COVID-19 Resources

Mass Resources

May 31 (Pentecost)

CLICK HERE for the Parish Bulletin for Sunday, May 31.

Prince of Peace Coronavirus Sacramental Info

(Updated May 13, 2020)

Mass

Daily Masses: Monday-Friday at 8:15AM.

Sunday Masses will begin on May 16 with Masses at 4PM and 6PM on Saturday and 7AM, 9AM, 11AM and 4PM on Sunday. (Please note the new and adjusted Mass times.) The first weekend of Masses will be by invitation only for those receiving sacraments (First Communion/Confirmation/RCIA). Mass Sign-Ups are emailed to all registered parish households on Mondays!

Please read our POP Mass Attendance Guidelines document for details on what reopening Prince of Peace will look like and require.

Click here for the new Archdiocesan Guidelines for Public Worship (as of May 5, 2020)

Live-streaming: Beginning Sunday, May 17, we will only be live-streaming the 9AM Mass on Facebook. (Click here to visit the Prince of Peace Catholic Church Olathe Facebook Page... If you have a Smart TV, you can download the Facebook Watch app on your TV, log in with to your Facebook account, and stream Masses directly from your TV!) Recorded video of the 9 AM Mass will also be available to watch on our "Prince of Peace Catholic Church Olathe" YouTube Channel after 10:30 AM on Sundays.

Help for Masses: We are in need of additional help during our masses as new procedures must be followed. All current liturgical ministers received an email this past Monday from Melissa Jakmouj regarding liturgical needs and how to make yourself available. More information will be sent out through the Ministry Scheduling Program in the next few days. Please be watching for it.

If you are not a liturgical minister, but would like to assist with other duties before and after masses, please contact Melissa Jakmouj directly at mjakmouj@popolathe.org or 785-550-4347. These duties will include directing people to seats, assisting with Communion lines, exiting people at the end, disinfecting areas after mass and other duties as needed. We will need many people in this effort - especially with 6 weekend masses. Thank you for your help!

Confessions

Confessions will be held on Saturdays at 2:30 - 3:30pm and on Wednesdays at 12pm on the North side of the school building. If weather permits, confessions will be held outdoors. Please enter at the east parking lot, pull around to the north parking lot and you will be directed to park and walk up to the area for confessions. Please be mindful that confessions will need to end at 3:30pm in order to prepare for 4pm Mass on Saturdays.

Click here to see a MAP of the Confession locations!

Anointing of the Sick

Holy Communion may still be administered by clergy, and anointing of the sick may still be administered by priests to those seriously ill or in danger of death, but always following the protocols for handwashing and use of masks as appropriate and needed. Please contact the parish office for the Anointing of the Sick before entering the hospital if possible.

Baptisms

Baptisms may be scheduled for 1 PM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month in Church, with all social distancing guidelines in place. Please contact Linda Murray in the Parish Office. (913.782.8864) for more information and scheduling.

Private Prayer in the Church

Starting on Monday, 5/18, the Church will be open for personal prayer time Monday-Friday from 10AM to 2PM. Please practice social distancing!

Friday Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction will continue to be held on Fridays from 3PM - 4PM and live-streamed on Facebook Live. Beginning on May 15, parishioners will be allowed to attend in person! Doors will open at 2:40 PM (20 minutes prior to the service), and will be closed 5 minutes prior to beginning, at 2:55pm. All social distancing practices in the Mass Attendance Guidelines will be in place.

Parish Offices

Parish Offices will be closed to the public, however, Staff will be available via phone and email to take calls and answer any questions between 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday.

COVID-19 Isolation Support

Our Ladies of Peace and Men of Peace ministries are here to help during this difficult time in our lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with isolation, needs help making grocery runs, could use a friendly phone call or letter in the mail, help with lawn care, or a prayer partner during this time, please e-mail one of the groups (ladiesofpeace@popolathe.org or menofpeace@popolathe.org). Know that we are praying for each of you during this time!

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or other concerns due to these difficult times, we encourage you to reach out to one of these Catholic Counselors, listed by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. You are not alone!

At-Home Resources

Prayer & Spiritual Resources

ArchKCK Office of Marriage & Family Life COVID-19 Resources (Connect to Mass, Family Prayer Resources, Faith Formation Resources, At-Home Date Nights/Marriage Enrichment)
Daily Gospel & Reflection Videos (Join Fr. Kenn's daily Facebook video reflections from the Lenten Little Black Book)
Daily Mass Video (Join Mass in the Chapel of Bishop Robert Barron. Videos are posted each morning at 7:15 AM.)
Magnificat and Living with Christ and Living Faith Kids (all are offering free acces to their online versions for following along with the scriptures and parts of the Mass)
Sunday Supplication Resource from the Archdiocese (Family prayers for Palm Sunday)
ArchKCK Spiritual Resources during COVID-19 webpage
Faith Catholic - Celebrating the Easter Season at Home downloadable (includes great resources for structuring your school and work days from home, marriage matters, staying close to God and others, prayer life at home, Easter lessons for kids, and gratitude walks!)
Truth and Life Dramatized Bible from FORMED. This audio recording of the Bible is excellent for bringing the Scriptures to life and allowing us to hear verses again in context.
May/June 2020 Catholic Parenting Newsletter from the Archdiocesan Marriage & Family Life Office (available in English and Spanish)

Education at Home

Catholic Icing (Homeschooling Tips for Non-Homeschoolers)
Look to Him and be Radiant (Blog "Ideas for Learning and Praying At Home" includes prayer resources, book lists, videos, ideas for students - listed by grade from Pre-K through high school.)
Khan Academy (Free educational resources for schools, teachers, and parents. Khan Academy offers exercises, quizzes, and tests so students can practice and master skills, as well as instructional videos to help students learn or review material.)
Religious Education E-Learning Help for Parents (Online resources from "The Religion Teacher")
Parent Helpline 1-800-CHILDREN (Since 1993, Kansas Children’s Service League’s Parent Helpline (1-800-CHILDREN) has offered a voice who will listen and empathize with callers’ concerns and provide help with simple questions or complex situations. Information, referrals and support are provided statewide anonymously to parents, relatives, caregivers, youth and professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This line is designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers who feel isolated and frustrated when trying to meet the challenges of raising children. In calendar year 2019 the Parent Helpline answered 1,648 calls. Inquiries can be made via email or text using 1800CHILDREN@kcsl.org.The Parent Helpline is also available as a mobile phone App. This is a free download that can be found by searching The Parent Helpline in either the Android or Apple stores. The App also contains links for Parent Tip Cards on the KCSL website or has simple one touch dialing if you decide you need additional information.
Top reasons for calls to the Parent Helpline include basic parenting, child development, behavior management, questions about reporting child abuse and neglect, mental health, legal concerns and information about programs/services. Call the Parent Helpline at either 1-800-CHILDREN or 1-800-332-6378 for resources, referrals and other information.)

For the Kids

Children Celebrate! (FREE digital version of the Children's Leaflets for March 1st - May 24th of Children Celebrate! - Children's Liturgy of the Word program. Each lesson includes: Full-color leaflets that retell each each week's Scripture message, puzzles and other activities, a Family Corner feature with ideas to build on the Gospel message)
Live Stream Events for Kids (from Kansas City on the Cheap... A list of live streams for kids, including dancing, cooking, puppets, singing, dancing, art, and more)
How to Pray the Rosary Coloring Sheets (printable from thecatholickid.com)
20 Virtual Field Trips to take with your Kids (Virtually explore art musems, zoos, aquariums, and more!)

Marriage Support

Gary Thomas Blog (Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community.)
Love & Respect Program (Their website is full of marriage & parenting information, resources, blogs, podcasts, books, etc.)
For Your Marriage (Great articles on family life, parenting, marriage, daily marriage tips, and building family bonds during this pandemic!)
"Rooted in Love" video (During this difficult, confusing, and frightening time, Mike Smith, the host of The Harbor™ by Jostens, acknowledges the challenges we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Mike issues a call to action for all of us, in this unprecedented time, to find ways to build community, take care of one another, and stay rooted in love.)
The Messy Family Project (Check out this site for great resources to strengthen your marriage, transform your parenting, and develop a family culture)
Examination of Conscience for Married People from the USCCB.

A Message from Archbishop Naumann

I encourage all of the faithful to continue to join together in prayer for the health and protection of our entire community and nation, and for an end to this crisis. I encourage all families and individuals to pray the rosary, invoking the intercession and protection of our Blessed Mother, Health of the Sick, for these intentions and for the health and well-being of our brothers and sisters who are ill, for their caretakers, and for all doctors, nurses, medical and emergency preparedness personnel and elected officials.