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Strategic Plan
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St. Simon StRategic PlanVISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to unite as a strong Catholic community in faith, tradition, and love, fostering a deeper connection to God and one another through service and compassion.
Our vision is supported by 4 foundational pillars: Faith, Academics, Service and Tradition. Each pillar includes three main objectives to achieve over the next 2.5 years. The pillar objectives and goals are as follows:
FAITH:
To enhance spiritual growth in the parish community through faith formation opportunities and active participation in liturgical celebrations.- Revitalize the Liturgy Committee composed of members of the parish community to facilitate and enhance liturgical celebrations
- Elevate youth engagement through children’s liturgy, PSR, grade school and youth ministry inclusion in liturgical celebrations
- Expand the adult faith formation programs to cater to the diverse needs of the parish community and encourage active participation in these programs
ACADEMICS:
To increase enrollment and engagement within the school community by improving communication, enhancing programs, and fostering a sense of belonging among families.- Boost the school's outreach efforts by developing and implementing an effective marketing plan
- Foster a sense of community and belonging by organizing regular events and activities that involve the parish and school families
- Heighten the students’ personalized curriculum by creating an in-house enrichment and gifted program
SERVICE:
To enhance community involvement and engagement in St. Simon's church and school by encouraging volunteerism and service opportunities.- Create a volunteer program that educates and trains volunteers to be ambassadors for St. Simon's church and school, while providing opportunities for community involvement
- Increase awareness and impact of service opportunities and ministries
- Partner with the youth ministry to integrate service projects and activities
TRADITION:
To establish St. Simon as a vibrant and growing faith community by leveraging existing traditions and creating new ones, attracting families, promoting faith and evangelization, and ensuring financial and social success for the parish.- Create a formal welcoming committee to introduce new members to the parish and make them feel more welcome and included in the community
- Include PSR families in parish activities to promote a united parish and school community
- Increase parish social engagement and foster a sense of community and connection among all members by creating events that encourage the whole family to attend
- Revitalize the Liturgy Committee composed of members of the parish community to facilitate and enhance liturgical celebrations
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Committee membershipCore Team Chair Meghan Wencker 314-608-9722Co-Chair Megan Deutsch 314-803-3652Co-Chair Kevin King 314-226-8036Academics Leader Karen Folk 314-842-3848 x 203Academics Leader Becky Hof 314-691-1117Tradition Leader Andy Kobe 314-640-1662Tradition Leader Dan Cerutti 314-704-9973Service Leader Megan Deutsch 314-803-3652Faith Leader Mary Spencer 314-315-5390Finance Rep Brian McLaughlin 314-503-5192School Board Rep Jordan Hempen 217-565-2566Simon Says Rep Michele Snyder 314-842-3848 x300Parish Council Rep Andy Kobe 314-640-1662Youth Ministry/Communications Alex Foerstel 314-842-3848 x128
Faith Committee
Traditions Committee
Service Committee
Academics Committee
