Dear Friends in Christ,
Blessings as we move into Memorial Day weekend and observe on Monday a national moment of remembrance. May all who have died in military service to our country rest in peace. Lots of announcements today, including a new video from the Archbishop for First Communion candidates, an important note to pastors, info about Confirmation, special events, a novena to the Holy Spirit, and great news about our Food, Family, Faith project.
On a personal note, my wife, Kathie, and I are celebrating 17 years of marriage on May 24. She is a lovely lady. Please say a prayer for us for many more happy years together.
The next mailing will be on Wednesday, May 27.
Archbishop Sample
Two to Become Consecrated Virgins
On Sunday, May 24, Skyla Chamard and Miriam Marston will receive the Rite of Consecration of a Virgin Living in the World,
from Archbishop Sample at the Cathedral. Please keep these two ladies in your prayers, and don’t miss this beautiful and rarely seen ceremony! Join the 11 AM livestreamed Mass on the Archdiocese of Portland’s
Facebook Page
or
Vimeo channel
.
Prepare for Pentecost – Start Novena Tonight!
Important Notice Regarding Masses
Attention Pastors/Administrators: Please continue to strictly follow the Plan for Limited Reopening of Masses (
English
/
Spanish
) unless you hear directly from us about allowable changes. There has been a lot of speculation about the implications of court cases, counties reopening, press reports and politicians’ statements. We will give you official notice of any changes in Archdiocesan policy. Until then, please stay the course. Thank you!
Sacrament of Confirmation Memo
The Office of Divine Worship has prepared a
MEMO
for pastors with information about the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2020.
Memorial Day Mass
Mt. Calvary & Gethsemani Catholic Funeral Services invite you to a livestreamed Memorial Day Mass with Archbishop Sample at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2020. Please mark your calendars. Link to livestream here:
www.facebook.com/archdpdx
. Link to promotional flyer
HERE
.
Priest Retreat June 1-5
Annual Priest Retreat June 1-5, 2020 with Bishop Liam Cary – Virtual Retreat. Priests are invited to join daily for prayer and reflection from 10:30am-12pm. Archbishop Sample will give closing remarks on Friday June 5. Link to join the retreat as well as additional information will be sent next week.
More than 10,000 Food Boxes Distributed in Week One!
Through the Food, Family, Faith program, the Catholic Community in western Oregon has already helped distribute more than 10,000 USDA food boxes in partnership with Pacific Coast Fruit Co. Visit our website
HERE
for more info and distribution locations & schedules.
PRESS RELEASE
&
NEWS STORY
.
Reopening Resources
Ethics & Medics
The
Latest Issue
has articles on triage and rationing health care and on the sacraments and the pandemic.
Enjoy a wonderful, Memorial Day Weekend,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
REMINDERS
Pen Pal Program – Please Participate
As you may know, the prisons are in lockdown. No volunteers are permitted in the facilities. Perform a work of mercy by becoming a pen pal to someone in corrections. For further introductory information, click
HERE
. To request the guidelines and an application, please email:
prisonministry@archdpdx.org
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