Blessings to all on this beautiful Easter Wednesday. Yesterday, Archbishop Sample had his bi-weekly Zoom meeting with the priests, and today, he met with all of his vicars. Holy Week services went well, but were very different for our priests this year. They miss having us in the pews! The Archbishop reminded them that despite the hardships of these days, we are still filled with the Easter joy of the Risen Christ and the gift of our salvation.
For today’s important information and updates, please see below.
Archbishop Sample
- Communication to Pastors Info on RCIA Elect & Candidates, Confirmation & 1st Holy Communion – Attention Pastors: The following communication from the Archbishop is a summary of information he shared regarding the RCIA Elect and Candidates and the Sacrament of Confirmation. Information on First Holy Communion has been added. See the Archbishop’s letter HERE.
- Friday Evenings at 6:00 PM – Join Archbishop Sample from his home chapel for a weekly message and prayer: https://www.facebook.com/bishopalexandersample/
- Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19 – Archbishop Sample will lead a livestreamed Holy Hour at the Cathedral. Details HERE. Chaplet and novena prayers can be found HERE:
NEW Copyright Permissions – Music, Scripture & Liturgical Texts
For updated information on copyright permissions for livestreamed Masses and events, please see
HERE
.
Funerals
With respect to the notice that went out yesterday regarding funerals (
HERE
), please be sure to check with the local cemeteries and funeral homes about their individual policies before planning graveside services, committals or other funeral-related events.
Parish Giving
In this time when we are not gathering for Sunday celebrations of the Eucharist, we want to remind those who are still in a position to offer their financial support to parishes to do so. Online giving or mailing offertory checks to the parish is important. We are mindful of so many who have been impacted by the crisis and may not be able to offer financial support during these days. As an essential service provider, the Church continues to serve those in need. Financial support from the faithful is needed more than ever to carry out the mission of the Gospel. The following is a link to a Sentinel editorial from last week addressing the issue and encouraging continued giving:
Editorial
.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Pastors/Business Managers, please let Financial Services know when you have submitted your PPP application as well as when you receive an approval and when you receive the money. Anne McCoy will be tracking this information:
amccoy@archdpdx.org
. Thank you!
Attention Priests: The Office of Communications needs YOUR help!
We would like as many priests as possible to make a short video (10-20 seconds) with a greeting or word of encouragement to the Catholics in western Oregon. “We love you.” “We miss you.” We’re praying for you.” “Please pray for us.” Whatever you’d like to say to the people you serve. We’d also like to request that this be in your native tongue. English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, etc. Just speak from the heart. This can be done on your phone or webcam. Low-tech is preferred. Once you have your short clip, please send it to Claudette Jerez at:
cjerez@archdpdx.org
. We will put all these clips together and get it out to the people of the archdiocese. Many thanks for your participation. Happy Easter! David Renshaw, Director of Communications
Online Lecture with Peter Kreeft, April 22
Mark your calendars. Peter Kreeft will be presenting “The Problem of Evil” at the next OSU Newman Lecture on April 22
at 5 pm PST (8 pm EST). This lecture is hosted by OSU Newman but is open to the public, especially students and college age young adults. Please extend this invitation. Participation is FREE but registration is needed. Register at
www.osunewman.org/peterkreeft
. If you have any questions, contact
lectures@osunewman.org
.
NEW Feature – One Link To All Previous Mailings
For easy reference, we are now keeping a list of previous COVID-19 mailings and the corresponding table of contents on our website. Check it out. One click shopping for all your COVID-19 information needs:
https://archdpdx.org/previous-covid-19-mailings
. This link will be provided at the bottom of all future mailings.
Reminders are listed below.
In the peace of the Risen Lord,
Todd Cooper
Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
REMINDERS
Amazing Parish – Leadership Webinar, Thursday, April 16 at 10am
“
We’ll either get better as a result of what we choose to do as teams and organizations, or we’ll be diminished for what we fail to do
.” Surviving or Thriving: Rethinking parish leadership in a time of crisis. A live webinar with Pat Lencioni (and guest Matt Maher), April 16, 2020, 10:00 AM (PT). For more information and to register, click
HERE
.
Safety First Grants
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a hold has been placed on the Safety First grant program. See full notice from Property and Risk Management
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