For close 100 years, St. Mary's has served the Dartmouth Community.  These years have included many challenges and the parish has risen to meet them.  Now, in the first quarter of the 21st Century, we once again are faced with challenges.  A declining number of priests in the Diocese, declining numbers of young people attending Mass or connected to the Church and a shrinking awareness of what it means to be Catholic.

In addition, our parish is in the midst of a transition of pastors and new pastoral challenges. 

This survey serves two important purposes. First, it will give Fr. David a more in depth knowledge of St. Mary's Parish and two, help identify the issues specific to the parish.

This survey is for anyone who lives within St. Mary's or who calls the parish 'home'. Even if you are not a weekly mass attendee, please take the time to share your thoughts so that St. Mary's may continue to be a valuable resource to the community.

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* 1. Our parish inspires me to live a life of faith in the Catholic tradition.

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* 2. Sunday Euachrist and other prayer opportunities deepen my relationship with God and enrich my faith and beliefs.

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* 3. Music at our liturgies inspires prayer and worship of God.

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* 4. Homilies connect scripture to daily life and inspire living the gospel.

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* 5. Our parish has a clear sense of mission and purpose.

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* 6. Our parish inspires me to be of service to others.

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* 7. Our parish responds to the challenges of living Catholic teachings in the 21st Century.

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* 8. Our parish is friendly and welcoming.

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* 9. Our parish encourages community among parishioners.

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* 10. Our parish offers a variety of opportunities to be actively involved in the parish.

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* 11. Our parish plays an active and visible role in the local community.

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* 12. My financial contributions are valued and used responsibly to support the varied needs of our parish community.

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* 13. What could the Parish do to make you more excited about our faith?

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* 14. Please add any comments or suggestions on this section:

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