Article Submission
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Please note that we have recently made changes in an effort to streamline and simplify the submission process. You now only need to submit your item once, rather than submitting it multiple times for each week it is to run.
Please be sure to specify the initial date for your article to run, and the total number of consecutive weeks you would like it to be published. Contact the Media Coordinator if you have any questions about this new process.
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General Guidlines
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For Bulletin / POP Weekly
Complete the submission form at least three weeks ahead of time to allow for the communications coordinator to work it into the bulletin. You'll be contacted if there is an issue with your requested submission date. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
Length: A good rule of thumb is to keep your item between 100 and 150 words. Any submission over 150 words may be edited. We'll be happy to work with you to help you craft a the best message to promote your event.
Using artwork will increase the exposure of your event because people naturally look at clip art, logos, and photos first on any page. If you have a photo or logo to include with your event, please email it to [email protected] with the title of your article. All artwork must be formatted as .jpg images, which are most compatible with printed publications. Let us know if you need assistance creating your artwork.
Timing: Due to limited space in the bulletin please allow for adequate time between submission and when you would like the article published. Please note that while parish news and Diocesan requirements will take precedent over ministry submissions and other submissions, we'll do our best to include your announcement as requested.
If you would like some help promoting your ministry or event, please contact the Communications coordinator. The email address utilized for all communication related items is [email protected]
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For Website
Our Parish Website has a great feature at the top called "Parish News." This is where all the happenings of the Parish are posted for all to see. This is a great way to distribute your ministries events or news any time.
Length: Because of the openness of online articles, the submission length really not applicable. That being said you should strive to keep your article submissions to 10-15 paragraphs max. And a max of 2000 words.
Artwork (File upload): Because of the article being posted online you can include more than one photo or logo. We are permitting up to 5 photos per event to be placed as a header, as well as 4 photos placed throughout your article. If you have a photo or logo to include with your event, please email it to [email protected] with the title of your article. All artwork must be formatted as .jpg images, which are most compatible with printed publications.
Timing: Due the ease of publishing online articles, we suggest submitting your article as early as possible but selecting a date around 2 weeks before the event is to happen to publish the article. Articles can be published any day of the week and you are not required to select just one weekend. Also articles can stay up on our website for up to one year.
If you would like some help promoting your ministry or event on the website, please contact the Communications coordinator. The email address utilized for all communication related items is [email protected]
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