Parish Survey
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Saint Aloysius Parish Survey 2007
1. Which church do you regularly attend? For part time parishioner, this refers to the church you regularly attend while you are here, on the coast.
_____ St. Aloysius Church _____ Mary Star of the Sea Church
2. Have you donated money to the St. Aloysius Parish Foundation Fund?
_____ Yes _____ No
3. If yes, answer the following questions. If no, proceed to question 4.
a. When you made your donation to the Foundation Fund, what was your understanding of the intended use of the fund?
b. At this time, how do you think the funds should be used?
4. At this time, do you think that the parish needs a new rectory or a change of location for the present rectory on Ocean Ridge?
_____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
5. If we move forward with the rectory project, what location would best meet the needs of the priest, and the needs of the parishioners?
_____ On the church property in Gualala
_____ Near the church in Gualala
_____ On the church property in Point Arena
_____ Near the church property in Point Arena
_____ Somewhere between the two churches
_____ Other ____________________________________________________________
6. If we move forward with a building project, what elements should be contained in the project? Check all that apply.
_____ Residence for a priest
_____ Guest room
_____ Parish library
_____ Meeting room
_____ Public restroom
_____ Kitchenette
_____ Other _________________________________________
6. If a new rectory is built, should it continue to be a Foundation asset, or made an asset of St. Aloysius Parish, Inc. (the Parish Finance Council), both of
which would keep the rectory separate from the assets of the Diocese of Santa Rosa.
_____ Foundation Asset _____St. Aloysius Inc. Asset _____ Undecided
7. What are your suggestions regarding other uses for the funds managed by the Foundation?
8. In the future, how could the St. Aloysius Parish Foundation board involve the St. Aloysius Parish parishioners in the decision-making activities of the
Foundation, especially when it comes to decisions involving the use of Foundation funds?
_____ Survey the parishioners before decisions are make.
_____ Publish a quarterly newsletter informing the parishioner of Foundation activities.
_____ Make announcements after mass.
_____ Hold parish forums to discuss various issues.
_____ Meet regularly with the Pastoral Council and the Parish Finance Council.
9. Other comments on this subject.