Blessed John Henry Newman Parish “Heart Speaks to Heart”

Blessed John HenryNewman Parish “Heart Speaks to Heart” WELCOME to the BJHN Parish BBQ Sunday 18th September St. James the Great, Downley Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Opening Prayer We thank you heavenly Father for gathering us together this evening to do your work. We pray that your Holy Spirit may guide us in our discussions, that what is said or heard by any of us may be received as it was intended, even if it does not come out correctly or may be misunderstood. We pray for our new parish that together we may support each other, and come into a deeper relationship with you as well as be a light to the people of High Wycombe and a witness of Christ's presence among us. We pray that we may have sensitivity and understanding to help those who are troubled in this time of change and uncertainty, that together we may build up this parish and grow in faith and love and respect for each others dignity as a person. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Agenda • Opening Prayer • Strategy Group • Purpose • Development Strategy • The Vision development • Progressing the Vision • 1 Priest, 1 Parish • The Next Steps • Feedback • Closing Prayer Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

The Strategy Group Francis Angela Fr Innocent Jacque Steve Rosie Paul Chloe Deborah Bish Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Purpose • To remind you of the objectives we have been set: • To draw up and implement plans to build BJHN Parish • 1 Parish 1 Priest by September 2012 • Develop BJHN Parish as a Thriving Catholic Community • The expectation is at least one church will need to close • To share progress made • To come together as ONE parish • To learn what is going on in other parts of the parish Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Agenda • Opening Prayer • Strategy Group • Purpose • Development Strategy • The Vision development • Progressing the Vision • 1 Priest, 1 Parish • The Next Steps • Feedback • Closing Prayer Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Developing the Strategy Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Blessed JohnHenry NewmanParish Vision “Heart Speaks to Heart” Through God’s Grace, we are one family in Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, inspired by the Word and sustained by the Sacraments. We welcome and value each person as an individual. We encourage one another to use our talents to serve the Lord, in our parish and the wider community, and to develop and pass on a living faith as we journey together confident in the promise of God’s Kingdom. Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

What have people said about The Vision • “we are one family in Christ”: we are ONE family and ONE parish. • “we welcome & value each individual”: Each person has their own special place within the church • “Spirit Led”: reminds us in all humility that anything good we achieve has its origin in God Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Vision Development Under Discussion • BJHN-Thriving Parish Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Agenda • Opening Prayer • Strategy Group • Purpose • Development Strategy • The Vision development • Progressing the Vision • 1 Priest, 1 Parish • The Next Steps • Feedback • Closing Prayer Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Timeline Nov 2011 May 2011 Dec 2011 Jan 2013 We are here Blessed John Henry Newman – Parish BBQ

Progress – 1 Priest, 1 Parish • People and Culture – please check the list! • Liturgical Provision • Sacramental Preparation and learning • Property and Resources • Communication • Evangelisation Blessed John Henry Newman – Parish BBQ

Progress - Marks of a Thriving Catholic Community* PAS Assessment * Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Progress – Review of current resources • Main areas of review are: • Facilities • Finance • Community Check out the list on the boards Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Agenda • Opening Prayer • Strategy Group • Purpose • Development Strategy • The Vision development • Strategy Reflection • 1 Priest, 1 Parish • The Next Steps • Feedback • Closing Prayer Blessed John Henry Newman Parish BBQ

Closing Prayer God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission; I never may know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. Somehow I am necessary for His purposes, as necessary in my place as an Archangel in his; if, indeed, I fail, He can raise another, as He could make the stones children of Abraham. Yet I have a part in this great work; I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do His work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling. Cardinal John Henry Newman , 1801-1890 Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

“Heart Speaks to Heart” Our Lady of Grace St Edmund Campion • BJHN Parish St Wulstan’s St James the Great Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

BJHN Parish • “Heart Speaks to Heart” Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

BJHN Parish • “Heart Speaks to Heart” Liturgy Catechesis Eucharistic Ministers Youth Choir Children’s Liturgy Readers Servers Social THANK YOU!! Welcoming Strategy Church Councils Finance Repository Safeguarding Cleaning Maintenance Sacristy Office Collection Flowers Library Blessed John Henry Newman - Parish BBQ

Blessed John Henry Newman Parish “Heart Speaks to Heart”