St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Survey Summary Discussion August

Tonight’s Discussion  Overview of results  Changes in Progress  Discussion & Next Steps

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Experience  Most very satisfied with our facilities

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Experience  People feel welcomed  Meetings and events are generally convenient  Mass schedules work well

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Experience  We find Mass fulfilling  Homilies are much appreciated  Music appreciated, but varies  Sound issues are mentioned

Our Sanctuary  A refresh is needed  Paint, cleaning, color  Mixed opinions on statues  St. Elizabeth is coming …  Poorly worded question on artwork  We like seasonal changes  Many opinions on St. Elizabeth

Our Sanctuary  Window upgrades liked very much  Stained glass, if done well  A Tabernacle is coming  What about the chapel?  A Crucifix is planned  Evenly divided on this  What about the Risen Christ?

Liturgy and Community  Most find liturgy fulfilling  Most feel welcome  Some feel left out  Spanish and English Masses work well  But, mostly English speaking sample  Strong opinions for and against bilingual

Ideas for Facilities  Many comments on these, and some projects are under way

What is Happening Next?  We are growing, and re-purposing our available space  New Youth Room  New Music Practice room (important to free up the Church)  Retreat Center in St Elizabeth Ann Seton House  “Coming Events” TV monitors in Narthex  Tabernacle, modifications to Altar table  Crucifix for church  Statue of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in Narthex  Security system  Upgrades to kitchen in Fellowship Hall  Getting bids on Air-Conditioning for the Church

We are St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a diverse Roman Catholic community guided by the Holy Spirit. We are transformed by grace through sacraments, prayer, compassion, and evangelization. We are disciples of Jesus Christ.  Discussion & Open Forum  We have been richly blessed  How do we keep our focus Heavenward?  Comments on this forum