Visitors Temporarily Restricted Due to COVID-19
The Sisters of the Presentation’s number one priority is the health and safety of all who live, work and visit our Presentation motherhouse. Due to the serious and escalating nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and because our sisters are among the population listed as most vulnerable by the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the Presentation motherhouse will be closed to all visitors until further notice. We continue to pray for the health and safety of all. In keeping with the directives of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, we will not be holding public liturgical celebrations. We look forward to the time when our home is open to worshipping with our friends and neighbors.
Because this situation is changing rapidly, these steps may evolve and change over the coming days and weeks. Please check our website www.dbqpbvms.org or www.facebook.com/dbqpbvms for the most current information.
Join us in praying for all those affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Companioning Our Vulnerable in Distress
composed by Sister Paula Schwendinger
In response to COVID-19, the following litany is prayed daily at the Presentation Motherhouse and beyond. We share this litany with you as we continue to pray for healing and strength.
Response: Protect them, Spirit of God
For all health care workers who are attending to the needs of those affected by the virus. We pray …
For all those who are employed in jobs where they put their own health at risk. We pray …
For the homeless who do not have access to many resources, that they be kept safe. We pray …
For those in nursing homes, and other health care facilities who are vulnerable and may feel alone because they can’t have visitors. We pray …
For those who live alone and are fearful about their daily needs being met. We pray …
For those who have lost their jobs due to mandatory closings. We pray …
For parents who worry for the well-being of their children. We pray …
For our associates, families, benefactors and friends, who rely and trust in our prayers for them. We pray …
For all our employees who are taking extra measures to keep us safe, and for their families. We pray …
For those who have tested positive and are in isolation, that they may remain calm in the midst of the uncertainty. We pray …
For those who are being treated for the virus, and for their families. We pray …
For immigrants, refugees, and all people on the margins, whose lives are further interrupted by the virus. We pray …
Response: Give them wisdom, Spirit of God
For government officials, who are responsible for making laws that they may listen to doctors and those with medical knowledge and act for the benefit of all. We pray …
That political agendas can be set aside as all lawmakers work together for the common good. We pray …
For those who are working behind the scenes to increase the supplies needed to test and treat the virus. We pray …
For those who are using their time and talents to help those who are most vulnerable. We pray …
For scientists and researchers who are working to develop a vaccine. We pray …
For corporate and business owners, who are trying to keep their businesses afloat, while thinking of those whom they employ. We pray …
For each of us, that as we make decisions during this time we may keep the vulnerable in mind. We pray …
