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. 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
3. Bishop's Memo and Prayer for protection from storms and illness - (pdf)
- English (jpeg)
- Spanish (jpeg)
- Creole (jpeg)
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 Church in Latin America / Church in Africa on August 13 - 14; please print the letters on August 6 -7.
- Resources
https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-latin-america/collection-church-latin-america-resources
https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-africa/solidarity-fund-church-africa-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 in Action Materials - August 2022 Marriage Preparation
- Logo in English (jpg)
- Florida Catholic story
- 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
Aug. 7, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Rev. Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/733668588
Aug. 14, Holy Name of Jesus, WPB, Rev. Antony Lopez, Parochial Vicar at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Fort Pierce
https://vimeo.com/735568552
Aug. 21, Holy Name of Jesus, WPB, Rev. Antony Lopez, Parochial Vicar at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Fort Pierce
https://vimeo.com/737662152
Aug. 28, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Rev. Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/739678299
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates
- USCCB resource webpage on Saints
- Franciscan Media Saint of the Day
Aug. 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Aug. 4 - St. John Vianney
Aug. 6 - The Transfiguration of the Lord
Aug. 8 - St. Dominic
Aug. 10 - St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
Aug. 11 - St. Clare, Virgin
Aug. 15 - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Aug. 20 - St. Bernard, Abbott and Doctor of the Church
Aug. 22 - Queenship of Mary
Aug. 23 - St. Rose of Lima
Aug. 24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Aug. 27 - St. Monica
Aug. 29 - Passion of St. John the Baptist
3. Events
Aug. 1 - Encounter Summer Institute (jpg)
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Healing Prayer Ministry, St. Jude Boca (doc)
Aug. 5 - Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Ceremony, St. Helen Church
Aug. 5 - Holy Hour at Miracle House (pdf) (jpg)
Aug. 6 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
Aug. 8 - Silver Rose Pilgrimage Service, St. Paul of the Cross (doc)
Aug. 9 - First day of school for Catholic School Students (or Aug. 10 in some schools)
Aug. 9 - Monthy Catholic Charities Food Giveaway, St. Francis Center (png) (pdf)
Aug. 12 - Divine Mercy, St. Francis Church (jpg)
Aug. 13 - Monthy Mind Mass, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
Aug. 13 - Rosary and Procession to honor Our Lady of Fatima, St. Vincent Ferrer (jpg)
Aug. 21 - Holy Hour for Vocations, St. Helen, Vero (doc)
Aug. 21 - Post Roe Update Event, St. Anastasia
Aug. 23 - Luncheons for Life, Seasons 52
Aug. 24 - Quarterly Parish Communication Meeting (pdf)
Aug. 26 - Catholic Charities Ribbon Cutting Event in Fort Pierce
Aug. 31 - Quarterly School Communications, Marketing, Enrollment, Advancement Meeting
- Save the Date-
Sep. 1 - Natural Family Planning Event at the Cathedral - (png) (pub) (pdf)
Sep. 10 - Magnificat Meal, Hilton Palm Beach Airport (pdf)
Sep. 29 - Blue Mass (pdf)
Oct. 21 - Friends of the Seminary Gala
Dec. 16 - Taping of the Christmas TV Mass
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
- Birthline/Lifeline Volunteer Orientation (pdf) (jpg)
- 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)
3. Catholic Schools
- Faith Inspiring Excellence resources
- 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 - Ministerio Hispano
- Para Ti Hispano - (pdf) (jpeg) coming soon
5. Liturgy
- Liturgical Newsletter - coming soon
6. Knights of Columbus
- July Newsletter
- 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 - Escuela de Formación Cristiana
- 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 - 22-23 Programa (pdf)
10. The Florida Catholic Announcements and Information
- New app ads (pdf1) (pdf2)
- 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
- Vocations website
- 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
- Communications Resources (pdf)
2. Graphics
- Graphics and Catholic Resources (doc) (pdf)
- 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
