Dear Friends in Christ,
Today is already Thursday in the Octave of Easter. Amazing. The days of the Easter Season seem to go so much faster than the days of Lent. And even though we are still experiencing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find joy in the wonderful light of the Resurrection. Thanks be to God!
Archbishop Sample
- Letter from the Archbishop (4/15/20) Regarding RCIA Elect & Candidates, Confirmation & 1st Holy Communion HERE.
- Friday Evenings at 6 PM – Join Archbishop Sample LIVE from his home chapel for a weekly message and prayer: https://www.facebook.com/bishopalexandersample/
- Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19 – Archbishop Sample will lead a livestreamed Holy Hour at the Cathedral. Details HERE. Chaplet and novena prayers can be found HERE:
Approved for PPP Loan? Important Notice
Notice to parishes and schools that have been approved for an SBA PPP loan – Please be aware that a requirement in the program rules states that a bank must fund the approved loan within 10 CALENDAR days of approval by the SBA. Please carefully monitor your bank account for receipt of the loan. If you don’t see the funds in your account within five calendar days, contact your bank directly to be sure the funding is received in a timely manner. As a reminder, Pastors/Business Managers, please let Financial Services know if you have received an approval and when you receive the money. Anne McCoy will be tracking this information:
amccoy@archdpdx.org
. Thank you!
Parish Pastoral Webinar
–
Rethinking the NEW normal
Mark your calendars for next week!
Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 1:00pm
. In our next webinar for Pastors, Pastoral Staff & Leadership, Fr. Todd Molinari (Vicar for Clergy) and Dcn. Kevin Welch (Director, Pastoral Ministries) will discuss the changing landscape of Parish Evangelization:
- Sustaining Ministry & Pastoral Life
- Re-envisioning the parish structure
- Funding & Investing in the mission
- Liturgy & Sacraments update
- Live Q&A
or join by Telephone: (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID is 920 6967 3129
Prayer Campaign for First Responders
This Sunday, April 19, which is Divine Mercy Sunday, there is a prayer campaign for first responders. For a prayer and more information, please see
HERE
.
Livestream Music License
OneLicense
now has information posted on their website about the new, Limited Podcast / Streaming License for copyrighted church music:
How It Works
. For pricing information, click the following link and scroll down:
PRICING
Attention Priests: Video Montage
The Communications Office would like as many priests as possible to make a short video (10-20 seconds) with a greeting or word of encouragement to the Catholics in western Oregon. “We love you.” “We miss you.” We’re praying for you.” “Please pray for us.” Whatever you’d like to say to the people you serve. We’d also like to request that this be in your native tongue. English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, etc. Just speak from the heart. This can be done on your phone or webcam. Low-tech is preferred. Once you have your short clip, please send it to Claudette Jerez at:
cjerez@archdpdx.org
.
Please send a separate email confirming you have sent it, as some files may be too large to send via email. If that is the case, we can help you use the free WeTransfer application.
We will put all these clips together and get it out to the people of the archdiocese. Many thanks for your participation. Happy Easter! David Renshaw, Director of Communications
Victims Assistance
On behalf of the Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection, the USCCB sent links to the following resources:
NEW Formation for Parish Staff and Volunteer Leaders
REVIVE is a new online formation program that features nationally recognized ministry leaders and courses that develop parish leaders’ understanding of the faith in areas such as Leadership, Evangelization, Discipleship, Teens, Serving the Poor, Women's Ministry, Stewardship, and more. Check out Revive today as they are currently offering
three months for FREE
.
Archdiocesan Prayer for Our Time
As a reminder, we are continuing to ask the clergy and faithful to join us in the daily praying of our diocesan prayer during the pandemic.
In the joy of the Resurrection,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
REMINDERS
Online Lecture with Peter Kreeft, April 22
Mark your calendars. Peter Kreeft will be presenting “The Problem of Evil” at the next OSU Newman Lecture on April 22
at 5 pm PST (8 pm EST). This lecture is hosted by OSU Newman but is open to the public, especially students and college age young adults. Please extend this invitation. Participation is FREE but registration is needed. Register at
www.osunewman.org/peterkreeft
. If you have any questions, contact
lectures@osunewman.org
.
NEW Copyright Permissions – Music, Scripture & Liturgical Texts
For updated information on copyright permissions for livestreamed Masses and events, please see
HERE
.
Safety First Grants
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a hold has been placed on the Safety First grant program. See full notice from Property and Risk Management
HERE
.
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