Dear Friends in Christ,
Lots of activity happening throughout the Archdiocese as we move into the first weekend of the limited reopening of Masses. Thanks for all of the hard work and planning! We have a critical reopening update: Per Archbishop Sample, face masks/covering are now required for priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during the distribution of Holy Communion so we can be as safe as possible while practicing our faith. Please plan accordingly. Check out this and other important announcements and good news below. Thank you! P.S. Don’t forget to call mom. It’s Mother’s Day Weekend!
Archbishop Sample
- Critical Notice on Reopening – Archbishop Sample has determined that priests and Extraordinary Ministers must wear masks/face coverings while they are distributing Holy Communion. Outside of the distribution of Holy Communion, priests are not required to wear masks/face coverings. A priest is not forbidden from wearing a face covering throughout the celebration of the Eucharist.
- Limited Reopening Plan – Written Plan with the Updated info on use of masks during Holy Communion (English/Spanish).
- Don’t Miss Tonight’s LIVE Chapel Chat: Fridays at 6 PM – Chapel Chat
- Livestreamed Mass: Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
NEW - Critical Reopening Requirement
- Attention pastors: Per Archbishop Sample, masks/face coverings are required for all ministers of Holy Communion during distribution so we can be as safe as possible while practicing our faith. Thank you for strictly adhering to this new policy.
Reopening Resources – Great News!
- Cleaning Supplies Available! If you need cleaning supplies, see Cleaning Supplies notice below.
- Readiness Checklist – Use with Plan for Reopening Masses. (updated with info on use of masks during Communion)
- Please Continue to check our Webpage: Find the latest resources: CLICK HERE.
All Pastors – Apply Immediately for PPP Loan
If you have not yet applied for the PPP Loan, you should do it right away as it’s not too late. We learned today that there are substantial funds still left in this critical loan program. Don’t wait. For best success, apply through the bank with which you already have an established relationship. Please contact the Pastoral Center if you have any questions or need assistance:
eferguson@archdpdx.org
PPP Loan Accounting Guidelines
To all who received a PPP loan, here is guidance on how to properly account for PPP loan proceeds and the subsequent use of those funds:
Accounting Guidelines
Huge Grant to Feed the Hungry!
Our friends at Pacific Coast Fruit and our partners in mission St. Vincent de Paul Portland Council, Catholic Charities, and all our parishes who serve food to those in need are the beneficiaries of a significant USDA Grant today. The Catholic Church and her partners currently distribute over 90,000 boxes of food weekly through parishes in the Portland metro area and beyond.
We
were awarded 135,000 boxes of food to distribute weekly beginning the week of May 15 through December 31.
The food value is over $3.4M weekly and is estimated to feed over 270,000 families monthly in the Portland metro area and beyond. Special thanks and congratulations to Pacific Coast Fruit Co. and our Stewardship and Development Office.
Cleaning Supplies
Great news! We have found a janitorial supply company willing to work with parishes individually. They have cleaning stock on hand and will offer a 10% discount to churches. Kleen Way is a family owned company based out of Vancouver, Washington. They have all sorts of sanitizing and paper products. No sales tax if shipped to Oregon. There is a shipping charge (free curbside pickup is available at their Vancouver facility). Exact shipping dates are not available, due to the Covid-19 and USPS policies. Their hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. You can call, email, or fax in your
ORDER FORM
. Once an order is received, they will call to verify the order and arrange payment using a credit card (only payment option at this time). Please contact them to add items not listed on the form:
Kleen Way Janitorial Supply
8304 NE HWY 99
Vancouver, Washington 98665
Phone: (360) 574-2461
Fax: (360) 574-2462
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
Blessings and have a great weekend,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
REMINDERS
Stay on Mission!
REVIVE
has just released a free course designed to help pastors and pastoral staff stay on mission while preparing for the new reality which awaits parishes across the country, as we move through this time of crisis. Sign up for this new course here:
https://parish.training/forward/
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
. Website:
www.ccpdxor.com
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