Communication Toolbox
This web page is full of resources to assist you in preparing and submitting your communications for publication in the Parish Bulletin, Website, The Angelus, and Facebook. Additionally we have included a form to request various Ministry Leadership resources.
Questions, please contact Christi Fletcher, Director of Office & Communications at 952-447-9045 or Email.
Open this link in order to determine the best communication medium for promoting your ministry, committee, and volunteer opportunity: Communication Toolbox Overview
Open the links below for helpful information for preparing and submitting your communication needs.
A brief publicity notice in the parish bulletin, no more than one paragraph or less.
Bulletin Half Page and Full Page Printed in the Bulletin
A half page or full page document printed in the bulletin in two colors in black and the liturgical color of the week. These documents must be scheduled in advance by calling 952-447-9045 or Email.
A bulletin insert is one full page in length. Only one insert is permitted to be stuffed in the bulletin each weekend. Bulletin inserts need approval and are either printed in the Parish Office or printed by the group sponsoring the insert. Please see the form above for all the specific costs and details. A bulletin insert much be approved and scheduled in advance by calling 952-447-9045 or Email.
A pulpit announcement is a 90 second or less announcement at weekend Masses. Please see this form for more details.
A Facebook posting is a great way to reach out to others through social media. Please see this form for more details.
The Angelus E-Newsletter Submission
The Angelus is our monthly E-Newsletter which is emailed out to 1400 parish email addresses each month. The format for The Angelus is the following: Pastor’s Article, 2-3 Featured Articles, Did You Know, Holy Heroes, and Parish News. Please see this form for more details.
Website Communication Submission
This form is designed for submitting your webpage updates and information to be added on the website under New & Events and the What’s New sections.
Ministry Leadership Resources – Designed to recruit new volunteers to your ministries, committees, and parish groups. Open the Volunteering Sharing God’s Gifts here.
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Brand Standards: Please format your communications with the following guidelines:
Fonts:
Bulletins & Promotional Materials
Book Antigua (bulletin headings & most text)
Calibri (Flyer headings)
The Angelus E-newsletter
Book Antiqua
St. Michael Logo Header
Garamond
