March 2001
"RESPONDING TO GOD'S CALL"
CLUSTER 16
GATHERS TO CELEBRATE THE FATHER'S LOVE
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Philadelphia - North Vicariate
| St. Adalbert Holy Innocents Mater Dolorosa |
All Saints St. Joachim Mother of Divine Grace |
Ascension of Our Lord St. Joan of Arc Nativity B.V.M. |
St. George St. John Cantius Our Lady Help of Christians |
Cluster 16 Implementation Committee met on February 20, 2001 at Holy Innocents Parish to track achievement of the Cluster Pastoral Plan goals and to give direction and/or assistance to subcommittees working on these goals.
#3 - To share cluster riches and spiritual resources.
#4 - To increase lay leadership and involvement in the Church with special emphasis on evangelization.
Senior Citizen Survey - A detailed report on the results of the Senior Citizens survey was given to each parish by George Salloom, Administrator of Catholic Social Services and Elizabeth Miller, Program Supervisor. The report also featured overall Cluster results, Observations and Possibilities Report as well as a Parish Summary. Ms. Miller highlighted some of the more pressing needs of the Seniors as being home repairs, transportation services and health services. It was also reported that many Seniors are interested in Social activities, as well as faith-based activities such as Bible study, Rosary devotion to name a few. Development of a plan working with Catholic Social Services is the next step and will be discussed at the next meeting.
Outreach to Single Parents- The
committee was informed of a program named Healthy Families which operates an office in St. Joachim Parish. They offer assistance to families and
sponsor a Parenting Program that is very helpful. Parishes are urged to take advantage of their services.
Cluster Pre-Cana Day- The
second Cluster 16 Pre-Cana Day will be held at St. George Parish (Salmon & Venango Streets) on September 8,
2001 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
with Mass at 5:00 p.m.. Monsignor Joseph Anderlonis and married couples will conduct the day's events. Space is
limited. Couples who wish to register should call St. George Rectory 215-739-3102.
The next meeting of the Implementation Committee will be April 3, 2001 at Holy Innocents Parish.
Parishioners with questions regarding Cluster Planning are encouraged to visit the Archdiocesan Web Site