Worship Aids Now in Spanish, English, PDF & Word
Food, Family, Faith – Over 200,000 Boxes Distributed!
Divine Worship August Newsletter
Ethics and Medics – July & August Issues
Key Pastoral Resources – Reminder on the Solemnity of the Assumption
Th July 30, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Videoconference Summary
Livestream Schedule
Summary of FAQs
How Many Worshipers Can Gather at Church?
What are the Face Covering Requirements in Churches?
Are Sign-Ups for Mass Still Required?
Can Satellite Sites Still Be Used?
“Helpful Reminders” Poster
Key Pastoral Resources
Reminders and Reopening Resources
W July 29, 2020 NO MAILING
T July 28, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Chapel Chat on Protests
Portland Protests – Articles and Resources
New: How Many Worshippers Can Gather at Church
New: Face Covering Requirements
New: Are Sign-Ups for Mass Still Required?
Can Satellite Sites Still Be Used?
One-Time Use Worship Aids Available
Key Pastoral Resources
Reminders and Resources
M July 27, 2020 NO MAILING
F July 24, 2020 NO MAILING
Th July 23, 2020 New Restrictions Impact Churches
Safety First Grant Program Canceled
PFT Rate Announcement
Don’t Forget to Register! Armatus and Background Check Administrators
Vatican Speaks on Evangelizing Mission!
W July 22, 2020 NO MAILING
T July 21, 2020 New Directory for Catechesis: Webinar and Ordering Information
New Instruction on Evangelizing Published by the Vatican
Local Response to Protests: Prayer
OHA Contact Tracing and Testing Webinar July 27
NFP Week (July 20-26)
Reminders and Resources
M July 20, 2020 NO MAILING
Th July 16, 2020 Pastors, Mail in ACA Packets
Statewide Restrictions Reminder
Masks Required
Families Growing Together
Fall Study Day for Priests Oct. 16
Church’s Reception of PPP Loans
W July 15, 2020 NO MAILING
T July 14, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Priests’ Meeting – Direct Contact with Governor’s Office
Livestream Schedule
New Statewide Restrictions
Parish Life Continues – How to Stay Connected
Families Growing Together – Virtual Hour of Community, Prayer and Reflection
DATE CORRECTION: Study Day for Priests is October 16, 2020!
The Lord’s Day – How to Keep Sunday Holy During the Pandemic
Important Update – Food Box Distribution
Media Covers the Church’s Reception of PPP Loans
Solemnity of the Assumption – Liturgical Options and Requirements
Reminders and Resources
M July 13, 2020 NO MAILING
F July 10, 2020 NO MAILING
Th July 9, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Strategic Visioning Process
Livestream Schedule
Free Movie on St. Benedict – through Saturday!
Return to Work Guidelines To Be Sent Out
Reminders and Resources
W July 8, 2020 NO MAILING
T July 7, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Vicars Meeting
Livestream Schedule (Wednesday Rosary Will Continue till the
End of July)
Help Feed the Hungry
Child Protection Office –Training via Zoom for New
Armatus and Background Check Administrators
Save the Date – Fall Study Day for Priests – October 17, 2020
Submit Your Year-End Financial Report!
Divine Worship July Newsletter
Resources and Reminders
M July 6, 2020 NO MAILING
F July 3, 2020 JULY 4TH HOLIDAY – NO MAILING
Th July 2, 2020 NO MAILING
W July 1, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Meeting with Priests
Livestream Schedule
State of Emergency Extended
Face Masks Update
Divine Worship Newsletter
100,000 Food Boxes Distributed! USDA Program Extended!
Keeping the Lord’s Day
Aleteia Article: Keep Sunday Holy
Pastoral Letter: Importance of Sunday
Resources and Reminders
T June 30, 2020 NO MAILING
M June 29, 2020 New Mailing Schedule – COVID-19 Mailing on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Starting July 7
Reopening Update – Reminder to Follow Plan for Limited Reopening
Face Coverings Required in Church
New Child Protection Training for 2020-2021 Available July 1
Religious Freedom Week – June 22-29
F June 26, 2020 Archbishop Sample
June 30 – Special Address to Confirmandi
Livestream Schedule
Face Masks Required for All – Effective Immediately
Religious Freedom Week – June 22-29
Th June 25, 2020 NO MAILING
W June 24, 2020 Archbishop Sample
News from Area Vicars Meeting
June 30 7 PM - Special Address to Those Who Have Been or
Will Be Confirmed
Livestream Schedule
Want to Be Confirmed by the Archbishop?
Religious Freedom Week – June 22 – 29
20th Anniversary of the “Eucharist 2000” Celebration in Portland
Beware of Scam/Malicious Emails
Steps to Take If Your Diocesan Email Account Has Been Hacked
T June 23, 2020 NO MAILING
M June 22, 2020 Archbishop Sample Livestream Schedule
Check Out the USCCB Resources for Religious Freedom Week
Blazing the Trail Weekly Podcast
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources and Reminders
F June 19, 2020 Update on Phase I/Phase II Reopening - Link to Mask/Face Covering
Directive
Monday Begins Religious Freedom Week
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources and Reminders
Th June 18, 2020 NO MAILING
W June 17, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Wednesdays at Noon - Angelus & Rosary
Fridays at 6 PM – “Chapel Chat” LIVE
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
24 Hours of Prayer for Peace – June 18-19 – St. Michael Parish
Rosary to End Racism – June 24 at 3 PM
Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders
Food – Family – Faith – 74,400 Boxes Distributed
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources
T June 16, 2020 NO MAILING
M June 15, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Wednesdays at NOON – Angelus & Rosary
Fridays at 6 PM – “Chapel Chat” Live
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Combating Racism – Prayer Opportunities on the Archdiocesan Facebook
Page
Leadership & Courage: Parish Webinar for Pastors
Reopening Resources
F June 12, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Wednesdays at NOON – Angelus & Rosary
Fridays at 6 PM – “Chapel Chat” Live
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Combating Racism – Check the Archdiocesan Facebook Page for Information
PPP Flexibility ACT of 2020 – Updated Guidance
Mothers in Need – Walking With Moms in Need
Re-Imagining the Catholic Parish
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources
Th June 11, 2020 NO MAILING
W June 10, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Wednesdays at NOON – Angelus & Rosary
Fridays at 6 PM – Chapel Chat LIVE
Saturday, June 13, at 11 AM – Diaconate Ordination
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Combating Racism
Archbishop Sample’s Chapel Chat on Racism
Statement of Cardinal DiNardo-Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 – Updated Guidance on Loan Repayment
Free Marriage Summit – June 11-13
Walking with Moms in Need – Parishes Asked to Identify Pregnancy Help
Information About Contact Tracing
Food, Family, Faith Program Still Looking for Refrigerated Trucks
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources
T June 9, 2020 NO MAILING
M June 8, 2020 Archbishop Sample
No Angelus & Rosary This Wednesday
Livestream Schedule
Fridays at 6 PM – Chapel Chat LIVE
Saturday, June 13, at 11 AM – Diaconate Ordination
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Clarification on Confirmation Delegation
Phase Two of Reopening
Guidelines for Returning to the Workplace
Resources for Combating Racism
Food Family Faith Program – Need for Refrigerated Trucks
Calendar Dates
June 9: Priests Zoom Meeting w/Archbishop
June 12: Priests Assignment Notices To Be Sent Out
June 13: Diaconate Ordination of Tony Galati
Reopening Resources
Reminders
New FlockNote Mass Sign-Up
F June 5, 2020 Archbishop Sample
APC Meeting This Saturday
Fridays at 6 PM – “Chapel Chat” LIVE - Tonight
Saturday, June 6 at 3 PM – Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Clarification on Delegation to Confer the Sacrament of Confirmation
Phase Two of Reopening Guidance
Combating Racism
Parish Resources, Prayers and Statements from the USCCB and
Archbishop Sample
Prayer Service for “Peaceful Coexistence” in the US, led by
Kevin Cardinal Farrell in Rome
USCCB Prayer to Overcome Racism
Address by Bishop Shelton Fabre, of the Diocese of
Houma-Thibodaux
Guidelines for Returning to Work
NEW: FlockNote Mass Sign-Up, Tracking
Food, Family, Faith Program – Do You Have Access to a
Refrigerated Truck?
Calendar Dates
June 9: Priests Zoom Meeting w/Archbishop – Time Change
June 13 – Diaconate Ordination of Tony Galati
Reopening Resources and Reminders
Th June 4, 2020 NO MAILING
W June 3, 2020 Archbishop Sample
APC Meeting This Saturday
Phase Two of Reopening
Pope Francis on the Death of George Floyd, Racism and Protests
U.S. Bishops Receive Call from Pope
Combating Racism – Sources from the USCCB and the Archdiocese
Calendar Dates
Reopening Resources and Reminders
T June 2, 2020 NO MAILING
M June 1, 2020 Archbishop Sample
New Video – Call for Unity and Peace
Mark Your Calendars – Vicariate Meeting Canceled
U.S. Bishops’ Statements in the Wake of the Death of George Floyd
And National Protests
F May 29, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Livestream Schedule
Wednesday at Noon – Angelus & Rosary
Friday Chapel Chat LIVE – 6:00 PM
Sunday Mass at the Cathedral – 11:00 AM
Use of Satellite Sites for Mass – See Memo
Mark Your Calendars – Pope to Lead Rosary LIVE Saturday Morning
June 1-5 - Annual Priests Retreat
June 2 – Living as Missionary Disciples Webinar
June 3 – Suicide Webinar – Archdiocese of Seattle
June 9 – Priests Meeting with the Archbishop – Time Change
June 13 – Diaconate Ordination
Death Announcements
Paulist Father Richard Colgan, former pastor of St. Philip Neri
Parish, died May 25, 2020
Fr. John Waldron died Thursday, May 28, 2020
Br. Brian Clearman, OSB, of Mt. Angel Abbey, died May 29, 2020
Reminders:
Reopening Resources
Reopening Parish Life – Limited Expansion
Clarification on Collecting Names for Mass Sign-Ups
Th May 28, 2020 NO MAILING
W May 27, 2020 Use of Satellite Sites for Mass Approved
Reopening – Limited Expansion
Clarification on Collecting Names for Mass Sign-Ups
Wellness Resources for Clergy, Religious & Lay Ministers
Prepare for Pentecost – Free Music and a Novena
I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Food – Food, Family, Faith Program
Pope Francis to Lead Rosary LIVE Saturday Morning
Annual Priest Retreat – June 1-5
Diaconate Ordination – June 13
T May 26, 2020 NO MAILING
M May 25, 2020 MEMORIAL DAY – NO MAILING
F May 22, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Video Messages to RCIA, First Communion and
Confirmation Candidates
Livestream Schedule
Wednesday at Noon – Angelus & Rosary
Friday Chapel Chat LIVE
Rare Event – 11:00 AM Mass at the Cathedral
Celebration of the Rite of Consecration of a
Virgin Living in the World
Memorial Day Mass LIVE - Monday 10:00 AM
Prepare for Pentecost – Start Novena Tonight!
Important Notice Regarding Masses: Please Continue to Follow the
Plan for Limited Reopening until Further Notice
Sacrament of Confirmation Memo
Virtual Priest Retreat – June 1-5
More Than 10,000 Food Boxes Distributed Through the Food-Family-
Faith Program in Week One!
Reopening Resources
New CDC Guidelines for Faith Communities
Protocol for COVID-19 Exposure at Mass
Limited Plan for Reopening Masses
Readiness Checklist
Archdiocesan Web Resources
Ethics & Medics – Health Care Ethics Information
Th May 21, 2020 NO MAILING
W May 20, 2020 Archbishop Sample
RCIA Video
Confirmation Candidate Video
1000’s of Food Boxes Distributed
Catholic Charities Resources
Reopening Notes
Satellite Sites
Weekend Mass Signups
Protocol for COVID Exposure at Mass
T May 19, 2020 NO MAILING
M May 18, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Indult to Celebrate Additional Masses
Weekly Livestream Schedule
Wednesday at noon – Angelus and Rosary
Fridays at 6 PM – Chapel Chat – Live
Sundays at 11 AM – Mass at the Cathedral
Critical Update – Food Distribution – Food, Family, Faith Program
Through USDA Grant
Circuit Court Ruling on Governor’s Executive Orders
Consecrated Virgins – May 24 - Livestreamed Ceremony
F May 15, 2020 Notes on Limited Plan for Reopening Masses
Resources for Parishes Reopening This Weekend
Free Book – Catholicism in the Time of Coronavirus
Feeding the Hungry! – Grant from USDA in Partnership with Pacific Fruit
Company
Prison Pen Pal Program – Please Participate
Blazing the Trail – Weekly Podcast
Tomorrow Morning – Support Blue – Prayer Vigil for Law Enforcement
Good News! Permission for Livestream/Reprint Use of OCP Copyrighted
Resources at No Charge
Th May 14, 2020 NO MAILING
W May 13, 2020 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – Consecration Prayer
Feed the Hungry – Large Grant to Provide Food to Those in Need
More Parishes Reopening This Weekend
Media Requests of Priests
Collection Names for Mass Sign-Ups & Contact Tracing Clarification
Pen Pal – Adults in Custody
Blazing the Trail – Week Podcast
Virtual Prayer Vigil to Support Law Enforcement
Health Tips from Oregon Health Authority
Tu May 12, 2020 NO MAILING
M May 11, 2020 Mailings to Come Mon. Wed. Fri.
Archbishop Sample
Limited Reopening Plan
Archbishop’s Weekly Livestream Schedule
Reopening Resources
Readiness Checklist – Use with Plan for Reopening Masses
Cleaning Supplies Order Form
Check Our Webpage
Parish COVID-19 Exposure Checklist
Amazing Parish Webinar – Thursday May 14 at 10:00 am
All Pastors – Still Not Too Late! – Apply for PPP Loan
F May 8, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Use of Masks Required for Communion Distribution
Limited Reopening Plan – updated
Chapel Chat Tonight
Reopening Resources
Cleaning Supplies from Kleen Way Company
All Pastors – Apply for PPP Loan
PPP Loan Accounting Guidelines
Grant to Feed the Hungry
Th May 7, 2020 Archbishop Sample:
Video Message on Reopening
Archbishop’s Weekly Livestream Schedule
More Reopening Support
PPP Update – Accounting Guidance
Today! National Day of Prayer During COVID Pandemic
Free REVIVE Course – Stay on Mission
Livestreamed Memorial Day Masses from Our Cemeteries
W May 6, 2020 Archbishop’s Reopening Plan & Video (new Vietnamese version)
Reopening Support – website, webinar, readiness checklist
Virtual Theology of the Body Conference May 8-10
Tu May 5, 2020 Archbishop’s New Video Message on Reopening (English & Spanish)
Archbishop’s Weekly Livestream Schedule
Reopening Support – Webpage, Webinar, Checklist
Teacher Appreciation Week – Videos of Archbishop & Supt.
New Video of Our Priests
Today is Giving Tuesday
M May 4, 2020 Limited Reopening of Masses Announced
Plan for Limited Reopening of Masses
Key Points for the Faithful
Reopening Webinar Announced
Pastoral Center Contacts – Reopening Masses
F May 1, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Re-consecration at Noon TODAY
Limited Reopening Plan to be Released to Priests
Archbishop’s Reflection at 6 PM Tonight
Pope Asks Faithful to Add Two Prayers to Rosary
First Friday Devotion
How to Practice First Saturday Without Mass
Get Ready for GivingTuesday
Th April 30, 2020 Limited Reopening Plan to be Released Tomorrow
Consecration of U.S. and Diocese to BVM
Free Book from the Pope
W April 29, 2020 Happy 6th Anniversary! Bishop Peter Smith
Limited Reopening Update
Families & Parishes – Consecration to BVM
Surviving or Thriving Workshop
Tu April 28, 2020 Archbishop Sample
Back By Popular Demand – More videos from priests
Archdiocesan Prayer for Our Time
M April 27, 2020 Video Message from Archbishop Sample
Friday – Re-consecration of U.S. to B.V.M.
Surviving or Thriving Workshop
Good Shepherd Sunday
Video of Priests a Huge Hit
F April 24, 2020 Archbishop Sample – New Video Message
Live from Chapel Tonight at 6:00 pm
Livestreamed Sunday Mass at 11 AM
List of Livestreamed Masses
More on Re-consecration of the U.S. to the B.V.M.
PPP Update
Music Copyright Violations
Th April 23, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Restoring Mass & Sacraments
Take Action: Ethical COVID-19 Vaccine
Recording: Today’s Parish Pastoral Webinar
Charitable Giving Tax Changes
W April 22, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Re-consecration of US to Blessed Mother May 1
Video Message from Our Priests
Pope Francis Homily
Tu April 21, 2020 Archbishop – Live Rosary – April 22 at Noon
Signs of Relief from COVID-19 Pandemic
Re-Opening Update
Take Advantage – Three Months Free REVIVE
Date Nights – Marriage Refresh and Renewal – Starts April 26, 2020
10 Ways to Help Your Community
M, April 20, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Video Message to Adults in Custody
Re-opening – U.S. & Oregon
PPP Update – Re-apply
Catholic Sentinel – Latest Digital Edition
Online Lecture with Peter Kreeft April 22
Parish Leadership Webinar, April 23
Cleaning Parish Facilities
Emergency Sanitation & Hygiene Survey
Ethics & Medics on Rationing Health Care
Ethical Vaccine for COVID-19
F April 17, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Live Tonight at 6:00 pm
Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
LIVE Masses for Sunday
Life, Justice & Peace Newsletter
Th April 16, 2020 Approved for PPP Loan? – Important Notice
Parish Pastoral Webinar–Rethinking the NEW Normal, April 23, 1:00 pm
Prayer Campaign for First Responders
Livestream Music License
Attention Priests: Video Montage
Victims Assistance
NEW Formation for Parish Staff and Volunteer Leaders
Archdiocesan prayer for Our Time
W April 15, 2020 Archbishop Letter to Pastors on RCIA, Confirmation, 1st Communion
Friday Evenings with the Archbishop at 6:00 pm
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour Livestreamed
New Copyright Permissions
Funerals Update
Parish Giving Editorial
Paycheck Protection Plan – Send Info to Financial Services
Request for Self-made Video Messages from Priests
Online Lecture with Peter Kreeft April 22
One Link to All Previous Mailings Now Available
Tu April 14, 2020 Join Archbishop for Weekly Wednesday Rosary at Noon
Funerals – Notice from Office of Divine Worship
OneLicense – New Podcast/Streaming License for Copyrighted Music
Safety First Grants on Hold
Amazing Parish – Leadership Webinar, Apr. 16 at 10am
Divine Mercy Sunday
Good Friday – Easter Monday No COVID-19 Mailings
Th April 9, 2020 Livestreamed Holy Week services at the Cathedral
Archbishop’s Easter video message
Archbishop’s Video Message for Elect and Candidates
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Livestream at 5:30 PM with Archbishop Sample
Mass of the Lord’s Supper link corrected & Liturgical Note
Celebrating the Triduum at Home & Spanish resources
Stations of the Cross Video Link
Good Friday National Prayer & Indulgence
Friday Evenings with Archbishop Continue next week
Good Friday celebration of the Passion at the Cathedral
Easter Vigil with Archbishop Sample
Easter Sunday Mass with Archbishop Sample
Table of Contents for Previous Mailings
Contact List for Pastoral Center
W April 8, 2020 Archbishop’s Easter video message
Archbishop’s Video Message for Catechumens and Candidates
Archdiocesan Day of Prayer & Fasting
Catholic Schools – Distance Learning Until End of Year
Paycheck Protection Program Update
Holy Thursday Liturgical Note & Renewal of Priestly Promises
Anointing
Resource Recommendation – Aleteia
Livestreamed Holy Week Services at the Cathedral
National Day of Prayer on Good Friday
Blazing the Trail with Bishop Smith on the Pandemic
Pastoral Center Contacts
Tu April 7, 2020 Decree Extending Suspension of Masses – Vietnamese
Livestreamed Holy Week Masses with the Archbishop
M April 6, 2020 Decree Extending Suspension of Masses - English and Spanish
Wednesday – Archdiocesan Day of Prayer and Fasting
Video Message from Pope Francis
Attn. Priests: Chrism Mass & Renewal of Promises Holy Thurs. at 10 am
Good Friday – National Day of Prayer at 9:00 am
F April 3, 2020 Live Prayer Service Tonight at 6:00 pm with the Archbishop
Recorded Stations of the Cross
Live Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral at11:00 am
Live Masses this Weekend
Last Day for Priests to Order Sacred Oils
Liturgical Directives and Guidance for Holy Week
Holy Week at Home
Litany of the Sacred Heart & National Prayer Service on Good Friday
How to Practice First Saturday Without Mass
Online Resources from OCP
Electronic Versions of Catholic Sentinel and El Centinela
Th April 2, 2020 Archbishop Sample – Anniversary of Installation
CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
Virtual Catholic Conference – April 3-5
Catholic Sentinel – New Electronic Format
Livestreamed Holy Week Services At the Cathedral
Updated Video Stations of the Cross Video
Pastoral Webinar a Big Hit
Under Our Lady’s Mantle
W April 1, 2020 Live Prayer with the Archbishop every Friday at 6:00 pm
Mass Formulary in “Time of Pandemic”
Additional Solemn Intercession for Good Friday
Pastoral Resources from the USCCB
Music and Resources from OCP
See Regular Website Updates
Tu March 31, 2020 Video Message from the Archbishop
Pastors Only – Order Sacred Oils
Holy Week Liturgical Questions
Holy Week Special Collection Postponed
Confessions Where Priest Not Available
M March 30, 2020 COVID-19 Pastoral Guidance Webpage
Child Protection Compliance Letter
Confession Cards
Livestreamed Palm Sunday Mass – 11:00 am April 5, 2020
F March 27, 2020 Papal Prayer Service Recording Available
Livestreamed Spanish Mass – 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Livestreamed Bilingual Rosary - 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Letter from the Archbishop to the Faithful (in three languages)
Guidance on Confessions
Mental Health Resources
Hospital Visitation Memo Correction
Th March 26, 2020 Livestreamed Mass – 5th Sunday of Advent 11am, Sun., Mar. 29, 2020
Private Prayer in Churches
Stewardship Office Updates
Updated Hospital Visitation Memo
Portland Cemeteries
Financial Services
Parish Funds Trust Information
Property and Risk Management Notice
W March 25, 2020 Holy Father Urbi et Orbi Service 10:00 am – March 25, 2020
Fri. 6pm Livestreamed Prayer & Message from Archbishop’s Chapel
Stations of the Cross
Liturgy Update for Holy Week
Catholic Schools – Letter from the Superintendent
Pastoral Center Staff Praying for You
Tu March 24, 2020 Archdiocesan Website Updates
Virtual Support Team
Additional Memos and Resources
Liturgical and Sacramental Update
Pastoral Care of the Sick
Private Home Masses
COVID-19 Pastoral Response Core Team Contact Info
Essential Staff/Social Distancing
HR COVID-19 Workplace Exposure
HR Tips for Working from Home
Providence Hospital Visits