I've seen them in October, a traditional time for recruiting, and in the dead middle of winter. However, it should be obvious why Pentecost is perhaps the ideal time to be celebrating parish ministry and recruiting for it. Each parish ministry takes responsibility for creating an exhibit or booth that explains what they do. If the parish collaborates with other churches or agencies in outreach or other worthy causes, be sure to invite those groups to participate. Our premise is that all parishes know how to put on their own style of festival and do it well, whether outdoors or indoors.
Spring is a very busy season for most people, at home, at work, at school, at play.
Pentecost has serious competition. Still, this festival can become a real highlight of the parish year and fully deserves to be so.