This document is intended to provide concise answers to some of those ethical questions as well as links to more in-depth resources.

MORAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES Chairmen of the Committee on Doctrine and the Committee on Pro-Life Activities United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

REMINDER to St. Joseph parishioners: Since the limitation for mass gatherings has been reduced to 45, you can either reserve a seat or come and we will seat you IF there are openings. To reserve a seat, email the church or call the church and leave message. PLEASE do this each week by 5:00 PM on Friday and PLEASE call the church only between 9 and 5 Wed-Friday. Thank you. ALSO, Masks ARE REQUIRED unless you have a health condition prohibiting them.

Please let us know if you would like to receive communion. So that we can contact you and arrange that. For the visit, the Eucharistic minister will be using a mask and taking safety precautions. You are welcome to receive communion at the porch of your home if choose to do so.

"The Catholic Bishops of the United States again identified the protection of unborn children as the pre-eminent moral priority"

The dispensation from Sunday Mass continues... However, Catholics are still obliged to keep holy the Lord’s Day. Families who choose not to attend Mass should conduct a Liturgy of the Word in the home. If those in good health are attending other large social gatherings, they should also be participating at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays.

Safety Protocols for Resuming Public Worship in Midst of Ongoing Pandemic

If you would like to have a free missalette at home that you can use to follow the mass daily readings please contact any of the following people, which will be happy to deliver one at you door: Carol Soyez: Cell 620 794-8274, Home 620 475-3398. Lynnette Schreiner: Cell 620 757-6336, Home: 620 475-3706. Dorothy Blauffus: Cell 620 794-8280, Home 620 475-3297.