Highlights from the CPPCD 37th Annual Convention
April 25-28, 2010
Keynote Speakers:
- Dan R. Ebner, Director of Stewardship and Pastoral Planning, Diocese of Davenport; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, St. Ambrose University; Consultant, Quad City Leadership Consulting
SERVANT LEADERSHIP - Sunday, April 25, 7:00 PM: This interactive keynote will explore the nature of servant leadership and how and why it works in a Catholic parish. Dr. Ebener will: 1.) reflect on gospel stories of servant leadership; 2.) explain the findings of his research in Iowa parishes; and 3.) reach some conclusions about the potential of servant leadership for our church.
- Connie Pare, Diocese of London, Ontario
THE MISSION HAS A CHURCH - Monday, April 26, 9:45 AM: The Church’s self‐understanding as a people sent, rooted in Jesus’ example outlined in chapter 4 of Luke’s Gospel, has important implications for pastoral planning and leadership in the local Church today. This facilitated presentation will detail aspects of what it means to be a “missional” church and how this foundation understanding is shaping the current cycle of pastoral planning in the Diocese of London, Ontario.
- Rick Krivanka
Our keynote speakers and workshop presenters will help us to explore the relationship challenges we encounter in our work/ministry as diocesan planners, researchers and pastoral council members. We’ll also look at some best practices for addressing the unique nature of relationships in the Church as we work together to Build the Body of Christ.
Workshop Options:
Session I: Monday, April 26, 1:15-2:15
- 7 Foundational Considerations Necessary for the Success of Any Conciliar Effort
Dr. Mary Ann Gubish, Director, Department for Envisioning Ministry, Diocese of Pittsburgh
Before pastoral councils at any level, diocesan, regional or parish begin their work, reflection on certain ecclesiological principles should take place. Shared understanding of the purpose of pastoral councils in the context of Vatican II leads to unselfish Christian maturity demanded of pastoral leaders.
- Building New Healthy Relationships after Parish Restructuring
Fr. Willie Lechnar, Director, Office for Planning, Diocese of Greensburg
This workshop will provide examples and insights related to the crucial task of strengthening or establishing relationships at parish and diocesan levels when parish reconfiguration has occurred. Participants will be able to learn how to foster hope, collaboration and encouragement among parishioners, clergy and staff members where closings, partnerings or mergers have occurred. Creative strategic planning and implementation steps will be shared.
- How Do You Eat an Elephant? Some Basic Considerations for Pastoral Planning and the Church
Doug Rodrigues, Director of the Office for Pastoral Planning, Diocese of Fall River, MA
Looking for fresh insight and approaches to help build a stronger Church? This workshop presents some basic considerations and best practices for diocesan planners, those involved in a pastoral planning process, and provides valuable insight into important aspects of church planning.
Session II: Tuesday, April 27, 9:45-10:45
- Pastors and Councils Walking the Change Journey Together, Part I
Maureen Gallagher, PhD, Organizational Development and Planning Consultant for Catholic Communities, The Reid Group
This workshop will explore the transition process from endings to new beginnings. It will emphasize the “work of the wilderness zone”—dealing with the past, naming the present struggles, acknowledging and beginning to heal the loss and hurts embedded in the endings, looking at what is remaining the same and planning with hope for the future. Practical examples and “take home user friendly” ideas for pastors and councils will be shared.
- Passionate Pastoral Leadership and Spirit-Driven Pastoral Councils - What a Marriage
Mr. Mark Mogilka, MSW, MA, Director, Stewardship & Pastoral Services, Diocese of Green Bay
A look at a basic understanding of "pastoral" leadership and how to cultivate it followed by a best practices look at "spirit driven" councils. Bring them together and you have a match made in heaven.
- Making Peace: Using Your Catholic Faith to Respond to Conflict, Part I
Terri Sortor, Director of Human Resources, Diocese of Colorado Springs
Ed Gaffney, Director of Mission Effectiveness, Diocese of Colorado Springs
Learn a simple four‐step process to respond to conflict using your Catholic faith. This is a fun, interactive, multi‐media presentation that also uses a live skit to demonstrate the four steps. (Relax ‐ audience members are not asked to be in the skit!) By the end of the second session, you will be looking forward to your next opportunity to use your faith in conflict!
Session III: Tuesday, April 27
- Pastors and Councils Walking the change Journey Together, Part II
Maureen Gallagher, PhD, Organizational Development and Planning Consultant for Catholic Communities, The Reid Group
Join us for Part II of this workshop presented by Maureen Gallagher. This workshop (Part I and II) is sponsored by The Reid Group.
- Effective Group Processes in Parish Advisory Councils
Robert J. Miller, PhD, Director, Office for Research and Planning
Parish pastoral councils are intended to provide the pastor with good advice and counsel, and to advise the pastor on matters relating to the best way for the parish community to carry out its mission. This is consistent with the idea of the Church as the "people of God" and the need for all the faithful to act on their baptismal call as described in The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium). This workshop will review what causes groups to be effective and to consider how the pastoral councils that were part of a national study measure up to what’s known about effective groups. We’ll also consider what characteristics in the parish or the council structures seem to associate with more effective groups.
- Making Peace: Using Your Catholic Faith to Respond to Conflict, Part II
Terri Sortor, Director of Human Resources, Diocese of Colorado Springs
Ed Gaffney, Director of Mission Effectiveness, Diocese of Colorado Springs
Join us for Part II of this workshop presented by Terri Sortor and Ed Gaffney.
Tuesday - Free Afternoon
EXPLORING THE NATURAL SCENERY OF RENSSELAERVILLE
Join us for a guided historical tour of our village (2 hours) or a guided tour of the Huyck Nature Preserve (1 1⁄2 hours). Tour price: ~$15/person for a group of ten OR: Walk on your own and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Rensselaerville retreat center where you will discover beautiful natural scenery. You just walk down the hill to the village and turn right. The walk is both uphill and downhill and the road takes you over to the waterfall. From there you can retrace your steps or walk up alongside the falls to the lake. This is a good choice for those who want to walk at their own leisurely pace for 45 minutes or so. Price: free
TOUR OF THE HUDSON VALLEY: OLANA
Named for a fortress treasure‐house in ancient Persia, Olana was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826‐1900), one of America's most important artists, a student of Thomas Cole, and a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting.
Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. Today, Olana is a New York State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Hudson Valley and upstate New York.
Called by Church "the Center of the World," Olana's Persian style house and 250 acres of picturesque grounds are a masterpiece as grand as any of his paintings. Visitors touring the majestic home of Frederic Church will be led on a trip through time, seeing a remarkably preserved home, complete with much of the original furniture. World‐class paintings from Church's personal collection grace the walls of this beautiful mansion. Visitors will learn the story of Church's life, and how he came to build this wonderful mansion overlooking the Hudson River. Tour price: $9.00 Transportation: We will carpool with those who have rental cars.
REFLECTION GATHERING
Join Deacon Dan Henroid in the Stonecrop Living Room for an opportunity to share reflections, experiences and group prayer. Using the pastoral letter Stewardship A Disciple’s Response, Dan will guide participants to share their visions of stewardship which inspire their work in pastoral planning and council development. Participants will experience the wonderful tradition CPPCD has in learning and gaining new insight into our work from the generous sharing of other members. Price: free. Duration: approximately two hours.
Location:
Rensselaerville Meeting Center
63 Huyck Road
Rensselaerville, NY
(in the Diocese of Albany, NY)
Phone: (800) 682-9857
Web: www.rmeetingcenter.com
