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10/16/2026

🌍 Today is World Food Day — and we’re celebrating the volunteers who make sure no one is forgotten at the table.

Every Friday, Kitchen of Hope in Rhode Island prepares and delivers hundreds of restaurant-quality meals to seniors, homebound neighbors, and families facing food insecurity — powered by a volunteer community that shows up week after week.

What began with nine volunteers preparing 75 meals a week has grown into a ministry that has served more than 58,000 meals, with volunteers caring for neighbors far beyond the dinner table.

It’s a beautiful reminder of what can happen when people bring their time, talents, and compassion together in service.

Does your parish or church community host a pantry, meal ministry, food drive, or other hunger-relief program? Tell us about it in the comments. 💚

10/15/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila — the first female Doctor of the Church.

She’s remembered for her wisdom, courage, and spiritual clarity — gifts that still inspire leaders today.

We’re grateful for the many leaders in parish life who teach, organize, encourage, and serve with that same steady dedication. Your work shapes your communities in ways big and small.

10/12/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Carlo Acutis, patron saint of the Internet, computer users, programmers, and youth.

His life shows that digital tools can deepen communities of faith.

We're thankful that MSP brings people together in the Church through service!

Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint Carlo Acutis (1991–2006), the millennial teen whose short life was shaped by his deep love for the Eucharist and his desire to share that love with others.

Carlo was canonized a saint just last year on September 7, 2025. In the words of Pope Leo XIV, he is “an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to squander our lives, but to direct them upwards and make them masterpieces.”

Comment to share how the story of young Carlo Acutis has inspired your spiritual life.

10/06/2026

Big congratulations to our friends at NACCM - National Association of Catholic Church Musicians - Formerly NPM on today’s exciting announcement!

We’re grateful for the work of this Association to support pastoral musicians, liturgical leaders, and the ministries that help communities worship and serve with beauty and care for 50 years and counting.

Wishing our partners at NACCM - National Association of Catholic Church Musicians - Formerly NPM every success in this new chapter. 💚

10/06/2026

Holiday scheduling is right around the corner!

If you’re an MSP user, don’t miss our Holiday Scheduling webinar tomorrow, October 7 — it’s packed with tips, tricks, and best practices for getting the most out of MSP during the holiday season.

Whether you’re already thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, or year-end liturgies, this is a great chance to get ahead before the busy season begins.

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8295971819753956697

10/04/2026

Happy Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi! 🐾

We love seeing the many ways MSP communities bring their ministries to life. Washington National Cathedral is celebrating with its annual Blessing of the Animals, welcoming beloved pets for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis.

Take a look at their celebration—and if your parish holds a Blessing of the Animals, we’d love to hear about it! 🐶🐱🐦

https://cathedral.org/worship/blessing-of-the-animals/

The Cathedral's yearly Blessing of the Animals service is one of the most beloved events of the year. The joyful gathering honors the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment.

09/30/2026

Welcome to Iowa City, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions !

This week, liturgists and diocesan leaders from across the country are gathering for the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions’ national meeting, hosted for the first time by the Diocese of Davenport, with the theme ‘Word of God: Living and Effective.’

To every diocesan liturgy office, worship coordinator, and minister who shapes how communities encounter the Word each week: thank you for the work you do, long before anyone sees it lived out at the altar.

Wishing you a meaningful gathering. MSP is honored to support the ministries that make liturgy come alive in parishes everywhere.

09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕

Coffee Hour might not be the first ministry that comes to mind—but plenty of parishes schedule it right alongside lectors, ushers, and altar servers.

Our post on ministries you might not know you can schedule in MSP has more (Coffee Hour included)!

Does your parish have a Coffee Hour ministry? Tell us who keeps the pot going in the comments!

https://ministryschedulerpro.com/blog/8-ministries-you-didnt-know-you-could-schedule-in-msp

You already know Ministry Scheduler Pro is great for scheduling Readers, Altar Servers, and Communion Ministers—but did you know you can use it for so much more? Expanding MSP to include other ministries means everybody benefits—volunteers stay organized

09/27/2026

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul, patron of charitable works and champion of the poor.

His legacy lives on through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, whose volunteers quietly serve their neighbors in need in parishes across the world.
"The poor are your masters, and you are their servants."
— St. Vincent de Paul

Thank you to every volunteer, in every ministry, who serves with that same humility today.

09/24/2026

Fewer no-shows. Faster subs. Ministers who show up.

"Ministers are better at showing up for their assigned duties and better at getting subs to fill their position."
— Carla Gross, Risen Savior Parish (Brandon, SD)

Reliable ministry starts with a system volunteers actually want to use. That’s what MSP is for.