Dear Friends in Christ,
I hope everyone is staying cool in the summer heat. Be sure to check out the information below on Parish Life, Accessibility, Racism, Aid for Beirut, and more. Thank you for all you do. I have been edified by your respectful, thoughtful, and even concerned communications. Please continue to keep these lines of communication open. We are all under tremendous stress due to the crisis, and we are all working hard and working together to serve the Lord and his Church as best we can. May all your efforts be blessed and bear fruit in the Father’s vineyard.
Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Parish Life – Fall 2020
The Department of Pastoral Ministries has prepared a wonderful document for parishes as they gear up for ministry this fall. Please check it out HERE.
SUMMARY of Policy Updates
- Masks Required for Singers & Musicians
- Keep Attendance Records & Designate Monitors
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Most Recent FAQ Policy Update: August 13 MEMO
Accessibility Reminder
As you work within the COVID guidelines, please keep in mind the mobility needs of your parishioners who use walkers or wheelchairs, and ensure the entrance to the church you are using is physically accessible for them! Everyone can use a ramp to get in the door – not everyone can use the stairs. Also, please remember that a person who has a physical disability may not be immunocompromised and may still wish to attend Mass on a regular basis. Please contact Kelsey Bell if you need more information or assistance – kbell@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8399.
Racism
The Catholic Sentinel published a two-part series looking at racism toward Black Catholics. The first piece examines U.S. and Oregon church history. The second story explores recent experiences of African American Catholics in Oregon and Blacks’ views on the ongoing protests.
Summit on Evangelization in the Family
Beirut Recovery Efforts
Please consider supporting relief efforts in Beirut. See this USCCB MEMO.
The National Catholic Register posted this ARTICLE on Catholic agency aid to Beirut.
Next Mailing: Thursday, August 20.
Yours in Christ,
Todd Cooper
COVID-19 Pastoral Center Response, Core Team Chair
Key Pastoral Resources
REMINDERS
Young Adults & the Church
Check out ways to support Young Adults HERE.
Updated Budget Assumptions
Fiscal year 2020-2021: MEMO
Workplace Safety Video
August 31, 2020
Reopening Resources
