April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update
“If we walk in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin, alleluia .

1 John 1:7
Dear Friends in Christ,

Greetings and blessings of peace! Congratulations to Bishop Peter on his 6th anniversary of episcopal ordination!


Archbishop Sample
  • Limited Re-opening Update – Archbishop Sample met with his area vicars this morning to continue discussing a plan for limited re-opening of parish Masses. The Archbishop has not yet determined a date, but is looking at some time before the end of May as a possibility for very limited re-opening. He wants to work in accord with the Governor’s directives and health officials’ guidelines. Parishes may have to phase-in the limited re-opening protocols on different dates and schedules than neighboring parishes. Charity and understanding is asked of all parishioners as pastors determine what will work best for their parishes. Equitable sign-up systems are envisioned for those who may want to attend. Social distancing will be maintained during Masses, along with proper cleaning and sanitizing between gatherings. More information to come next week.
  • Attention Families and Parishes! You are Invited to participate in the re-consecration of U.S. and the Archdiocese of Portland to the Blessed Mother. The following texts can be adapted by families and parishes to consecrate themselves to the Blessed Mother: English / Spanish. Join with Archbishop Sample and the President of the USCCB this Friday, May 1 at Noon (PT). Links for participation with the USCCB here: FacebookTwitter, and Instagram. And with Archbishop Sample here: LINK HERE More details: HERE.
 
Tomorrow! Surviving or Thriving Workshop
Emerging stronger from this crisis . Amazing Parish is hosting a second webinar in their  Surviving or Thriving  series, led by AP co-founder Patrick Lencioni. Thursday, April 30th at 1:00pm.   Register   HERE
 
 
In Christ,


Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair


Archdiocesan Prayer for Our Time
Please continue to join us praying daily the diocesan prayer during the pandemic.
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REMINDERS
Sunday – Good Shepherd Sunday
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is this Sunday, May 3. Please see this  MESSAGE  from the Office of Vocations.


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