My Dear Little Sheeps: Sign Code

(This week, Fr. Ty allows Mr. Wangle to discuss the new parish signage code. Please READ MORE below.)

My Dear Little Sheeps,

This week, I am allowing our facilities manager, Charles Wangle, to discuss our new sign policy at St. Palter Roman Catholic Church. I am also taking this opportunity to advise you of Mr. Wangle’s new title of “facilities manager” instead of “janitor.” I understand from a class I took last week on human resources (my first one!) that titles are even important to lay people.

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Mr. Wangle advises:

*Please note the use of the word “shall” in many parts of these rules. That way you can know it’s more official.

*You shall use the marquee we have paid for as this is where all parishioners go for information about your events. Most parish leaders end up asking me what the marquees are and where they are located. They are the flat, glass enclosed bulletin boards at the back entrance of the church. Usually the parish Secretary, Ms. Rotic, has the key if she has time to look for it.

*All signs must be approved by the pastor. The exception to this is the boy scout signage. Their signs may be placed anywhere at any time. Fr. Rolean advises that the scouts (boy scouts only) may use the windows of his office if they so desire.

*All signs must actually say something about a parish event or diocesan event or have a picture of the pope, the bishop, the pastor or if none of those pictures are available, a picture of Jesus Christ.

*Signs shall be neat and should use very little color. As you know, signs showing too much creativity or actually being of interest take away from the Holy Mass.

*When you put up a sign, you have to take it down, too. The staff of St. Palter will not be like the maid at your home.

*When you take down your sign, you shall take down the tape that held it there. You shall take the gooey tape leftover off the walls, too.

*Only use masking tape. If you can’t get masking tape, then I shall supply it for you, Although I can’t figure out why you can’t buy your own.

*The words or photos in your signs must be in line with Rome and the teachings of our One True Catholic Faith. For example, signs promoting any type of ecumenical events would not be allowed.

*The pastor can remove any sign he does not like at any time.

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I’m Father Ty Rolean and I approved this message.

Leading you Onward,

Fr. Ty Rolean, OMFG
Pastor, St. Palter Parish
Phoenix Catholic Church in Scottsdale