Dear Friends in Christ,
Today’s mailing contains important information about the updates to the regulations governing the Paycheck Protection Plan, as well as information about contact tracing. There is also a virtual Marriage Summit available, starting
tomorrow
. We want to make you aware of the program “Walking With Moms in Need,” initiated by the USCCB to assist mothers especially during this challenging time. And please pray especially for Kathie Cooper as she has her surgery tomorrow. May the Holy Spirit guide her doctors and nurses in their work!
Next mailing: Friday, June 12, 2020.
Archbishop Sample
Combating Racism
See Archbishop Sample’s Friday Evening Chapel Chat on
Racism and Catholic Social Teaching
HERE
View Statement from
Cardinal DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
HERE
PPP FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 2020 – Financial Services Department Updated Guidelines issued June 10, 2020.
If you have not applied for a loan, there are still funds available and you are encouraged to apply.
If you have received a PPP Loan, the PPP Flexibility Act signed into law on Friday June 10, 2020 has
- extended the covered period from 8 weeks to 24 weeks
- reduced the payroll expenditure requirement from 75% to 60%
- potentially extended the repayment term for any unforgiven portion of the loan from 2 years to 5 years
Please read the attached
MEMO
for additional details. As new developments become available, the Financial Services Department will continue to send out updates.
MARRIAGE RETREAT
Calling all married couples... the FREE CATHOLIC MARRIAGE SUMMIT, JUNE 11-13.
An international gathering of marital experts crafted to
help you get the marriage you want from the marriage you have
. Also perfect for those engaged or discerning marriage. The Catholic Marriage Summit will help you and your spouse discuss practical tips on dealing with the real issues couples face every day!
Sign up HERE for Free
MOTHERS IN NEED
Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service during the Coronavirus Pandemic
When more than 20% of the workforce is unemployed or underemployed, when parents struggle with balancing life and home schooling, every pregnancy may be challenging. Each parish is asked to identify its available local pregnancy help resources and conduct an honest assessment of its efforts in assisting pregnant women in need. Each parish should identify potential gaps that need to be addressed – in short, to truly and concretely accompany each pregnant woman in need. Learn more about this USCCB initiative
HERE
. Read the Pastoral Center Office letter
HERE
INFORMATION ABOUT CONTACT TRACING
The Oregon Health Authority wants people to know what to expect if they get a call from a contact tracer. The OHA emphasizes that the information it collects is not shared with other agencies, including immigration. It also warns about scammers posing as Health Department workers and states that contact tracers will NEVER ask for social security numbers, immigration status or financial information. See the latest bulletin
HERE
.
The Food, Family, Faith Program is still looking for assistance with refrigerated trucks.
If you know of someone who can help, please contact Pastoral Ministries at
dpm@archdpdx.org
.
Calendar Dates
- June 12: Priest Assignment Notices Will Be Sent Out
- June 13: Diaconate Ordination of Tony Galati – Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. Livestream LINK.
Sincerely in Christ,
Your COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response Core Team
Reopening Resources
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