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. National Eucharistic Revival 2022-2025
2. Natural Family Planning Week - July 24-30
- Letter from Bishop Barbarito - English (doc) (pdf) - Spanish (doc) (pdf)
- September event at the Cathedral Family Center (png) (pub) (pdf)
3. School of Christian Formation -August - La Escuela de Formación Cristiana-Agosto
- School of Christian Formation in English – 2022-2023 SCF Program
- Escuela de Formación Cristiana en Español - 2022-2023 Programa
- Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana/Migrantes en Español - 2022-2023 Programa
4. Bishop's Memo and Prayer for protection from storms and illness - (pdf)
- English (jpeg)
- Spanish (jpeg)
- Creole (jpeg)
5. Catholic Charities, Walking with Moms in Need
- Programs (pdf)
- Information (pdf)
- Community Housing Lists (pdf)
- Diapers (pdf)
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 Catholic Relief Services is on July 9 - 10; please print the letters on July 2 - 3.
- Resources
https://www.usccb.org/national-collection/catholic-relief-services-collection/catholic-relief-services-collection-resources
- Letters
English (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
- 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 webpage
- DSA Manual 2022 (pdf)
- DSA Timeline 2022 (pdf)
3. Safe Environments
- 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Booklet - English and Spanish
- Announcements in English (doc) - Updated February, 2022
- Announcements in Spanish (doc) - Actualizado Febrero 2022
- Graphics for Announcements in English (pdfs) (jpegs) 2022
- Graphics for Announcements in Spanish (pdfs) (jpegs) 2022
- 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
July 3, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Very Reverend Charles E Notabartolo, Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia
https://vimeo.com/722274917
July 10, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Very Reverend Charles E Notabartolo, Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia
https://vimeo.com/724568343
July 17, Holy Name of Jesus, WPB, Reverend Antony Pulikal, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/726744062
July 24, Holy Name of Jesus, WPB, Reverend Antony Pulikal, Pastor
https://vimeo.com/728869771
July 31, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/731477515
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
- USCCB resource webpage on Saints
- Franciscan Media Saint of the Day
July 1 - St. Junipero Serra, Priest
July 3 - St. Thomas, Apostle
July 4 - Independence Day
July 5 - St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest
July 5 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal
July 6 - St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr
July 9 - St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and Companions, Martyrs; BVM
July 11 - St. Benedict, Abbot
July 13 - St. Henry
July 14 - St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
July 15 - St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
July 16 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest
July 20 - St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr
July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church
July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene
July 23 - St. Bridget, Religious
July 24 - World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
July 25 - St. James, Apostle
July 26 - Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the B.V.M.
July 29 - Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus
July 30 - St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
July 31 - St. Ignatius of Loyola
3. Events
July 1 - Holy Hour at Miracle House (pdf) (jpg)
July 2 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
July 4, 11, 18, 25 - Healing Prayer Ministry, St. Jude Boca (doc)
July 6 - No one buried alone, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
July 8 - Divine Mercy, St. Francis Church (jpg)
July 9 - Monthy Mind Mass, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
July 9 - BBQ Party, St. Vincent Ferrer
July 10 - Biking for Babies
July 12 - Food Giveaway, St. Francis Center (png) (pdf)
July 13 - Procession and Rosary, St. Vincent Ferrer
July 15 - Holy Hour for Vocations, St. John of the Cross, Vero
July 18 - 22 - Vacation Bible Camp Barnyard
July 20 - Information Meetings for Diaconate Candidates (pdf)
July 22 - Holy Hour in Honor of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
July 26 - Luncheons for Life
July 27 - Information Meetings for Diaconate Candidates (pdf)
July 29-31 - Men's Discernment Retreat, St. Vincent de Paul Seminary (png)
July 31 - Post Roe Update Event at Holy Family
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 - including Synthesis Summary
- 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 2022-2023
- 2022 Step Up for Students
Interest List Signup
Bulletin Ads
Flyers
Pulpit Announcements
Social Media Ads
Family Empowerment-Unique Abilities Scholarship
4. Hispanic Ministry
- Para Ti Hispano - (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 2022-2023
- School of Christian Formation in English - 2022-2023 SCF Program (pdf)
- Escuela de Formación Cristiana en Español - 2022-2023 Program (pdf)
- Escuela Diocesana de Formación Cristiana/Migrantes en Español - 2022-2023 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
- Intercessions for the Year of Consecrated Life
- 2021-2022 Seminarian Poster and Prayer Card
Poster (pdf)
Prayer Card English (png) Inside (png)
Prayer Card Spanish (png) Inside (png)
- 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)
- 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
- Assorted Style Notes by William Cone (pdf)
- Social Media Strategy by Sandi Harpring (pdf)
- Office of Catholic Schools Zoom Meeting April 28, 2022 https://vimeo.com/704227697
- Parish Communication Strategy Meeting April 28, 2022 https://vimeo.com/705498453
