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Message from the office ofArchbishop SampleDecember 21, 2020
On Friday afternoon, December 18, the Governor’s Office notified the Archdiocese of Portland that the capacity limits for faith institutions are public health recommendations only, not legal requirements. As a result, I am changing my directives for parishes to the following, effective immediately: Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland may accommodate as many people as possible in both church buildings and satellite locations, while strictly maintaining 6 foot distancing, up to 50% of the fire marshal’s maximum capacity for the space. Please note that few if any parishes will be able to reach 50% of capacity due to seating configurations and church layout while observing the 6 foot social distancing requirement. Masking continues to be required and cleaning protocols should still be maintained. Sign-ups for Masses are no longer required, but parishes may need to maintain a sign-up system to control parishioner numbers and expectations. However, sign-ups are left to the pastor’s discretion. In any case, contact information for Mass participants is no longer required and does not need to be maintained for 60 days. This is a wonderful Christmas gift from God to His People. Thank you for all of your dedicated work on their behalf.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I 2 Tm 1:1-8Responsorial Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10Gospel Mk 3:31-35
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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
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Where to find us
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Or by appointment
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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. -
Virtual Clothing Drive
We are so grateful to have your faith community supporting the important work of Catholic Community Services of Lane County. The pandemic has challenged us all during the past year, but with your help, we continue to serve our neighbors in need.
One thing that we have adjusted is the way we will be approaching our annual Winter Clothing Drive. Our challenge is to provide warm clothing while keeping everyone safe. Because we are unable to accept or distribute clothing at this time, we ask that people utilize donation link to make a gift.
The link will go live on January 2, 2021 and will remain open for one month.
Judy C. Smith
Development Coordinator
Springfield Community Service Center
Catholic Community Services of Lane County, Inc
Help and Hope for our Neighbors in Need -
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MASS SCHEDULECurrent Update - January 2021
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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,
Fr. Theo+