Bulletin Guidelines: St. Gaspar Family of Parishes

Deadline:

All bulletin submissions are due by 12:00 pm on Thursday, ten days prior to the intended Sunday publication. Ministry leaders should send their submissions directly to the Communications Team via email: communications@preciousbloodchurch.org. If assistance is needed for electronic submissions, please contact the Communications Team to make special arrangements.

Complete Information Required:

Submissions must include all necessary details in a complete and ready to publish format. Ministries should avoid sending informal or vague requests like, “Please announce our meeting.” Instead, they should provide a fully written post that requires no further revision.

Format:

Submissions must be sent electronically in a ready to publish format. Text should be included in the body of the email or attached as a Word document. If any additional design elements (images, logos) are needed, these must be included in the email and labeled appropriately.

Revisions and Edits:

The bulletin editor will make edits for clarity, style, and space. Submissions requiring significant revision will be returned to the sender for resubmission. The deadline will still apply.

Recurring Events:

Monthly Submissions Required: Even if an event occurs every month, ministry leaders must submit a new bulletin request by the deadline for each month they want the event included. Yearly Recurring Submissions: Ministry leaders can submit a yearly schedule for recurring events at the start of the year or as soon as their schedule is confirmed.

General Bulletin Guidelines:

Faith Based Focus: We do not share events that are not related to our Catholic faith. All announcements must align with the mission and values of the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes.

Word Count: Announcements should not exceed 100 words unless otherwise approved.

Repetitions: Announcements may be repeated for up to 3 consecutive weeks when space allows.

The primary purpose of the bulletin is to evangelize and promote parish life. Every ministry and event needs to have a point person who will submit content for the bulletin. The following items receive priority in this order:

Liturgical Services:

  • Mass times
  • Major feast days and celebrations

Sacramental Preparation:

  • First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage preparation, and RCIA schedules
  • Registration deadlines for sacramental preparation

Spiritual Growth Opportunities:

  • Retreats, days of reflection, Bible study groups, faith formation classes

Key Parish Events:

  • Parish wide events
  • Events tied to parish initiatives, such as Beacons of Light or the Next Generation Parish

Parish Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Announcements for ministry meetings
  • Calls for volunteers for parish programs or events and community outreach
  • Youth & Family Events:
  • Youth ministry events, including retreats
  • Family friendly events, such as parish picnics, outings, and school related events
  • Community Outreach & Social Services:
  • Announcements related to parish supported charities, food drives, and social justice initiatives

External & Non-Parish Related Events will be included under Area News on page 12 when space allows.

If you want to communicate a concern, suggestion, or correction, contact communications@preciousbloodchurch.org.