The following guidelines are in effect until further notice:
SUNDAY AND DAILY MASS. Ss. John and Paul Parish is following our normal Sunday schedule for in-person Mass; however, Sunday obligation is still suspended and Mass will be still be available through our Facebook page and our YouTube channel, with a link on the parish website on Sunday morning. Click here for more details on the protocols. Click here for Sunday readings and reflection questions.
Tuesday evening Mass is suspended indefinitely. Daily Mass is still offered Wednesday through Friday at 9 am. Daily Mass has been moved to the main church due to construction.
Please observe physical distancing in the parking lot and stagger your entrance through the entrance doors to give others a six-foot leeway. Maintain a six-foot distance from other households in the church.
Per the Diocese of Des Moines, everyone age 5 and older is required 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 events or activities are taking place through electronic means of engagement, or are being adapted to be smaller, physically distanced gatherings. No outside groups will meet in parish facilities at this time.
PARISH FAITH FORMATION: Our Intergenerational Faith Formation Program is online this year. Youth Ministry has now been moved to virtual sessions until further notice. Sacramental preparation will have a combination of in person and online sessions. Find faith formation opportunities for your entire household here.
OFFICE HOURS: Staff will rotate working from home, but phones will be answered from 9 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday. We ask that you contact staff members by email or phone. 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!
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