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February 3, 2008 Bulletin and Week in Review

Ash Wednesday distribution of ashes and the guidelines for fasting and abstinence along with rice bowl information and more are in this week’s bulletin.  2-03-08.pdf...

Support Needed

In order for the 1-3 and 4-8 year plans to succeed, support is needed in the following ways....

Action Steps for 4-8 years

The following are steps parishioners believe should be taken in 4-8 years. ...

Action Steps Next 3 Years

These are the action steps that the parishioners believe need to be addressed in the next 3 years ...

Vision for the Parish

Vision statements are always written in the present tense, but describe what the parish will look like following its mission in the next five years. ...

Mission of the Parish

The mission of the parish answers the questions why do we exist?  What is our identity or purpose?  What makes us unique or distinctive?  These are the parishioners thoughts......

Hopes and Wishes

While the general tone of all the small group discussions was overwhelmingly positive, many hopes for even a stronger parish surfaced....

Strengths of St. Columban

The following responses were noted as strengths of the parish...