Ss. John and Paul Parish

The following guidelines are in effect until further notice:

SUNDAY MASS HAS RESUMED: Sunday Mass will follow the same protocols as daily Mass. Sunday obligation is still suspended and Mass will be still be available through YouTube, with a link on the parish website and a post on our Facebook page at 8:30 am on Sunday. Click here for more details on the protocols. Click here for Sunday readings and reflection questions.

BISHOP WILLIAM JOENSEN'S LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL - JUNE 3
Effective Thursday, June 11, Bishop Joensen will open Polk County for Phase 1, resuming public daily Mass. Ss. John and Paul will celebrate daily Mass, following our normal daily Mass schedule, in the parish hall where chairs can be placed apart for social distancing. Please observe physical distancing in the parking lot and stagger your entrance through the parish hall doors to give others a six-foot leeway. Maintain a six-foot distance from other households in the parish hall.

Everyone age 5 and older is strongly encouraged to wear a mask as an act of charity for others. Find more, including links to the Letter from the Bishop, and General Information to prepare you for the return to Mass here.

SOME PARISH MEETINGS HAVE RESUMED, most meeting outdoors because of the lower risk. Most events or activities are still suspended, unless taking place through electronic means of engagement. No outside groups will meet in parish facilities.

PARISH FAITH FORMATION: Find online faith formation opportunities for your entire household here.

OFFICE HOURS: Phones will be answered from 9 am-3 pm, Monday-Thursday, and 9 am-12 noon on Friday. Call ahead for an in-person appointment. Find staff contact information here.

Click the photo link, below, for more details and information on the parish's COVID-19 response.

Stay healthy, prayerful and hopeful!

Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #732077-A. Scripture and liturgy text thanks to USCCB and ICEL.