Irish Eyes Are Smiling!
Keeping up the Irish end of De Sales Catholic Bookstore
Each spring, we begin to gear up for St. Patrick's Day--and often just get things pulled together in time for the season to pass us by. However, we are as excited as ever this year because our display of Irish gifts is already up, and we have had requests for items we have already sold out of this season!

As early as February 1, we had customers begin asking for specific gifts in our Irish section. To be honest, that's probably one of the best advertisements in itself for us, as we have become one of the very few places in Springfield to find a full line of Celtic crosses and Irish-inspired gifts. In addition to wall crosses in pewter and resin, we proudly carry photo frames, plaques, candle holders, visor clips, Rosaries and jewelry, all with a little bit of Irish flare.

I personally invite you to click on the picture above to view our full line of over 60 Irish-inspired gifts, just on the web site. We have even more ideas in the store!

First Communion Gifts Available
The season for First Sacraments is fast approaching us
Just as our Autumn season offers us customers with early requests for Christmas Cards, we have a few early shoppers for First Communion. And we are excited to showcase our staff's selections for First Communion gifts on our new 4-sided rotating display. On this simple rack, you will find a few kits, crosses, books, and children's Bibles; each and every one would be ideal for that special boy or girl you know receiving the Eucharist for the very first time.

Click on the image above to jump to our First Communion gift ideas, or come by the store and see what we have on our shelves.

Don't forget to also look for RCIA-appropriate gifts for those entering the Church on April 4.

Web Site and Store Get Updates!
A few minor setbacks offer us a chance to improve what we do
A customer attempted to purchase a gift certificate online recently. While the option has been available for months, this was the first request. After she encountered some difficulty, we researched the problem, and got it fixed. We now sell minimum $10 gift certificates through our web site with no hassle. 

That challenge also gave us the chance to review another concern we've had. Because we were looking at our site, we were able to fix an error with our shipping estimates. Now, customers can be confident of shipping costs estimated when they make an online purchase with us!

Finally, a bit of sad news for Springfield: Roderique's, which has served Springfield for over 50 years, is closing. They have been great to DCB, sending customers our way, because they know that we are also locally-owned and offer one-of-a-kind personal service.

We also wish to thank Roderique's for the great displays that now rest on our floor! Because of their closing, we were able to purchase some of their displays--and they look great! Already, we have had customers compliment the wonderful additions that have made even more room for items to be showcased!