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Breaking NewsThe diocese, which reaches to Southern Oregon, includes 124 parishes and 23 missions that serve over 467,000 Catholics.Credit: Patrick S. Brennan, St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionInside St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Ore. A spokesperson said in-person Mass won't resume at St. Mary's Cathedral this weekend, but they hope to resume the weekend of May 17.9:15 AM PDT May 6, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Archbishop of Portland announced Tuesday that churches will resume Mass starting with Saturday night vigil services.Only those parishes that can safely prepare for resumption of Mass will open, he said in a video message on the Facebook page of the archdiocese.which reaches to Southern Oregon, includes 124 parishes and 23 missions that serve over 467,000 Catholics.Sample said up to 25 parishioners would be able to attend a Mass. That is an allowable number, though recommend a limit of 10, said diocese spokesman David Renshaw. &nbsp;Sample said the services that resume will include Holy Communion but did not specify the safety procedures that would be put in place for that portion of Mass.Credit: Archdiocese of PortlandArchdiocese of Portland Archbishop Alexander K. SampleOregon Governor Kate Brown's press secretary Elizabeth Merah sent KGW a statement about the shift to in-person masses:"Governor Brown believes all Oregonians should be able to practice their faith safely during this public health crisis. While it is true that the limit on mass gatherings is 25 or more, the Governor’s Stay Home, Save Lives order also specifies that all gatherings outside the home, of any size, are prohibited if six feet of distance cannot be maintained between individuals. We ask all Oregonians to follow the spirit of the stay home order, which is to minimize gatherings outside the home as much as possible to limit the spread of COVID-19.The Oregon Health Authority has developed for faith communities and faith-based organizations to do so safely. In particular, the guidance recommends that vulnerable Oregonians from high-risk populations—especially older people and those with underlying health conditions––avoid gatherings outside the home of any size, for their own safety. We recognize that physical distancing requirements present challenges for Oregon’s faith-based organizations, which play an important role in so many people’s lives, especially in times of crisis. But faith leaders can tend to the spiritual needs of their congregations without putting the health and safety of their entire communities at risk."Before government rules were put into place, the archdiocese had already halted use of the chalice for communion. Rituals that involved holding hands or close contact were also eliminated.Sample assured parishioners that safety protocols would be put in place, including social distancing. Churches will be disinfected, he said.Priests were sent guidelines about a week ago. Despite that, he urged the elderly and those with compromised immune systems to stay home."I beg your patience, your understanding and your continuing kindness," he said in the six-minute video message.It is with great pleasure that we bring this special message to all the people of the archdiocese from Archbishop Alexander Sample. We ask for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate these waters in the coming weeks...SPANISH VERSION: https://vimeo.com/415315511Posted by on Tuesday, May 5, 2020When the limits first went into place, Sample gave dispensation to the faithful for mandatory Sunday attendance and said that would continue during the phased-in resumption of services.A live stream of a Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception &nbsp;will continue, he said.RELATED:RELATED:Paid AdvertisementIn Other NewsNotifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsThe diocese, which reaches to Southern Oregon, includes 124 parishes and 23 missions that serve over 467,000 Catholics.Credit: Patrick S. Brennan, St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionInside St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Ore. A spokesperson said in-person Mass won't resume at St. Mary's Cathedral this weekend, but they hope to resume the weekend of May 17.9:15 AM PDT May 6, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Archbishop of Portland announced Tuesday that churches will resume Mass starting with Saturday night vigil services.Only those parishes that...

Portland Archdiocese plans to resume limited Masses starting Saturday evening

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