Jessica Gallardo
ENG-101-OL012
Sept-2012

Working as a receptionist in a Catholic Church rectory posed several responsibilities upon me. One of the main challenges was the bulletin since I had to start it on Monday and submit it for printing on Wednesday. It was a duty I had every week. Serving several purposes, it consisted of sections made up of short paragraphs for each topic, announcement, upcoming activities, and prayer list. Occasionally, I had to submit letters within the bulletin for the parishioners of a detailed message I wanted to portray. The bulletin provided communion between the church and the parishioners. It was also an important way to present the church to new visitors. That is why making the bulletin required several steps that were necessary to help me along the composing process.

My writing process started by gathering all letters, memos, announcements, and scheduled appointments for that week. By doing so I gathered information that I would later use to compose my work. I discussed with the pastor and wrote down everything he wanted to make reference to in the bulletin. These notes usually gave me a foundation to know how and where I should begin.

The bulletin was done in a chronological order. This made it easier for me to organize my topics and themes according to upcoming events. Each topic was covered briefly and in simple paragraphs. On the back of the bulletin I provided a full page of Reflection. My writings varied depending on the season and feasts of the church and often included a scripture. This was a way that would prepare the parishioners and help them enter that special time. Considering my audience my tone was friendly and interactive. Generally, I had to do my own research on the scriptures and based on my own sincerity and knowledge I would compose my work.

By editing my work I would become aware of changes that were needed. Many times I needed to rearrange and rewrite my work to make my message clear. Graphics would be included to accommodate the topic. Finally proofreading gave me a thorough sense that the writing was presentable.

The bulletin is an effective communication tool for the church. This required the information to be accurate. The message needed to be clear because it was crucial in playing a part in peoples lives. It was important to prepare myself with the information that was needed in order to start composing. My writing skills needed to be simple and clear because it was targeting a wide range of an audience. Proofreading my work for grammar mistakes and clarity helped me finalize it. Once these steps were followed, the bulletin was ready to be printed to serve its purpose of engaging the parishioners and serving the church.

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And that is a winner. Right off, this paper shines due to your choice of a specific writing task and your willingness to go into concrete detail. In this class, the more specific and grounded the writing, the better. Also, nice focus and organization. This paper works Great start to the class.