Thank you for joining us in the Eucharistic liturgy, the “source, and summit” of the Church’s life. With the Archbishop's new guidelines we are currently able to accommodate 100 people in the Church, and 125 in the Parish Center (75 -upper level, 50 -lower level), with appropriate physical distancing. Your health and safety are very important to us, and we have adjusted accordingly. These directions will be in place till new directions are received... (This means that nearly a thousand people can attend Mass in Person in our Parish each weekend across all Masses)
Special note for parents: If you leave the church with your child, be aware that the doors will lock behind you.
DISCLAIMER: Mass lists will be maintained for 60 days and referred to only by parish staff (these lists are not sent to any government agencies), if needed, for contact tracing, in the event of a COVID outbreak.
Archbishop Alexander K. Sample
Archbishop, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
November 19, 2020
I am speaking out publicly to express my great disappointment and frustration at the Governor’s latest restrictions on faith communities in Oregon. I understand the need to address the spike in COVID-19 cases, but we know that spread of the virus is not happening at faith gatherings. Our churches have been carefully following the masking, distancing, and sanitizing protocols. They work. Why are we limited to 25 people in a church that can seat 1000 while certain businesses are allowed to operate on a percentage of capacity? I would like to know the Governor’s rationale for tighter restrictions on churches. It is not data-driven. It does not make sense...
(Read the full statement in English & Spanish far-right..)
also Please be informed of the Archbishop's Clear DIRECTION for wearing Masks in Church, immediate right