September 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Mt. 5:9-10
Dear Friends in Christ,
The updated protocols for offering Masses are now available in Spanish. Please find the link below. Also, look for info on the Rosary Bowl, child protection training, world day of prayer for creation and the Divine Worship newsletter. See also the USCCB Labor Day statement and a link to Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility.


Archbishop Sample

Livestream Schedule


Child Protection Training
Child Protection Training Announcement: This is a reminder to complete “Meet Sam” online. Click HERE for the updated flyer in English and Spanish. Please share this information with others in your parish/school who need to complete the training this year. For any questions, please contact our office at acp@archdpdx.org, 503-233-8370.
 
Save the Date! Rosary Bowl 2020
Save the date for the Rosary Bowl 2020 on Saturday, October 3. We are just one month away from the 14th Annual Rosary Bowl. 4 ways to join:
  1. Attend the event in person, limited seating at St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer 
  2. Watch the Live-Stream on www.rosarybowlnw.org
  3. Listen to the Live Radio Broadcast on Mater Dei Radio 88.3 FM, 94.9 FM or 100.5 FM
  4. Gather with your family, parish, or prayer community and pray the rosary with us wherever you are

Complete details at www.rosarybowlnw.org. Save the Date flyer HERE.
 
World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
“September 1 marks the six-year anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in the Catholic Church. On this day last year, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to observe the Season of Creation – an ecumenical initiative that begins September 1 and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi – through increased prayer and a simpler lifestyle.” See full USCCB statement HERE. Additional resources in English and Spanish HERE. Article featuring remarks from Pope Francis HERE.
 
Divine Worship Newsletter
Find the September issue of the Divine Worship Newsletter here: DWNL September 2020. Don’t miss the article about permissions and projection in Chapter 6 which should be of interest for most parishes: Information Regarding Copyright Permissions and Projection of Mass Texts. In summary, the readings at Holy Mass and the texts of the Roman Missal (e.g. Gloria, Creed) cannot be projected onto screens in churches. Music texts and notation usually can be, but each publisher’s policies should be consulted.
 
Updated Protocols for Masses
NEW! The Spanish language version of the Aug. 25 protocols can be found here: Protocols Spanish / Protocols English
 
USCCB Labor Day Statement
 
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The U.S. Bishops offer reflections and guidance on Catholic teaching and political life in this important document. Find PDF’s in English and Spanish HERE. New introduction to the document HERE.
 
Next Mailing: Thursday, Sept. 3.
 

In the peace of Christ,
  
Todd Cooper
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair


Key Pastoral Resources


REMINDERS

New Directory for Catechesis in Spanish - Order HERE.
 

Reopening Resources