Dear Friends in Christ,
The days will keep getting longer until the summer solstice on June 20. Something to look forward to each day! As the light from the sun stays longer, we continue to bask in the light of Christ’s Resurrection and the joy of the Easter Season. Signs of hope are everywhere, even as we stay close to home under the threat of the coronavirus.
Archbishop Sample
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, please join the Archbishop for the rosary LIVE at Noon:
facebook.com/archdpdx
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Signs of Relief
Signs of relief from the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to appear in Oregon. Looking particularly at hospitalizations for COVID-19, March 23, 2020 appears to have been the peak. See the Oregon Health Authority chart which is tracking Oregon’s curve:
OHA Chart
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Re-opening Update
A phased re-opening of Oregon could begin as early as the second full week of May. See a DRAFT copy of the Governor’s framework for reopening
HERE
. The Governor’s Office is still seeking input for its draft proposal, which suggests three phases and a fourteen day trial period between each phase. It is hoped that a finalized version of the framework will be completed the week of May 4. In the meantime, the Pastoral Center COVID-19 core team is preparing recommendations to Archbishop Sample for loosening church restrictions in accord with the Governor’s directives and public health officials’ guidelines.
Take Advantage! Formation for Parish Staff and Volunteer Leaders
Parishes are strongly encouraged to invest in a new online continuing education program that features nationally recognized leaders in courses that develop parish staff and volunteers 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
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Date Nights
During this time of social isolation, our Domestic Church is in even greater need of strong relationships with God and each other. Join marriage champions from around the country for a 5 part marriage refresh & renewal series.
Starts Sunday, April 26 at 5 PM and continues for 5 sessions.
Spanish Date Nights coming.
For more information and to register today
click HERE
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REMINDERS – Don’t Forget
- Tomorrow! Online Lecture with Peter Kreeft, Wednesday, April 22 at 5 PM. “The Problem of Evil”. Participation is FREE, but registration is needed: www.osunewman.org/peterkreeft .
- This Thursday April 23 at 1 PM Parish Leadership Webinar for Pastors, Pastoral Staff & Parish Leadership Use this link: https://archdpdx.zoom.us/j/92069673129 to attend this Zoom webcast.
Easter Peace,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
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