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. Synod on Synodality 2021-2023
Email sent to parishes from Jennifer Trefelner on October 13
Synod website
Synod logo (png)
Bishop's column on Synod - October 15
Bishop's column on Synod in Spanish (pdf)
Bishop's column on Synod in Creole (pdf)
Bishop's Mass at the Cathedral to begin our local phase - October 16
https://vimeo.com/642403070
Bishop's video - October 18 -
https://vimeo.com/629094642
Synod Prayer Card's
English - front and back (pdf) - front (jpg) back (jpg) sheet (pdf)
Spanish - front and back (pdf) - front (jpg) back (jpg) sheet (pdf)
Synod Bulletins
Synod Listening & Discussion Session Information Packet: English (pdf) Spanish (pdf)
2. COVID-19 - ALL MEMOS AND RESOURCES
November 9, 2021: Diocesan Travel & Return to Work/School Policy (pdf)
November 9, 2021: Updated COVID-19 travel policy for schools (pdf)
3. Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal
Letter from the Bishop (pdf) (jpeg)
Bishop's Video https://vimeo.com/605756726
Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal Resources
Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30 (jpg)
4. Vocations
Vocations Awareness Week - Nov. 7 - 14
Vocations Awareness Week Sunday TV Mass https://vimeo.com/637833124
Homily helps for the Sunday of Vocations Awareness (pdf)
Bulletin Inserts & Prayers for the Faithful (pdf)
2021 Seminarian Poster and Prayer Card
Poster (pdf)
Prayer Card English (png) Inside (png)
Prayer Card Spanish (png) Inside (png)
Men's National Vocation Awareness Weekend - November 12-14
Posters in English (png) and in Spanish (png)
Registration link
5. The Florida Catholic - New Social media, newsletter graphics
Click here to download jpg's
(pdf1) (pdf2) (pdf3) (pdf4) (pdf5) (pdf6)
6. Discover Catholic Schools Week - November 14-20
7. Resources for Sunday, November 21, Christ the King
Lectionary Notes
A brief background on the Solemnity
Social media graphics
A Novena to Christ the King
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 Human Development is on November 13-14 ; please print the letters on November 6-7.
- Letters
English (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
- Resources
- 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
We are so sorry that the TV Mass could not be aired on a couple of Sundays. CW34 had a ransomware attack and it is out of their control and ours. You can find the correct TV Masses on our website, https://www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass. We hope the Mass next Sunday will air! Thank you for watching our Masses and for your support!
- Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)
- Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Schedule
Nov. 7 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Daniel Daza-Jaller, Director of Vocations, Seminarians and Diaconate Formation
https://vimeo.com/637833124
Nov. 14 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/641607040
Nov. 21 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
https://vimeo.com/642280564
Nov. 28 - Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach, Reverend Gaudioso Zamora, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/646141256
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
USCCB resource webpage on Saints for November
Nov. 1 – All Saints Day (not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)
Nov. 2 – All Souls Day
Nov. 2 – Election Day
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 21 - Jesus Christ the King of the Universe Sunday
Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 - First Sunday of Advent
3. Events
Nov. 2 - All Souls Day Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery (jpg)
Nov. 4 - Pottery Bowl Buying Event to benefit the Samaritan Center (jpg)
Nov. 6 &7 - Holiday Fair at Holy Family Church (jpg)
Nov. 6 - St. Rita 10th Annual Garage + Bake Sale
Nov. 6 - Catholic Men's Rally at St. Lucie (jpg)
Nov. 6 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fundraiser
Nov. 6 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
Nov. 6 - Quarter Auction at Holy Spirit Church (jpg)
Nov. 7 - Vocations Mass at St. Helen Church
Nov. 7 - 14 - Vocation Awareness Week (see A.4.)
Nov. 9 - Monthly Food Giveaway at Riviera Beach (png) - changed to Turkey Drive on Nov. 16
Nov. 9 - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Joseph Church
Nov. 10 - Theology on Tap at Sailfish Brewing Company in Ft. Pierce
Nov. 11 - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Rita Church
Nov. 12 - Divine Mercy at St. Francis Church (jpg)
Nov. 12-14 - Men's Vocation Awareness Weekend at St. John Vianney College
Posters in English (png) and in Spanish (png)
Registration link
Nov. 13 - Monthly Mind Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
Nov. 13 - St. Matthew Catholic Church 10th Anniversary Giant Craft & Tag Sale
Nov. 14 - Healing Mass at St. Jude, Boca Raton
Nov. 16 - Turkey Drive at St. Francis Center (png)
Nov. 16 - Grief Share Surviving the Holidays Seminar (pdf) (jpg)
Nov. 18 - Hora Santa San José - St. Ann Church (pdf)
Nov. 18 - Pray for Dobbs, Online Prayer Event
Nov. 20 - 21 - 46th Annual Arts & Craft Show at the Cathedral - flyer (pdf) (jpg) half page (pdf) (jpg)
Nov. 20 - Christmas Bazaar at St. Bernadette
Nov. 21 - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Helen, Vero Beach (doc)
Nov. 23 - Luncheons for Life at Season's 52
Nov. 30 - Giving Tuesday (jpg)
Dec. 17 - Save the date for the taping of the Christmas TV Mass (pdf) (jpg)
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
- Synod on Synodality 2021-2023 (See A.1. above)
- 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
- 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
- Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal
Letter from the Bishop (pdf) (jpeg)
Bishop's Video https://vimeo.com/605756726
Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal Resources
- COVID-19 Resources, Protocols and Memos available to download
- 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 - Noviembre (pdf) (jpeg) coming soon
5. Liturgy
- Liturgical Newsletter - Advent/Christmas 2021
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 began 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 (jpg's) for The Florida Catholic Facebook and Instagram
- New Social media, newletter graphics
(pdf1) (pdf2) (pdf3) (pdf4) (pdf5) (pdf6)
- Video https://vimeo.com/521519113
10. Vocations
- Men's National Vocation Awareness Weekend - November 12-14
Posters in English (png) and in Spanish (png)
- Vocations Awareness Week - Nov. 7 - 14
Homily helps for the Sunday of Vocations Awareness (pdf)
Bulletin Inserts & Prayers for the Faithful (pdf)
- 2021 Seminarian Poster and Prayer Card
Poster (pdf)
Prayer Card English (png) Inside (png)
Prayer Card Spanish (png) Inside (png)
- 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)
- 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