Mission  Statements  from  Other  Parishes
 
 

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Saint Andrew's, A Roman Catholic  Community of Faith
800 N. W. 5th. Street
Moore, Oklahoma 73160
        (405) 799-3334

OUR MISSION

Jesus Christ wasn't born just to survive each day. Nor did he come among us for
the purpose of getting a good education, finding a good job, marrying a good person,
have a couple of nice children, moving into a fine home, and living happily ever
after. The gospels reveal to us that Jesus came into this world with a mission to
accomplish.

              Jesus came to announce the good news of salvation
                          EVANGELIZATION

           Jesus came to teach us how to worship in spirit and in truth
                              WORSHIP

                Jesus came to show us how to love one another
                             FRIENDSHIP

              Jesus came to show us how to serve the needs of all
                               SERVICE

   Since we are the members of Christ's Body -- The Church -- his mission is our  mission.
 

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish,   Newburgh, IN 47630-1604
 
  Welcome to the community of faith in the Lord Jesus at St. John the Baptist Catholic
  Parish in Newburgh, Indiana.  We are a portion of the Catholic Church in Southwestern
  Indiana that is the Diocese of Evansville.  We are one of the 70 parishes that comprise
  this diocese.

  Our primary work is to continue the mission of Christ to bring about the Kingdom of
  God.  Thus we declare our mission.

  We are Catholics, gifted through Baptism, to become a community of believers
  living in union with  Christ and one another.
  We are dedicated to:

            - assembling to give honor and glory to God through the
                celebration of the mysteries of our redemption;
          - educating ourselves and our children in our Catholic faith;
         - being instruments of peace, reconciliation and service to others.
   We shall pursue this mission faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and
                    the gifts and  talents of our members.
 

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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish
3304 N Washington Blvd • Arlington • VA • 22201-4506 •

                    Our Mission
                      (who we are)

     St. Charles Borromeo Parish, in the Diocese of Arlington, is a
    community of people with various cultural backgrounds united as a
    family of faith empowered by Christ. We call on all to offer their
    unique gifts in building the Reign of God's love, as we proclaim the
     word of God, celebrate the Sacraments, and promote education,
                 hospitality, justice and service.

                   Our Vision
         (who we want to become)

      As a herald of God's Reign and in the Spirit of
      hope, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish will
     be a joyful Christ-centered community living in
     solidarity and justice with our neighbors near and far.

                 Our Strategic Goals
               (what we strive to do)
 

1.To strengthen the faith of our members, invite others to join us and engage ecumenically in the work of justice  and dialogue.
 
2.To offer the workplace the illumination of faith.

3.To celebrate the cultural and generational diversity of our members as well as our call to communion in all areas of parish life.
 
4.To be a circle of caring and concern through our neighborhoods, especially for the vulnerable and the poor.

5.To be a compassionate companion to the church's third world Missions.
 
 

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Saint Francis Parish, Dracut, MA.

  Saint Francis Parish is a suburban parish in the town of   Dracut, MA, formally established in 1963.
  Since our  founding, our parish has grown to approximately 1500  Catholic families
   and is presently experiencing a  re-awakening of faith and community.
 
 Our mission is to faithfully fulfill the  teachings of Jesus Christ.
 Centered in  the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist
 and the sacramental life of the Catholic  Church,
 we encourage prayer, religious  vocation, parish involvement,
 civic  awareness, and nurturing the God given  talents and gifts of all.
 We are  committed to creating an atmosphere which will enhance  spiritual development.
 Our challenge is to unify and  strengthen the bonds of our parish family, and to reach  out and welcome others into our faith  community.
As disciples of Christ, we will strive to minister to one another  so we might provide dignity and improve the quality of life for all those we serve.

The St. Francis Parish Mission Statement was developed by the Parish Pastoral Council in June 1995.
 

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St. Fabian  Catholic Church ,    Bridgeview, Illinois
 

                                       Our Mission is to be
                                  a Reflective and Active Presence
                                  of Jesus Christ in the Community.
 
                                       We are Called by God
                               as the Baptized Community of St. Fabian
                             to Embody the Risen Christ we Experience as

                                              Savior,
                                            Teacher,
                                             Healer,
                                           Peacemaker,
                                       Compassionate Lover,
                                 Embracer of All Cultures and Ages,
                                           Celebrator,
                                           Comforter,
                                             Servant,
                                              Host,
                                            Entrance
                                            and Guide.

 
                                United in Faith as Daughters and Sons,
                               We Live and Celebrate God's Presence.

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                              Corpus Christi Catholic Church,Bismarck, ND 58501-1799

Our Mission Statement:
WE, the people of Corpus Christi, are a community with a tradition of lay involvement. As a sinful people w seek God. We openly share hospitality. We seek to create a spirit of belonging through our personal and communal faith sharing as we reach out to others.
 
 

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St. Wenceslaus   Catholic Church,  St. Louis, MO

St. Wenceslaus Mission Statement

           Members of the St. Wenceslaus Parish are Christian People on a journey, seeking companions to join us as we  move toward our eternal goal.

           We strive to be a stabilizing and strengthening factor in our community by being a source of service and help to our    neighbors

           We invite others to join us in bringing their unique gifts, as together, we care, nurture and love one another. United by the love of Jesus Christ, we strive to be more fully connected with God's people everywhere.
 

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Resurrection Parish, 48755 Warren Road, Canton, MI 48187.

                                             Our Mission:
       Resurrection Parish is a Catholic Family, proclaiming that Jesus is Lord, celebrating His presence, serving   others in His Name.
 

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish,     Diocese of Columbus

Mission  Statement

We the church of St. John declare it our primary responsibility to continue the mission of Christ to bring about the Kingdom of God.

We are Catholics, gifted through Baptism, to become a community of believers living in union with Christ and one another.

We are dedicated to:

     assembling to give honor and glory to God through the celebration of the mysteries of our redemption;
     educating ourselves and our children in our Catholic faith;
     being instruments of peace, reconciliation and service to others.

We shall pursue this mission faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.
 

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Saint Thomas More Parish, Houston TX

We are a people called together by God into the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Thomas More. We
are challenged to imitate Jesus as:

     Priest, by prayer, worship, and celebration of the sacraments
     Prophet, by educational programs and witness to Gospel truth in our lives
     King, by service to parishioners' and others' spiritual
         and physical needs in order that    "we merrily  meet in heaven" (St. Thomas More)
 
 

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Saint Thomas Aquinas  Roman Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Road,  Charlotte, NC 28213

Parish Mission Statement

The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas, Charlotte, NC under the leadership of our Bishop, William G. Curlin, is a Catholic Faith Community that gathers to celebrate the faith in worship, share the faith through evangelization, strengthen the parish community and is committed to works of charity, peace and justice all in the spirit of the post Vatican II Church.
 

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St. James Parish,                Lakewood, Ohio

           Our Mission

 We, the members of Saint James, a  Catholic parish,
are united as brothers  and sisters in God's family.
We proclaim  our commitment to the Good News of  Jesus Christ in and through our service  to all peoples.
We challenge ourselves to  welcome each individual as an integral part of the living Church recognizing  each person's strengths and talents.
We  strive to enrich our parish life with  vibrant liturgical celebrations, caring  ministries, and a continuing  Christ-centered education.
Under the  guidance of the Holy Spirit, we go forth seeking to become Christ's beacon of  light, love and hope to all we encounter on our journey to salvation.
 

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Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish, Morrison, New Jersey
 

Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish in Kinnelon, New Jersey in communion with the Bishop of Paterson is rooted in the tradition of the Catholic Church.  We seek to deepen our love of God and to live and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.  We aim to nourish our members through prayer, outreach, education, and joy-filled worship.  We strive to build the kingdom of God by serving the needs of one another and those of our neighbors.
 

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   Our Lady of Peace, Marshfield, WI

          Parish Mission Statement
          We, the people of Our Lady of Peace parish, strive to serve the
          needs of one another thus forming a strong faith community to
          continue God's works.  Our parish family believes strongly in
          Christian principles of family life, social justice, ecumenical
          activity and Catholic education.  Our community worship offers
          to God, through Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit, a
          continual sign of gratitude for all His gifts to this Faith-loving
          family.

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Saint Mary Church, Monroe, MI

Parish Mission Statement

 St. Mary's Parish is a parish formed by the word of God. Our roots and history as an organized
 parish run very deep in the history of our city and the Archdiocese of Detroit, of which we
recognize we are an important part.

As a parish, we strive through our public worship and our education to grow spiritually in our  relationship with God.   Formed by the Gospel, we understand our call to be of loving service not  only to our own needs, but to the needs of the larger community as well.  Reaching out to the  young and old alike, we strive to keep alive our rich tradition of active faith, revealing to others the Love which God has shown to us.

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Saint Ann's, HI

                                Mission Statement

 Today, St. Ann's continues to be administered by the same Sacred Hearts   Congregation that established it in 1841. St. Ann's Community persists in its  efforts to better understand and live out the gospels.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
                            THE PURPOSE OF ST. ANN'S PARISH
                                  IS TO BE A COMMUNITY OF CATHOLICS
                                  RESPONSIBLY   COMMITTED IN WORD AND ACTION
                                   TO THE PROCLAMATION AND  CELEBRATION OF THE GOSPEL.

                                Parish goals:

                                1. To grow in our knowledge and understanding of our faith commitment.

                                2. To better celebrate our faith life in community.

 
3. To increase the number of resource people by training more members of the faith  community in roles  of   leadership.


                              4. To deepen our proclamation of the gospel through loving service to our  neighbor.
 

  5. To evaluate the implementation of the goals and objectives once a year in the light of the   mission statement.