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School Announcements
Health Agencies
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Info
- Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Info
- 15 Days to Slow the Spread (From the White House + CDC)
Online Masses & Adoration
- Vatican News Live Streaming Pope Francis’ Masses
- Catholic TV Mass
- Diocese of Crookston Parish Options for viewing Mass
- Mass on EWTN
- Word On Fire Daily Masses
- Adorecast – Live Perpetual Adoration
Catholic Radio
Daily Readings
- USCCB: English
- USCCB: Spanish
- USCCB Daily Readings Audio
- Digital Magnificat (Complimentary through May)
- Digital MagnifiKid (Complimentary through May)
Prayers
- COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity
- Pope Francis's prayer to Mary during pandemic
- USCCB president's reflection and prayer during Coronavirus
- Act of Spiritual Communion (when you cannot receive Communion)
- How to pray the rosary
- Prayer of Perfect Contrition
- Pledge of Future Reconciliation
Spiritual Tips + Ideas
- Family rosary at home for Coronavirus victims.
- Praying the divine mercy chaplet for an end to the pandemic.
- Read the daily readings.
- Live-stream the Mass (many places are offering this).
- Pray the Divine Office as a family.
- Use social media to share your how your family or community is praying.
- Host a video live-stream for members of your parish to pray the rosary.
- Take time on Fridays to pray the stations of the cross on your own, connecting your struggles with isolation with Jesus’ solitude in carrying his cross to Calvary.
- Watch a movie about the life of Christ and spend time reflecting on this image of Jesus and what it can teach you about your faith and your life.
- Read >> SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: STAYING CLOSE TO CHRIST DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC // OND
Reach Out
- Call or email (or socially network with) your parents and grandparents, relatives, and any friends who may feel isolated, living alone, or who may be susceptible to the Coronavirus to provide a kind word, to see what help they need, or to provide your love and support in these challenging days.
- Offer to get groceries or other necessities for those who cannot go out.
- Check on friends who live alone to see if they need anything.
- Have compassion for those most at risk and advocate for vulnerable populations in society (the elderly, those in poverty, homeless persons, persons with disabilities, those already sick or hospitalized, those with compromised immune systems, among others).
STUDENT/FAMILY RESOURCES
Bemidji United Way and Community Resource Connections are working together to supply you with updated information concerning cancellations and changes to services across our region during this time. www.crcinform.org
HOUSING CONCERNS
If you are experiencing loss of housing, housing instability, or are currently doubled up with family or friends, please contact our district Transition Liaison, Alea Stoll. There are resources available to you and your family.
Cell: 218-368-1059
Email: alea_stoll@isd31.net
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mobile Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0045
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 | CDC
Local Mental Health Agencies
- Sanford Behavioral Health
- Evergreen Youth and Family Services
- North Homes Inc.
- Stellher Human Services
Lake Country Associates- https://lakecountryassociates.com/
Other Mental Health Websites
- National Alliance for Mental Illness
- SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
- Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
OTHER HELPFUL LINKSMinnesota Department of Health Resource
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDH/bulletins/283660c
COVID 19 Comic for kids
Protecting yourself and your family from COVID 19
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html
Talking to your child about COVID 19
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Coping-with-Stress-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/sma14-4885
Tips For Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Parent/Caregiver Guide
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
