Saint Francis
of Assisi
 
Sacramento, CA  

 

 

Hello from the Transition Team,

The Transition Team for St. Francis Parish was introduced last weekend at the end of each Mass. Margaret Healey, Parish Council Chairperson and Judy Miranda, Finance Council chairperson, have agreed to lead this Transition Team to facilitate our parish moving from the pastoral care provided by the Franciscan Friars to being provided by the Diocesan of Sacramento. This team is made up of parishioners representing different ministries, parish staff and the parish school. The team’s purpose to provide opportunity for all parishioners to be informed and involved in the transition process.

The main role of the Transition Team, is to:

1) Help the current pastor and the friars to bring closure to their ministry with our parish;
2) Help the parish staff, leaders and parishioners through the transition period; and to
3) Welcome the new pastor.

By design, the responsibilities of the Team are short-term, lasting through the arrival of our new pastor. The Transition Team will be responsible for the following:

1) Create, collect and correlate a parish survey of blessings, strengths and challenges to give to the Diocese     of Sacramento and the new pastor.
2) Be available to field questions or address concerns from the parish and school.
3) Provide periodic updates to the parish and school throughout the transition period.
4) Create and provide a parish report (profile) for the Diocese of Sacramento and for the incoming pastor.
5) Coordinate farewell events for Fr. Ken and Fr. Sebastian, and to celebrate over 120 years of Pastoral Care     of the Parish by the Franciscan Friars.
6) Plan how our new pastor will be welcomed and offer ideas for the official installation of the new pastor.

The Transition Team has the task to see that these responsibilities are fulfilled. This small group of people will need assistance from the Parish at large to ensure a smooth transition. There will be opportunities for members of the parish and the school to participate in these responsibilities. You are welcome to let any member of the Team know if there is a specific project for which you would like to volunteer. Your help is encouraged and will be gratefully accepted.

Thank you!

Margaret Healey: margaret@cafoodlink.org Judy Miranda: judymmiranda@gmail.com
Beth White: bethw@stfrancisparish.com Mark Schroeder: brothermark@att.net
Stephen Tholcke: stholcke@aol.com Dick Jaco: dickgj@comcast.net
Loretta Palaca: lpalaca@att.net Serge Boulanger: sergebb@att.net
Samara Palko: spalko@stfranciselem.org  

 

 

 

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