

Thank you! Obrigado! If you have further comments or suggestions, contact Fr . Jason or any member of the leadership team.