The parish will be transitioning to a new software for greater effectiveness in managing our parish census, keeping up to date with parishioners, improving communication, and consolidating the various programs we are currently using into one system. Every parish in the archdiocese will be transitioning to this new system. You will not notice anything new until the spring. However, the parish staff begins training on the new system. This extensive preparation will involve two sessions a week plus homework for the staff beginning now and lasting through the spring.
This is a major commitment of time and energy for a staff already busy about many things. They may be a bit slower in returning a call or e-mail. They could even be a little frazzled as they strive to get everything accomplished with less time as they take on this new task of learning a completely new system. I am including myself in this description!
Please be patient and understanding with us if we are a bit slower or have a dazed look in our eyes. A word of encouragement is always helpful. Moreover, that phrase, “Is there anything I can do to help?” would surely be welcomed.