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Dominican Rite Mass for Ascension Thursday

Holy Rosary Church 375 NE Clackamas St., Portland, OR, United States

All are invited to attend a Missa Cantata according to the Dominican Rite in honor of the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Cantores in Ecclesia will sing Alonso Lobo’s "Missa O Rex gloriæ". A reception in Siena Hall will follow the Mass.

St. Alice Dedication Dinner and Auction

St. Alice parish hall 1520 E St., Springfield, OR, United States

All are invited to celebrate the 59th anniversary of St. Alice Church's dedication. Silent auction bidding opens 9:00 a.m. May 9 and closes 5:30 p.m. May 10.

$100

Catholic Friendship Group gathering

St. Birgitta Catholic Church 11820 NW St Helens Rd., Portland, OR, United States

The Catholic Friendship Group is for single Catholics ages 40 to 60 who are looking to grow in faith and fellowship.  Gatherings are held every other week.  To learn more and for future topics, visit www.catholicfriendshipgroup.com  On May 10, there will be a talk on the Ascension of Christ.

Youth Adoration and Dessert With Dominicans

Holy Rosary Church 375 NE Clackamas St., Portland, OR, United States

Youth in 3rd-12th grades and their parents are invited for adoration in the church followed by pizza, dessert, and a talk on gender identity with Fr. Joseph Selinger, O.P. in Aquinas Hall's Fireplace Room.

Mount Angel Seminary Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement – in person and online

Mount Angel Abbey 1 Abbey Drive, St. Benedict, OR, United States

All are welcome to attend the 135th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises at Mount Angel Abbey on May 11. His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will be the celebrant for the Mass at 8:00 a.m. and will give the address during the Commencement Exercises at 10:30 a.m.

Weekly “Catholic in Recovery” meeting in Hillsboro

St. Matthew Parish Hall SE 3rd & Oak St., Hillsboro, OR, United States

Catholic in Recovery meets every Saturday at St. Matthew Parish in Hillsboro. These meetings are available to anyone dealing with any kind of addiction or unhealthy attachment. Used in connection with a faithful practice of the sacraments, there is great spiritual fruit in these meetings.