RCIA: is meeting in a combination of in person and virtual sessions.
JP Kidz and Tweens: meets in person. Parents will be kept up-to-date on the status via email.
Teen Group and Juniorhigh Youth  Ministry: meets in person. Parents will be notified via email on the status of sessions.
Parish Intergenerational Faith Formation
is meeting in person this year. There are resources for households not yet comforatble with this and, along with a recording of the monthly gathering, will be posted on Kitchen Table Faith. Youth Ministry and sacramental preparation will meet in person. Find faith formation opportunities for your entire household here. There will be resources for continuing to live our Faith at home on our Faith Formation website,
Kitchen Table Faith, Find more information on sacramental preparation on the First Reconciliation/First Eucharist page and on the Confirmation page.

Come here to find information on parish programs, catechesis, cancellations and other updates with the everchanging status concerning COVID-19.

The CDC mask-wearing guidelines were updated on February 28, 2022, as a new tool was implemented to determine the risk in each county. Levels can be low, medium or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. 
 
With this change, the Diocese of Des Moines is removing its strong recommendation for mask use, and will no longer require masks to be used during the distribution of Holy Communion. Masks are optional for the faithful and clergy during Mass and other indoor activities. We encourage everyone to discern the use of masks based on their own health and potential immunity to COVID-19.

The diocese has also given the okay to resume the handshake of peace during Mass. Not everyone may be ready to resume this practice so all should be respectful of the decisions of others.

You can check the COVID-19 Community Level by county here and see what prevention steps you should take based on your COVID-19 Community Level.

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms or a positive test should remain at home and follow guidelines from the CDC or their health professional. If exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should wear a mask.

Staff has resumed normal office hours, 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. It is still prudent to contact staff members by email or phone to set up an in-person appointment. Find staff contact information here.

The Founders Hall/Parish Office entrance is open for drop-off or pick-up of items during office hours.

We are observing our normal Mass schedule:

• 5:00 pm on Saturday
• 8:30 and 10:30 am on Sunday
• 5:30 pm on Tuesday
• 9:00 am Wednesday-Friday 

Please continue to be mindful of hygienic practices; washing hands often, using hand sanitizer, cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue. If you are feeling ill or if you have tested positive, you should remain at home and follow CDC guidelines. If you have been exposed to COVID-19, you should wear a mask.

The Diocese of Des Moines Coronavirus Webpage is frequently updated with new infomation. Check back to it often.