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.Father John Henderson distributes Communion at St. Anthony Church in Tigard, Ore., March 28, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel) .Joan Porcelli holds a palm at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard, Ore., March 28, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) It took courage for Leilani Arellano to return to Mass, but she is glad to be back.
Over the summer, Arellano had COVID-19 and she still cannot breathe quite right. The prospect of worshipping in a room full of people, even properly distanced and masked, made her uneasy.
Come to Jesus
As the pandemic shows signs of ending, one of Oregonâs largest parishes reminds worshippers that the church is the place of their greatest joy and fulfillment Joan Porcelli beams as she holds a palm March 28 at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard. The parish emphasized small group meetings online during the pandemic; that helped parishioners stay engaged in faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus. (Ed Langlois/Catholic Sentinel) 4/15/2021 9:53 AM
select Audrey Poehler, 9, holds the hand of her father, Steve, as they pray the Lordâs Prayer March 29 at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard. Audrey is a fourth grader at the parish school. (Ed Langlois/Catholic Sentinel)