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. Christmas
Save the date for the taping of the Christmas TV Mass on Dec. 17 (pdf) (jpg)
Bishop Barbarito's Christmas Message
Christmas TV Mass (jpg)
2. 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)
3. COVID-19 - ALL MEMOS AND RESOURCES
4. Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal
Letter from the Bishop (pdf) (jpeg)
Bishop's Video https://vimeo.com/605756726
Lumen Christi Scholarship Appeal Resources
5. The Florida Catholic - New Social media, newsletter graphics
Click here to download jpg's
(pdf1) (pdf2) (pdf3) (pdf4) (pdf5) (pdf6)
6. Save the dates for Bishop Barbarito's Annual Marriage Anniversary Masses
Save the date (pub)
St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie on February 12, 2022 -
Bulletin Announcement (doc)
Registrations (doc)
St. Jude Church in Boca Raton on February 19, 2022
Bulletin Announcement (doc)
Registrations (doc)
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 Religious Retirement Fund is on December 11-12 ; please print the letters on December 4-5.
- 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
- Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)
- Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Schedule
Dec. 5 - Emmanuel Church, Delray Beach, Reverend Gaudioso Zamora, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/648576355
Dec. 12 - Sacred Heart, Lake Worth, Reverend Quesnel Delvard, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/651132770
Dec. 19 - Sacred Heart, Lake Worth, Reverend Quesnel Delvard, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/654112307
Dec. 25 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
https://vimeo.com/658689634
Dec. 26 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Dúvan Bermúdez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
https://vimeo.com/656630093
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
USCCB resource webpage on Saints for December
Dec. 5 - Second Sunday of Advent
Dec. 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 12 - Third Sunday of Advent
Dec. 12 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec. 17 – Pope Francis’s Birthday
Dec. 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 - The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Day - Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 26 - The Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve
Jan. 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - (Holy Day of obligation is suspended)
3. Events
Dec. 4 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
Dec. 10 - Quarter Auction at Holy Family CCW, PSL
Dec. 10 - Divine Mercy at St. Francis Church (pdf) (jpg)
Dec. 11-12 - Flea Market and Bazaar, St. Francis of Assisi, Riviera Beach
Dec. 11 - Monthly Mind Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
Dec. 12 - Bambinelli Sunday (check with local parishes)
Dec. 17 - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. John of the Cross (doc)
Dec. 17 - Taping of the Christmas TV Mass (pdf) (jpg)
Dec. 18 - Advent Day of Reflection, Our Lady of FL Spiritual Center (png)
Dec. 28 - Luncheons for Life at Season's 52
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 - Deciembre (pdf) (jpeg) coming soon
5. Liturgy
Liturgical Newsletter - Advent/Christmas 2021
6. 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)
7. Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
- Marriage Preparation Schedule for Parishes
2021 (pdf)
2022 (pdf)
- Unbound - video link
8. 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
9. 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)
10. 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
11. Vocations
- 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
