Dear Friends in Christ,
The Easter Season concludes with the celebration of Pentecost this weekend. Come, Holy Spirit!
Lots of important updates and announcements today. Be sure to check them all out. Read the “Mark Your Calendar” events carefully, and don’t miss the death announcements below. Thank you!
Archbishop Sample
Use of Satellite Sites for Mass
See attached
MEMO
. The use of satellite sites on the same parish campus to increase Mass attendance (in groups of 25 or less) has been approved by Archbishop Sample. Pastors received this information on Wednesday, and they may begin implementing this strategy as soon as this weekend (May 30/31). Yesterday, public officials approved the use of satellite locations in phase one for all faith communities. See info
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Attn: Priests & Pastoral Ministers
- May 30 - Pope to Lead Rosary LIVE Tomorrow Morning On Saturday, May 30 at 8:30 AM (PDT) Pope Francis will lead a rosary at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens to Invoke Mary’s Aid in this pandemic and entrust all humanity to the Lord. The Marian celebration will be broadcast live worldwide. More info and links to participate HERE.
- June 1-5 Annual Priests Retreat Bishop Liam Cary will lead the virtual retreat. More info and links will be sent to priests by Monday morning.
- June 2 Living as Missionary Disciples Webinar Brought to you by the USCCB and the Catholic Apostolate Center. Tuesday, June 2 at 11 AM (PDT). More info & register HERE.
- June 3 – Area Vicars Meeting Cancelled Due to the priests retreat this weeks meeting with the Archbishop is cancelled.
- June 3 Suicide Webinar The Archdiocese of Seattle is offering a webinar entitled: Pastoral Response to Suicide on Wed., June 3 at 10 AM. Details HERE.
- June 3 Witness to Love Marriage Prep Training Learn how your parish can help couples prepare for the sacrament, while giving physical distance given the health restrictions with the new WTL App. Marriage Prep Coordinators, Pastors, Lay Leaders please join us: Weds. 6/3 at 2PM. More info & register CLICK HERE.
- June 9 Priests Meeting with Archbishop – Time Change The bi-weekly Zoom meeting between Archbishop Sample and priests on June 9 will begin at 9:30 AM. Please mark your calendars accordingly for this one-time adjustment. The Archbishop has a USCCB meeting that begins at 11. He apologizes for the time change and is hopeful that most will be able to adjust their schedules to join. He values highly these meetings with the priests.
- Diaconate Ordination – June 13 Anthony Robert Galati will be ordained deacon on Saturday, June 13, at 11 AM. Livestream LINK.
Death Announcements
Paulist Father Richard Colgan, former pastor at St. Philip Neri Parish in Southeast Portland, died on May 25. Article
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Fr. John Waldron died on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2020. Announcement
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Br. Brian Clearman of Mt. Angel Abbey died this morning, Friday, May 29. Announcement
HERE
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Let us remember these servants of God in our prayers. May they rest in peace.
Please find Reopening Resources below.
Have a beautiful, Pentecost weekend!
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Reopening Resources
REMINDERS
Reopening Parish Life - Limited Expansion
Up until now, our reopening efforts have focused primarily on Holy Mass and reception of the sacraments. With reopening expanding, other parish gatherings and activities can begin to take place – provided there is no more than 25 and physical distancing, sanitizing and other protocols and guidelines are carefully followed. At the discretion of the pastor, parish life can begin to “ramp up” again, so long as it remains within the current restrictions. This is true for all parishes in all counties in western Oregon. If your parish is in a county that will soon enter “Phase Two” of reopening, additional instructions from the Pastoral Center will be coming soon.
Clarification on Collecting Names for Mass Sign-ups
Parish sign-up lists are intended to facilitate sign-ups in an equitable manner within the 25-person limit now in place. They also provide a means of contact in the event of a potential exposure at Mass. The lists are intended for internal use by the parish and must be maintained. A parish will follow the guidelines put forth by health officials regarding potential exposure. In the event of an exposure or a confirmed COVID-19 infection, parish staff will contact persons who may have been exposed. A parish may be asked by public health officials for the contact information for the purposes of contact tracing. Therefore, anyone not comfortable with public officials potentially being given their name and contact information should refrain at this time from signing up and attending Mass. The Sunday obligation remains lifted.
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