Reopening

Reopening for Mass. Reopening for Mass at St. Charles will occur sometime after Multnomah County enters Phase 2. This will allow for a greater number of people to attend. Strict conditions will still apply: physical distancing, masking, sanitizing, no singing, no Communion Cup, no Exchange of Peace, and more.

As of July 9, officials in Portland area counties announced that they will continue to postpone applying for Phase 2 reopening while public health officials wait to see if the July 4th holiday caused a spike in cases.

We will continue to offer the Zoom Service for those who are not yet ready to worship in person. In the meantime, if you wish to attend a weekday Mass, contact Leif at lkehrwald@stcharlespdx.org and he will put you in touch with a neighboring parish.

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Reopening the Parish Office. The Parish Office has resumed normal hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 12 noon. Some staffers will continue to work from home on some days.
 
These procedures are being followed for the sake of keeping our staff and community safe:

• Hand sanitize upon entry to reception area
• Face coverings to be worn in reception area and common work area, and throughout the facility. (Staff are not required to wear mask while in her/his office room, but should put mask on if another person comes in.)
• Physical distancing (6 ft.) required at all times
• Do not enter another person’s office unless invited
• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of the general office area will occur. (Protocols for sanitizing will be posted.)
• Doors to remain open

 
 
Reopening for In-person Meetings at the Parish. In-person meetings can now take place. These protocols must be followed:

• Date/time of meeting must be scheduled in advance through Leif (lkehrwald@stcharlespdx.org)
• Meetings will take place in the Parish Center only, while it remains available prior to construction. Afterward, another meeting room will be designated.
• Meeting must pertain to parish ministry. We are not hosting outside meetings or private parties at this time.
• An accurate roster of attendees must be turned into the parish office immediately at the conclusion of the meeting
• Hand sanitize upon entry
• Facemasks to be worn by all
• Physical distancing (6 ft.) required at all times
• Meeting space must be sanitized at the conclusion of the meeting. Protocols for sanitizing will be posted.
• Doors to remain open.