We, the people of St. Patrick’s Parish of Waukon, Iowa, as Christ’s Body living by the power of His Life
have as our mission the building of communities of faith and love at every level of Christian life.

Policies, coming from the Archbishop, as we gather again for Mass, prayer and other activities:
 

1. First and Foremost, if you are a member of an at risk/vulnerable group for Covid 19, cannot wear a mask, or are uncomfortable attending for any reason, we recommend that you stay home. The Archbishop has a granted a dispensation from attending Mass until there is a vaccine. We will continue to record Mass for those who are not able to attend.

2. We ask all in the congregation to wear a mask. This includes anyone older than 2 years old. Please bring your own mask.

3. Please allow for 6 feet of social distancing with people who do not live under your roof

4. To help with number 3, we have roped off every other pew. Communion will be distributed to you at your pew, with the Eucharistic ministers using the roped off pews for distribution. The cup will not be distributed for the foreseeable future, and communion will be in the hand only. 

5. Hymnals and missalettes will be removed from the church. There will be minimal singing.

6. We will be limiting liturgical ministers and processions in and out, and no altar servers. For the offertory, collection will be placed in a box at the entrance as you enter or exit.

7. Bulletins will be distributed by hospitality ministers after Mass. We will not have the children come up for a bulletin.

8. We will avoid touching at the sign of peace and other times, too.

9. After Mass, please maintain 6 feet of social distance outside of the church. It’s natural to want to catch up, but we can do that safely.