Dear Friends in Christ,
Holy Week has begun. May we enter fully into these days which celebrate the mystery of our redemption.
Archbishop Sample
- New Decree Extending Suspension of Masses
Archbishop Sample has issued a new decree extending the suspension of the public celebration of Holy Mass and issuing a corresponding dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses. The Archbishop has made this extension until further notice and with the intention to reinstate the public celebration of the Holy Mass at the soonest date possible, following the recommendations of public health and other civil officials. Cover letter and decree can be found here in
ENGLISH
and
SPANISH
.
- This Wednesday, Prayer & Fasting - Invitation from the Archbishop
On Wednesday of Holy Week, April 8, Archbishop Sample has asked all the faithful in the Archdiocese of Portland who are able, to join him for a special day of prayer and fasting for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. On this day, the Archbishop also asks us to remember especially those who are sick and dying and all health care workers.
Video Message from Pope Francis
Last Friday evening, Pope Francis recorded a special video message for the faithful as we embark on our Holy Week journey. Check it out
HERE
.
ATTENTION PRIESTS – Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday at 10:00 AM
All priests are asked to join Archbishop Sample for the Chrism Mass via livestream at the Cathedral at 9:00 AM on Holy Thursday, April 9. During the Mass, the Archbishop will lead priests in the Renewal of Priestly Promises. Copy of Renewal text
HERE
. LINK to the livestream here:
www.facebook.com/archdpdx
Holy Week
For a list of livestreamed Holy Week Masses at the Cathedral with Archbishop Sample, see
HERE
.
Good Friday - National Day of Prayer at 9:00 AM
On Good Friday, Catholics throughout the nation are asked to join as one with Archbishop Gomez, President of the USCCB to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart at 9:00 AM (PT). The event will be livestreamed here:
USCCB
and here:
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
. Litany of the Sacred Heart can be found here in
English
and
Spanish
. For a an informational flyer, see:
Invitation
.
Have a blessed Holy Week,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Links to previous mailings below:
