2700 Horton Rd, Waverly, Iowa

Saturday Mass 5:15 pm
Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.


All Catholics in the Archdiocese of Dubuque are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until a vaccine for covid19 is available.

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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.

• · Note TIME changes for Masses.
• · Arrive between 9:30-9:45am.
• · 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.
• · The council will be meeting to determine when groups and committees can restart.
• · Thank You! For your patience & cooperation!

 
Schedule & policies subject to change.

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:

• The Catholic Family Conference: May 1-2, 2020
  This online conference is FREE (suggested donation of $5/individual or $10/family to offset technology costs). Register here. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Scott Hahn. The conference includes an incredible line-up of speakers, inspiring talks, powerful tools, and helpful resources to enlighten and fortify family life. Also included: silent auction, kids’ art contest (submissions due by May 9), live-streamed Mass, interactive panel, movie night, and vendors. Learn more at https://catholicfamilyconference.com/.
  
• 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

Community Events & News

SUMMER FORUM II -- Thursday, July 16. 7:00-8:30pm. Rev. Abraham Funchess is the speaker for the second program in this year's Summer Forum Series.  Rev. Funchess is pastor of Jubilee United Methodist Church and executive director of the Waterloo Human Rights Commission.  He will address the topic "What White People Don't Understand About People of Color."  The presentation will be conducted by live video conference at waterloocatholics.org/summer-forum
• Details are posted on our website at waterloocatholics.org/summer-forum

SUMMER FORUM III -- Thursday, July 23. 7:00-8:30pm. Reginald Green is the speaker for the third program in this year's Summer Forum Series.  Green is a trainer for the Evangelical Lutheran Church's "Transforming White Privilege" program.  He will discuss "What White People Should Know About White Privilege."  The presentation will be conducted by live video conference and posted at waterloocatholics.org/summer-forum.  Details are posted on our website at waterloocatholics.org/summer-forum

SUMMER FORUM IV -- Thursday, July 30. 7:00-8:30pm. Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago is the speaker for the final program in this year's Summer Forum Series.  Bishop Perry is chair of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Committee on African American Catholics. He will discuss "What People of Faith Must Do About Racism."  The presentation will be conducted by live video conference and posted on waterloocatholics.org.  Details are posted on our website at waterloocatholics.org/summer-forum