Many of us find ourselves in a new ministry environment unable to attend Mass, go to meetings, engage in activities in person. However, we have not stopped ministering. Necessity has given many ministers who were not inclined to use technology for engagement the courage to jump in with both feet. The creativity and effort it has taken to do that testifies to our desire to be with our people in…
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Secure Justice, Feed the Hungry
It has been a while since I have shared a picture quote for you to download and post on your social media sites, so here is one for the weekend of September 28-29, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The description that I am using is this: In Psalm 146:7 we pray: “Blessed are they who keep faith forever, secure justice for the oppressed, give food to the hungry.” In…
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The Evangelizing Parish Business Card
In August, I put on my Parish Facebook Photographer hat to take pictures at the St. John Bosco 4-day International Festival. I take pictures of all the events, the performers, the vendors as well as guests who give me their permission. I introduce myself, ask if I can take the photo and let them know that they can download it from the parish Facebook page within 24 hours. Each…
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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This weekend we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Entrance antiphon speaks of God feeding his people with finest wheat. We are reminded in the prayers and the readings that through this wonderful sacrament of the Holy Eucharist we are fed with the Body and Blood of Christ. The United States Catechism for Adults tells us that “By the Power of the…
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Sixth Sunday of Easter Video
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter we remember these words: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.” (John 14:23) Jesus said these words during his Last Discourse where he promised “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit…” whom the Father will send to “teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” (John 14:26).…
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Connect with Your Audiences on Social Media
Social media ministers use social media platforms to communicate with and minister to their desired audiences. If we serve more than one audience we may use more than one platform to reach them. Facebook is the social media platform used by most U.S. adults of all ages and is also used by teens. Thus it makes sense to have a ministry Facebook Page. However, if we have a special interest…