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The Governor’s latest Executive Order 20-12 strengthens the injunctions, directions, and orders of the previous Executive Order. This is not a complete lockdown, but a “Stay at Home” order with more stringent directives and an enforcement mechanism for those who do not comply with it. The full Executive Order can be found here.
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Help in the Neighborhood
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
These are trying times for everyone, but especially our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Our St. Rose chapter of St. Vincent de Paul has been working tirelessly create new protocols for carrying out their mission and care for the souls at Hollywood East Apartments and individual households in our parish boundary who need food and other everyday essentials.
Need Help? If you need food, rent, or utilities assistance, please call the Portland Council Emergency Services clearinghouse (503-235-8431) to get assistance from our SVdP.
Want to Help? If you are able to volunteer time, donate food or donate funds, please contact Karen Pinder directly.
SUNSHINE DIVISION
The Portland Police Sunshine Division increased the capacity to home deliver free emergency food.
NEXTDOOR.COMThis week, Nextdoor launched a new feature that facilitates neighbors helping neighbors. It’s called Help Map. The Help Map allows those in need to easily identify which neighbors have raised a hand to assist with an errand — or just give a call to check in.
PUBLIC SCHOOL MEAL ASSISTANCE
Portland: PPS Nutrition Services
Vancouver: Evergreen Public Schools' Free Meals for Children
OREGON WOMEN, INFANTS and CHILDREN (WIC) ELIGIBILITY
Has your income changed recently? Many families are experiencing stress and changes in income during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon Women, Infants and Children (WIC) offers healthy food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, along with connections to community resources. WIC serves pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, and children under age 5. Moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents or other guardians may apply for WIC for their children.WIC is supporting the health and well-being of families throughout Oregon during this period of social distancing by providing services over the phone, Skype, Zoom and using text messages. If you or anyone you know is interested in WIC, fill out an online interest form any time of day. WIC will be in touch.
CHILDCARE FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Guidepost Montessori is offering Emergency Care for Essential Workers! They are ready to fill in the gap and provide your children with quality care while you work. Learn more:
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Spiritual Resources
St. Rose Sunday Encounter
While we cannot all be physically together at this time, we are doing our best to bring our St. Rose Mass to you. Laura Altenhofen has graciously offered to film a private weekend Mass with Fr. Matt which we will make available Sunday mornings by 8:30.- Look to our website and Facebook page for links to Sunday Mass recordings as they become available.
- Use Magnificat online to follow daily or Sunday Mass.
- Consider making a prayer corner in your home if you don't have one already.
- If you choose to watch one of the many other live-streamed Sunday Masses, audio of Fr. Matt's weekend homilies will continue to be posted on our website.
Daily Mass
Please take advantage of the resources that have been made available by Bishop Barron and Mount Angel Abbey.
Confession
Fr. Matt will maintain our regular confession schedule for the time being. To take part, please enter through ramp door on 54th Avenue and wait for availability in the Sacristy. Confession times are:- Sunday: 7:30 AM or by appointment
- Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
We will not gather at St. Rose to pray the Stations of the Cross, however, we invite you to pray them at home tonight at 6:30 PM, knowing that many of your fellow parishioners will be doing the same.
This beautiful song will put you in the mindset as you engage and pray the stations. This link has short reflections that early readers can participate to read aloud, yet still calls all ages into meditation on the prayer.
Adoration
Even though we're unable to have Eucharistic Exposition, we still have an opportunity to be with the Lord. The Archdiocese of Portland has recommended that gatherings be limited to 10 people and has encouraged anyone who is sick or feeling unwell to remain at home. With this in mind, St. Rose will have the chapel open Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM for Adoration (no Exposition).
To keep our community healthy, please maintain this Adoration protocol:- Use a disinfecting wipe (provided) to clean any kneeler, door knob or other surface you touch during your visit.
- While in the chapel, be sure to maintain as much space as possible (preferably 6 ft or more) between you and other parishioners
Magnificat and Magnifikids
In addition to its online edition, MAGNIFICAT is now offering complimentary access to its iOS and Android Apps throughout May. To register for free access in English, visit www.magnificat.com/free. For free access in Spanish, visit and register at www.magnificat.com/gratis.
Visit www.magnifikid.com/free to view and download each weekly booklet of our colorful Sunday missalette for children ages 6 through 12. While so many children are missing formal religious instruction and are unable to attend Mass, MagnifiKid can be their special guide, accompanying them through each week as they prepare to attend Mass or watch it at home.
Weekly Mass at Jesuit
Starting Friday, April 3rd, Jesuit will begin live streaming weekly Mass at 8:30 am in Canisius Chapel with Fr. Patrick Couture, S.J. as the presider. Mass will be available online for the remainder of the day on Fridays.Sunday Mass at Cental Catholic
Msgr. Murphy will be celebrating Mass via Facebook Live every Sunday at 12:30pm until restrictions on gatherings are lifted.
Domestic Churches in Quarantine
Marriage in Lockdown: 10 Creative Ways to Destress and Stay Connected as a Couple
Resources from the USCCB for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary on the granting of special Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic, 20.03.2020
Archdiocese of Portland COVID-19 Website
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Ways to Stay Connected
St. Rose Parish Facebook Page
St. Rose School Facebook Page
ZOOM Virtual Meeting Solution
ZOOM Tutorials
Google Hangouts Video Conferencing
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Helpful Health Links
Multnomah County Coronavirus Symptom Checker
Oregon Health Authority | COVID-19 Updates
Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus
USCCB Responds to the Coronavirus
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Oregon Department of Education Information
Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet - (English) (Spanish)
CDC Connects and Prepares Communities
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 (English) (Spanish)
What to do if you’re sick
Are you unsure of the symptoms of COVID-19 and what you should do if you’re sick? About 80 percent of people who have COVID-19 will have mild to moderate flu-like symptoms, like a fever and cough. If you are very ill or have trouble breathing, those are important reasons to be seen by a health care provider. This #StayHomeSaveLives social card gives you guidance on what to do if you’re sick.
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Resources for Kids
Helpful information on talking with kids about Covid-19.
From our school's aftercare provider, Champions:- Trying to find the right words to explain coronavirus to your child? We’re here to help with honest, simple ways to have a conversation at their level.
- Want to keep the learning going? Our guides include age-specific at-home learning activities and reading recommendations for all ages. And it’s all based on the research-backed curriculum they’d be getting at this very time in our programs.