Dear St. Rose family,
Thank you for praying throughout our principal search process. The committee has completed its work and it is with joy and gratitude that we welcome Mrs. Jessie Wimer as our next principal at St. Rose School!
Throughout the process, parents, parishioners and teachers shared insights about the qualities they hoped to see in our next principal. Two stood out among them: middle school experience and a strong Catholic Social Teaching influence. Jessie brings these attributes and much more.
Throughout the process, parents, parishioners and teachers shared insights about the qualities they hoped to see in our next principal. Two stood out among them: middle school experience and a strong Catholic Social Teaching influence. Jessie brings these attributes and much more.
Having taught eighth grade at St. Ignatius School for the past ten years, she was part of an interim administrative team that helped their school finish the year strong. She is a woman of great faith who has also spent the last year participating on the Social Sciences Curriculum Committee at the Department of Catholic Schools, reviewing our current standards and recommending new curriculum for the years ahead.
The Holy Spirit most certainly played a role in this process and has many more good things in store for St. Rose. With your continued prayers and Jessie's leadership, we are poised to thrive as we fulfill our mission.
The Holy Spirit most certainly played a role in this process and has many more good things in store for St. Rose. With your continued prayers and Jessie's leadership, we are poised to thrive as we fulfill our mission.
God bless you,
Fr. Matt
TRACKERS SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITY
In our continued support of our youth and community, St. Rose parking lot will again serve as a drop off and pick up site for Trackers Earth summer camps beginning June 21, from 7-9 am and 2-6 pm. Trackers will be following all Covid protocols as recommended by the Governor and the Oregon Health Authority. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to our neighbors, while still providing opportunities for kids to explore nature, learn skills, and discover our world. Learn more about Trackers Earth.
SVdP FOOD PANTRY INFO
Want to donate food? Specific needs this week include:
- Peanut butter (16 oz)
- Canned chicken
- Crackers, chips, granola bars, cookies
Collection bins are in the small parking lot weekly at these times:
- Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
- Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00pm
- Fridays, 8:00-10am
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.
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YEAR of ST. JOSEPH SPEAKER SERIES
This month the Archdiocese will have guest speaker Dcn. James Thurman presenting “Why Make a Consecration to St. Joseph”. Tune in on Wednesday, June 9 at 7pm on Facebook Live at facebook.com/archdpdx.
NO CONFESSION JUNE 8-9
Fr. Matt will not be available for weekday confessions before 8:00am Mass next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8 and 9.
ST. ROSE SUNDAY ENCOUNTER
Livestream weekend Mass continues at 5:30pm on Saturdays as well as 8:30am and 10:30am on Sundays. If you can't join us in person, watch Mass livestreams with us in real time either on Facebook (@strosepdxchurch) or on YouTube (St. Rose of Lima Parish, Portland, OR).
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