St. Andrew Catholic Church Parish Manual Policies, Procedures and Guidelines 1 Parish Manual 2015 How to Use this Manual The two main ways to get to the information you need quickly are through the Table of Contents and the Organization Chart. The Table of Contents lists all the main areas you might be interested in for further information. The Organization Chart is a further breakdown to identify every Ministry within the Parish and the associated Commission. The Ministries are in sequence under the appropriate Commission section. The forms in the Appendices are to be used as needed. The forms include: Maintenance Repair Work Request St. Andrew Event Set Up Request St. Andrew Ministry Commitment Sign-Up Funeral Information Parish Manual Revision Request Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. 2 Parish Manual 2015 Table of Contents 1.0 Parish Organization ............................................................................................................ 1.1 Pastoral Staff and Organization Leaders with Organizational Structure 2.0 Parish Mission, Goals and Objectives ............................................................................... 2.1 Parish Mission Statement ........................................................................................ 2.2 Parish Goals 2011-2015 .......................................................................................... 2.3 Parish Strategies and Tactics .................................................................................. 3.0 Parish Pastoral Council, Commissions, Ministries and Finance Council .......................... 3.1 Parish Pastoral Council ........................................................................................... 3.2 Christian Service ..................................................................................................... 3.3 Faith Formation (Education) ................................................................................... 3.4 Parish Life ............................................................................................................... 3.5 Stewardship ............................................................................................................. 3.6 Worship ................................................................................................................... 3.7 Parish Finance Council 4.0 Sacraments – Scheduling, Preparation, Responsibility...................................................... 4.1 Baptism Infant and Older Children ......................................................................... 4.2 Reconciliation ......................................................................................................... 4.3 Eucharist (First Communion) ................................................................................. 4.4 Confirmation ........................................................................................................... 4.5 Marriage .................................................................................................................. 4.6 Anointing of the Sick .............................................................................................. 4.7 Catholics and Divorce ............................................................................................. 4.8 Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) Procedures ..................................................... 6.0 Parish Participation ............................................................................................................ 6.1 Commitment Weekend ........................................................................................... 6.2 Ministry Involvement.............................................................................................. 6.3 New Parishioner Registration ................................................................................. 7.0 Planning and Budgets ........................................................................................................ 7.1 Mission and Goals Development Process ............................................................... 7.2 Commission Strategies Development Process ........................................................ 8.0 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................... 8.1 Holy Family School ................................................................................................ 8.2 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 8.3 Criminal Background Check Requirements ........................................................... 8.4 Hearing Impaired Assistance .................................................................................. 8.5 Marketing and Promotional Materials .................................................................... 8.6 Emergency Support for Life Threatening Situations .............................................. 8.7 Electronic Funds Transfer Appendix A: Parish Finance Council Operational Procedures ................................................ Appendix B: Parish Pastoral Council Operational Procedures ................................................ Appendix C: Forms .................................................................................................................. Appendix D: Tithing – Parish History ..................................................................................... Appendix E: St. Andrew Altar Server Manual ........................................................................ Appendix F: Eucharistic Minister Requirements ..................................................................... 3 Parish Manual 2015 Appendix G: Lector Requirements .......................................................................................... Appendix H: Ushers Responsibilities & Guidelines ................................................................ Appendix I: Keep in Touch Directory ..................................................................................... Appendix J: St. Andrew Communication Tools ...................................................................... 4 Parish Manual 2015 1.0 Parish Organization St. Andrew Church 1400 Inglewood Rochester, MI 48307 Voice: 248-651-7486 Fax: 248-651-3950 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.standrewchurch.org 1.1 Pastoral Staff and Organization Leaders Current list is available in the Parish Bulletin which is available in the church or on the website. ST. ANDREW PARISH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Parish Structure and reporting relationships Parish Support Staff Archdiocese Pastoral Parish Council Pastoral Staff Parish Pontiac Pastor Finance Area Council Vicariate Pastoral Parish Pastoral Council Council Represents the Parish Community Faith Formation Worship Commission Commission Christian Service Stewardship Commission Commission 5 Parish Life Parish Manual 2015 Commission Commissions and their Ministries Other Interchurch Groups Holy Family Regional School Bethany Interchurch Women Ministries Social/Fellowship Men’s Prayer Group Bible Study Women’s Prayer Group Child Care Graduation Breakfast Confirmation Mentor Hospitality Teams Ministries Commission Member Parish Picnic Adult Acolytes Couples Ministry Altar Servers Faith in Culture Ministries Baptism Hospitality Kiosk?Library Bereavement Commission Member Liturgy of the Word - Funeral Luncheons Decorators Marriage Prep Team Daughters of Isabella Eucharistic Minister Middle School Educ. Elderly/Homebound Greeters MOMS Knights of Columbus Lectors Religious Formation Youth Parish Nurses Liturgy Planners Religious Formation Adult Singles Fellowship Mass Intensions SALT Teen Youth Group St Andrew Social (SAS) Music Ministry St. Joseph Covenant Keepers Young Adult Fellowship Prayer Leaders Vacation Bible School Young Family Fellowship RCIA Vocations Technology Ushers Faith Formation Parish Life Worship Parish Pastoral Council (responsible for Evangelism) Christian Service Stewardship Ministries Ministries Baldwin Soup Kitchen Catholic Services Appeal Care and Share Commission Member Christmas Giving Tree Commitment Weekend Commission Member Other Area Programs Communications Easter Basket Program Clothes Closet Facilities & Maintenance Gospel of Life CERT – Emergency Response Special Ad Hoc Needs Jail Ministry Crop Walks Technology Committee Little Flower Girls Crossroads Pregnancy Center Tithing Meals for Families in Crisis Habitat for Humanity Operation Sunshine Leader Dogs for the Blind Red Cross Blood Drive Lighthouse Senior Fellowship Neighborhood House St Vincent de Paul Older Persons Center Meals on Wheels Tithing Transportation Visiting EM 6 Parish Manual 2015 2.0 Parish Mission, Goals and Objectives 2.1 Parish Mission Statement St. Andrew Catholic Church promises to journey in faith with our parishioners by providing a welcoming community, offering opportunities for sharing faith and service within our Parish and beyond. St Andrew will proclaim the presence of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God on earth. 2.2 Parish Goals 2011-2015 Goals are a direction to an end. They are set as a high level strategic direction. Provide varied educational opportunities for the faith formation of all parishioners. Improve communication through a comprehensive use of technology and other available resources. Provide varied social activities to help build our community of faith.