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New Mass Protocol Information – November 19, 2020As you know, we are restricted to 25 people in the church for the time being. Here at St. Catherine we have the added separate space of the Parish Hall, where a livestream is set up. An additional 25 people can be seated out there, and the livestream will run for all the Masses. Holy Communion will be brought out to those attending in the Parish Hall.
We are also adding an English Mass on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. So, with 3 English Masses and 3 Latin Masses on the weekend, we are hopeful that everyone wishing to attend Mass on the premises (whether in the Church or in the Parish Hall) will be able to do so.
Advanced reservations will not be required. Please enter through the Annex door to sign in. Once the maximum number has been reached, others arriving will be directed to the Parish Hall. Masks are required to be worn in both locations.
The 9:30 and 11:00 Masses generally have had the largest assembly. Perhaps opting for a different Mass time that works for your family may help to balance out attendance. If we need to make adjustments after this first weekend, we will. We would like everyone who feels safe to attend the Holy Mass. The Mass Schedule this weekend is:Saturday 5:30 pm EnglishSunday 8:00 am LatinSunday 9:30 am EnglishSunday 11:00 am LatinSunday 1:00 pm LatinSunday 5:00 pm English
The expanded Mass schedule, check-in process and livestream necessitates additional help, and this is a plea for folks to step up and volunteer for the following tasks:
Check-in Host: This person will be at the annex entrance and will greet those coming in for Mass. When the maximum number has been reached they will direct others to the Parish Hall. We need someone to do this at every Mass. If you can help in this way for the Mass you attend, please contact Deanna 541-505-2190.
Livestream Tech: This person will activate the livestream in church before Mass begins, and then also get it live in the hall. They will also end the livestream in church when Mass is over. We need someone to do this at every Mass. If you can help in this way for the Mass you attend, please contact Deanna 541-505-2190.
Usher: This person will gather the collection at the offertory time (and possible second collection) from both the assembly in church as well as those gathered in the hall. We need someone to do this at every Mass. If you are willing to help in this way, please contact Barbara 541-935-9433 for more info.
Long Live Christ, King of the Universe,
Fr. Theo+
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Where to find us
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Welcome toSt. Catherine of Siena
We're a small country church with great passion to grow in our faith by experiencing Christ in the Holy Mass and Sacraments, handed down to us from Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture. We are called to share the joy this brings us with a world in great need of hope. -
ADVENT MISSIONDecember 4 & 5, 2020
We are excited to offer an Advent Mission, on December 4 & 5. There will be Friday morning prayer and a talk beginning at 9:00 am. This talk will be repeated Friday evening after the 6:30pm Mass. On Saturday there will be Mass at 9:00am, a talk at 10:00 am, lunch from 12-1, followed by another talk. At 4:00pm there will be a special talk and Advent Wreath making workshop for children & youth. We are requesting folks to SIGN UP now if they would like to attend the talks & workshop. Please contact Deanna 541-505-2190, or email the parish office at stcofsienaveneta@aol.com thanks!
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A word from Father Theo
Finally, Archbishop Sample has written a letter speaking out publicly to express frustration and disappointment at the Governor’s latest restrictions. You can access the statement here: https://www.archdpdx.org/messages-from-archbishop-sample
While as a society we are experiencing an increase in COVID cases, let’s remember that the behavior of the virus itself hasn’t changed. Months into the reality of living with this, we know how to stay safe and do our part in preventing further spread. Please resist falling into heightened fear during this time, and consider that attending Mass and receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is one of the most essential trips out into the community that you can make! If you are making trips to Costco (for example) then you really should be attending Holy Mass every Sunday, or at least one of the weekday Masses (which are very lightly attended).
Long Live Christ, King of the Universe,
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MASS SCHEDULECurrent Update - Oct 2020
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Or by appointment
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on-line prayer opportunities & resources during covid-19 pandemic
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon prayer for this time: https://files.constantcontact.com/6cb561fb001/34090d93-a578-4451-8953-025b0f455d68.pdf
Act of Spiritual Communion: https://files.constantcontact.com/6cb561fb001/cb76387d-b31c-4dc3-833e-659a4572d40c.pdf
Prayer in time of need: https://files.constantcontact.com/6cb561fb001/74e23c14-a960-45c8-8ccf-aa8d1b8311cf.pdf
St. Catherine of Siena YouTube channel:
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 ROM 10:9-18Responsorial Psalm PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11Gospel MT 4:18-22
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