Download myParish app
We are proud to announce that myParish App is the official app of Steubenville Conferences. Over 23,000 people have used the conference apps and we still have a few events to go.
Members of your parish may have attended a Steubenville Conference, you can help them dive deeper into faith throughout the year. Watch this quick video to learn how to favorite the conference app and easily switch back to your parish app.
Do you want more downloads, parishioner connectivity and a developed strategy for church communication using the app?
Mobility is a must, and around 85% of the consumer market have indicated a preference for apps over mobile websites. It is interesting to consider where these technologies are going, but one certainty is that they are here to stay.
Now is a good time to have our experts on the myParish App team take a look at your app and guide you through a REFRESH.
Together let’s take your app to the next level and discuss:
REFRESH with an App Specialist is free
You may have noticed a change that has happened in your app recently. If you had the “Living the Good News” button, it is now upgraded to “Inspire Daily.”
We are so excited about this new program! This button will give you and your parishioners access to daily reflections, starting on May 1st, on the readings of the day. These reflections come from some of the best Catholic bloggers in America. We are partnering with Catholic teachers, priests, seminarians, the Daughters of St. Paul and so many more great bloggers to bring you the best Catholic content on a daily basis.
If you want to add “Inspire Daily” and other great buttons to your app, visit our ADMIN RESOURCE CENTER.
You can now favorite parishes within myParish app. Parishioners will never miss important messages from you, even if they visit a different parish. You can also have non-parishioners follow your parish as well. Everybody wins!
We highly recommend you encourage parishioners to favorite your parish. We think it’s so important, we’ve created promotional material for you to use. Tap the link to download them all.
Create a GROUP for RCIA candidates as they enter into mystagogy.
Encourage use of the Daily Readings.
Here is a sample message:
Read your way through Holy Week — Jesus from Cross to Crown
Tap the READINGS button and follow the Lectionary for appointed readings for each day of Holy Week.
The BEST, BEST, BEST message is one that is from the parish priest. Push a message from Father around 3:00 pm on Easter Sunday.
Add Holy Week Confession & Mass Times to the Admin Portal. Update 3.13 allows content to update quicker when changes are made.
As guests move throughout the building during Lent and Easter, be sure to have download cards and myParish App banner in accessible and visible locations.
Something cool we discovered, take your iPhone (sorry Android users) and open the Camera on the phone. Place the camera over the QR code on the banner and viola! The phone installs the app or moves to your parish app instantly, how easy! You do not need a QR reader or take a picture, simply hold the camera over the QR code.
https://myparishapp.com/apptools/#promote-your-app
Catechize and inform parishioners through messaging of the services before Holy Week. Include video links in the message.
Two of Susie’s picks:
Ascension Presents with Fr. Schmitz
Busted Halo | Holy Week in Two Minutes
Prepare the Way!
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Use this message to inspire parishioners to engage more fully in the Lenten Season:
We listen to the words that the priest says to us as he places the ashes on our forehead: “Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Or, “Turn away from sin, and be faithful to the Gospel. Watch this nifty video http://bit.ly/2F8RMie
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Receive a daily video reflection of Pope Francis. We have partnered with a great company called Message of the Day, which will make these videos accessible in your parish’s app every day of the year. Now you can access Pope Francis with the touch of a button and help your parishioners grow deeper in their faith.
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As Diocesan Publications’ Solutions Evangelist, Tommy is committed to showing parish and diocesan staffs how to use our communication tools to their best advantage. He has worked for years in various, youth ministry, adult ministry, and diocesan roles. As an expert on Catholic communication, Tommy uses his parish and diocesan experiences to help you make your ministry effective. To bring Tommy to your parish or for general inquiry, contact him at tshultz@diocesan.com.
THE PROBLEM
We all know it’s hard to keep people engaged in parish programs. It’s a problem going back to the beginning of the Church. myParish App is a proven evangelization tool in parishes across the country, but people need to be engaged in the app to access the great faith help content. How do we keep them engaged?
THE SOLUTION
We have found that the most effective way to keep parishioners engaged in the app is by sending out 1-2 push notifications a week. This ensures that parishioners open the app and get connected to the parish. It also encourages them to view the faith help features of the app.
This may seem like a lot of messaging, but fear not. When your parishioners download the app they are giving you permission to message them. They want to hear from you. And the message feature couldn’t be easier to use. Watch the video below to learn more.
EXAMPLES OF GREAT MESSAGING
Try to always remember that the most effective messages are those that not only communicate, but also inspire. Speaking from your heart to the heart of the parishioner is a great way to let them know that you genuinely care. Below are some great example messages that present this model of inspiration and communication.
This week Father ____ wants us all to come together as a community in prayer. myParish App makes it easy. Simply set a prayer reminder on your phone to pray the "Glory Be" every day this week for our parish and community.
The Bishop's annual appeal is almost here. Just a reminder that the reason we donate to this important initiative is to support programs that help our community grow in faith and prayer. Don't we all want to support that mission? Go to our giving link in myParish App to donate easily and securely. Thank you!
Pope Francis is calling us to care for the poor. Don't we all want to care for and respect those around us? Join us today (give the date) at 5:00pm at the parish for a food drive to help our local community in need. Your donation will give food to those who go without.
As Diocesan Publications’ Solutions Evangelist, Shultz is committed to showing parish and diocesan staffs how to use our communication tools to their best advantage. Through his work in over ten years of ministry as well as serving as director of youth and young adult ministries for the Diocese of Baker, Shultz has learned what it takes to communicate effectively in parishes across the country. His passion is bringing others into a relationship with Jesus and he wants to help you accomplish this important mission. To bring Tommy to your parish or for further questions contact him at tshultz@diocesan.com.
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The guy in the video below knows exactly how you feel.
Now you can DiscoverMass times easily, even while on vacation. Never use your 4th of July family reunion as an excuse again. Jesus is waiting and he wants to see you.
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Simply click the DiscoverMass button on your myParish App home screen.
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Tap the “churches near you” icon.
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Allow location services by tapping “ok”.
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And presto! You now have a list of churches in your current area and the Mass times.
Don’t forget to remind your parishioners of this awesome feature and how they can use it on vacation this summer. We have made it easy for you. Here is a sample message you can use. Remember to send it out as a push notification.
Jesus wants to see you while you are on vacation this summer. He is truly present at every Catholic Mass in the world. It is easy to find churches in your area by using the DiscoverMass button in myParish app. Click here for more info: https://myparishapp.com/find-mass-times-vacation-myparish-app/
As Diocesan Publications’ Solutions Evangelist, Shultz is committed to showing parish and diocesan staffs how to use our communication tools to their best advantage. As an experienced speaker on all things Catholic, he has addressed topics such as the Sacraments, chastity, and boldly living the Catholic faith. Tommy Shultz also served as director of youth and young adult ministries for the Diocese of Baker, OR.