Weather Cancellations:
Parish Life Committee postponed from 1/14/21 to 1/21/21 at 7 p.m. in Classroom B

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn: On Friday, Jan 22, St Mary will participate in this national Day of Prayer. Jan 22 is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. The day begins with 8am Mass, followed by a 12-hr Prayer Vigil with Eucharistic Adoration. We conclude with a 7:30pm closing prayer service. Sign up for an hour time slot through our website, in our hall, or call the parish office. Join us in church at any time, or pray from home.  Our prayers make a difference!
 
Click HERE to signup for a time.

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Resources & Virtual Offerings:

January Resources

January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; New Year's Day
January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus
January 3 - Feast of the Epiphany
January 10 - Baptism of the Lord
January 18-25 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
January 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
January 31-February 6 - Catholic Schools Week
February 2 - Presentation of the Lord
February 2 - World Day for Consecrated Life

Celebrate the January Saints: Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen (Jan 2); St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Jan 4); St. John Neumann (Jan 5); St. André Bessette (Jan 6); St. Raymond of Penyafort (Jan 7); St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Jan 12); St. Hilary (Jan 13); St. Anthony of Egypt (Jan 17); St. Fabian (Jan 20); St. Sebastian (Jan 20); St. Agnes (Jan 21); St. Vincent (Jan 23); St. Francis de Sales (Jan 24); Sts. Timothy and Titus (Jan 26); St. Angela Merici (Jan 27); St. Thomas Aquinas (Jan 28); St. John Bosco (Jan 31)

Streaming Masses & Mass Readings

• Daily Catholic Mass Readings: cms.usccb.org/bible/
• Word on Fire: daily Mass, readings, reflections & more www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
• St Mary Masses - available on Facebook. The most recent are also available on this website by CLICK HERE
  

Daily Reflections & Prayers

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops page for prayers and engagement: catholiccurrent.org/covid19/?mc_cid=653133a134&mc_eid=7734c10162
• Living Faith devotionals, prayers, and Mass readings  for adults and children: www.livingfaith.com/ 
  

Family Prayer Resources

Prayer Resources for Families:​

• Living Faith devotionals, prayers, and Mass readings  for adults and children: www.livingfaith.com/
• Subscribe to Family Matters Newsletter from the Archdiocese of Dubuque for additional resources: dbqarch.org/family-matters-newsletter

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We will observe the Archdiocese & CDC guidelines for social distancing & safe practices for Mass.
The dispensation for the Sunday obligation to attend Mass is still in place and will remain in place until a vaccine is available.

• · Masks required
• · Hand sanitizer: Use as you enter.
• · Seating -  6’ distance between non-household members.
• · No gathering before or after Mass in the building.
• ·· Singing will be very limited.
• · Communion (hosts only) will be brought to you in the pew.
• · Holy water font will not be available.
• · No sharing of the peace, hand shakes,  or other direct contact.
• · Offertory & other gifts can be dropped in the boxes at the south or north entrance. We will not pass the collection baskets.
• · No food or drinks will be served in our facility until further notice. The water fountains & kitchen will not be available.
• · Restrooms will be available.
• · High Risk Groups: Those aged 65+, have underlying health conditions, or are nervous about attending, please consider waiting to attend or attend a daily Mass with lower attendance. Stay healthy, stay safe.
• · Thank You! For your patience & cooperation!

Schedule & policies subject to change.

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