CMC goes behind the scenes in parish life to explore a couple of features we too often take for granted. The Call Me Catholic Countdown lists Peggy’s top five favorite parish ministry jobs she’s enjoyed as an adult Catholic.

Carin Winghart, VP of Marketing for Liturgical Publications Inc (LPi), discusses the history and evolution of the “bulletin” found in Catholic parishes across America. She offers some great tips for improving your parish bulletin and for reaching a broader audience through other communication channels.

Lynn Smith, owner and chief artisan behind her company, “Altar Linens by Lynn Smith”, identifies the different traditional altar linens used in the celebration of the Holy Mass; their design, function and history.

In Chatting with Catholics, Peggy takes her microphone to the annual Fish Fry at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Seal Beach, California, and asks parishioners, “what is your favorite parish event?”.