Lay Pastor Society - Telephone Scripts - General



			The following are samples of possible telephone scripts for Lay Pastors in your parish. Please remember that these are only samples and each Lay Pastor should incorporate their own message of love and thoughtfulness. In addition, specific parish information and dates below are for example purposes only, substitute specifics from your own parish. Initial Script *"Parish Census"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of ______________________ Parish. How are you? I've been asked by Father to update the Parish Census. Please bare with me as I ask a couple of questions. Confirm - Name, address, kids, ages-birth date, phone numbers, years in Parish, etc. Thank you for helping. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can help. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, Please use your own words and personality) Remember: The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. JANUARY *"New Year"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of __________________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year. If there is anything in the coming year that ( parish ) or I can do for you please let me know. If you have any ideas on ways ( parish ) can better serve her members please don't hesitate to share your thoughts. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. In addition, we must remember that the winter months can be especially lonely and depressing for many people. One woman said to me after a mass on Christmas Eve that the hug she received in church was the only one she'd had all year. FEBRUARY *"Valentines Day"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of ________________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to let you know about a Valentines Day Pancake Breakfast being held in our Parish Hall after Masses on Sunday, February 14, 199_. It is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and they are providing a full breakfast as well as flowers for the ladies. Tickets will be on sale before and after Masses. If you are going to go, please let me know the time so I can try to meet you there. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. In addition, we must remember that the winter months can be especially lonely and depressing for many people. MARCH *"St. Patrick's Day"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _________________________________Parish. How are you? I just want to let you know about a St. Patrick's Day Pot Luck being held in our Parish Hall on St. Patrick's Day March 17, 199_. It is being presented by the Hospitality Ministry of our Parish. Watch in the bulletin for notice of what types of food to bring. If you are going to go, please let me know the time so I can try to meet you there. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. In addition, we must remember that the winter months can be especially lonely and depressing for many people. APRIL *"Easter"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _______________________________Parish. How are you? I just want to let you know the Easter week celebrations: Holy Thursday The Lords Supper 7:30pm Good Friday Ecumenical Service 12:30pm Good Friday 7:30pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7:30pm Easter Sunday Masses 8:00am 10:00am If you are going to go, please let me know the time so I can try to meet you there. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. MAY *"Mother's Day"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _________________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you and your family a happy Mother's Day. I hope you had a wonderful Easter. There have been many that have asked what could be done to expand the choir. Father has suggested we ask if you, or any member of your family, would be interested in either singing or playing an instrument during Masses. We could really use your help. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. JUNE *"Father's Day"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _________________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you and your family a happy Father's Day. I do hope you'll be able to enjoy the day with someone you love. As we are entering summer, if you have any vacation plans, I do hope you have a happy and safe trip. If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. JULY *"Summer Fun"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of __________________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you and your family a happy summer. The parish has a lot of things planned for the summer including a picnic at Flinn Springs Park (section 2) on August 22, 12pm to 8pm. I do hope to see you there. As I mentioned last month, if you're going on a vacation I do hope you have a happy and safe trip. If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. AUGUST *"Fun in the Sun"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _______________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you and your family a happy summer. The parish has a lot of things planned for the summer including a picnic at Flinn Springs Park (section 2) on August 22, 12pm to 8pm. I do hope to see you there. There will be a $1.00 charge for parking and you should bring your own charcoal. As I mentioned last month, if you're going on a vacation I do hope you have a happy and safe trip. If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. SEPTEMBER *"Back to School"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of ____________________________________ Parish. How are you? I hope you and your family had a happy summer and vacation. Please be aware that if you're looking for something to do in the evenings, we have Bunco the 1st Tuesday of every month in the Parish hall. I hear it's a lot of fun and an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners. I hope everything is in line for the start of a new school year. (For Families) (You might want to mention the fun you had at the picnic.) If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. OCTOBER *"Fall Festival"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of _________________________________ Parish. How are you? I hope you and your family are settling in to the new school year. I realize that Father Hal has announced the Fall Festival but I want to extend a personal invitation, from me to you and your family. I would very much enjoy seeing you at the Festival. It is being held Saturday and Sunday, October 15th & 16th. Saturday the 15th, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, will be the dinner dance, silent auction, arts, crafts and door prizes. It's only $6.00 for adults and $2.50 for children under 10 years of age. The hours Sunday will be 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, I hope to see you there. If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. NOVEMBER *"Thanksgiving"* Hello I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of ____________________________ Parish. How are you? Thanks for all your help with the Fall Festival. As you've probably heard Father Hal say at Mass, The festival turned out great. (I enjoyed seeing you there.) I hope you're Thanksgiving will be terrific. I can't believe it's November already. The parish is beginning to pull a youth group together, do you have any kids, 13 -18 years of age that might be interested. (Contact Bernadette or Brandy at 555-1111.) If you have any special needs please let me know as I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can. Do you have any ideas or thoughts on how our parish could better serve your needs or the needs of others. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time. DECEMBER *"Christmas"* Hello, I am ________________________ and I'm a member of the Lay Pastor Society of ______________________________ Parish. How are you? I just want to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. As this season can be very lonely for some people please let me know if you know of anyone that may appreciate a call or a holiday wish. As always I want you to know that if anything unexpected comes up this holiday season that the Church and I are here for you. Please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or thoughts regarding the Parish. I look forward to (meeting you, or seeing you in church, or talking to you again, or whatever comes natural.) (This is an example only, please use your own words and personality) *Remember:* The person you're talking to is a child of God and the most important person at this time.