All Catholics in the Diocese of Davenport are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation until further notice.
When making the decision to attend mass, know that the parish is taking many precautions to protect the health and safety of our parishioners, our staff, and our community. Please take a variety of things into consideration when making your decision to attend mass in person or online from home.
The following changes and protocols will be observed at all Masses, including funerals and weddings.
Masks need not be worn by anyone who has been fully vaccinated.
Masks are required for anyone who has not been fully vaccinated.
Masks may continue to be worn by those who desire to do so.
Before Mass
A collection box for your contribution envelopes or offertory is located in the Gathering Area near the Gifting Table. Collection Baskets will not be passed.
Social distancing is not required for those who have been fully vaccinated.
Social distancing should be observed by those who have not been vaccinated. (Families are an exception to this.)
Pews in the pie-shaped sections will be reserved for those who have not been vaccinated or for those who wish to observe social distancing. All other pews are open.
During Mass
Music may be sung by the assembly. (Acclamations will be sung this weekend. Hymns will be sung as soon as our 2021 songbooks arrive.)
The use of two readers is permitted for the Liturgy of the Word.
Hands are not to be held during the Our Father (unless it is a family custom).
The Sign of Peace is limited to a bow of the head.
Communion on the tongue is permitted. Those who are not vaccinated should come forward at the end of the Communion line.
During Communion, distribution of the Body of Christ will resume as before the pandemic.
After Mass
Bulletins will be available online or at the doors of the Gathering Space after Mass each week.
Vaccinated Communion ministers are allowed to bring the Eucharist to the homebound if everyone is vaccinated. Some of the nursing homes, assisted living places, and retirement villages allow Mass and the Eucharist to be brought to our parish members.
The church will be sanitized daily.
All funeral Masses must follow regular Mass protocols.
All funeral Masses are to be scheduled through Father Ken only. The family is to meet with the priest who will be presiding at the Mass.
The Mass is to begin as soon as the family arrives.
The funeral pall may be used.
Luncheons are not served in our parish hall.
Mass intentions are to be handled in the usual way.
Please do not attend Mass if you have any of the following symptoms of Covid-19:
If you are at risk or live with someone at risk for severe Covid-19.
If you have been or may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 in the last 7 days.