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September 2021 Bulletin and Communication Announcements

The Office of Communications for the Diocese of Palm Beach thanks you for visiting the Bulletin and Communication Announcement page.  Below you will find documents and images to help you fill the pages of your bulletin, social media sites, website, e-newsletters and more with information from the diocese and those entities it supports.
       

A.  New Important Information   

      1.  COVID-19 -  ALL MEMOS AND RESOURCES

      2.  Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion begin on Sep. 25 (jpeg)

      3.  Priesthood Sunday, September 26

      4.  Letter to support Catholic Hospice services to the people of Palm Beach County
     

B.  Expected information to be published by each parish this month:

      1.  Second Collection Letters 

           -  Schedule for Non-Parochial Collections 2021 (pdf) and 2022 (pdf)

           -  Second Collection Letters - Below are the second collection letters that are required to be published as a full page or half page in parish bulletins on the dates indicated. These letters are from the Bishop and the branding standards of the letter should be followed.   The letter may also be read, published on your website or social media, in addition to it being printed in the bulletin. 
         
           - The Second Collection for the Respect Life / Migrants is on September 11 - 12; please print the letters on September 4 - 5. 
                
                -  Letters 
                       English (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
                       Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpg)

           - The letters are also posted on our Collection Letters webpage    

      2.  2021 Diocesan Services Appeal: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin Announcements, Information, Resources, Graphics, Social Media Posts and Website Content 

           a. DSA Video 
               i. English 
               ii. Spanish  
               iii. Creole 
           b. Website Landing page (link to home page
           c. Brochure Letter from Bishop
               i. English (pdf) (jpeg)
               ii. Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
               iii. Creole (pdf) (jpeg)
           d. DSA Brochure
               i. English (pdf) 
               ii. Spanish (pdf)
               iii. Creole (pdf
           e. Link to DSA Images and Materials

      3.  Safe Environments
          
 - Announcements in English (doc) (pdf) - Updated September 28, 2020
           - Announcements in Spanish (doc) (pdf) - Actualizado Septiembre 28, 2020
           - Graphics for Announcements in English (pdf) (jpegs
           - Graphics for Announcements in Spanish (pdf) (jpegs
           - Knowledge without Action Makes No Difference (doc)  
           - Children Need Safe Adults (doc)  
           - Communicating concerns about boundaries (doc)  
           - Resources 


C. Bulletin Announcements

      1.  Televised Catholic Mass Program 
           - Flyer (pdf) (jpeg
           - Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
           - Schedule
                Sep. 5, St. John of the Cross Chapel, Vero Beach, Reverend Brian Campbell, Pastor
                    https://vimeo.com/590969579
                Sep. 12, St. John of the Cross Chapel, Vero Beach, Reverend Brian Campbell, Pastor
                    https://vimeo.com/592867889
                Sep. 19, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
                    https://vimeo.com/598857751
                Sep. 26, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
                    https://vimeo.com/604780990

      2.  Feast Days and other Notable Dates
               
Sep. 1    World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
               Sep. 3     St. Gregory the Great
               Sep. 6     Labor Day
               Sep. 8     The Nativity of the BVM
               Sep. 9     Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities
               Sep. 11   Patriot Day
               Sep. 12   The Most Holy Name of Mary
               Sep. 14   The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
               Sep. 15   Our Lady of Sorrows
               Sep. 15   Hispanic Heritage Month
               Sep. 19   Catechetical Sunday
               Sep. 20-26  National Migration Week
               Sep. 21   St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
               Sep. 23   St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
               Sep. 26   Priesthood Sunday
               Sep. 26   World Day of Migrants and Refugees
               Sep. 27   St. Vincent de Paul
               Sep. 29   Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
               Sep. 30   St. Jerome

      3.  Events
              

              Sep. 4 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
              Sep. 14  - Monthly Food Giveaway at Riviera Beach  (png)
              Sep. 11 - Monthly Mind Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
              Sep. 17  - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. John of the Cross (doc)
              Sep. 22 - Oct. 31 - Forty Days For Life, Fort Pierce (jpeg)
              Sep. 28  - Luncheons for Life at Season's 52
              Sep. 29 - Blue Mass at the Cathedral (jpg)
              Sep. 30 - Hora Santa San José - St. Lucie Church (pdf)
              Sep. 30 to Oct. 3 - Saint Joseph Summit (png1) (png2) (png3)
              Oct. 22 - Friends of the Seminary Gala at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
                             Save the Date Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)

              Please use this link to submit events for your parish or school

      4.  Televised and live streamed Masses and Online Worship Resources
          
             
D.  Office and Ministry Updates

      1.  Bishop's Office
           June 7, 2021:  Updated information from Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, regarding Pandemic Safety Protocols
             
English (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
             Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
             (vimeo - https://vimeo.com/558706959)
           Diocesan Prayer for Protection of Storms and Illness
             
English (pdf) (jpeg)  
             Spanish (pdf) (jpeg
             Creole (pdf) (jpeg)
           Diocesan Prayer for God's Protection in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic
             English (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
             Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
             Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
             Prayer in English for Facebook (jpeg) Instagram (jpeg) Twitter (jpeg)

      2.  Catholic Charities
            
Catholic Charities Community Food Distribution (every 2nd Tuesday of the month)
            - The Hyde Amendment / La Enmienda Hyde
         
         Link to sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com and tools:
                       Graphics
                       Flyer
                       Infographic 
                   Additional Resources
                       Backgrounder: Hyde Amendment and Related Policies
                       Answers to Common Attacks against the Hyde Amendment
                       Abortion is Not Healthcare   
            - COVID-19 Parish Social Ministry (pdf) (png)
            - Counseling Program
                   Telephone sesssions in English (jpeg) and Spanish (jpeg)
                   Online Virtual Sessions in English and Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
            - Volunteers Needed (doc) - updated

      3.  Catholic Schools
            - August 9, 2021:  COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines for the 2021-22 School Year

                  (pdf)
            - Academic Calendar 2021-2022 (doc) (pdf) (png)
            - Step Up For Students Scholarship Applications
                   Catholic School Marketing Materials, including an email to students in Faith Formation, new legislation, bulletin inserts, a pulpit announcement, radio spots and marketing materials for members of Armed Forces.
                   Click here for an English Flyer - (jpeg) (pdf)
                   Click here for an Spanish Flyer - (jpeg) (pdf)
                   English and Spanish Bulletin Ads

      4.  Hispanic Ministry
           - Año de San José- Diciembre 2020-2021
           - Para Ti Hispano - Septiembre (pdf) (jpeg)

      5.  Knights of Columbus 
           - The Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus have produced a couple of ads to help promote membership.
                Membership Ad, 8 x 5.5, English (pdf) (jpeg)
                Membership Ad, 4 x 5.5, Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
                Serve your community, Square  (pdf) (jpeg)
                Serve your community, Wide (pdf) (jpeg)
                Serve your community, 3 x 5 (png)
                Become a Knight, 3 x 5 (png)

      6.  Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
           - Marriage Preparation Schedule for Parishes
                 2021 (pdf)
                 2022 (pdf)
           - Unbound - video link 

      7.  Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
           
- Commercial Ad Video 
                 English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LztG4-fk3vA
                 Spanish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5aT1be8Hw

      8.  School of Christian Formation Classes begin in August 2021  
           - School of Christian Formation in English - 2021-2022 SCF Program (pdf)
           - Escuela de Formación Cristiana en Español  - 2021-2022 Program (pdf)
           - Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana/Migrantes en Español - 21-22 Programa (pdf)

      9.  The Florida Catholic Announcements and Information
           -  Ads for The Florida Catholic Facebook and Instagram
           - Video https://vimeo.com/521519113  

      10.  Vocations  
             - Bulletin Blurbs and General Intercessions Cycle B for 20-21 in English and Spanish from Vocation Ministry
                    Bulletin Blurb - English (doc) (pdf) Spanish (doc) (pdf)
                    General Intercessions - English (doc) (pdf) Spanish (doc) (pdf)
             - Prayer for Vocations - English (jpeg)  Spanish  (jpeg)
             - The Pope's Monthly Intentions 2021
             - Pray for Priests
             - Pray for Deacons
             - Pray for Religious Men and Women   


E. Resources for Communication Staff

      1.  Social Media
           - Parish handles for Facebook (xls) (pdf)
           - School handles for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (xls) (pdf)
           - Social Media Tips (pdf)
           - Social Media Workshop powerpoint (pdf) on September 19, 2019
           - Social Media Workshop powerpoint (pdf) on January 30, 2020

      2.  Graphics
           - Graphics and Catholic Resources (doc
           - Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
           - Online Giving
                 Diocese of Palm Beach Online Giving Template Instructions (doc)
                 Examples of how online giving templates can be utilized (pdf)
                 Online Giving Templates for Parishes to Utilize (pub) (pdf)

      3.  Bulletin Information
           - Parish bulletin link database (pdf)
           - Parish bulletin company resource packets:
                Diocesan (pdf),  JS Paulch (pdf)  and  LPI (pdf)

      4.  Helpful Links
           - The Holy See
           - United States Council of Catholic Bishop (USCCB)
                 Free Resources from USCCB
                 Word of Life
           - Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
           - Catholic News Agency

      5.  Office of Communications
           -
Diocese submit a story submission form
           - Diocese submit an event submission form
           - Office of Communications Resources (jpeg)
           - DOPB Photo and Graphic Guidelines and Resources - (pdf
           - Photo Release Form - (pdf)
           - Guidelines for Parish Online Administrators Template - (doc
           - Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap November 2020 (doc)
           - Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap January 2021
                Meeting Minutes (pdf)
                Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/505809588
           - Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap April 2021
                Meeting Minutes (pdf)
                Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/537359545 
           - Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap July 2021
                Meeting Minutes (pdf
                Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/572698945 
           - Diocesan Communications Tools Videos
                 Diocese of Palm Beach Communication Tools https://vimeo.com/568547691
                 Learn all the Diocesan Website has to offer https://vimeo.com/568548733
                 The Televised Catholic Mass is a great resource https://vimeo.com/568549010
                 Follow us on Social Media https://vimeo.com/568548603
                 Why read the Florida Catholic https://vimeo.com/568548867
           - Office of Catholic Schools Enrollment and Marketing Meeting August 25, 2021
                 Ambassador Program Powerpoint (pdf)
                 Zoom Video - https://vimeo.com/592836236

 

 

 

 

 


 
              
         

 

 

          
 

 

 

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