Sharing 40 Years of History
Your history is our history and it has been for 40 years.
Last month we asked you to start sharing your stories of our forty-year history working together in printed communications, so let the sharing begin! This month's story comes from St. Thomas More University Parish in Bowling Green, Ohio. Bulletin editor Mary Jo shares her experience:
"A mere 6 years ago I was still cutting and pasting bulletins together, so I love the computerized version of creating a bulletin. I would like to say kudos to Kelly [Dale], as she is always patient, no matter what the question or dilemma. It’s a blessing to know that I can call Kelly at any time and she will patiently guide me through the glitch. This is not necessarily a common occurrence, however, in our current culture it is reassuring to know that there will be a kind and helpful voice on the line. Thanks Kelly!"
To thank Mary Jo for her submission, we're sending her a $100 gift card! And we're just getting started--we want to hear your stories too, about what it used to be like to create your bulletin or newsletter, about the LPi employees you remember most.
Between now and April 30 we'll be collecting your stories. Then for the rest of the year we'll be sharing those stories with you, via this monthly newsletter and on our website. If we use your story, we'll thank you with a $100 gift card. If we use a story that mentions a current LPi employee, that employee gets the same $100 thank you!
So what's your story about LPi?
- E-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Post on Facebook at www.facebook.com/litpub
- Tweet to @4_LPi using hashtag #40LPi (that's four-zero, folks!)
Special Notes for This Month
Early Transmission Dates for Easter
Although many churches are preparing for Lent right now, Easter is just around the corner. Because of holiday office closures, your publication transmission dates will be affected. Please take a moment to refer to your 2012 Resource Calendar for early transmission deadlines.
If you haven't received a 2012 Resource Calendar, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll send one. You can also download the calendar from Art & Media Portal; search for keyword "2012 Resource Calendar," and be sure to choose the appropriate version for your organization (Central for accounts beginning 01, 02, and 05; Eastern for accounts beginning 03, 04, and 06; Mideast for accounts beginning 14 and 15).
Update Service Times for Ash Wednesday and Easter
Another point to keep in mind as Lent approaches is changes to your regular Mass or service times. Don't forget to update your Seek And Find listing and website with special times for Masses and services so members and visitors know when to show up; for a five-minute tutorial on updating service times, check out this post from the Seek And Find FIVE blog.
Art & Media Portal Update
New Resources from CRS for Operation Rice Bowl
Last month we highlighted the beautiful Operation Rice Bowl Covers from Catholic Relief Services. We now have additional bulletin resources from CRS available on Art & Media Portal. Search for keyword "Operation Rice Bowl" to find bulletin and pulpit announcements, prayers, recipes, stories, photos, and more.
National Council on Aging and Social Security Administration
New updates are available on Portal from NCOA and the SSA; they show up each week in the Sunday Search, or you can view the entire set of resources by searching for keywords "National Council on Aging" and "social security," respectively.
CCEE Collection from the USCCB
The national collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe takes place on Ash Wednesday. Resources from the USCCB can be found on Portal by searching for keyword "Church in Central and Eastern Europe."
Palm Sunday and Easter Season Covers
New covers on Portal this month include Palm Sunday, an Easter series for the seven Sundays of Easter, as well as covers for the Sunday of Divine Mercy, Good Shepherd Sunday, and the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
The covers show up in the Sunday Search each week, or you can find them by searching for the name of the Sunday.
Visit Art & Media Portal now.
One Last Thing
2012 Catholic Parish Website of the Year Awards
Liturgical Publications’ 2012 Catholic Parish Website of the Year Awards is hosted by CatholicTechTalk.com. The awards will recognize an exceptional and well-designed website, as well as the best use of social media within a Catholic website.
Liturgical Publications is holding this promotion to recognize the dedicated work put in by countless webmasters and volunteers who spend time designing and maintaining these essential communication tools.
The awards are open to all Catholic parishes within the USA. If you would like to enter your parish’s website, or nominate a parish website, please fill out the Submission Form no later than April 30th, 2012. For more information view the CatholicTechTalk promotion page.
Nominations of parish websites will be judged on exceptional quality of content, design and overall visual appeal, ease of navigation, use of technology and social media, and utilization of search optimization.
View the Judging Criteria.
