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
a. Save the date for the taping of the Christmas TV Mass on Dec. 16 (pdf) (jpg)
b. Bishop Barbarito's Christmas Message https://vimeo.com/781892929
c. Christmas TV Mass Flyer (jpg) (pdf)
2. Save the dates for Bishop Barbarito's Annual Marriage Anniversary Masses
a. St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie on February 11, 2023
i. Bulletin Announcement (doc) coming soon
ii. Registrations (doc) coming soon
b. St. Jude Church in Boca Raton on February 18, 2023
i. Bulletin Announcement (doc) coming soon
ii. Registrations (doc) coming soon
3. National Eucharistic Revival 2022-2025
Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional
4. Lumen Christi
a. Video (Download link)
b. Social Media Graphics (LumenA) (LumenB) (LumenC) (LumenD) (LumenE)
c. Bishop’s letter (doc)
d. PDF’s of sponsorship forms
i. Sponsorship form (pdf)
ii. Leadership Sponsor form (pdf)
e. Graphics (LumenA) (LumenB) (LumenC) (LumenD)
f. Lumen Christi landing page link https://www.diocesepb.org/ministriesoffices/offices/development/lumen-christi.html
g. Lumen Christi "Donate Now" page link https://www.diocesepb.org/lumen-christi/lumen-christi-scholarship.html
h. QR Code (png)
B. Expected information to be published by each parish this month:
1. Second Collection Letters
- Schedule for Non-Parochial Collections 2023 (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 Religious Retirement Fund is on December 10-11, 2022 ; please print the letters on December 3-4, 2022.
a. Letters
i. English (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
ii. Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
iii. Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpg)
b. Resources -
i. USCCB Press Release in English and Spanish
ii. Retired Religious Website
iii. Fact Sheet (pdf)
iv. Palm Beach press release (doc)
c. 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
a. DSA Materials webpage
b. DSA Manual 2022 (pdf)
c. DSA Timeline 2022 (pdf)
3. Safe Environments
a. 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Booklet - English and Spanish
b. Announcements in English (doc) - Updated February, 2022
c. Announcements in Spanish (doc) - Actualizado Febrero 2022
d. Graphics for Announcements in English (pdfs) (jpegs) 2022
e. Graphics for Announcements in Spanish (pdfs) (jpegs) 2022
f. Knowledge without Action Makes No Difference (doc)
g. Children Need Safe Adults (doc)
h. Communicating concerns about boundaries (doc)
i. Resources
C. Bulletin Announcements
1. Televised Catholic Mass Program
- Flyer (pdf) (jpeg)
- Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Schedule
Dec. 4, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/774283961
Dec. 11, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Brian King, Episcopal Secretary
https://vimeo.com/775885046
Dec. 18, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Reverend Duvan Bermudez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
https://vimeo.com/778152685
Dec. 25, The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola, PBG, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
https://vimeo.com/782631270
2. Feast Days and other Notable Dates in November
- USCCB - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops resource webpage on Saints
- FM - Franciscan Media Saint of the Day
Dec. 4 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 7 - Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (USCCB) (FM)
Dec. 8 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation (USCCB) (FM)
Dec. 11 - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe (USCCB) (FM)
Dec. 13 - Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (USCCB) (FM)
Dec. 14 - Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church (USCCB) (FM)
Dec. 17 – Pope Francis’s Birthday
Dec. 18 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 - The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Day - Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 26 - Saint Stephen, The First Martyr (FM)
Dec. 27 - Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist (FM)
Dec. 28 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (FM)
Dec. 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve
3. Events
Dec. 2 - Birthline/Lifeline Volunteer Orientation, Boynton Beach
Dec. 2 - Catholic Realtors Mass
Dec. 2 - No one buried alone
Dec. 2 - Holy Hour at Miracle House (pdf) (jpg)
Dec. 2 - Holy Hour at St. Vincent Ferrer Church
Dec. 2-11 - Christmas Festival & Village Light Show, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles
Dec. 3 - First Saturday Peaceful Prayer Vigil (pdf) (jpg)
Dec. 3 - AIM Retreat, online
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Healing Prayer Ministry, St. Jude Boca (doc)
Dec. 8 - Procession to honor the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, St. Vincent Ferrer
Dec. 9 - Divine Mercy, St. Francis Church (jpg)
Dec. 10 - Monthy Mind Mass, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery
Dec. 12 - Birthline/Lifeline Volunteer Orientation, West Palm Beach
Dec. 12 - Misa en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe, Cathedral
Dec. 16 - Taping of the Christmas TV Mass
Dec. 20 - Holy Hour for Vocations, Holy Cross Church, Vero Beach (doc)
Dec. 20 - Young Adult Evening Prayer, Online Event
- Save the Date-
Jan. 20 - Courthouse National Day of Prayer for the Unborn (jpg)
Jan. 25 - Catholic Charities Caritas Dei Gala
Feb. 11 - Bishop's Anniversary Mass at St. Lucie. PSL
Feb. 18 - Bishop's Anniversary Mass at St. Jude, Boca
Mar. 7-9 - Catholic Days at the Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
Agenda 2023 (pdf)
Diocese Palm Beach Flier (pdf)
Paper and Mail Registration Form (if you choose not to register online) (pdf)
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
a. English (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
b. Spanish (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
c. Creole (doc) (pdf) (jpeg)
d. 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
a. Link to sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com and tools:
Graphics
Flyer
Infographic
b. 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
a. Telephone sesssions in English (jpeg) and Spanish (jpeg)
b. Online Virtual Sessions in English and Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
- Volunteers Needed (doc) - updated
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
a. Interest List Signup
b. Bulletin Ads
c. Flyers
d. Pulpit Announcements
e. Social Media Ads
f. Family Empowerment-Unique Abilities Scholarship
- CCW Scholarship Information (doc)
4. Hispanic Ministry - Ministerio Hispano
- Para Ti Hispano - (pdf) (jpg)
- New Flyer, Connect with Us - Conecta con nosotros
a. half page (jpeg)
b. quarter page (jpeg)
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.
a. Membership Ad, 8 x 5.5, English (pdf) (jpeg)
b. Membership Ad, 4 x 5.5, Spanish (pdf) (jpeg)
c. Serve your community, Square (pdf) (jpeg)
d. Serve your community, Wide (pdf) (jpeg)
e. Serve your community, 3 x 5 (png)
f. 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
- Flyer - English (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
- Commercial Ad Video
a. English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LztG4-fk3vA
b. 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
a. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/florida-catholic-news/id1580791991
b. 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
a. (pdf1) (pdf2) (pdf3) (pdf4) (pdf5) (pdf6)
- Video https://vimeo.com/521519113
11. Vocations
- Vocations website
- Intercessions for the Year of Consecrated Life
- 2022-23 Seminarian Poster and Prayer Card
i. Poster with Seminarians (png)
ii. Prayer Card
- Inside - Seminarians, English (png), Spanish (png)
- Outside - Prayer, English (png), Spanish (png)
- Bulletin Blurbs - English (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
- General Intercessions - English (pdf), Spanish (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) (pdf)
- Prayer for Spiritual Communion - English (jpeg) Spanish (jpeg)
- Online Giving
a. Diocese of Palm Beach Online Giving Template Instructions (doc)
b. Examples of how online giving templates can be utilized (pdf)
c. Online Giving Templates for Parishes to Utilize (pub) (pdf)
3. Bulletin Information
- Parish bulletin link database (pdf)
- Parish bulletin company resource packets:
a. 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
- Bishop’s general thank you for attending an event promo video
https://vimeo.com/672480727
- Diocesan Communications Tools Videos
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