1. 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

2. 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

3. Lucia Casey Tony Alberto Andrea Contrill
Parish Demographics
Lucia Casey
Tony Alberto
Andrea Contrill
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4. Estimate of Catholics /St. John of God Parishioners

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

6. First Communions
Total for the period 104

7. Confirmations
Total for the period 61

8. Baptisms – Deaths
Baptisms Deaths
Total

9. Nancy Emond Carlos Tavares
Parish Survey Results
Nancy Emond
Carlos Tavares
Introduction
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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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. 

19. 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.

20. 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.
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21. 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

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