Dear Friends in Christ,
We come to the end of another, very full week. Continued blessings on your work and ministry. Please keep those parishes in prayer that are reopening this weekend. Check out the good news and new announcements below. Thank you!
Archbishop Sample
- Indult to Celebrate Additional Masses – Attn: Priests, Please see this Letter from the Archbishop and Indult. IMPORTANT: The indult to celebrate additional Masses was sought by the Archbishop because some priests asked for it, and our consultation with the Holy See indicated they were well-disposed to grant it during these extraordinary times. There is NO expectation on the part of the Archbishop for priests to offer these additional Masses; nor should a priest feel pressured to do so by the faithful. The indult is there for use according to each priest’s pastoral judgement. It could be used, for example, if a priest already has two Masses scheduled and also has a funeral.
- Support Blue – Tomorrow at 10am is a virtual prayer service to support law enforcement professionals. The Archbishop will lead a prayer. Link to the event can be found HERE. All are invited. More details below.
- Archbishop’s Weekly Livestream Schedule
- Wednesdays at Noon – Angelus & Rosary
- TONIGHT! Fridays at 6 PM – Chapel Chat LIVE
- Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Reopening Notes
The reopening of some counties adds no new elements to the Limited Plan for Reopening Masses (
English
/
Spanish
). The directives and guidelines in the Plan still must be carefully observed. We are not back to normal or pre-quarantine status with regard to Church activities. Only public Masses of 25 or less (NO exceptions) are allowed. A pastor whose county did not reopen may continue to allow Masses under the Plan for Reopening Masses. For helpful State information on reopening, see
HERE
.
Resources for Parishes Reopening this Weekend
- Readiness Checklist – Use with Plan for Reopening Masses.
- Cleaning Supplies – If you need cleaning supplies, use this ORDER FORM. Prices listed here are quite expensive compared to local wholesaler or retailers, but if you can’t find supplies, this is a good option.
- Check our Webpage: For the latest resources: CLICK HERE.
Two Women of the Archdiocese to become Consecrated Virgins
On May 24, Skyla Chamard and Miriam Marston will receive the
Rite of Consecration of a Virgin Living in the World,
at the hands of Archbishop Sample at the Cathedral. All are welcome to tune in to the 11am Mass on the Archdiocesan Facebook page, or Vimeo channel:
https://vimeo.com/event/49424
. Even in the midst of such challenging times, Miriam and Skyla are overjoyed at the prospect of being dedicated to Christ and his Church in this particular way. Please keep them in your prayers, and pray for all those who are discerning a vocation at this time.
FREE Book – Catholicism in the Time of Coronavirus
For pastors and parish leaders, A free eBook from Word on Fire by Dr. Stephen Bullivant, with a Foreword by Bishop Robert Barron. It can be downloaded as a pdf
HERE
.
Feeding the Hungry!
Beginning next week, Catholic parishes, agencies and individuals will begin to help distribute tens of thousands of food boxes to people who are hungry through a grant from the USDA and partnership with Pacific Coast Fruit Company. Many thanks to all who have expressed willingness to be a part of this amazing opportunity to help feed people in western Oregon. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on the logistics of this endeavor. We will continue to be in touch as more information is available.
Pen Pal Program – Please Participate
As you may know, the prisons are in lockdown. No volunteers are permitted in the facilities. Perform a work of mercy by becoming a pen pal to someone in corrections. For further introductory information, click
HERE
. To request the guidelines and an application, please email:
prisonministry@archdpdx.org
Blazing the Trail –
Weekly Podcast
Blazing the Trail
is an Archdiocesan weekly podcast dedicated to sharing the truth of Jesus Christ, who brings us lasting joy and real peace. Each week, we explore this mission of evangelization from different perspectives and invite listeners to pray about how the Lord might be calling them – even in the midst of this current pandemic - to bring the Good News into their homes, parishes and schools. The Soundcloud channel is
HERE
. The video collection can be found
HERE
.
Tomorrow Morning! Support Blue - Prayer Vigil
Saturday, May 16, 2020, from 10 – 11 AM
Support Law Enforcement personnel at a virtual prayer service.
Archbishop Sample will deliver the
Prayer for the families of first responders
in support of and encouragement for officers locally and throughout our country. Portland area and other law enforcement professionals will be present. All are invited to join in prayer for those on the frontlines protecting and serving our communities. Please join via Zoom video, Saturday, May 16, 2020, from 10 – 11 AM: Link to the event can be found
HERE
.
Good News From OCP
- OCP has arranged permission at no charge for livestream/reprint use of OCP copyrighted resources through the end of current missal year.
- This permission would be strictly restricted to OCP copyrights, and would not cover music that was not fully owned by OCP – eligible material will be detailed based on the resource in use.
- Details of this offer and selected repertoire at this LINK.
For additional information about streaming the Mass or podcasts go to
www.OneLicense.net
.
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Blessings for a wonderful weekend,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
REMINDERS
Mailing Schedule – Mon. Wed. Fri.
If there is need for an urgent communication on one of the off days, we will send a special mailing to you.
Collecting Names for Mass Sign-ups
& Contact Tracing Clarification
Parish sign-up lists are primarily to facilitate sign-ups. Secondarily, they help the parish contact people in the event of a potential exposure at Mass. The lists are intended for internal use by the parish & must be maintained. A parish can ask the people who may have been exposed, to contact the county or other health officials on their own. A parish will follow guidelines put forth by health officials regarding potential exposure. The parish may be asked by public health officials for the contact information, and there may be a requirement to provide it for 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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