Faith Resources for Parishioners and Families – Covid 19
This document is a work-in-progress list of resources that may be of use for families during this time when churches are closed due to Covid-19. St. Pius X will be updating this page regularly as new resources are recommended.
Guidelines and Updates:
Liturgy of the Word/Livestreamed Mass
- Daily Readings
- Magnificat Online Liturgy
- St. Pius X Mass livestream
- St. Peter’s livestream every Sunday at 10:00 am on Facebook until further notice. The recording of that Mass will then be available here.
Faith Resources for Families
- Holy Heroes
- Bible for Kids
- Loyola press Sunday Liturgy
- Building Family Bonds/Healthy Marriages
- Home altars
- What every Catholic home should have
- Catholic Apologetics
- Pinterest has a lot of great project ideas for kids
Faith Resources for Women and Men
- Blessed is She
- Walking with Purpose
- Brandon Vogt Podcast
- Making a Spiritual Communion (when you can’t receive the Eucharist)
Colonie Senior Services Centers:
- Senior Congregate To-Go meals: (518) 459-2857 (x303) – suggested contribution $3.00
- Transportation services (518) 459-6064
Mental Health
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Albany County Mental Health Support Line– open 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (518) 269-6634; Anyone experiencing a psychiatric emergency should call Albany County Mobile Crisis Team (518) 549-6500. For more information visit them here.
- Headspace: free meditation and mindfulness
- Coronavirus information
- Mental Health Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
Free 40-day subscription to Formed – A resource for individuals and families
- Click “Sign-up”
- Click “I Belong to a parish”
- Insert parish: St. Pius X- Albany NY
- Insert Name and Email
St. Pius X Small Group Weekly Scripture and Questions
Helping Youth Cope with Anxiety Due to COVID-19
- The Coronavirus – Confronting Fear with Faith from Sophia Institute Press
- CDC Talking points for families with kids
Reaching Out to a Greater Community: visit our St Pius X service page for list of organizations in our community requesting help.
Racial Justice Resources 2020
- Catholic Resources for Racial Justice
- The Dignity of Black Lives: A Catholic Response to the Sin of Racism
Daily Masses and Eucharistic Adoration at area churches