Dear St. Rose Family:
I wanted to share with you about the culture of unceasing prayer. I talked to you about this a couple of weeks ago. How do we create a culture, not just a decision for a one time event, but a way of living that we each do as individuals and that we do as a parish of unceasing prayer. I have been giving this a lot of thought; how do I cultivate a culture of unceasing prayer at the parish.
For the month of August, I want to start to cultivate a culture of unceasing prayer and give the opportunities that I can give, so every day I will make available Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Church from Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 am - 7:15 am. Confessions will continue from 7:30 am - 7:50 am, followed by daily Mass at 8:00 am. If this morning Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Adoration grows in number attending, we have the potential to maintain the Exposition from 6:30 am until just before 8:00 am Mass (7:50 am).
Also, during the Month of August, I will be starting up Adoration again on all Fridays from 7pm-8:50 pm in church, (when I am here). Benediction at 9:00 pm.
Come for 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or an hour, whatever works for your schedule.
I want to invite you to help create a culture of unceasing prayer. What do you want to do in your heart, in your family, in our parish to create a culture of unceasing prayer where it becomes our reflex our natural attitude our inclination to turn to prayer in our time of need. Please reflect on that because it takes all of us. It is not something we demand from anyone, but an invitation.
Finally, you have heard a lot about the masks, Multnomah County has put out a new recommendation to wear a mask indoors even if you are vaccinated. There is controversy, and I expect this is going to be a very confusing time for everyone. The recommendation is to wear a mask; by all means if you want to please do wear a mask. At this time it is not a requirement, but do what you think is best for you. I don't want to create a culture of fear, or be inspired to act by fear. Honor one another, and respect what other people think it is best for themselves and the community around them at this time, knowing it is the recommendation and not the requirement.
God Bless You,
Fr. Matt
2021 Vacation Bible School at St. Rose
This year for Vacation Bible School, St. Rose will host a One-Afternoon Kids Camp on August 4th from 3:00-6:00 PM. All Parish Youth entering Pre-K through 4th grade are welcome to join in for games, arts and crafts, songs, and learn more about their faith, ending the session at 6:00 PM with parents and community Praise and Worship under the Covered Structure. Please sign your children up with the below link, and you will be contacted with more details. If you are interested in assisting, or have a middle or high school student interested in helping, please contact Jenn Ratigan at youthministry@strosepdx.org.
Praise and Worship under the Covered Structure
SVdP FOOD PANTRY INFO
Want to donate food? Specific needs this week include:
- Canned meals (Spaghettios, etc.) and
- Hamburger Helper
Collection bins are in the small parking lot weekly at these times:
- Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
- Wednesdays, 10-12:00pm
- Fridays, 8-10:00am
Need help? If you need food, rent, or utilities assistance, please call the Portland Council Emergency Services clearinghouse (503-235-8431) to get to our SVdP.
Have time to volunteer? If you are able to volunteer please contact Karen Pinder directly.
RENT/MORTGAGE RELIEF AVAILABLE
Thanks to very generous donations within our community, we have a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help parishioners severely impacted by the pandemic and resulting economic conditions. Please complete this form to apply for assistance. Contact the parish office (503.281.5318) with any questions.
ST. ROSE SUNDAY ENCOUNTER
Livestream weekend Mass continues (currently the 5:30 pm Vigil Mass). Daily Mass is also livestreamed. We would Love to see you in person again, however, iff you can't join us in person due to health concerns , watch Mass livestreams with us in real time either on Facebook (@strosepdxchurch) or on YouTube (St. Rose of Lima Parish, Portland, OR).
TWO GREAT PODCASTS:
If you have a few minutes each day looking for something to listen to, below are two Podcasts to consider.
* Fr. Mike Schmitz "The Bible in a Year"
and
* Fr. John Riccardo
"You were born for this Acts XXIX"
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The Chosen -- Mini Series -- If you are not already watching, well worth your time.
Hear the testimony of the Lead actor, Jonathan Roumie
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Psalm 78: 25, 54
Man ate the bread of angels,
food he sent them in abundance.
And he brought them to his holy land,
to the mountains his right hand had won.
The Lord gave them bread from heaven.