St. Patrick Parish publishes a weekly Bulletin/newsletter. It is one of the major ways we communicate parish events. Items to appear in this Bulletin should:

• Not be contrary to Catholic teaching · Be presented in writing, preferably typed (either e-mail, fax, in person)
• Event presented for approval of publication at least three weeks prior to event
• Deadline for final item submission is the Monday prior to the weekend of publication
• Individuals who submit information are responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, contact names(s) and telephone number(s)

Items submitted for publication will be given following priority:

• Related to parish activities, functions, services, needs or ministries
• Related to Diocesan activities, needs
• Related to Universal Catholic Church
• Related to acceptable Christian activities
• Related to community services, events, needs

Items will be accepted for publication from:

• Parish Staff
• Persons responsible for publicity from established Parish Organizations, Programs or Ministries
• The Diocese of Sacramento
• Catholic organizations, national and international
• Christian activities
• Amador County agencies providing public services that are not contrary to Catholic teaching: public health, meals, services to schools, senior needs, etc.
• Amador County non-profit groups with information of public interest for either fund-raising or service-providing

Publication of articles and items are on a space available basis, given the above stated priorities.

Bulletin oversight responsibility rests with Pastoral Assistant or his/her designee.

Final decision regarding appropriateness of Bulletin articles and inserts rests with the pastor.

16 AUGUST 2005