DATE: February 8, 2001
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
bbunce@archdpdx.org
ARCHDIOCESE PLANS SIX CELEBRATIONS FOR RITE OF ELECTION
The Archdiocese of Portland plans to hold six celebrations of the Rite
of Election
this year for those planning on joining
the Church at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of
Election celebrates the intention of those
seeking to join the Church, and marks the
beginning of their final preparation period
during the Lenten Season. The Rite of
Election is traditionally celebrated in
the presence of the diocesan bishop.
Over 1000 individuals were either baptized or entered into full communion
with
the Church at last year's Easter Vigil.
A similar number is expected this year. Due to
the large number of catechumens and candidates,
their sponsors and family members,
the Archdiocese will hold six celebrations
of the Rite of Election.
The times and places for the celebration of the Rite of Election this year will be:
March 3 10:00 am St. Joseph Roseburg Archbishop Vlazny
March 3 7:30 pm St. Mary's Cathedral Portland Archbishop Vlazny
March 4 2:00 pm St. Mary's Cathedral Portland Archbishop Vlazny
March 4 7:30 pm St. Mary's Cathedral Portland Archbishop Vlazny
March 4 3:00 pm St. Mary Albany Bishop Steiner
March 10 11:00 am St. Monica Coos Bay Bishop Steiner
Prior to attending the archdiocesan Rite of Election each local parish
will
celebrate a Rite of Sending. At the parish
ritual, catechumens preparing for baptism
and candidates preparing for entry into
full communion with the Church will inscribe
their names in the parish Book of the
Elect. These books will then be presented at the
archdiocesan Rite of Election where the
names will be read. The catechumens and
candidates will be joined by their sponsors,
family members, parish catechists and
members of the parish pastoral staff.
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