KELVEDON CATHOLIC PARISH PASTORAL PLAN 2009 / 2010
KELVEDON * COGGESHALL * TIPTREE
Working with Father Gordon, the Parish Council has reviewed the Parish Plan for this and next year, in order to make the best of our potential as a Parish community across our 13 villages. We are very proud of all the work that goes on in our Parish and we pray that all Catholics in our community will share in the vision provided by this plan. I would be pleased to hear from you if you have any comments. Thank you and God Bless Helena McInally (Chairman)
The Parish of St Mary Immaculate and the Holy Archangels is small but widely spread. There are 13 villages from Earls Colne to Tollesbury and from the outskirts of Witham to Marks Tey. Whilst we have three disparate communities and three separate mass centres to serve those communities, we have one Parish Council representing all and it is the sponsor of this plan.
Group Main Contact
| Spiritual & Liturgical |
Helena McInally |
| Justice & Peace |
Elizabeth Maxted |
| Ecumenical |
Jadwiga Smith / Miriam McInally |
| Parish Concern |
Tom McInally |
| Social |
Pat Richardson / Agness O’Brien / Jadwiga Smith |
| Finance & Buildings |
Sean O’Leary |
| First Communion |
Angie Hart |
| Youth |
Morag Doy / Gareth Talbot |
| Communication |
Pat Richardson / Tom McInally / Karen Tarling |
| Altar Servers |
Gareth Talbot |
| Mission |
Tom McInally |
All groups would always welcome new members so please speak to Father Gordon or those listed above if you wish to join in.
Aims & Objectives
2009 / 2010
Spiritual & Liturgical
- Prepare the groundwork for the Parish Mission in July 2010
- Support for the Children’s Liturgy in the Parish
- Support for Liturgy in the Parish
- Organise a Parish Pilgrimage or Morning of Prayer for Ministries at least annually
- Support and RCIA programme if it arises
Justice & Peace
- Support the actions of group members in these areas:
Besters Parish in South Africa
Catholic Prison Chaplaincy
Kakumiro Parish in Uganda
Colchester Night Shelter
- Maintain Fairtrade Status
- Encourage the Parish to Support CAFOD
- Establish links with and, where appropriate, mount collaborative ventures with other local Justice & Peace Groups
- Keep abreast of Life issues
- Keep abreast of General Election Issues
Ecumenical
- Maintain formal links with other churches in our four main communities, to include monthly ecumenical services and the BIG Breakfast
- Support Women’s World Day of Prayer
Parish Concern
- Support through prayer those who are sick and housebound in the Parish and be alert to issues of concern
Social
- Organise Parish social and fund-raising events
- Maintain regular meetings to oversee events
Finance & Buildings
- Keep proper accounts in accordance with accounting standards and Diocesan requirements
- Oversee timely maintenance of church property and buildings
- Ensure projects and initiatives approved by the Parish (and where appropriate, the Diocese) are properly managed and financed
- Maintain commitment to the Gift Aid programme
First Communion
- Prepare candidates for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Youth
- Explore the feasibility of a youth group for the Parish to incorporate the First Communion candidates and beyond
Communication
- Produce the weekly newsletter and Parish communications strategy
- Produce Christmas cards for all Parishioners
- Produce and distribute the Annual Good News Flier
Mission Group
- Work with Sion towards our Paris Mission in July 2010
Are you involved? If not, do you want to be?
(Please see contact list overleaf)
IF NOT YOU – WHO?
IF NOT NOW – WHEN?
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