Our Inclement Weather Policy is as follows:

When the Mehlville School District cancels classes (or holds a "virtual learning day") due to winter weather, it is our policy at Mary, Mother of the Church to close our campus as well. If Mehlville cancels evening events only, then our evening events will also be cancelled.

This impacts things such as Eucharistic Adoration, meetings, exercise programs, and sports practices. (While PSR decisions also use this rule to determine whether classes are held, any cancellations of PSR will be communicated directly to the families.)

Masses will be held as usual, but always use common sense when venturing out into icy weather. Your safety comes first!

In addition to this policy, we will also send a Flocknote message to our parishioners whenever the campus closes due to weather.

Addendum

• Once Mehlville cancels classes (or holds a "virtual learning day") due to winter weather, classes and activities are canceled for the entire day, even if weather were to improve.  Therefore, once Mehlville cancels a school day, PSR will remain canceled, even if the evening weather were to improve.

• Commission meetings & other regularly scheduled meetings:  Because most of these activities occur on a regular basis, it is recommended if Mehlville has a weather-related canceled/virtual school day, that these meetings remain canceled for the evening, However, if there is a change in the forecast or the predicted bad weather has passed, the commission or organization may schedule their evening meeting, with these conditions being met:

• The decision must be made by 2:00 p.m.
• All members must be contacted by phone call or text.
• The meeting chair must know how to use the code system to allow access to the building.

• Stand alone events, such as a Parish Penance Service, a presentation, etc.:   If there is a change in the forecast or if the predicted bad weather has passed, the Pastor will make the final decision by 2:00 p.m. if the event will take place or not.  The parish will be notified of this decision via Flocknote and the website.