A4 THE BULLETIN • SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 BY MARY CLARE JALONICK AND LISA MASCARO The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Opening statements in the Senate impeach- ment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week Seniors Continued from A1 “I remain committed to vac- cinating our seniors quickly,” Brown proclaimed Jan. 15. “But this failure by the Trump administration will unfortu- nately cause a two-week delay in beginning vaccinations for seniors.” Not mentioned as part of Brown’s blame-shifting: 45 states dealing with the same vaccine limitations already have or within days will be- gin inoculating at least some of their oldest and most vul- nerable residents based on age groups. How? Decisions about who to vaccinate first are decided by governors and state health officials, and, among other things, Oregon is one of only two states to buck federal guid- ance by allowing teachers to go ahead of the elderly. As a result of Brown’s prior- ities, vaccinations for school employees will begin en masse Monday. Oregonians who are 80 and older won’t be eligi- ble for vaccines until Feb. 8. It could be March before all seniors 65 and up are eligible, with state officials now not committing to precise start dates. That timeline lags more than two months behind some other states such as Texas and Florida. It’s six full weeks be- hind Washington, which made of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the schedule Fri- day evening after reaching an agree- ment with Republicans, who had all seniors ages 65 and older el- igible Jan. 18 as teachers must wait until “late winter or early spring.” Brown’s decision has spawned harsh criticism and deep praise, with some con- demning her for keeping the vaccine from the age group most susceptible to severe or deadly COVID-19 infections, while others commend her for taking steps to get young stu- dents back in classrooms. But there’s no guarantee vac- cinating teachers sooner will actually lead to a significant return to in-person learning this school year — and in fact many counties do not meet new advisory criteria set by Brown for school reopenings. Final decisions will be made by school districts and teachers’ unions. “Last week’s revisions to Or- egon’s schedule for vaccinating educators and seniors does not reflect valuing one group of Oregonians over the other — it is simply a case of having far less vaccine supplies than the federal government instructed us to prepare for a week ago,” spokesman Charles Boyle said in an email responding to writ- ten questions. Boyle didn’t dispute that many schools might not open any time soon based on cur- rent advisory metrics. But he suggested vaccinating teachers may prompt more Oregonians to double-down on social-dis- pushed for a delay to give Trump a chance to organize his legal team and prepare a defense on the sole charge of incitement of insurrection. The February start date also allows the Senate more time to confirm Pres- ident Joe Biden’s Cabinet nomina- tancing efforts to slow the virus spread and enable schools to reopen. “Our goal is to put school districts on track to return more students to classrooms as quickly as possible, with a fo- cus on our youngest learners, by February 15,” Boyle said in an email. “Oregon’s advisory school metrics — particularly the revised metrics for a re- turn to elementary in-person instruction — are attainable if communities work to drive down the spread of COVID-19 over the next three weeks.” Brown sees a payoff The governor hopes com- munities realize what’s at stake. “For so many of Oregon’s students, their educational, so- cial-emotional well-being, and mental health — and, in too many cases, their safety from abuse and neglect — depends on their in-person connections to school,” Boyle said. Brown is taking a calculated gamble to dedicate vaccines for a relatively small slice of the population — some 105,000 teachers and staff in day cares, preschools and K-12 school districts. The payoff Brown sees is clear: Fast and orderly vacci- nations of educators could be accomplished in only a few weeks, state officials estimate, removing at least one of the barriers to open classrooms that have been shuttered for tions and consider his proposed $1.9 trillion COVID relief package — top priorities of the new White House agenda that could become stalled during trial proceedings. “We all want to put this awful chap- ter in our nation’s history behind us,” 10 months. Waiting until after seniors are eligible could de- lay the prospect of in-person learning by a few months. Although Oregon more than a month ago opened vaccina- tions to health care workers and residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facil- ities because residents account for about half of all deaths, se- niors living out on their own in the community who are part of neither group are still waiting for their turn. People age 65 and older account for about 84% of COVID-19 deaths in Oregon even though make up 18.2% of the population. Each day vac- cine access is delayed to that age group limits the ability to save lives. Oregon’s prospects of quickly vaccinating seniors is also saddled in part by what appears to be an abnormally large group that the governor has made eligible for inocula- tions for the past month. Before the first vaccines were shipped to states in December, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rec- ommended all vaccinate their health care workers — because keeping them healthy and on the job is essential to preserv- ing lives. The CDC also rec- ommended immunizing long- term care facility residents because their populations have been disproportionately rav- aged by the virus. This entire group is known as Phase 1a. Central Oregon Worship Directory Schumer said about the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol siege by a mob of pro-Trump supporters. “But healing and unity will only come if there is truth and account- ability. And that is what this trial will provide.” Oregon’s governor followed that advice, agreeing to include an estimated 360,000 Orego- nians in health care and long- term care facilities in the initial vaccine rollout. Brown and of- ficials with the Oregon Health Authority, however, have faced criticism for allowing a portion of the people who work in the health care industry and have been able to work from home — including some administra- tors, accountants, data analysts, IT technicians and marketing employees — to get vaccinated as part of this group. Massive Phase 1a group On top of that, Brown also decided to prioritize an addi- tional 140,000 Oregonians as part of Phase 1a — and among them are employees of veter- inary clinics that treat pets or livestock, anyone who enters a jail or prison for work includ- ing correctional officers and criminal defense attorneys, police, firefighters and peo- ple who live or work in group homes for the developmentally disabled. Although a CDC ad- visory committee said many of these people were essential workers and crucial to society’s functions, the committee also said they should be prioritized in the next wave of vaccina- tions known as Phase 1b. That’s the same phase the committee placed teachers and other school educators. The committee also initially placed elderly Americans in this phase, before CDC leaders moved them up the line this month because of their higher risk of death. Oregon’s massive Phase 1a group — 500,000 people — ac- counts for about 12% of its res- idents. That’s a far larger group than its neighbors: Washing- ton and Nevada each included about 6% of their populations in their first wave of inocula- tions. California and Idaho in- cluded about 8%. The extra 140,000 Orego- nians that the state has obli- gated itself to vaccinate now means a longer wait for future groups — first and foremost, seniors. Boyle, the governor’s of- fice spokesman, said strictly following the CDC advisory committee’s recommendations for Phase 1a “would have left many vulnerable Oregonians without access to vaccines.” Boyle said even if the gov- ernor hadn’t made this group of 140,000 eligible for vacci- nations in the first wave, it wouldn’t have saved enough vaccine for all of Oregon’s el- derly. The doses that would not have been earmarked, how- ever, comes close to enough to immunize every Oregonian who’s 80 and older. There are about 167,000 of them. — Brad Schmidt, Andrew Theen, Rob Davis and Fedor Zarkhin contributed to this story. To list your information contact Rachel Liening 541-617-7823 x1823 or rliening@bendbulletin.com Adventist Baptist Evangelical Lutheran Roman Catholic Roman Catholic Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church First Missionary Baptist Church The Salvation Army 21129 Reed Market Rd. Bend, OR 97702 541-382-6081 541 NE DeKalb Ave. 541-389-8888 Ext. 200 Concordia Lutheran Mission (LCMS) St. Francis Of Assisi Roman Catholic Church St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church “The mission of the Church is to forgive sins through the Gospel and thereby grant eternal life. St. John 20:21-23, The Augsburg Confession, Article XXVIII.8-9, 10.” Rev. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil, Pastor Rev. Steve Garza, Parochial Vicar 541-382-3631 123 N. Trinity Way PO Box 489 Sisters, OR. 97759 stedward@bendbroadband.com 541-549-9391 Father Sibi Poulose We seek to enhance quality of life for all people in our communities, adhering to the ideals described by the Bible. We seek to share both our faith in God and the church’s commitment to the betterment of all human beings. Pastor: Jeffrey Coleman 541-306-1323 60670 Brookswood Blvd. Bend, Oregon 97702 www.cascadeor.adventistchurch.org/ Advertise your worship listing today! Thomas L. Counts, Pastor Bus available for Sundays Worship Opportunities (Nursery available) Sunday Sunday School - 9:45am (Bible Classes for all ages) Prayer Time - 10:40am Worship - 10:50am Evening Bible study - 6:00pm Evening Worship - 6:00pm Wednesday Ladies Bible Study - 10:00am Bible Study and Prayer - 7:00pm Highland Baptist Church 3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond 541-548-4161 Barry Campbell, Lead Pastor Sunday gathering times: 9AM Blended, 10:30AM Contemporary, 6PM Acoustic New advertisers get 2 weeks free. How can hbc pray for you? prayer@hbcredmond.org Call Rachel Liening at 541-617-7823 to place your ad today! For the most current information for Bible study and worship: www.hbcredmond.org Assembly of God Newport Avenue Church of Christ Redmond Assembly of God 1865 W Antler • Redmond 541-548-4555 SUNDAYS 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.–Morning Worship 6 p.m.–Evening Gathering Youth–Senior High TUESDAYS 7 p.m.–Celebrate Recovery Celebration Place the Landing WEDNESDAYS 6:30 p.m.–Worship Service Adult Classes KidzLIVE–WNL Youth–Middle School Christian 554 Newport Ave. Bend, OR 97703 541-382-5242 Services: Sunday Worship: 10:00AM Facebook: Newport Avenue Church of Christ Web: churchofchristbendoregon.com Email: ChurchofChrist@bendbroad- band.com Advertise your worship listing today! Pastor Duane Pippitt www.redmondag.com New advertisers get 2 weeks free. Baptist Call Rachel Liening at 541-617-7823 to place your ad today! Foundry Church “A Heart for Bend in the Heart of Bend” 60 NW Oregon Ave, 541-382-3862 Christian Science Pastor Trevor Waybright First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship Services Meeting in doors starting this Sunday’s at 10:15am Masks are required Online Services Weekly services are also available on our website at www.foundrybend.org Sunday School Canceled until further notice Please be safe, from all of us here at Foundry Church 541-382-3862 Sunday Worship: Sunday School at 10:00 AM Worship Service at 11:00 AM For Both Children and Adults Weekly Programs: Tuesday Youth Night at 5:00 PM Wednesday Women’s Group at 9:30 AM Thursday Men’s Group at 2:00 PM For more Information: www.facebook.com/ TheSalvationArmyCentralOregon Pastors Captain Michael & Captain Rachel Advertise your worship listing today! New advertisers get 2 weeks free. Call Rachel Liening at 541-617-7823 to place your ad today! Jewish Synagogues Congregation Shalom Bayit Jewish Community of Central Oregon (JCCO), an affiliate of Reconstructing Judaism Welcoming newcomers, interfaith families, LGBTQ, and Jews by choice for 30+ years. Rabbi Yossi Feintuch Sat, Jan 23, 10 AM Torah Service: Parsha Bo Thu, Jan 28, 9 AM Talmudic Gleanings: Tu B’shv The Ecology of Trees Fri, Jan 29, 7 PM Erev Shabbat Service Active Torah Study group Most Saturdays, 11 AM Active Hebrew School Due to COVID-19, most events have been moved to Zoom. Visit www.JCCOBend.com for more information about joining these and other upcoming events. Or call (541) 668-6887 or email Secretary@JCCOBend.com Temple Beth Tikvah Temple Beth Tikvah is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. We welcome interfaith families and Jews by choice. Our monthly activities include: Services, religious education for children and adults, Hebrew school, Torah study, social action projects and social activities fccsbend@gmail.com Rabbi Johanna Hershenson We invite you to join our online church services at 10:00 am Sundays and 7:30 pm Wednesdays, via Zoom. In person services soon in our new location on the corner of 10th NE and Greenwood. Sunday, January 24 at 9:00 am – Chevruta: Maimonides, Guide for the Perplexed Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm - Hamsa Course, Jewish Environmentalism Friday, January 29 at 7:00 pm – Tu B’Shevat Shirah, Music and Poetry Sunday, January 31 at 10:15 am – Tikun Olam, A Do-the-Work-Group For more information, visit our website: ChristianScienceChurchBend.org or email our Church Clerk at fccsbend@gmail.com All Events meet via Zoom To join a specific event, please email templebethtikvah@gmail.com. 541-388-8826 www.bethtikvahbend.org Sunday the 24th “The Gospel, the Power of God unto Salvation, Converted the Metropolis of Nineveh.” Jonah 3:10 Because Governor Brown has approved Deschutes County entering Phase II of the reopening, allowing faith gatherings of 25 or less, Public Services have resumed. Only the Divine Service at 11 AM will be offered. There will be no Sunday School, other Services, or refreshments served until further notice. The Rev. Willis C. Jenson, Pastor 8286 11th Street, Terrebonne. http://www.concordiamlcms.com Facebook: Concordia Lutheran Mission Phone: 541-325-6773 Zion Lutheran Church ELCA Serving the Heart of Redmond Join us for Sunday Worship Services online at www.zionrdm.com We miss being together but we look toward the time when we can worship in person again! Until then, join us for worship any time during the week through our website. And we want to pray for you and your concerns! Email to pastor@zionrdm. com and your request will be passed on to our prayer warriors! Blessings to you! 1113 SW Black Butte Blvd. Redmond, OR 97756, 541-923-7466 Pastor Eric Burtness, www.zionrdm.com Advertise Your Church Here! Only $30.00 each week, publishes every Saturday. Discounted Contract Rates Available! For more information Contact Rachel Liening 541-617-7823 or rliening@bendbulletin.com Hours: 10am-3pm Mon-Fri Church Locations Historic Church: Corner of Franklin and Lava Main Church & Office: 2450 NE 27th Street Weekend Masses: All Weekend Masses are at Main Church Saturday-Vigil: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. & 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Misa en Español Weekday Masses (M-F) 7 a.m.; Main Church 12:15 p.m.; Historic Church 8 a.m.; Saturday; Main Church Eucharistic Adoration (M-F) 7:30 a.m.-12 noon; Main Church 12:45 p.m.-6 p.m.; Historic Church Reconciliation: Main Church Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTE: Seating at Mass is limited due to social distancing requirements and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are required. All Masses, except the 12:15 p.m. weekday Masses, are being live streamed and can be viewed at stfrancisbend.org. Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish Rev. Paul Antao, Pastor www.holyredeemerparish.net Parish Office: 541-536-3571 HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC, LA PINE 16137 Burgess Rd. Mass: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9:00 am & Sun. 10:00 am HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC SUNRIVER 18143 Cottonwood Rd. Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS ROMAN CATHOLIC, GILCHRIST 120 Mississippi Drive Mass: Sun. 12:30 pm HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC, NEAR CHRISTMAS VALLEY 57255 Fort Rock Road Fort Rock Mass: Sun. 3:30 pm “We are a church family, centered on the Eucharist, living and sharing our faith and God-given talents and gifts.” St Thomas Roman Catholic Church 1720 NW 19th Street Redmond, Oregon 97756 541-923-3390 Presbyterian Father Todd Unger, Pastor First Presbyterian Bend Mass Schedule: Weekdays 8:00 am (Except Wednesdays) Wednesday 6:00 pm Embodying Spacious Christianity & Welcoming All 230 NE 9th St. (Across from Bend High) www.bendfp.org Facebook & Instagram: @bendfp Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm First Saturday 8:00 am (English) Speaking Sunday Rev Dr. Steven Koski Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am (English) 12:00 noon (Spanish) Join us Sunday at 10am ONLINE at bendfp.org or on https://www.facebook.com/bendfp/ Confessions on Wednesdays From 5:00 to 5:45 pm and on Saturdays From 3:00 to 4:30 pm Mass Schedule: Weekdays 8:00 am Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am Adoration First Friday of the month 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm or by appointment Unity Unity Community of Central Oregon “We are a vibrant, welcoming, multi-generational, prosperous community--embodying love and awakening spiritual consciousness.” Minister: Rev. Jane Hiatt Sunday Celebration Service: 10:00 am “Untethered” with Rev. Jane Hiatt. We tend to see ourselves as trapped in cages of our limiting beliefs and circumstances. The trick is to see that the cage is an illusion! Livestream with closed caption and sign language interpretation at Facebook.com/UnityBend, YouTube.com/BendUnity, or unitycentraloregon.org. Please check our website (www.unitycentraloregon.org) for on-line groups and upcoming classes. One World Center Corner of Cooley Rd and Hwy 20 541-388-1569 Unitarian Universalists UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF CENTRAL OREGON “Diverse Beliefs, One Fellowship” We are a Welcoming Congregation January 24, 2021 “The Power of Story” with Heather McNeil, Lay Leader Heather will be speaking about how stories have impacted her and others. She will explain how we are all storytellers of one sort and another, about the importance of respect for the culture and history of a story, and how stories open our minds and hearts to the minds and hearts of others. To join us on Sunday via Zoom, click on the image at www.uufco.org 9:30 a.m. chat, 9:45 a.m. service ASL interpretation provided Email dre@uufco.org for info about children and youth classes. Bend, Oregon | 541-385-3908 CHECK YOUR AD On the first day it runs to make sure it is correct. Call 541-617-7823 for corrections.