St. Francis de Sales Cathedral 2235 First Street Baker City, Oregon 97814-2603 April 3, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
During this difficult time we find ourselves facing something we have never faced before. Some of you are homebound alone and others are finding themselves without jobs but still have bills to pay. This is also true for the Church, there are still expenses that need to be paid, such as lights, heat, water, etc., therefore we are asking those who can, to continue their regular tithe. You can do this by using one of these options.
To help keep us connected:
Some things you can do to keep you connected to your Faith are:
If you should be out and about note the white ribbons on the doors of the church. These are to remind you that God will not forget you and that we are praying for you and will rejoice one day soon when we can once again gather together to celebrate the Eucharist. This is a time we need to bring comfort and hope to one another and if you know of anyone who is struggling or needs assistance please let us know. If you know someone who is homebound and is alone, give them a call, sometimes it is nice to just hear another voice. Be thoughtful of those around you and ask Mary to intercede by praying the Rosary each day for this virus to end soon. If you have questions or know of someone who needs assistance, please contact any one of us. Father Suresh 541-406-9104 Dawn Coles 541-519-7502 Ann Kniesel 541-519-5192 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in distress. (Ps 46:I.2)
God Bless, with lots of prayers
Reverend Suresh Telagani |
Due to the Corona Virus, we have closed the office and foodbank and are working from home. We currently do not have funds available for motels, utilities or rent. At this time, we do not know how long the office will be closed to the public, however, we are still available to help parishioners and the public by contacting Dawn Coles at 541-519-7502 or Fr. Telagani at 541-406-9104 to make an appointment.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as do you! God Bless and stay healthy! |
EFFECTIVE 3/16/2020, NO PUBLIC MASSES WILL BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The Chrism Mass is canceled. Bishop will celebrate the Chrism Mass in Redmond.
There will be no Holy Week or Easter Services.
We are NOT able to take Holy Communion out. Bishop Cary explains that the Holy Communion is the fruit of the Mass, and therefore should not be given outside of Mass. Holy Communion without Mass is reserved soley for the sick.
I know this causes a great sense of loss for our people, but perhaps this could be a good time to join in solidarity with Catholics who rarely are able to receive, in places such as China, North Korea, Saudia Arabia and other places where the Church is persecuted. |
Bishop Cary will celebrate Sunday Mass each week in English at 9:00 AM. He will celebrate Sunday Mass in Spanish at 10:30 AM. This will be streamed through the Diocesan Website, https://dioceseofbaker.org/. Beginning March 23rd, he will be streaming daily Mass in English at 8:10 AM, Monday through Friday. The recitation of the Rosary will be live streamed Monday - Friday at 10:00 AM in English and 10:30 in Spanish. |
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Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Parish As a Parish Community of St Francis de Sales Cathedral, we proclaim the Good News and celebrate the Eucharist. We rejoice with new members joining us through Baptism and conversion. We smile with our children, youth, and newly-married couples.
We sympathize with our ill brothers and sisters. We honor and remember those called to eternal life in heaven. We nurture the gift of faith, serving those in need.
We build community through fellowship and sharing our time, talent and treasure. We celebrate the beauty of creation, from conception to natural death. We treasure our historical past and hope in the promise of tomorrow. |
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Parish Office:
2235 First Street
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4521
Offfice Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Parish Email: office@sfdsc.org
Fr. Telagani Email: frtelagani@sfdsc.org
| Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 6:00 PM Vigil Mass in the Cathedral
Sunday: 9:30 AM - Mass in the Cathedral
St. Therese - Halfway: 135 Bell Street, Halfway Oregon 97834
Saturday - Vigil Mass at 2:00 PM
St. Anthony - North Powder: 500 North E Street, North Powder, OR 97867
Sunday - 11:30 AM |
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 AM - St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Day Chapel
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - St. Alphonsus Chapel, St. Alphonsus Hospital
Saturday: 8:00 AM - St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Day Chapel |
Adoration:
Every Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rosary:
Sundays at 9:00 AM, before Mass |
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St. Francis de Sales Cathedral is located on the corner of First and Church Street in Baker City, Oregon. It is considered the Bishop's parish, and so the Bishop presides at the major liturgical feasts and sacramental celebrations. There are 450 registered families in parish and mission churches. |