June 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update
I die the king's faithful servant, but God's first.

—St. Thomas More
Dear Friends in Christ,
Todd and Kathie Cooper are returning to Portland today and Todd will be back with us tomorrow. Please welcome them and continue to keep Kathie in your prayers as she progresses through her recovery. May SS Thomas More, John Fisher and Paulinus of Nola guide us as we face the difficulties of the pandemic and challenges to our religious freedoms.

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the order requiring masks or face coverings when visiting businesses goes into effect.  “Indoor venue operators,” the classification into which faith-based gatherings have been placed, must comply with this requirement in the counties (Hood River, Marion, Polk) just admitted to Phase II. Our reading is that it does not apply in Clackamas, Lincoln, Multnomah and Washington counties because they are still in Phase I.  However, note that Lincoln County has its own more expansive mask requirement ( https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/face-covering-directive ). There is an exception for “activity that makes wearing a mask…not feasible,” which would include being a celebrant at Mass. See the updated OHA Memorandum HERE
 
Archbishop Sample
  • Livestream Schedule
  • Wednesdays at NOON - Angelus & Rosary 
  • Fridays at 6 PM – “Chapel Chat” LIVE
  • Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral 
 
Check out the USCCB resources for Religious Freedom Week HERE   Today the freedom to serve in health care is featured, tomorrow respect for houses of worship will be considered and on Wednesday, the persecution of religious minorities in China will be highlighted.

Blazing the Trail is an Archdiocesan weekly podcast where our host, Miriam Marston, explores the mission of evangelization from different perspectives and challenges. You are invited to listen to conversations with clergy and laity within our archdiocese and beyond. For example, this week you will hear from Fr. John Riccardo with ACTS XXIX. More information on our webpage HERE   

Calendar Dates
  • June 24 – 10:30 AM - Vicariate ZOOM Meeting
  • June 24 – 3:00 PM - Rosary to End Racism https://www.facebook.com/archdpdx/
  • June 25, 1 PM to June 26, 1 PM – 24 Hours of Prayer for Peace, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Portland
  • June 30 – 10:30 AM – Archbishop’s ZOOM Webinar With Priests

Next mailing: Wednesday, June 24, 2020.


Sincerely in Christ,

Your COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response Core Team


 
Reopening Resources
  • For more information about Guidelines for Faith-Based Gatherings in Phase II Counties, see the latest OHA FAQ HERE
  • Phase Two Reopening Memo ENGLISH and SPANISH
  • Guidelines for Returning to the Workplace - Find materials from the Oregon Health Authority HERE
  • Use of Satellite Site for Mass: MEMO
  • CDC guidelines for faith communities
  • CDC Guidelines for Daily Life
  • Protocol for COVID-19 exposure at Mass: HERE
  • Limited Plan for Reopening Masses (English/Spanish)
  • Readiness Checklist – Use with above Plan
  • Information about Contract Tracing - HERE.
  • Archdiocesan web resources: CLICK HERE.
  • FlockNote Mass Sign-Up, Tracking - here's a short video of how it works.
  • Re-Imaging the Catholic Parish – Read White Paper HERE
 


REMINDERS

THERE IS STILL A NEED for refrigerated trucks to get food boxes to remote areas of Oregon. If you can help, please contact dpm@archdpdx.org .


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