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Ministry Spotlight

- Ministry
  - Councils & Committees
    
    Buildings and Grounds Committee
    Finance Council
    Liturgy
    Pastoral Council
    Stewardship
    Social Justice
  - Outreach
    
    Parish Life
    Stephen Ministry
  - Parishioner Resources
    
    Ministry Spotlight
    
    Thinking About Becoming Catholic?
    Prayer Network
    Catholic Charities at STA
  - Groups
    
    Knights of Columbus
    Post Undergrad Ministry
  - Volunteer/Service
    
    Faith Formation Volunteer Interest
    Romero-house
    Food @ First Community Meals
    Cooking at the Bridge Home

WHO:
- STA parish ministries may sign-up for a Ministry Spotlight, no more than once during the academic year (August - July).
- The purpose of the Spotlight is to promote the parish ministry, educate parishioners about the ministry and encourage greater participation and involvement.
- Exceptions: small group invitations and certain parish retreats or conferences decided by the parish staff.
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE:
- Meet with your ministry members and choose a date and determine who will be available at each Mass.
- Contact the parish office and schedule the weekend for your Spotlight.
- Divide the tasks among the members: website, brochure, bulletin article, posters, nametags, table décor, etc.
2-3 WEEKS BEFORE
- Check the parish website: Is information about your ministry updated and complete?
- Design a brochure or flier and print for handout.
- Create 11” x 17” posters about your ministry for building poster areas.
- Send a paragraph or two for the bulletin as well as for the resident and student emails.
- Have nametags made for each member who will be representing your ministry.
END OF MASS ANNOUNCEMENT
- Send Zach Gignac [email protected] a brief but complete announcement about your ministry. This will be read by the reader, with the exception of previously mentioned exceptions. He may edit for brevity and clarity.
- The purpose of the announcement is simply to announce what ministry is at the spotlight table and invite those interested to stop by the table after Mass for information.
1 WEEK BEFORE
- Contact the parish office about any special table needs, easels or for a TV.
- Special brochure stands for the building exits are available upon request.
WEEKEND OF THE SPOTLIGHT:
- The Spotlight must be presented at all Masses during the weekend.
- Set up table in front of the Head of Christ.
- Easels or a large screen TV are available (request prior to the weekend).
- Your table should be attractive and appealing – something parishioners would want to walk up to and pick up information from.
- Bring your fliers or brochures and nametags.
- Brochures can also be put at exits to catch those who don’t want to stop at your table.
- Before and after Masses, get in to the traffic flow and greet people. Draw people in to your ministry table. Talk to anyone stopping by the table. Smile. Joy is contagious.