Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you! Thank you for your continued good work in the vineyard of the Lord during these trying times. I applaud all of our priests and pastoral ministers who are faithfully trying to navigate a sure path toward the kingdom for the People of God. Please see below for the latest announcements, updates and information.
St. John Vianney, pray for us!
Archbishop Sample
Please see Archbishop Sample’s July 31 interview with EWTN News about the unrest in Portland and the issue of racism: INTERVIEW. Ongoing violence and riots have detracted from the issue of racism that originally sparked the protests. We need to educate ourselves, read, study, discuss, and act to eliminate racism. See the U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter against Racism, Open Wide Our Hearts – ENG / SPAN.
Other Resources to Eliminate Racism
U.S. Bishops Ad Hoc Committee on Racism Webpages
Livestream Schedule
Reach Catholics in College!
80% of Catholics who stop practicing their faith do so before their 23rd birthday, most while in college. One way to help college students stay Catholic is with College Connection. This online video coaching course is designed to equip students with the tools they need to retain and even grow their Faith as they explore the challenges of college. Click Here for ways to support our Catholic college students.
Worship Aids Now in Spanish, English, PDF & Word
The one-time use worship aids for parishes produced by the Office of Divine Worship (ODW) are now available in Spanish. Both English & Spanish versions are available in PDF and WORD formats HERE. Many thanks to the ODW!
Food, Family, Faith – Over 200,000 Boxes!
Working together with the Archdiocese of Portland, parishes and Catholic organizations have helped distribute over 200,000 boxes of food through the Food, Family, Faith Program in partnership with Pacific Coast Fruit and the USDA Farm to Families food box program. Phase II of the program concludes August 31, and Phase III is slated to begin Sept. 1. We are anticipating a new contract between the USDA and Pacific Coast Fruit that will allow us to continue helping distribute food boxes to counties in Oregon with greatest need. Please see this Press Release in Spanish.
Ethics & Medics – July & August Issues
Death of Fr. Tom McCarthy, S.J.
On Sunday evening, August 2, the Jesuits shared the following note about the death of Fr. Tom McCarthy:
Dear Brothers and Friends, I write to share the sad news that Thomas M. McCarthy, S.J. died yesterday evening. Tom was taken to the hospital earlier on Saturday struggling with low blood pressure. Dick Case anointed him shortly before he died. Tom was 89 years old. A formal announcement with funeral arrangements will be shared later this week. For now, we pray for our brother Tom, for our brothers at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, and for all who mourn his passing.
Saints of God, come to his aid!
Hasten to meet him, angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May Tom now rest in peace.
Amen
Next Mailing: Thursday, August 6.
Sincerely in Christ,
Todd Cooper
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Key Pastoral Resources
REMINDERS
August 15, 2020
Solemnity of the Assumption – ODW MEMO.
August 31, 2020
Reopening Resources
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FAQ’s on requirements to attend Mass or church gatherings July 30 MEMO
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Face coverings required in churches statewide: More Info HERE
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Plan for Limited Reopening of Masses (English/Spanish)
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Readiness Checklist – Use with above Plan
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Use of Satellite Sites for Mass: MEMO
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“Helpful Reminders” poster ENG/SPA for churches.
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Archdiocesan web resources: CLICK HERE.
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Information about Contract Tracing - HERE.
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Protocol for COVID-19 exposure at Mass: HERE
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FlockNote Mass Sign-Up, Tracking - How it works.
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CDC guidelines for faith communities
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Guidance for Faith-Based Gatherings in Phase II Counties: OHA FAQ HERE
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Phase Two Reopening Memo ENGLISH and SPANISH
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Guidelines for Returning to the Workplace - Find materials from OHA HERE
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CDC Guidelines for Daily Life
