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New Video: Why Should Parishes Use New Media?

Oct 06, 2010 by Matthew Warner

Matthew Warner, founder of flocknote.com, takes a few minutes to explain why parishes should be using New Media and how Flocknote fits in.

This is a really, short, simple video that can easily be shared and shown to your pastor or other parish leaders. Maybe it will get their attention as it reinforces what Pope Benedict XVI has continually been saying about the importance of using new technologies to share the Gospel message effectively.

A Smart Way to Use Flocknote in Your Parish

Sep 07, 2010 by Matthew Warner

Here's a totally novel idea for getting your parishioners registered...and it involves whether or not you should bring your cell phone to Mass.

St. Mary's Catholic Center has noticed through the years the challenge of trying to get our student population to register with us. Thus, we rolled out an initiative last year which has never been tried at any other church - at least I have never heard of another church doing something even close. We stream-lined the process this year and made it even better.

Zenit Interview with Flocknote Founder

Aug 25, 2010 by Matthew Warner

Zenit recently posted an article about Flocknote, including an interview with Flocknote Founder, Matthew Warner:

In a world where young people are perpetually texting, “tweeting” and connecting on Facebook, it can seem that the modern technology of social networking is more of a distraction than a benefit. Matthew Warner, however, sees the technology as an opportunity to reach out to youth, and to unite parishes.

Add Subscribers Directly to Lists

Jul 21, 2010 by Matthew Warner

That's right. No more having to wait for your parishioners or members to respond to an invitation to join. As long as you have obtained a member's email address legally (basically meaning that they gave you their email address with the understanding you were going to email them), then you can simply add it to any one of your Lists.

So, now, to get started, you just need to import your email addresses, add them to one or more of your Lists and then you're all set to start sending out information to your members!

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