[News Boquete] May at the Old Catholic Church

At

The Old Catholic Church

in The Chapel @ Valle Escondido,

 

The Season of Easter Continues during May

 

NOTICE:  While the Quarantine for Covid-19 endures,

You may view live presentations of the Mass.

Join us on FACEBOOK, at "Michael Schamp,"

Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m.

Or,

You can view a video of each week's

Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on YouTube,

At: "Father Michael Schamp"

 

1^st Week in May:

4^th Sunday of Easter:

Theme:  "The Good Shepherd"

  

2^nd Week in May:

5^th Sunday of Easter:

Theme:  "Kairos—A Time of Favor"

  

3^rd Week in May:

6^th Sunday of Easter:

Theme:  "Diversity in Unity"

 

4^th Week in May:

3^rd Sunday of Easter:

Theme:  "Prayerful Waiting"

5^th Week in May:

Feast of Pentecost:

Theme:  "The Holy Spirit-

Gift of the Father"

 

Most Reverend Monsignor

†Michael J Schamp D.D.

Pastor and Presiding Bishop

Email: fathermichaelschamp@gmail.com

 

Fr. †Michael publishes a weekly  "Pastor's Letter."

To find these, click here:

http://www.chiriqui.life/forum/171-old-catholic-church-of-antioch-at-valle-escondido/

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[News Boquete] Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (April 29, 2020)

 

Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (April 29, 2020) 

  

Event:  COVID-19 Situation Report and Reminders

 

On April 28, Panama's Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,200 cases of COVID-19. 

 

MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19.  It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public.

 

During the nationwide movement restrictions the Embassy encourages everyone to prepare accordingly.  Take the opportunity to stock up on any medicines and food supplies you may need to shelter in place in your homes for an extended period of time.  

 

On April 21, the Municipal Council of the City of Panama passed a new decree stating that anyone leaving their residence must be wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth.  Panamanian National Police and Municipal Police will enforce the decree which extends throughout the metropolitan area of Panama City.

 

On April 20, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through May 22.  The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place.

 

The Embassy is working on evacuation options via commercial humanitarian and military flights for those U.S. Citizens wishing to depart Panama.  Please express your interest in consideration for potential evacuation flights by emailing:  PanamaCityUSCitizen@state.gov. 

 

On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender.  Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees.  However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows:  

  

·         Women:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday  

·         Men:  Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturday  

·         Sunday:  Everyone must stay home  

·         Normal exceptions apply for holders of permission letters (salvoconductos) 

  

Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household.  The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws. 

  

On March 26, Panama announced the nationwide suspension of commercial passenger and domestic charter flights, in addition to the March 22 ban on international commercial passenger flights.  There are exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines. 

  

On March 25, Panama enacted nationwide movement restrictions, also being referred to as quarantine.  The movement restrictions will include regular windows of time for people to conduct essential activities, such as grocery shopping, getting gas and medicines, or dealing with a medical emergency, based on the last digit of their cedula number or passport if an individual does not have a cedula.  U.S. Citizens in Panama should always carry their passports, and their Panamanian cedula if they have one.  The two-hour windows are as follows:  

  

·         Last number is 7 – 6:30 – 8:30am  

·         Last number is 8 – 7:30 – 9:30am  

·         Last number is 9 – 8:30 – 10:30am  

·         Last number is 0 – 9:30 – 11:30am   

·         Last number is 1 – 12:30 – 2:30pm   

·         Last number is 2 – 1:30 – 3:30pm   

·         Last number is 3 – 2:30 – 4:30pm   

·         Last number is 4 – 3:30 – 5:30pm   

·         Last number is 5 – 4:30 – 6:30pm   

·         Last number is 6 – 5:30 – 7:30pm   

·         There is a special window for those over 60 years old, regardless of cedula or passport numbers, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.   

  

Even with these time allowances, during the nationwide movement restrictions the Embassy encourages everyone to prepare accordingly. 

  

On March 22, the Panamanian government suspended all international commercial flights into and out of Panama for 30 days.  

  

On March 19, the U.S. Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory, advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.   

  

On March 17, U.S. Embassy Panama suspended routine consular services.  For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information.   

 

On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.   

  

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak the Peace Corps has reduced/evacuated all Volunteers from Panama.   

  

The Government of Panama has implemented enhanced quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for further travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.  Visit the website of the Panamanian Ministry of Health (in Spanish) for the most up to date information on these measures.   

  

Schools and universities are closed nation-wide.  Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned.  Visit the local government COVID-19 website for updated information.   

    

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.   

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice  

  

U.S. government personnel are restricted from non-essential domestic and international travel.   

  

Actions to Take:   

  

·         Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.  

·         For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC's latest recommendations.  

·         Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.  

·         Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19for information on conditions in Panama.  

·         Visit the Department of Homeland Security's website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.  

  

Assistance:    

  

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama  
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue  
Clayton, Panama  
+507 317-5000  
Panama-ACS@state.gov   
https://pa.usembassy.gov/   
  

State Department – Consular Affairs  
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444   

  

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[News Boquete] Organica Store Boquete

Organica Store, Boquete's Market for Quality Organic Foods, is OPEN, under quarantine guidelines.
Our shelves are well stocked and we are receiving another large shipment of goods this week.

Hours:  8am to 4pm, daily (Closed Sunday. Closed Saturday when required)

Phone: 730-8373

Email: boquete@organicastore.com

We are committed to having our quality products available during these difficult days.

Thank you for your support,
Jackie and Carlos

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[News Boquete] April Newsletter Boquete Health and Hospice

View this email in your browser The government of Panama has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  In accordance, Boquete Health and Hospice has cancelled all events and activities.  Please watch for updates on our CPR trainings, "Being Prepared in Boquete for Life and Death" presentation, and our Healthy Living Series talks.  Stay safe and healthy! Table of Contents: •  Your Donations at Work •  Letter from our President •  Administrators Interview •  Being Prepared for Life & Death •  New Council Member •  Covid19 Health Monitoring Form •  Our Mission Your Donations at Work** With the closing of the MINSA clinic due to a case of the Coronavirus, the doctors of Boquete have been working out of the Policlinica.  When a recent communication with Dra. Digna Diaz highlighted that the healthcare workers did not have enough PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to work safely, two of the volunteer organizations in Boquete decided to help.   Boquete Health and Hospice and Club Rotario de Boquete investigated what the Policlinicia and the three Bajo Boquete doctors' offices needed.  The items required are N95 masks, surgical masks, Disposable gowns and face shields.  A source was located in David and an order was placed on Tuesday, April 21.   Laura Daniel, President of Club Rotario de Boquete and Lesley Hughes, President of Boquete Health and Hospice worked together in order to bring the items to Boquete on April 24.  The supplies were distributed to the Policlinica, Alfa Clinic, Clinic Especializada, and Dra. L. Boya.   By assisting the healthcare workers in obtaining the necessary PPE, both Club Rotary and BHH are hoping to keep our medical staffs healthy.  Your donations enabled us to purchase these items.   **In addition to allowing Boquete Health and Hospice to assist in providing our healthcare workers adequate protective items, your donations allow for the purchase of equipment for loan; the storage facilities we use to keep the unused equipment safe and clean; training and education materials.  Your donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you all for donating.   1) Lesley Hughes (BHH), Dra. Boya and Laura Daniel (Rotary)   2)  Dra. Diaz and her staff  3) Laura Daniel (Rotary), Dra. Shannon Tuer (Clinica Especializada) and Lesley Hughes (BHH)  4) Dra. Boya, Lesley Hughes (BHH), Laura Daniel (Rotary), Dra. Shannon Tuer (Clinica Especializada) and Dra. from the CSS.   Letter from Our President Boquete Health and Hospice is still working, although in a slightly different manner.   It Is Published!! The newly revised "Being Prepared in Boquete for Life and Death" is now available.  Printed copies are at MBE (Mail Boxes Etc.) in downtown Boquete for a minimum donation of $10.00 and electronic copies are available for a minimum donation of $5.00 by PayPal using the donation button on the website (boquetehealth.org).  The guide will give you the information necessary to prepare for end-of-life issues.  The information you will need will be easily available when emotions make thinking difficult. Equipment: While we are not doing any home visits, we are still available for equipment loan, if needed.  If you or someone you know needs a wheelchair, crutches, bedside commode, cane, or other small equipment, and can come to our locker in Alto Boquete to get it, we can help.   All our equipment is cleaned and sanitized when we receive it back and again before we lend it out, so you can be confident that it is safe to use.  Our volunteers are masked and gloved for their and your safety.   Minimum Recommended Precautions Regarding Covid-19 Wash hands frequently Wash surfaces you touch in the house with a bleach/water solution (10% bleach to 90% water) Wear mask when out in public Sneeze/cough into a disposable tissue and then dispose of properly STAY HOME unless vital to go out BHH hopes you stay safe and healthy. Please Donate What Makes Boquete Health and Hospice Special An interview with Lesley Hughes and Bev Tyler Get Your PDF Guide - Donate   New Council Members It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Liz Bolt has taken over the position of Vice President and John Ferguson has stepped in to take over as Secretary.   Please join me in welcoming John to the Council.   Download Form English or Spanish Our Mission Our mission is to provide palliative care for the terminally ill in order that they may experience death with dignity and limited pain; to inform and promote community health; and, to support people with health and wellness needs by providing information, equipment and volunteer services.   To Make a Donation  BHHF functions with donations provided by the community. If you are interested in supporting the work we do, please make a donation. To make a financial contribution by check or cash contact Merl Will-Wallace,our treasurer,at dharma49@icloud.com to arrange a time and place to pick up your donation. You can also click here to make an online Paypal donation. For more information visit our website: http://www.boquetehealth.org We also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boqueteheartshandsandhelp/?ref=bookmarks  Please Like our page and share the contents with your family and friends.   Confidentiality All patient information shared with any Boquete Health and Hospice volunteer is kept in the strictest confidence. To Contact Us   Hospice/Health:  (507) 6781-9250 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,  9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday    Please!  Blood Donor Program:  WhatApp (507)-6590-2000 or call (507)-6781-9250 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,  9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday, Please. Email:  info@boquetehealth.org   Freely send this to anyone, use any part. Our mailing address is: info@boquetehealth.org

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