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APM is
a community of caring people
committed to the Church's
human service ministries
and the support of each other
in those ministries.

THE ROLE OF OUR MEMBERS
is one of leadership
in calling people forth
to respond to their baptism
through ministry
and in modeling new ways
of ministering.

WE ARE DEDICATED TO
NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS
with individuals and
organizations
within the Archdiocese
of St. Paul & Minneapolis
and beyond its boundaries.

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF
DISCERNMENT
seeking to discover and
to implement
ways that will strengthen
and improve
the quality of our ministry
modeled after the life and
teachings of Jesus.

Please consider taking a few moments to complete our survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/83CFZDQ.

This will be helpful for us as we evaluate how best to serve your needs for ministry to yourself and others.

If you would prefer a paper copy of this survey, please contact Lisa at 651-905-4304.

Save the Date . . .
APM Spring Banquet
Tuesday, May 22
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2011-2012 Theme:
Living the Resurrection

As Pastoral Ministers in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, we join with all members of parish communities in concern for our economic future, world unrest, national and local political polarization, and families struggling to maintain their balance and livelihood. And even as we struggle with our everyday needs we are aware that through Jesus' resurrection we live with the assurance of eternal life. We at APM believe that we live Christ's resurrection by helping each other know and understand God's love and mercy in our everyday lives. Consider joining us: the Association itself, as well as our gatherings and programs.
All are welcome.

Deacon Al Schroeder
APM Board Chair

The Changing Face of U.S. Catholic Parishes
by Mary L. Gautier, Ph.D., Mark M. Gray, Ph.D.
July 18, 2011

The Changing Face of U.S. Catholic Parishes details the findings from the first phase of the study, a 2010 national survey of pastors and other parish leaders at 846 randomly selected U.S. parishes. In the last decade, the numbers of Catholic priests and Catholic parishes have declined in number, but the scale of parish life in the United States has expanded along with the nation's growing Catholic population. Bigger parishes, more Masses, and ministries in languages other than English are becoming the norm.

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