Dear Friends in Christ,
See below for important reopening updates, the new mailing schedule, child protection information and more. Happy Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul! Today’s feast celebrates the profession, the proclamation, and the martyrdoms by which Christ laid the foundations of the Roman Catholic Church:
O Roma felix, quae duorum principum es consecrata glorioso sanguine.
O blessed Rome, which is consecrated by the glorious blood of two princes.
Archbishop Sample
- Tomorrow! Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m., Join Archbishop Sample LIVE for a special message to those who have been or are being confirmed this season.Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/431869595, password: HolySpirit2020
- Livestream Schedule
- Wednesdays at NOON - Angelus & Rosary
- Tonight! Fridays at 6 p.m. – “Chapel Chat” LIVE
- Sundays at 11 a.m. – Mass at the Cathedral
New Mailing Schedule
Starting next week, we will publish the COVID-19 mailing two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will continue to use special mailings during the week as needed to communicate urgent and important information.
Reopening Update
Attention Pastors: The Oregon Health Authority asserts that indoor group gatherings continue to be the most risky and efficient way to transmit COVID-19. Please continue to follow strictly the archdiocesan requirements listed in the Plan for Limited Reopening of Masses (
English
/
Spanish
). As the number of COVID-19 positive cases rises, the Governor may tighten the restrictions that have been relaxed. As a Church, we want to do everything we can to assure our people and the public that we are gathering in the safest manner possible.
Face Coverings Required in Church
In light of new statewide guidance issued by the Governor today (June 29), face coverings will continue to be required for all people gathered in Roman Catholic churches in all counties in western Oregon in both Phases 1 and 2 of reopening. Those are excepted who perform “activity that makes wearing a mask…not feasible,” like the presider (throughout Mass) and the lectors/cantors (while reading/singing). Exceptions are also made for people with disabilities and children 12 and under. Children 2 and under should not wear masks. By archdiocesan requirement, masks must still be used by ministers when distributing Holy Communion. Link to the Governor’s statement
HERE
.
New Child Protection Training for 2020-2021 Year
This year’s Child Protection Training is,
“Meet Sam”
. This course will be available online, starting July 1
st
, 2020 and is to be completed by December 1
st
, 2020. Those required to complete this course are
ONGOING
employees and volunteers who work directly with minors or programs involving minors and all clergy, seminarians and men in formation for the permanent deaconate.
“C.A.S.E.” training is still required for
NEW
employees and volunteers. CASE training will remain a live training and should not be held digitally. Check with your county requirements to schedule these trainings.
Religious Freedom Week – June 22-29
Next Mailing:
Wednesday, July 1.
N.B.
There will be no mailing this Friday due to the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend.
In Christ,
Todd Cooper
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Reopening Resources
