St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Archbishop Jackels announced that "starting 30-31 May 2020, Pentecost Sunday, the parishes in the Archdiocese of Dubuque are able to gather for outreach to the poor, for faith formation programs, and for the public celebration of Mass and Sacraments.” He has not yet allowed us to have large social gatherings (i.e. wedding receptions, funeral luncheons, open houses, etc.)

He adds, that we will be doing things like wearing masks and practicing social distancing. At Mass, for Holy Communion, we will receive only the Host in the hand. Also, if we’re sick or frail due to advanced age, have an underlying medical condition, or if we are nervous about getting COVID-19, we shouldn’t be gathering together for any reason. The dispensation from the law to participate in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is still in effect.

The parish staff has been engaged in planning the reopening for over a month. We are beginning to open Eucharistic Adoration and weekday Masses to the public, with the exception of the First Communion Masses.

Here is the reopening schedule for the next two weeks:

• Monday, June 8th and 15th, 7 PM -
  • Eucharistic Adoration open to the public (not livestreamed)
• Tuesday, June 9th and 16th, 9 AM -
  • Daily Mass open to the public (not livestreamed)
• Wednesday, June 10th and 17th, 6:30 PM -
  • First Communion Mass limited to First Communicant families (livestreamed)
• Thursday, June 11th and 18th, 9 AM -
  • Daily Mass open to the public (not livestreamed)
• Friday, June 12th and 19th, 9 AM -
  • Daily Mass open to the public (not livestreamed)
• Sunday, June 14th and 20th, 11 AM -
  • First Communion Mass limited to First Communicant families (livestreamed)

This "soft opening" schedule allows us to refine our policies and procedures to ensure the best experience when we can open up Mass to our entire parish. We appreciate all your patience as we navigate this next phase. Let us continue to pray for an end to this deadly virus. You can watch Archbishop Jackel's update here: LINK.

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Individual Reconciliations can be scheduled by appointment with Fr. Mark.  Please call the office at 319-393-3778.

We would like to congratulate Rev. Mark Ressler on his official acceptance from the Archdioces of Dubuque of his request to retire from active ministy! We are very sad to see him go, but are so blessed for the many years we've had him leading our parish. 

We will be welcoming Rev. Gary Mayer, on July 14th, 2020 as our new priest. There are multiple reassignments, retirements, and first assignments within the Archdioces. See the details here:  Archbishop Jackel's April update