Dear Friends in Christ,
As August comes to a speedy conclusion, we look toward the beginning of a very unique academic and pastoral year. Please continue to keep our school children and everyone involved in faith formation and education in your prayers. And please check out the information below.
Archbishop Sample
Archbishop Sample has returned from vacation ready to go. He met with his priests this morning and will meet with his area vicars tomorrow. Look for a brief summary of those meetings in Thursday’s mailing.
Livestream Schedule
Eliminating Racism
Archbishop Sample has encouraged the Catholic community to educate itself, read, study, discuss, and act to eliminate racism. He encourages pastors to organize groups to study the US Bishops Pastoral Letter on racism.
Youth Discipleship: Trying to figure out confirmation prep and youth ministry? Join us as we seek the Lord in prayer followed by a Zoom discussion on August 31 at 10 AM to learn from each other, collaborate and find a way forward to stay on mission. Link HERE.
DUE Monday, Aug. 31 – Financial Reports
Financial reports are due on Monday, August 31. Be sure to get them in. Use this Template. Questions? Please contact Steve Poehler at: spoehler@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8311.
USDA Food Box Program
We are awaiting word from the USDA about the Farm to Families Food Box program. We are hopeful and confident that we will be able to continue participating in Phase III of the program, which is slated to begin sometime next week.
Next Mailing: Thursday, Aug. 27.
Sincerely in Christ,
Todd Cooper
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Key Pastoral Resources
REMINDERS
Beirut Recovery Efforts
Support relief efforts in Beirut. See this USCCB MEMO.
Pope on Mary’s Assumption
Pope on Pandemic
“The pandemic is a crisis, and we do not emerge from a crisis the same as before: either we come out of it better, or we come out of it worse.” General Audience
Hope in Mercy
“Mercy…is the kind of love that comes down to the lowest place, enters into our messiness and doesn’t leave. It’s the kind of love that remains solid as a rock and something that may be the only thing permanent amid a chaotic and hectic world.” Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, Hope in Mercy.
Seminarians Offer Encouragement
Accessibility
During the COVID pandemic, ensure the church is physically accessible for those with mobility issues. Contact Kelsey Bell for assistance – kbell@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8399.
Reopening Resources
