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SACVAC!
St. Andrew Coronavirus Vaccination Access Team 
Dr. Susie Bobenreith, Carmi Lyon, Ingrid Parmeter, Joy Wallace, Lisa Hatten, and other St Andrew volunteers are ready to help senior navigate the online process for obtaining a vaccine appointment. They will also drive seniors to their appointment and stay with them through the whole process. From what we have experienced at the vaccine sites so far, they are very well run and organized, but it's nice to have a friend along for back up!

So, please call or email us. If we're not able to answer the phone one of the volunteers will call back as soon as possible.  standrewpdxvaccine@gmail.com  and the phone number is 541-708-2122 which is, unfortunately, a long distance call if you're calling from a landline.
 

Current schedule by age group

  • Age 80 and older: February 8, 2021
  • Age 75 and older: February 15, 2021
  • Age 70 and older: February 22, 2021
  • Age 65 and older: March 1, 2021

Also, here is a link to a KGW video on how to set up an appointment. It might be all you need. But please call us if we can be helpful in any way. St Andrew parishioners are here for one another. Be well, everyone. We love you.

And, The Madeliene has an excellent website for Covid-19 resources and links! 
https://themadeleine.edu/site/vaccine/
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ASH WEDNESDAY - February 17, 2021

Mass will be celebrated in English at 9:00 AM and will also be live-streamed.  If you wish to attend Mass on Ash Wednesday e-mail Michael Prendergast mprendergast@archdpdx.org. Limit of 25 people.

A bilingual celebration of the Word with the distribution of Ashes will be held at 6:00 PM. Text Diana Ruiz 971-267-2512 or email hispanic@standrewchurch.com if you wish to attend, or assist with various tasks, limit to 25 people.

Distribution of Ashes
Distribution of Ashes will be done during both services.
Option A: Ashes will be available inside the church from 9:30 to 10:30 AM and 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Enter the front doors of the church and exit the side door to the small parking lot.

Option B:  Ashes will be available outside - drive into the large south parking lot from 8th Avenue and exit on 9th Avenue. You can either drive up to the canopy over the back door entrance to the Community Center or park and walk up to the canopy. Please come from 9:30 to 10:30 AM or 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

We will also have Rice Bowls and other Lenten resources for use in the domestic church.

Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday (msn.com)

 
We Need Volunteers to check people in for Mass, help direct traffic patterns in the church and in the parking lot, ministers for distributing Ashes and volunteers to hand out Rice Bowls and resources for use in the domestic church during Lent. (Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 Am. Please call Michael Prendergast 503-756-7172 if you can help.
 
Miércoles de Ceniza:  El Miércoles de Ceniza es el 17 de febrero, 2021. Tendremos un servicio bilingüe de la Palabra a las 6:00 PM. Contactese con Diana por email a hispanic@standrewchurch.com o por texto o mensaje de voz a 971-267-2512  
 
Opción A:  Las cenizas se distribuirán de 6:30 a 7:30 PM en la iglesia (entra por la puerta de frente que está sobre la calle 8, mantenga su distancia. Habrá algunas señales en el piso y siempre mantenga su cubrebocas puesto correctamente. La salida es por la puerta que da al estacionamiento. 
 
Opción B:  Las cenizas se distribuirán de 6:30 a 7:30 PM bajo la entrada del centro comunitario que está por el estacionamiento grande. Entre por la calle 9 y sale por la calle 8. Puede estacionar su carro y acercarse a recibir sus cenizas o quedarse en su carro y un ministro se acercara a ponerle cenizas. Tendremos contenedores pequeños por si necesita llevar a casa para el resto de la familia. Mantenga siempre la distancia, use apropiadamente su cubrebocas. 
El Vaticano ha cambiado la manera de distribuir las cenizas este año.  Puede leer la nota aquí
Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all.

Resources for Lent

During Lent, in these turbulent times, how can we persevere in our work for justice with a steadfast spirit, rooted in love?

Join writers from the Jesuit and broader Catholic network as we seek to answer this question, renewing each day throughout Lent our commitment to care for both our fellow human beings and our common home.  Click Here to receive daily emails during Lent.

Sojourners Verse and Voice: Each morning Sojourners will send a short verse, a justice quote, and prayer straight to your inbox. Each devotional is faith inspired and social justice themed. Need a Social Justice Devotional? | Sojourners

St Andrew Resources

Visit the Parish Website Lent: The parish Website will contain the readings, music for the season, devotional and prayer resources for the Domestic Church, and information videos about the season of Lent. This page will go live on Sunday afternoon.

Visit the Parish YouTube channel: Here you will find recordings of the Lectionary readings for Year B and the RCIA Readings for Year A; 3, 4, 5, Lent which include the Gospel stories of the Woman at the Well, The Man Born Blind and Raising of Lazarus. See parishioners both far and near who are recording these reading to help us stay connected to the Word of God and each other.

To mark this year's theme, "Displacement and Justice," the University of Portland's Public Research Fellows has invited local community leaders from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Rosewood Initiative, Unite Oregon, Division Midway Alliance, and Living Cully to participate in a Roundtable discussion next Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6pm. Join us for this important conversation, moderated by Dr. Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi, via this Zoom link. Also, please share the attached flyer among your friends and family: all within and outside the UP community are welcome!
Faith Labor Virtual Breakfast: We Rely on Each Other

"Unions make a difference, for workers on the job and working people in general. If you value social justice, good jobs, and healthy communities you need to support them." Marty HartLansberg, Retired Economics Professor 

Tuesday, February 16 from 8 - 9am
Attendees will receive a Zoom link closer to the event
Tickets are ten dollars, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Pay admission online and REGISTER HERE.
You may attend Mass in person.
The Sunday Mass will also continue to be live-streamed.

We are able to accommodate up to 25 people each week for Mass. We will need volunteers to check people in each week, take them to their seats, and people to stay afterward to sanitize the church. Contact Michael Prendergast if interested in attending Mass and volunteering for these tasks, mprendergast@archdpdx.org. Masks are required, with social distancing and contact tracing. 

Volunteer opportunity - Your help is needed.
As we move forward in welcoming people back to Mass on Sunday, we need a person who can find an app (there are several options available) and monitor attendance for the 9:30 Mass on Sunday. You don’t have to attend Mass yourself but rather would let us know each week who will be attending. At the present time we are only allowing 25 people to come to Mass. If you can take this new ministry, please call Michael Prendergast (503-756-7172)
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Electronic Recycling Event

Are you able to spare a couple of hours? We need volunteers for 2-hour shifts to direct recyclers to the various bins. Covid Safety Protocols including social distancing and required masks will be enforced.
To volunteer click 
HERE  (ignore food prep slots and scroll down)   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4bafac2aa2fb6-february

Link to the FLYER  Please share the flyer link with friends and family on your social media.

When: February 20 - 21
Where: 4925 NE 9th Ave - large parking lot behind the school
Time: noon - 4:00 PM

How you can help:
Collect all the items listed below and bring them to Nativity School.


Computers ● Laptops ● TV & Monitors (all types) ● Hard drives (Secure Data Destruction Provided) ● Misc. Computer Components (floppy drives, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), etc.) Cords/Wires/Chargers/Power strips ● Servers/Switches ● Routers/Hubs/Modems ● Networking Devices ● Communications Equipment ● POS (Point of Sale equip) ● Printers/ Scanners ● Fax/Copiers ● Keyboards/Mice ● Misc. Office Machines ● Misc. Electronics ● VCRs, DVD Players ● Cable & Satellite Equipment ● Testing Equipment ● Stereo/Audio Components ● Cell Phones (with or without batteries) ● PDAs, Handheld Games ● Cameras ● Telephones ● Returned or Unwanted Products ● Gaming Consoles/Systems ● UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and other Lead Acid Batteries ● Small/Large Appliances (which include, microwaves, toasters, blenders, etc.) ● Electric Power Tools ● Laptop Batteries, Cell Phone Batteries, Li-on batteries ● Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals ● Air Condi-tioners Ink/Toner Cartridges ● Media (CD, DVD, floppy, VHS, Cassette, tapes) ● Household size batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button cell, etc.) ● Ni-CD & Ni-MH batteries, all types/configurations ● Fluorescent Tubes and lamps (All types) ● Electronic & Magnetic Ballasts (NonPCB only. Must be post 1978) ● Capacitors ● Bare Tube CRT ● PV Panels w/ frame


If you have any questions about this event before or after you sign-up, please contact Justin Scalzo at JScalzo@nativityportland.org who is running the event.

Hosted by the Nativity School and supported by St Andrew Catholic Church

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Continuing your study and reflections of Laudato Si' 


The Center for Catholic Thought & Culture at San Diego University is sponsoring a series of talks marking the fifth anniversary year of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."

You can find more information about this and other upcoming events on the EarthBeat Events page.

Sign Up HERE for one or more of the Thursday evening talks. Listen while you make dinner!


KEEP SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE!!!

Come join us Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM.
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As the lockdown continues, St. Andrew Parish is pleased to present: St. Andrew Adult Covid-19 Support/Process Groups
 

With the vast array of challenges we have all encountered throughout the on-going pandemic, Covid-19 Support/Process Groups (virtual and in-person) will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners to share our experiences, gather support, and learn coping tools. 
 
Virtual
February 24th, March 3rd and March 10th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Co-facilitators:  Carolyn Ullman, MS, NCC, and Alicia Richards, LCSW
To register: email Alicia Richards at
aliciarichards60@gmail.com
 
In-Person
February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 9th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Co-facilitators: Jill Williams, MA and Ray MacDonald, LCSW
Location: St. Andrew Parish Community Center – all CDC Safety Guidelines will be followed. 
To register: email Ray MacDonald at
rmsoca@aol.com
 
We hope you will join us!  Registration deadline is February 18, 2021
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