Effective immediately, churches in western Oregon can allow fully vaccinated people to attend Masses and faith gatherings without wearing masks or social distancing. Pastors will still need to set aside space in churches for those who are not fully vaccinated and are still required, or choose, to wear masks and maintain 6 feet of distance between households. The faithful should be instructed that the eased restrictions will be implemented on the honor system. Those who present themselves without masks to attend church, are affirming they are fully vaccinated. One is fully vaccinated when at least two weeks have passed from the second shot of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. No verification of full vaccination is required. Those who are not fully vaccinated are still to be equally welcomed and encouraged to attend Masses and gatherings.

St. Francis of Assisi School, in partnership with parents, is committed to providing a strong educational foundation emphasizing traditional Catholic spirituality, teachings, and values.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Dear Parishioners,

On May 15, 2019 we met as a parish to discuss the possibility of a new Parish Community Center and Gym. There was a very strong interest and support on this project. As a result, with private donations, we contacted a law firm, Jordan Ramis P.C. and Brittell Architecture to begin the process with Washington County Land Use Office to receive permission for new construction on our campus.

We were able to complete all the steps in the process and were given a hearing date with the County scheduled for May 21, 2020. Unfortunately, due to the events of COVID-19, the final hearing was rescheduled for June 18, 2020. As I expressed to the land use hearing officer, I am grateful for the opportunity before the parish and school community of the modernized gym space for our physical education and performing arts curriculum as well as a space for fellowship and events for the parish.

We had a very successful hearing despite many of our school families and parishioners having to attend via zoom meeting to represent our cheering section. We received great support from those who gave testimony that confirmed our community’s need for such a facility that has been long overdue.

With our approval from the County, the next step is to begin final design drawings and plans that will be reviewed by the Archdiocese Building Commission. In conjunction with the design process, we will start fundraising, grant writing, and preconstruction prep work as well. If you would like to support the project financially, please visit www.sfaroyparish.orgor www.sfaroy.org

Be Safe and Stay Healthy!

Blessings,

~Fr. Michael 9 July 2020 S

PARISH COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING PROJECT

"It is in giving that you receive"

Our Parish Mission is to accept the invitation of God the Father under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to continue the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ to spread the truth of the Gospel to everyone.  Over a century of the foundation of the parish and school we have provided a safe environment for minds, bodies, and hearts to grow.  We have an opportunity to enhance our ability to continue with this noble endeavor with the construction of Community Center to add to the facilities of our parish and school campus.  Please scroll through the conceptional pictures and a complete a survey provided as your feedback is greatly appreciated.
~Fr. Michael, Pastor and the Parish Community Center Building Committee (Kevin Duyck, chair, David Duyck, Sam Meeuwsen, Diane Ramsperger, Courtney Schaefer, Dan Spiering, Bill Vandehey, Allan Vanderzanden, Joe Wren).