SEPTEMBER 2022
A MESSAGE FROM MONSIGNOR CALLAHAN
Listening Sessions
Tuesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 13th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
at St. Joseph Parish Hall
During these sessions you will hear messages from Archbishop Rozanski and from Fr. Chris Martin concerning an overview of All Things New, a planning area overview and multiple DRAFT model options to consider for our respective planning area. A brief time will be allowed for small group discussion and facilitated large group feedback. Please note that you only have to sign up for one of the two sessions.
For your information, our planning area consists of the following parishes: Immaculate Conception (Dardenne), St. Patrick, Assumption, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Gianna, St. Barnabas and St. Joseph (Cottleville).
The Archdiocese will be hosting over 350 listening session throughout our 178 parishes between October 8-November 18, 2022.
REGISTER NOW
You must Register to Attend, (seating is limited)
Listening Session Registration for St. Joseph Parish
(you will select a session date on the form’s 2nd page)
More About Listening Sessions – All Things New website
I cannot overstress the importance of these listening sessions. There will be changes in our specific planning area. These sessions will give you an opportunity to give your feedback concerning these draft proposals. So, please make every effort to attend one of the Listening Sessions being offered in our Parish.
Visit the ATN Website
AUGUST 2022
A MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP ROZANSKI
Please find a video message below from Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski regarding All Things New, our renewal effort to better equip the archdiocesan community to live out the Catholic faith.
We hope you will engage with us during your parish listening sessions coming this fall.
You can learn more about All Things New by visiting our website.
Visit the ATN Website
AUGUST 2022
EDUCATION SURVEY RESULTS
The Catholic Education Advisory Task Force, comprised of pastors, administrators, teachers, parents, and community members, developed a survey so we can hear first-hand from your experiences with Catholic Education in the Archdiocese. This survey was designed to hear from anyone, including former and prospective parents, donors, volunteers, teachers, and parish community members, within the Archdiocese, regardless if they currently have children enrolled in a Catholic School.
The survey allowed individuals to anonymously share their thoughts about Catholic Education which will provide valuable input to the All Things New strategic pastoral planning initiative. Because the survey is focused on Catholic Education across the Archdiocese of St. Louis, it was not meant for feedback about a specific school or parish. This survey was meant to be a first step and allow the Catholic Education Advisory Task Force to gather initial information which will allow for future more focused opportunities for input and feedback.
Read the Education Survey Details – ATN Website
JULY 2022
St. Joseph Parish DMI SURVEY RESULTS
Several weeks ago, St. Joseph Cottleville participated in a parish wide survey, The Disciple Maker Index.
The scope of this survey was your spiritual growth and parish support of your spiritual growth.
KEY POINTS
- Strength in our Belief
- Strength in Mass attendance and prayer
- Opportunity to teach evangelization
- Increase opportunities to be involved in decisions
- Leverage our events and invite people to attend
These valuable insights will help guide ways we can help make you, our parishioners, better Christian disciples. Thank you to all who took time to participate in the survey.
We look forward to sharing more about what we’ve learned and how we’re using this information to help inform our decisions as we move forward.
~ Parish Council
parishcouncil@stjoecot.org
PARISH RESULT HIGHLIGHTS
Respondents Ages: 18-75
Female/Male: 63% / 37%
54% of average Sunday Mass going parishioners responded
STRENGTHS
Top 3 by Highest Percentage Strongly Agree
Scripture is the word of God
Eucharist is the body/blood of Christ
Church critical in relationship with God
Top 3 by Highest Percentage Monthly or Most Often
Mass Attendance
Individual Prayer Time
Prayed with Someone
OPPORTUNITIES
Top 3 by Lowest Percentage Strongly Agree
Sharing Personal Story
Sharing Story of Jesus
Confidence in Teachings
Top 3 by Lowest Percentage Monthly or Most Often
Retreat
Invited to Religious Like
Invited to Priesthood
BENCHMARKS
St. Joseph vs. Diocesan Strongly/Agree + Agree Responses
Above Diocesan Scores
- I would recommend other (associate) priest serving my parish to a friend (+8)
- In the teaching authority of the Church (+4)
- Providing high quality events and other opportunities to which I can invite people (+4)
Below Diocesan Scores
- Involving me in decisions that affect the future of the parish (-14)
- Teaching me how to share my person witness story (-13)
- Teaching me how to share the story of Jesus (-12)
JUNE 2022
DMI SURVEY RESULTS are AVAILABLE
This past Spring, parishioners across the Archdiocese of St. Louis were invited through their parish to share their thoughts, reflect on their spiritual growth as well as provide parish leadership with invaluable insight regarding their parish’s strengths and opportunities through a survey, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI).
Based on the average October Sunday Mass count from 2015-2021, about 60% of Mass-going Catholics participated in the DMI Survey.
This equates to 22% of all registered adult Catholics 18 years and older who participated in the survey. This is above the national average for other dioceses who have taken the DMI nationwide.
FALL 2022
The All Things New team is organizing resources to offer each parish two in-person listening sessions.
These sessions will be led by a trained local volunteer facilitator. The format will include:
- All Things New overview
- Planning area – specific presentation that includes data and feedback, including strengths and opportunities for evangelization and Catholic outreach
- Presentation of proposed parish and school models for planning area
Opportunity for attendees to provide feedback on session content and instructions for providing online feedback through year end
SUMMER 2022
The Pastor and the All Things New Key Parish Leaders will engage parishioners this summer and gather feedback on the top priorities for evangelization and social outreach in their local area.
This feedback will be shared with the All Things New team and will inform and guide the initiative and the subcommittees for evangelization, family, youth, and young adult ministries as well as the subcommittee for Catholic presence and social outreach.
EDUCATION SURVEY ENDED
April 5 – May 2
As part of the All Things New strategic pastoral planning initiative, you are encouraged to share your input about Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The survey was open to all current/former/prospective parents, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, donors, volunteers, and community members of both Catholic Schools and Parish-based Religious Education programs.
For any questions, email allthingsnew@archstl.org
DMI SURVEY HAS ENDED
St. Joseph Cottleville Parish is seeking your honest feedback through a brief 10-15 minute survey regarding our strategic initiatives and the future of the Parish.
All responses are anonymous.
Please complete by April 4th.
We encourage all household members 15 and older to complete the survey.
