St. John of God and St. Raymond Church Merger Information

Core Team Minutes
November 2008

Father Soprano and the Core Team met with other Core Teams in October for an overview of the Merger Manual and to review a range of practical matters related to parish mergers.

In addition to the overview of the various sections of the Merger Manual, the session provided a review of the pastoral, canonical, civil and administrative work that must occur before mergers are established formally by decree. A suggested sequence of Priest Convener/Core Team meetings was also provided.

Father Soprano will direct and coordinate various Core Team tasks, develop a timeline for the work of the Core Team, and oversee the work necessary to ensure that all preparations have occurred before he notifies Bishop Galante of the parishes’ readiness to merge.

Father Soprano and the Core Team will set their own pace to move through the recommended meetings and set their own time table for the completion of preparations for the merger. The projected diocesan norm for accomplishing the merger ranges anywhere between 9 to 24 months beginning September 2008.

Father Soprano and the Core Team shall communicate regularly, honestly and positively to all parishioners about what is happening now, and what is being planned.  Listed below their respective pictures are individual e-mail addresses.  We invite any parishioners to contact us with their constructive ideas, along with their name and e-mail address to be able to return our appreciation.

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