The Pastoral Plan will set our major pastoral and financial goals for the next five years and be an instrument for reviewing our progress in achieving these goals. The first three steps in formulating the Pastoral Plan will occur on the following dates:

• On 19 February 2023 (7th Sunday in Ordinary Time) and 26 February 2023 (First Sunday of Lent), the Sunday homily will reflect on the theme “the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you”, to help everyone reflect on our gifts and how they can contribute to our parish.

• On 5 March 2023 (Second Sunday of Lent) we will distribute a survey asking for your suggestions about how we can develop the key areas of parish life. The survey will be presented by a member of the Pastoral or Finance Councils to each of our four local communities.

• After this Lenten period of reflection, the Pastoral and Finance Councils will consult with Bishop Mascord to finalise and publish the Pastoral Plan on 10 December 2023 (Second Sunday of Advent).