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COVID-19 News from the Archdiocese
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August 13
Due to the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations being driven by the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, effective Friday, August 13, 2021, face masks are required for all adults and children older than 5 gathered in all Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
Archbishop's Decree Rescinding Dispensation - Effective 07/16/2021
https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12494/documents/2021/7/ABS_DecreeDispensationLift_English.pdf
Church Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 noon
Saturday - 5:30 pm
Sunday - 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Confessions Saturday 4:30 pm or by appointment.
Holy Days 12 noon and 6:00 pm
For the current covid guidelines click on the link below:
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works of charity
Wash your hands often.
Keep social distance.
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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (9/26/2021)
As the liturgical year once again rapidly comes to a close, our days will get shorter, our nights will get longer, and our scripture readings will continue to point us toward the end times, judgment and the Kingdom of God.
Jesus says, there is no one who performs mighty deeds in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. By out baptism we are called to prophecy, and to share the good news of salvation. May we have the enthusiasm of the elders of the community and the unknown follower of the Gospel – have no fear in proclaiming the truth and not waiting to be told what to do. God meets us right where we are. Let us be open to the promptings of the Spirit in our own lives and allow God to come upon us.
In the first reading, the Lord takes some of the Spirit that was on Moses and bestows it on the elders, and they begin to prophesy. In the second reading, St. James tells us what happens to the things of the world. He writes to warn the rich of the judgment coming to those who seek luxury and pleasure, while short changing their workers. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks against intolerance, referring to someone who is not a follower who is driving out demons. He says: Whoever is not against us is for us.
Jesus came into the world not only to save us, but also to show us how we are to live and to love. He taught with words, and we need to learn and follow what he said. He also taught with actions, and we need to practice what he did. Jesus tells us to put our faith into action. Even a cup of water given in Jesus’ name will be rewarded. There are many needs in the world and we cannot possibly fulfill each one directly, but we are obligated to do what we can. Every good deed, even the least, will bring good things to us. God is faithful and God is not going to let us get ahead of him in being generous. We have hundreds of opportunities to do good throughout a day. We have so many opportunities to do good in our parish community, if you want me to mention. Another very good thing we do here is we pray. More things can be accomplished through prayer than any of us can imagine. So whatever good thing we do will be a blessing for someone, but it will be a blessing for ourselves as well. Every little thing we do is important. Let us do good always.
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Weekly Readings
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From our Pastor :
Parish Life
Regarding parish life, the Archbishop encouraged pastors and priests to move forward with parish activities, including in-person gathering for all ages while observing the health and safety restrictions of the state. Whenever possible, we need to prudently proceed with the life of the Church. We need to focus our efforts on strengthening the faith of our people, especially the religious knowledge and faith of our children. In these unique times, our church may become poorer and smaller, but more fervent.
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Special announcements
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