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. Catholic Schools Week
- January 30- February 5, 2022 “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”
- Daily themes
- Planning tools
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)
Graphics with Registration Information: Qtr page (png) (jpg), Half page (png) (jpg)
Registration Link
3. COVID-19 - ALL MEMOS AND RESOURCES
4. Sign up 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)
5. 49th Anniversary of Roe v Wade on January 22
- Letter from Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops to be read in church - English Spanish
B. Expected information to be published by each parish this month:
1. Second Collection Letters
- Schedule for Non-Parochial Collections 2022 (pdf) and Envelopes (doc)
- 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 Catholic Education is on January 8-9 ; please print the letters on January 1-2.
- Letters
English (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpg) coming soon
Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
- Resources
- The letters are also posted on our Collection Letters webpage
2. 2022 Diocesan Services Appeal: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin Announcements, Information, Resources, Graphics, Social Media Posts and Website Content
- DSA Materials link
- DSA Manual 2022 (pdf)
- DSA Timeline 2022 (pdf)
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
Jan. 2 - The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
https://vimeo.com/659000605
Jan. 9 - St. Anastasia Church, Fort Pierce, St. Anastasia Church, Fort Pierce, Reverend Richard George II, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/659439227
Jan. 16 - St. Anastasia Church, Fort Pierce, St. Anastasia Church, Fort Pierce, Reverend Michael Cairnes, Parochial Vicar
https://vimeo.com/662283903
Jan. 23 - Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach, Reverend Junesh V. Xavier, C.P.
https://vimeo.com/665297900
Jan. 30 - Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm Beach, Reverend Melvin Shorter, C.P.
https://vimeo.com/666849053
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
- USCCB resource webpage on Saints
- Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
- Jan. 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - (Holy Day obligation is suspended)
- Jan. 1 - World Day of Peace
- Jan. 2 - Epiphany of the Lord
- Jan. 2 - National Migration Week
- Jan. 9 - Baptism of the Lord
- Jan. 16 - World Religion Day
- Jan. 17 - Martin Luther King Day
- Jan. 22 - Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of the Unborn Children
- Jan 23 - Sunday of the Word of God
3. Events
- Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 - New Year's Eve at Our Lady of FL Spiritual Center
- Jan. 1 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
- Jan. 3 - Day of Reflection at Our Lady of FL Spiritual Center
- Jan. 8 - Monthly Mind Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
- Jan. 11 - Food Giveaway, St. Francis Center
- Jan. 14 - Divine Mercy at St. Francis Church (pdf) (jpg)
- Jan. 19 to 27 - Novena for Legal Protection of Unborn
- Jan. 21 - Roe v. Wade Anniversary Public Rosary
- Jan. 21 - Holy Hour for Vocations at St. John of the Cross - Schedule (doc)
- Jan. 21 - Sip and Paint at Ascension Family Center
- Jan. 23 - Stand for Life, Indian River County (pdf)
- Jan. 23 - Dale Ahlquist at St. Helen Church
- Jan. 25 - Luncheons for Life at Seasons 52
- Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 - Catholic Schools Week
- Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 - Catholic Days at the Capital
- Feb. 12 - Marriage Anniversary Mass - St. Lucie Church, Port St. Lucie
Bulletin Announcement (doc)
Registrations (doc)
- Feb. 19 - Marriage Anniversary Mass - St. Jude Church, Boca Raton
Bulletin Announcement (doc)
Registrations (doc)
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
- 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
- Para Ti Hispano - Enero (pdf) (jpeg) coming soon
5. Liturgy
- Liturgical Newsletter - coming soon
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
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
- Links to download the new App
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/florida-catholic-news/id1580791991
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thefloridacatholic.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
QR Code (png)
FCM App Screenshots (pdf)
Graphics for Social Media Posts
- 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
- World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2
Activity Resources
- 2021-2022 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 2022
- 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 - The Catholic Current - discontinued in 2022
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
- Parish Communication Strategy Meeting Recap January 2022
Zoom Video https://vimeo.com/663415505
