Resources for at Home
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Stream Masses & Mass readings

• Daily Catholic Mass Readings: cms.usccb.org/bible/
  
• Word on Fire: daily Mass, readings, reflections & more www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/

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/ 

Resources for Families

Resources for Families:

• Illustrated book to explain COVID19 and help children express their feelings: book_oyster___butterfly.pdf
• Children's Bulletin activities:​​ * do_not_worry_lesson_and_activity_sheets.pdf   
• coronavirus_for_parents.pdf
• 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

Mental Health resources

Catholic Charities 800-772-2758

• Catholic Charities Mental Health Minutes on their website: www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/resources-1
  
• coping_with_stress_during_outbreaks_samhsa.pdf
• coping_with_disaster.pdf
• how_to_cope_with_sheltering_in_place_samhsa.pdf
• taking_care_of_your_behavioral_health_tips_for_social_distancing_quarantine.pdf
• Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 or TEXT - CONNECT to 741741
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - namiiowa.org
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services) - samhsa.gov
• Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990

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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.

• · Arrive between at least 15 min. early for Mass, if possible to avoid crowding in our entryway etc.
• · Masks required; put on before entering building. Limited number of reusable cloth masks available to use, launder & reuse.
• · Hand sanitizer provided at both entrances. Use as you enter.
• · Seating - sit only with those in your household. Ensure 6’ distance between non-household members.
• · No gathering before or after Mass in the building.
• · Children must be kept close to you at all times. This is for their safety & the safety of our elderly & vulnerable  population by reducing contact.
• · Singing will be very limited.
• · Communion (hosts only) will be brought to you in the pew.
• · Holy water font will not be available. Bottles of holy water can be requested from the office.
• · No sharing of the peace, hand shakes,  or other direct contact.
• · Ushers will dismiss by rows. Do not leave until they dismiss you.
• · Offertory & other gifts can be dropped in the boxes at the south or north entrance. We will not pass the collection baskets.
• · Please try to touch as few surfaces as possible. We will prop open doors for entering and exiting Masses.
• · 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. While we will clean between Masses, we  cannot clean between every person. Plan accordingly.
• · 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.