Dear St. Rose family,

I hope that everyone with school-age children is having a great start to the year. If you've been on campus or at church recently, you probably noticed scaffolding in the courtyard and construction happening to the exterior of the church building. Despite delays due to materials shortages, we are wrapping up this work in the next week or so. This is a long-term fix and part of our Master Plan. We are grateful to the good people at Schommer Construction and our own Facilities Committee for making it all happen.

Be on the lookout for a new member of our staff, Wally Waibel. Wally works primarily at the school as our new theology teacher, but he will also spend several hours a week coordinating campus-wide ministry. In other staffing news, Sarah Zielinski has accepted a new job and will be leaving St. Rose at the end of September. If you know anyone who might be interested in helping out with liturgical music at weekend Masses, please connect them with Dianna or me. I hope you'll join me in praying for both Wally and Sarah as they embark on their new journeys!

Lastly, Catechetical Sunday is coming! This is when we honor all the people in our parish who pass on the faith to the next generation. I pray that this becomes a transformative time for all of us. The world needs the light of Christ more than ever and He's asking each of us to be his lantern-bearers, His disciples who are ready to change the world. 

Peace to you,

Fr. Matt

The COVID-19 virus has surged once again with the rapid spread of the Delta variant, which is dramatically more contagious than the original virus. The pandemic and its effects have impacted the entire globe and laid a heavy burden on all of us, including our families and communities here in western Oregon. We continue to implore the Lord for his mercy and a rapid end to the pandemic. 

Now that the Pfizer vaccine is fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the State of Oregon is requiring all school teachers, staff, and volunteers, including in private schools, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18 (see rule HERE). It is important to recall that statewide vaccine mandates for other vaccinations already exist for all children who attend schools. READ THE FULL STATEMENT

A Note from the Archdiocese of Portland's Office of Missions
We are all encouraged to support the relief efforts in Haiti, along with our brothers and sisters who have been affected by the aftermaths of hurricanes Henri and Ida in the southeastern part of the country. Those who would like to contribute can find the pertinent links below:
support.crs.org/donate/haiti-earthquake
catholiccharitiesusa.org

LAST CHANCE! You have until THIS Saturday, September 11 to purchase a delicious meal from our annual Fish BBQ and support our parish. 

While it looks a bit different than past years, this year's Fish BBQ still promises to be an opportunity for good food, good visits and some strong support of our parish community. Order Salmon Burgers, Zenner’s Brats, or kid hot dogs online and come by the St. Rose parking lot during your 30 minute pick up window on September 12. Take your meals back to your home, or host a small reunion of your St. Rose buddies. 

There will be limited seating on site, and Knights of Columbus will have beverages available for purchase. You can also purchase 50/50 Raffle tickets on-line.

Join the St. Rose swim team! PK-8 students from any school are welcome. See the flyer for more details; click here to register.

The Good Lord added eight new seminarians for the Archdiocese of Portland this year, bringing us to a total of 29 men in formation. He was very active during this pandemic year!

Please keep our seminarians in your prayers as they continue their formation towards priesthood. Learn more about discernment and our seminarians by clicking here. 

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