2015 Fall Newsletter - Our Lady of Peace Retreat

Our Lady of Peace Retreat
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows
Fall 2015 Newsletter
Be it done unto me according to thy word!
The Lord give you peace!
It is with great joy and humility that I share the good news of our
Sisters’ Profession of Vows here in Beaverton and in Hong Kong. Our
Community has been blessed this year with three Sisters who publicly
professed their consecration to God during this special year dedicated
to the Consecrated Life.
Two of our Sisters, Sister Mary (Hong Kong), and Sister Maria
Benedicta (Beaverton) professed their First Temporary Vows after
the completion of their initial formation. They will renew these vows
yearly for the next 5 years.
Sr. Mary, Hong Kong
Sister Mary, who professed her vows on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, works with our infirmed
Sisters in Hong Kong, and is also studying Cantonese.
Sister Maria Benedicta is on her first mission in Richmond, BC, Canada, where she is involved in
parish ministry and visitation of the ill and homebound.
Our other Sister, Sister Agnes Clare (Beaverton) completed
her five years of Temporary profession and has professed her
Perpetual vows. (Archbishop Alexander Sample officiated at the
Mass for her and Sister Maria Benedicta on June 6th. This Mass
was held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton.)
Sister Agnes Clare assists at Our Lady of Peace Retreat as
Sacristan, Public Relations Representative and Retreat Leader
and is a skilled and accomplished seamstress for the Community.
Our Community is so thankful to God for the gift of these
three Sisters. Please pray for them
that they will persevere in their
commitment to the Consecrated
Life…and also remember to pray for
vocations to our Community. It is our
desire to serve wherever Our Blessed
Lord leads us.
Sr. Maria Benedicta
Humbly in Christ,
Sr. Anne Marie, OSF
Bishop Emeritus Steiner, Sr. Agnes Clare,
Sr. Maria Benedicta and Archbishop Sample
Sr. Agnes Clare
Retreat House News
A Home for Our
St. Francis of Assisi Icon
Saints Alive at
Our Lady of Peace Retreat
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W
n May 3, 2015,
Archbishop John
Vlazny blessed
the icon of St. Francis of
Assisi that was written
by Dr. Lynn BissonnettePitre in thanksgiving to
God for our Community’s
75th anniversary. After
the Mass, we processed
to the retreat hallway
where a special wall had
been prepared by Kathryn
Whitlock on which to hang
this lovely icon. Next to
the icon on the wall is the
Scripture quote from
St. Luke: “The Master said to the servant, ‘Go out into
the highways and hedges, and make them come in, so
that my house may be filled.’” This quote is from the
crest of Bishop Rafael Angelo Palazzi, our Founder.
Pictured is Dr. Lynn Bissonnette-Pitre praying before
the icon. It is traditional that the writer of the icon is the
first person to pray before it. When you come by the
retreat house, please take time to visit this beautiful icon
and say a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the many
blessings which He has showered upon our congregation
and ministry. Pax et Bonum.
ith the blessed assistance of Julie and Leroy
Nollette, who procured the pictures, and
Mona Moiso with others from Beaverton Hills
Assisted Living Residence who framed each one, we now
have pictures of the Saints who grace the rooms in the
back section of the retreat house (Rooms 42 – 52). You
will meet St. Sharbel, St. Gertrude, St. Juan Diego,
St. Katharine Drexel…and many more Saints blessing
the room that you might be occupying. Now all of our
retreat residence rooms are named for the Saints and
have their patron’s picture on the wall. The next time
you come on retreat, we invite you to arrive early so that
you may take a walk among the saints at Our Lady of
Peace Retreat.
St. Sharbel
St. Gertrude
St. Juan Diego
Sr. Katharine Drexel
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Retreat House News
Institute in Catholic Teaching
Institute Impressions - by Sister Louismarie
T
he July Institute in
Catholic Teaching took
place again this year at
Our Lady of Peace Retreat. The
three main speakers were: Father
John Horgan, lecturer, theologian
and pastor from Vancouver, BC;
Sister Mary Rose Chinn, Director
of Faith Formation and Religious
Education in Ventura, California,
and a member of the Handmaids of the Triune God; and lay –
apologist and lecturer, Trent Horn from Catholic Answers in
San Diego, California.
2015 Institute Residents
Father Horgan spoke on the nuptial character of Scripture
and how it shows forth God’s desire throughout history to
unite Himself in an intimate,
loving union with all mankind
in this life, culminating for
all eternity in heaven. He
brought out several examples in
Scripture that use this nuptial
imagery, such as: how God
wooed the people of Israel into
a covenantal relationship with
Himself; how the breaking of
Fr. Horgan with Thomas DiNovo
that relationship was likened
to adultery; how through the prophets, particularly John
the Baptist, God constantly sought to restore those broken
relationships and eventually established a new covenant when
sins will be forgiven – this New Covenant is through Jesus
Christ, the Bridegroom. Father Horgan’s talks were replete
with numerous examples of this marital imagery that brought
the Scriptures alive. His explanations helped us to see beyond
the eternal aspects of some Jewish customs, that they could be
better seen in light of this marital imagery.
primarily for Catholics: the fallen away, the uninstructed or
confused. Sister Mary Rose taught us that those who “echo”
their faith are catechists. “Echoing” the Faith consists in
sharing with others one’s personal experiences and living them
out. She emphasized that we are all to be catechists in virtue
of our Baptism, regardless of whether we consider ourselves
teachers. Sister clarified the distinction between catechists and
teachers: the Church is the teacher; those echoing the Faith
are catechists. There might be some apprehension by many
Catholics who
fear to share
our Faith
with others.
However,
Sister stressed
that we have
the Divine
Indwelling
to help us, and she emphasized the importance of availing
ourselves of, and knowing how, the Sacraments help equip
us as disciples of Jesus Christ. Her explanations and her
contagious zeal gave a wonderful Catholic witness. It was
evident that Sister Mary Rose practiced what she preached.
Sister Mary Rose Chinn, in her
down-to-earth and easy style,
spoke about how a parish is to
be a family, with each family
member taking responsibility
first for his own conversion and
holiness, and then sharing his
experiences in living it out with
others. She shared how the New
Evangelization is meant not
Presenter, Sr. Mary Rose Chinn only for non-Catholics, but is
Trent Horn presented several talks on how to respond
to, or enter into, a beneficial dialog with inquirers and/
or opponents of the Catholic position on moral issues. His
calm and dignified delivery was a good example in itself.
He shared through stories and personal examples skills of
communication that help when discussing and upholding
our Catholic position. Some of these skills include asking
questions that are factual, validating the response when one
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Retreat House News
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Laura, Baby Matthew and Trent Horn with Archbishop Sample
is able to, and when needed, supplying answers on a
more secular, philosophical, or even scientific level.
Using this approach opens the way more easily to
respectful dialog, whereas unleashing a deluge of
strictly religious principles might put the hearer on
the defensive with nothing positive achieved. In all
of the moral issues that Trent covered, he stressed
that the dignity of the person must be upheld. His
knowledge and ability to explain the Faith he loves
was very impressive.
The presentations during the entire week reminded
me of the passages in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 12,
about the variety of gifts that are meant to be shared
in order to build up the Mystical Body of Christ. The
three speakers complemented one another so well that
it was easy to see how the Holy Spirit uses diversity
among His people to make a wonderful whole!
Sisters Attend Canonization
O
n September
23, 2015,
Sr. Anne Marie,
Sr. Guadalupe and
Sr. Christine Marie
had the privilege of
being present at the
Canonization Mass
of Fr. Junipero
Serra, Franciscan
theologian and
founder of the
first nine of the
California missions.
The canonization
was held at the
National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington D.C. This was a first
for our Community - attending a canonization.
O Happy Day! St. Junipero Serra, Pray for us.
ather Andrew Apostoli poses
at left with members of the
Community as he readies to
depart for the airport for a return
flight to New Jersey. Father gave his
all in a beautiful retreat this year on
St. Faustina and the Treasures of
Divine Mercy. He incorporated many
of St. Faustina’s reflections and the
Divine revelations from her Diary, using insights from St. John of the
Cross and St. Ignatius of Loyola’s discernment of spirits to shed light
on St. Faustina’s
life and spirituality.
Pictured at right is
the group of Sisters
and lay women who
attended the eightday silent retreat.
This retreat is held
yearly in June.
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St. Pius X Women’s Club
Award Presentation
n early May we had the pleasure of welcoming from St. Pius X
Women’s Club: Colleen Lucas, President, Jan Duggan, Vice
President and Sun Kwon, Historian. The three ladies came to
the retreat house to present to Sr. Guadalupe, our local Superior,
and several sisters in the Community, a check in the amount of
$1,000. Earlier in the year Jan Duggan had assessed our needs
while on a retreat here at Our Lady of Peace, and then submitted
our name for consideration for a special grant. Every year the
St. Pius X Women’s Club distributes monies raised from their
Holiday Bazaar to a number of non-profit organizations that meet
certain criteria. This year there were 11 recipients. We express
our heartfelt thanks for this generous gift. We will be putting the
money to good use, considering our long list of facility needs!
From left: Sr. Louismarie,
Jan Duggan, Sr. Agnes Clare,
Sr. Maria Benedicta,
Sr. Guadalupe, and
Colleen Lucas
Front row: Sr. Cecilia
Colleen Lucas, President
of St. Pius X Women’s
Club, presents grant
award to Sr. Guadalupe
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Retreat House News
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Remodeling Goals and Woes
n response to the many inquiries about our Chapel Renovation
Project, we’d like to give you an update. As many of you are
aware, we’ve been raising funds to honor and glorify God with
the remodeling of our Retreat House Chapel. Through the generosity of
many kind donors, we’ve received to date $85,212.30 in contributions
toward our goal of $250,000.00. May God bless you for your fantastic
support!
At this time we’d also like to share with you some new developments
which have required our prayerful discernment. As we began work
on the plans for our new Chapel, we became more aware of pressing
needs in other areas of the Retreat House. Postponed maintenance on
plumbing, electrical units and roofing all need major attention. We have
also identified a need to have more retreat rooms available since we must often turn away groups for lack of space. We’ve
formed a building committee to address these needs and are working with an architect to explore possibilities for the entire
facility. There are some very exciting ideas emerging and we’ll be sharing them with you in the future.
Please pray for the Sisters and our advisers as we seek to retain the beauty of what is already here at Our Lady of Peace
while developing creative responses to current needs, so that we can continue our vital ministry of providing a place for all
to “rekindle their spirit” for years to come.
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Sr. Mary, How Does
Your Garden Grow?
Annual Family Barbecue Results
W
e thought we
would be in
sweltering
temperatures, but instead,
we believe because of so
many prayers, there were a
few sprinkles in the morning
followed by a cloud cover
that allowed for a truly enjoyable afternoon. This was our
best year ever bringing in a total of $28,569.66. We served
over 900 meals, the pulled pork seemed to be the favorite this
year. We owe a big “Thank You” to the Knights of Columbus
and our many other wonderful volunteers and all who
attended, making the day a success! We will remember all of
you in our prayers — May God bless you and your families.
well-kept secret is Sr. Mary Peter’s garden
tucked behind one of the outbuildings by the
Convent. She has been planting and harvesting
from her prolific garden all summer while retreatants
and staff enjoy fresh kale, tomatoes, cucumbers,
berries and even grapes. In an adjoining plot, Sr. Maria
Gabriel has been sowing, watering and fertilizing the
strawberries, zinnias and sunflowers. Sister’s zinnias
(some rare varieties included) provide color at the
retreatant tables in the dining room and decoration for
the Convent Chapel.
Surrounded by a group of interested onlookers, Sr. Anne
Marie picks the winners in this year’s BBQ Sweepstakes:
1st Prize: $1,000 Cash - Tam Ngo
Portland, Oregon
2nd Prize: $500 Cash - Michael Flanigan
Beaverton, Oregon
3rd Prize: $250 Cash - Greg Locati
Tigard, Oregon
Visit our website to view a presentation by Cynthia
Hernandez with photos courtesy of Hai Nguyen.
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Franciscan Fioretti
Mary: The SS Santa Maria
Peter Howard, contributor to Catholic Spiritual Direction,
wrote an inspiring article we would like to share with you. Too
long to include in its entirety, below are some excerpts.
Mary, Ark of Salvation—Last Call! All Aboard!
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against evil. Those aboard the ark of Mary (Her
Immaculate Heart) will find that, like a heart, they
are being pumped out on a mission to heal the body
(the Church and the world) while being drawn back
in at the same time. The Christian life and mission is
one that flows in and out of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, like fighter pilots that fly out on missions with
ample payload and fuel to accomplish the mission
and return back to the carrier. It’s not a perfect
analogy, but one that, I believe, works and is fitting
for our times: the SS Santa Maria!
od is
announcing
anew that
the world needs to
enter a new ark as
the world enters
deeper and deeper
into darkness and
sin, similar to the
movie character, Evan Baxter, the ark in which we
are being asked to enter is more than one made of
gopher wood. The ark of salvation for the world
today is not a physical boat but a spiritual one—it
resides in a person, a heart, an Immaculate Heart...
of Mary. We don’t have to build this ark as Noah did
the first time. This ark has been built for us by God,
himself and therefore, is big enough for all to enter,
if we only heed His Divine call. And His call comes
through the one who is the ark, Mary! [at Fatima
Mary issued a warning to mankind and a remedy.
The warning of the spread of Communism and the
remedy, consecration to her Immaculate Heart, so
that souls would be saved and there would be peace].
There it is...as in Noah’s time, when only those who
found refuge in the ark were saved and given a new
springtime to begin their lives anew after the flood
waters receded, so in this age of Mary, the new ark
of salvation, will those who want to survive the
storm, the Fall and the Winter which will precede
the promised new springtime, find their refuge in
her Immaculate Heart through the Rosary and
consecration to her Immaculate Heart...Mary as the
ark of salvation, is different from the ark of Noah not
only in that it is one created by the hands of God, but
the ark of Mary has an offensive purpose as much as
it has a defensive one.
Considering what is a stake in the world today, will
you be the humble and obedient Noah who led his
family to the true “ark of salvation” or will you be
like those who laughed at Noah and continued living
a life tolerant of evil, who later found the ark of Noah
closed and sealed when the flood waters came? One
way we can summarize the significance of Mary’s
visitations the last 200 years is that Mary has come
to tell us: “Last call to board the ark of salvation!”
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says
to the churches (Rev 2:29). How do we hear? By
praying...and often.
Parents, are you leading your family to the ark of
salvation during these times? If not, start with the
beautiful prayer of consecration to Mary written by
St. Maximillian Kolbe.
The ark of Mary is more similar to our modern
day aircraft carrier, which is a floating city from
which special operations are conducted to liberate
the oppressed and defend against the enemy. She
protects those on board, but she also prepares them
for spiritual war—because we are in a serious war
Read the entire article at: http://www.spiritualdirection.
com/2015/09/12/mary-ark-of-salvation-last-call-allaboard#ixzz3lknm5mGA\
(See prayer on page 7)
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Franciscan Fioretti
Prayer of St. Maximillian Maria Kolbe, OFM Conv.
O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving
Mother, God has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to thee. I, N___, a repentant
sinner, cast myself at thy feet humbly imploring thee to take me with all that I am and
have, wholly to thyself as thy possession and property. Please make of me, of all my
powers of soul and body, of my whole life, death and eternity, whatever most pleases
thee. If it pleases thee, use all that I am and have without reserve, wholly to accomplish
what was said of thee: “She will crush your head,” and, “Thou alone have destroyed all
heresies in the whole world.”
Let me be a fit instrument in thine Immaculate and merciful hands for introducing and
increasing the maximum in all the many strayed and indifferent souls, and thus help
extend as far as possible the blessed Kingdom of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For
wherever thou enters, one obtains the grace of conversion and growth in holiness, since
it is through thy hands that all graces come to us from the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
V. Allow me to praise thee O Sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength against thy enemies.
Franciscan Girls Club News
W
e wish to take this opportunity to say farewell to three club members:
our retiring President, Sophia Michael, and her younger sisters Sylvia
and Siena. Their entire family (see photo) has recently moved from
Beaverton to Minnesota. We extend a big thank you to the Michael Family for their
participation in our fundraisers and help on retreat weekends.
The Franciscan Girls Club is a Catholic club for girls age 10-17. Our mission is to
learn about our faith while forming lasting friendships with other young Catholic
girls and to help the Sisters at Our Lady of Peace Retreat through volunteering in the
dining room during retreats.
For anyone interested in joining the Club, please email [email protected]
Visit our website at: www.olpretreat.org
Visit our Retreat House
Gift Shop and Bookstore!
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 503-649-7127
Come and browse our ever-expanding
book selection! Spanish and English
Bibles, books, CD’s and DVD’s in
stock. Statues, rosaries and holy cards.
Like us on Facebook:
Search “Our Lady of Peace Retreat House”
View our videos on YouTube:
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Convent News - Summer Transitions
O
ur recently, first-professed Sister Maria Benedicta has been “missioned” to Richmond, BC,
Canada, where she joins Sr. Maureen Theresa and Sr. Mary John Paul at St. Paul Catholic
Church. The three sisters make their home in the parish convent and from there assist in the
RCIA Program, Confirmation and First Communion Classes in addition to visiting the homebound
and those in the hospital. Here in Beaverton we will miss Sr. Maria Benedicta and her handcrafted
rosaries and rag dolls (sold in the gift shop) and perhaps even more her made-from-scratch streusel
cake and spätzle (recipes from her early years in Germany).
S
ister Joanne Vaetz returned to the Beaverton Convent after a three-year
sojourn at St. Clare’s Retreat in Soquel, California, where she helped in the
retreat ministry. Sister will be answering phones part time in the retreat
office (Thank you, Sister Joanne!) and assisting in the kitchen and setting tables
in the convent dining rooms. We are glad to have our cheery, ever-honest Sister
back among us.
S
ister Margaret Tan arrived in Beaverton last spring where she now also resides in the Convent
Infirmary. She has been in the Community since 1952. She had spent many years here in
Beaverton and also at St. Clare’s retreat in Soquel where she was one of the “pioneers” there
when the retreat house opened its doors. She is remembered by many from the “old days” and has
maintained friendships with retreatants at St. Clare’s from the early 50s.
Sr. Mary Angela Lee, OSF
of the Immaculate Heart
Requiescant in Pace
1924 ~ 2015
S
ister Angela Lee arrived last winter
from the Convent in Hong Kong to
take up residency in the infirmary.
Sister had been diagnosed with cancer,
and she passed into eternal life this past
June. We were all edified by her patience
and sweetness as she prepared for death.
Her services were held at the retreat house
Chapel with interment in the Franciscan
Missionary Sisters’ plot at Calvary
Cemetery in Portland.
Sister Angela Lee joined the Community in
Hengyang, Hunan, China at the age of 16,
shortly after its founding. She was in the
second class of sisters. During her 72 years
as a religious, Sister taught the primary
grades and was later the principal at
Immaculate Heart Primary School in Hong
Kong. Please keep the soul of our Sister in
your prayers. Photo at right is of Sr. Angela
with her brother Father Anthony, OFM,
circa 1942.
Please remember in your
prayers our recently deceased
friends and benefactors:
Ignatius Evers
Eva Feist
Alta Fowles
Paul Jaschina
Deona Premazzi
Raymond Swee
Maria Woldrich
Are you thinking about
leaving a gift in your will?
Please consider The Franciscan
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of
Sorrows at Our Lady of Peace Retreat.
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DECEMBER(2015)
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Wednesday,
December
2,2,
2015
Wednesday, December
2015
ADVENT
DAY
RETREAT
ADVENT
DAY
RETREAT
Fr.
Vincent
Kelber,
OP
Fr. Vincent Kelber,
OP
Theme:
“The
Shoot
of
Jesse;
thethe
Incarnation
ofofChrist”
Theme: “The Shoot of
Jesse;
Incarnation
Christ”
9:00
am
2:30
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Doors
open
at
8:30
am
9:00 am - 2:30 pm; Doors open at 8:30 am
$40
per
person,
includes
lunch
$40
per
person,
includes
lunch
March
4 -4 6,
2016
March
- 6,
2016
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE WOMEN’S RETREAT
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE WOMEN’S RETREAT
Contact: Sr. Janina Kokorowski, SNJM at 503-636-7687
Contact: Sr. Janina Kokorowski, SNJM at 503-636-7687
March
1111
- 13,
2016
March
- 13,
2016
TEAMS OF OUR LADY RETREAT
TEAMS OF OUR LADY RETREAT
Contacts: Paul & Monique Harris at 503-657-4614
Contacts: Paul & Monique Harris at 503-657-4614
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
ST PIUS X KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
ST PIUS X KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
March 11 - 13, 2016
March 11 - 13, 2016
OFS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
OFS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
Contact: Dennis Daniel at 509-991-7937
Contact: Dennis Daniel at 509-991-7937
March 19, 2016
March 19, 2016
ST. MICHAEL PARISH RCIA RETREAT
ST. MICHAEL PARISH RCIA RETREAT
Contact: Deacon Chuck Amsberry at 971-340-3863
Contact: Deacon Chuck Amsberry at 971-340-3863
BENEFACTORS & VOLUNTEERS
BENEFACTORS & VOLUNTEERS
MASS OF THANKSGIVING & LUNCHEON
MASS OF THANKSGIVING & LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
March 20, 2016 (Palm Sunday)
March
20,DIEGO
2016 (Palm
Sunday)
ST.
JUAN
PARISH
RCIA RETREAT
ST.
JUAN
DIEGO
PARISH
RCIA RETREAT
Contact: Peggy Brice at 503-644-1617
Contact: Peggy Brice at 503-644-1617
March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016
HOLY TRINITY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
HOLY TRINITY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
ST CECILIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
ST CECILIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
Contact: Terry White at 971-244-3808
Contact: Terry White at 971-244-3808
December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS! (Retreat House Closed)
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS! (Retreat House Closed)
HAPPY EASTER!
HAPPY EASTER!
APRIL
APRIL
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016
ST ALEXANDER PARISH QUINCENERA RETREAT
ST ALEXANDER PARISH QUINCENERA RETREAT
Contact: Oscar Castellanos at 503-359-0304
Contact: Oscar Castellanos at 503-359-0304
April 8 - 10, 2016
April 8 - 10, 2016
WOMEN’S SILENT RETREAT
WOMEN’S SILENT RETREAT
Fr. Gregory Dick, O. Praem.
Fr. Gregory Dick, O. Praem.
Theme: “The Holy Spirit at Work in the Age of Mercy”
Theme: “The Holy Spirit at Work in the Age of Mercy”
$150 per person
$150 per person
April 15 - 17, 2016
April 15 - 17, 2016
MEN’S SILENT RETREAT
MEN’S
SILENT
RETREAT
Fr.
Gregory
Dick, O.
Praem.
Fr.
Gregory
Dick,
O. Praem.
Theme: “The Holy Spirit
at Work in the Age of Mercy”
Theme:
“The Holy Spirit at Work in the Age of Mercy”
$150
per person
$150 per person
April 22 - 24, 2016
April 22 - 24,
2016
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
JANUARY (2016)
JANUARY (2016)
January 8 - 10, 2016
January 8 - ENGAGED
10, 2016 ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
January 15 - 17, 2016
January 15 - 17, DISCERNMENT
2016
ARCHBISHOP’S
RETREAT
ARCHBISHOP’S
DISCERNMENT
RETREAT
Contact: Fr. Jeffrey Eirvin
at 503-233-8368
Contact: Fr. Jeffrey Eirvin at 503-233-8368
January 22 - 24, 2016
January
22 OF
- 24,LOURDES
2016
OUR
LADY
PARISH YOUTH RETREAT
OUR
LADY
OF
LOURDES
PARISH x300
YOUTH RETREAT
Contact: Chiara Marcy at 360-695-1366
Contact: Chiara Marcy at 360-695-1366 x300
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
February 6, 2016
February
6,
2016
OUR LADY’S LUNCHEON TEA AND SILENT
OUR LADY’S LUNCHEON TEA AND SILENT
AUCTION
AUCTIONfor more information and to purchase tickets.
503-649-7127
503-649-7127 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
MAY
MAY
May 13 - 15, 2016
May
13
15,
2016
FORT VANCOUVER KNITTERS GUILD
FORT VANCOUVER
GUILD
Contact:
Shirley Hoehne KNITTERS
at 503-744-0214
Contact: Shirley Hoehne at 503-744-0214
May 16 - 20, 2016
May 16 - 20,
2016
APOSTOLIC
LIFE
COMMUNITY OF PRIESTS RETREAT
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Wednesday,
February
10, 2016
ASH
WEDNESDAY
RETREAT
ASH
WEDNESDAY
RETREAT
Most Rev. John G. Vlazny
Most Rev.
John like
G. Vlazny
Theme:
“Merciful
the Father”
Theme:
“Merciful
like the
Father”
9:00 am - 2:30 pm; doors
open
at 8:30 am
9:00
am
2:30
pm;
doors
open
$40 per person, includes lunch at 8:30 am
$40 per person, includes lunch
APOSTOLIC
LIFE COMMUNITY
OF at
PRIESTS
RETREAT
Contact:
Rev. Nicolaus
Marandu, ALCP
503-397-0148
Contact: Rev. Nicolaus Marandu, ALCP at 503-397-0148
February 12 - 14, 2016
February 12ENGAGED
- 14, 2016 ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC
ENCOUNTER
Contacts: John ENGAGED
& Mary Saxman
at 503-697-3545
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
February 19 - 21, 2016
February
19 - 21, PARISH
2016
ST.
JUAN DIEGO
WOMEN’S RETREAT
ST. JUAN
DIEGO
WOMEN’S RETREAT
Contact:
Peggy
Brice PARISH
at 503-644-1617
Contact: Peggy Brice at 503-644-1617
February 26 - 27, 2016
February
- 27, 2016 CLUB RETREAT
ST.
PIUS X26
WOMEN’S
ST.
PIUS
X
WOMEN’S
CLUB RETREAT
Contact: Chris Kondrat at 503-644-4816
Contact: Chris Kondrat at 503-644-4816
May 20 - 22, 2016
May 20 - 22,
2016
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman at 503-697-3545
May 27 - 29, 2016
May 27 - 29, 2016
WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Contacts: Jack & Jo
Rich at 541-929-4407
Contacts:
Jack &
Jo Richatat503-285-9762
541-929-4407
John
& LaVonne
Doherty
John & LaVonne Doherty at 503-285-9762
9
OLP
Retreat
Schedule
JuneJune
20162016
—December
20162016
OLP
Retreat
Schedule
—December
Retreat Schedule
June
2016
–(in
December
2016
To Register
for OLP-Sponsored
Retreats
(in blue):
visit us
online
at www.olpreatreat.org;
To Register
for OLP-Sponsored
Retreats
blue):
visit
us online
at www.olpreatreat.org;
register
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retreats (highlighted
blue),
visit
us online at www.olpretreat.org;
phonephone
the retreat
houseforhouse
at
503-649-7127
or email
[email protected]
theToretreat
at 503-649-7127
orin email
[email protected]
phone the retreat house at 503-649-7127 or email [email protected]
OCTOBER
JUNE JUNE
OCTOBER
OctoberOctober
7 - 9, 2016
7
9,
2016
June 3 - June
5, 2016
3 - 5, 2016
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
COMMUNION
AND LIBERATION
SPIRITUAL
EXERCISES
COMMUNION
AND LIBERATION
SPIRITUAL
EXERCISES
Contacts:
John
&
Mary
Saxman
at 503-697-3545
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman
at 503-697-3545
Contact: Catherine Gebken at 503-310-8803
Contact: Catherine Gebken at 503-310-8803
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
June 9 - June
12, 2016
9 - 12, 2016
ARCHDIOCESAN
COUNCIL
OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN
ARCHDIOCESAN
COUNCIL
OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN
TROUBADOURS
OF PEACE
MINISTERS
MEETING
TROUBADOURS
OFANNUAL
PEACE ANNUAL
MINISTERS
MEETINGRETREAT
RETREAT
Contact:Contact:
Dennis Daniel
at
509-991-7937
Dennis Daniel at 509-991-7937
Retreat Retreat
Master:Master:
TBA TBA
Theme:
TBA
Theme: TBA
June 16—19,
2016 2016
June 16—19,
Contact:Contact:
Sue Anker
503-252-2574
SueatAnker
at 503-252-2574
CONSECRATED
VIRGINS
RETREAT
CONSECRATED VIRGINS RETREAT
Contact:Contact:
Regina Dibb
at Dibb
503-327-5164
OctoberOctober
14 - 16, 14
2016
Regina
at 503-327-5164
- 16, 2016
REJOICE
AND BEAND
FREE
REJOICE
BERETREAT
FREE RETREAT
June 21June
- 29,21
2016
- 29, 2016
Contact:Contact:
Heather Heather
RenshawRenshaw
at 503-329-0664
at 503-329-0664
SISTERS AND LAY WOMEN’S RETREAT
SISTERS AND LAY WOMEN’S RETREAT
Theme: Theme:
“Did Our
Hearts
Burn
asBurn
He Spoke
Us?” to Us?” October 21 - 23, 2016
“Did
OurNot
Hearts
Not
as HetoSpoke
October 21 - 23, 2016
RetreatRetreat
Master:Master:
Rev. Dean
Stasell,
LC
TIGARD
KNITTING
GUILDGUILD
Rev. Dean Stasell, LC
TIGARD
KNITTING
$460 per
person
Contact:
Lou
Travis
at
503-806-0460
$460 per person
Contact: Lou Travis at 503-806-0460
JULY JULY
OctoberOctober
27 - 30,272016
- 30, 2016
July 11July
- 15,11
2016
(Monday
- Friday)
- 15,
2016 (Monday
- Friday)
OPUS SANCTORUM
ANGELORUM
RETREAT
OPUS
SANCTORUM
ANGELORUM
RETREAT
INSTITUTE
IN CATHOLIC
TEACHING
INSTITUTE
IN CATHOLIC
TEACHING
Contact:Contact:
Sr. Maria
Helena
at
313-527-1739
Sr.
Maria
Helena
at
313-527-1739
A Catholic
Education
Retreat Retreat
with daywith
andday
evening
lecA Catholic
Education
and evening
lectures. tures.
(Visit our
website
for more
(Visit
our website
forinformation.)
more information.)
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Tuesday,
November
1, 2016 1, 2016
July 17 July
- 29, 17
2016
Tuesday,
November
- 29, 2016
ALL SAINTS
DAY RETREAT
GENERAL
CHAPTER
MEETING
GENERAL
CHAPTER
MEETING
ALL SAINTS
DAY RETREAT
Franciscan
Missionary
Sisters ofSisters
Our Lady
of Sorrows
RetreatRetreat
Master:Master:
Most Rev.
Peter
Franciscan
Missionary
of Our
Lady of Sorrows
Most
Rev.Smith
Peter Smith
9:00 am9:00
- 2:30
doors
8:30 at
am8:30 am
ampm;
- 2:30
pm;open
doorsatopen
AUGUST
$40 per$40
person,
includesincludes
lunch lunch
AUGUST
per person,
Sunday,Sunday,
AugustAugust
7, 2016 7, 2016
ANNUAL
FAMILY
BARBECUE
November
4 - 6, 2016
ANNUAL
FAMILY
BARBECUE
November
4 - 6, 2016
Noon toNoon
6 pmto 6 pm
GALILEE
RETREAT
FOR WOMEN
GALILEE RETREAT
FOR WOMEN
Food, Games,
Door Prizes
Sweepstakes
Prizes Prizes St. Patrick
Food, Games,
Door &
Prizes
& Sweepstakes
St. Parish,
Patrick Portland
Parish, Portland
Gift Shop
Bookstore
open open
Contact:Contact:
Fr. Lucas
SSJ at 503-222-4086
Gift&Shop
& Bookstore
Fr.Laborde,
Lucas Laborde,
SSJ at 503-222-4086
August August
26 - 28,26
2016
November
11
-13,
2016
- 28, 2016
November 11 -13, 2016
WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
CATHOLIC
ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER
Contacts:
Jack & Jack
Jo Rich
at Rich
541-929-4407
or
Contacts:
John
&
Mary
Saxman
at 503-697-3545
Contacts:
& Jo
at 541-929-4407
or
Contacts: John & Mary Saxman
at 503-697-3545
John & John
LaVonne
DohertyDoherty
at 503-285-9762
& LaVonne
at 503-285-9762
November 18 - 20, 2016
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
September
2 - 4, 2016
September
2 - 4, 2016
Ingnatian
Retreat Retreat
Ingnatian
Contact:Contact:
Tania Le
at 503-579-3052
Tania
Le at 503-579-3052
September
9
11
2016
September 9 - 11 2016
LEGION
OF MARY
RETREAT
LEGION
OF MARY
RETREAT
Contact:Contact:
Penny Mock
503-490-8777
PennyatMock
at 503-490-8777
September
16
18,
2016
September 16 - 18, 2016
WOMEN’S
SILENT
RETREAT
WOMEN’S
SILENT
RETREAT
RetreatRetreat
Master:Master:
Rev. Cary
Rev.Reniva
Cary Reniva
Theme:Theme:
TBA TBA
$150 per
person
$150
per person
September
21
- 26,21
2016
September
- 26, 2016
GRIEF GRIEF
TO GRACE
RETREAT
TO GRACE
RETREAT
Contact:Contact:
Fr. PeterFr.O’Brien
at 541-258-5333
Peter O’Brien
at 541-258-5333
September
30
October
2,
2016
September 30 - October 2, 2016
OCDS Retreat
(Secular(Secular
Carmelites)
OCDS Retreat
Carmelites)
Contacts:
Jeff andJeff
Sylvia
971-216-1374
Contacts:
andBryant
Sylvia at
Bryant
at 971-216-1374
November 18 - 20, 2016
AMBASSADORS
RETREAT
FOR MEN
AMBASSADORS
RETREAT
FOR MEN
St. Patrick
Parish,
Portland
St. Patrick Parish, Portland
Contact:Contact:
Fr. Lucas
SSJ at 503-222-4086
Fr.Laborde,
Lucas Laborde,
SSJ at 503-222-4086
Wednesday,
November
30, 201630, 2016
Wednesday,
November
ADVENT
DAY RETREAT
ADVENT
DAY RETREAT
RetreatRetreat
Master:Master:
Fr. Dave
Gutmann
Fr.
Dave Gutmann
Theme:Theme:
“The Holy
Longing”
“The Holy Longing”
9:00 am9:00
- 2:30
doors
8:30 at
am8:30 am
ampm;
- 2:30
pm;open
doorsatopen
$40 per$40
person,
includesincludes
lunch lunch
per person,
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
Saturday,
December
10, 201610, 2016
Saturday,
December
VOLUNTEERS
&
BENEFACTORS
VOLUNTEERS & BENEFACTORS
MASS OF
THANKSGIVING
& LUNCHEON
MASS
OF THANKSGIVING
& LUNCHEON
December
25, 201625, 2016
December
A BLESSED
CHRISTMAS!
A BLESSED
CHRISTMAS!
Retreat House
RetreatClosed
House Closed
10
Coming Events
Day Retreats sponsored by the Retreat House
Please pre-register by phoning the retreat house at 503-649-7127 or online at www.olpretreat.org
Advent Day Retreat ~ December 2, 2015
Ash Wednesday Retreat ~ February 8, 2016
With Fr. Vincent Kelber, OP
With Most Rev. John G. Vlazny
Theme: The Shoot of Jesse:
The Incarnation of Christ
Theme: Merciful Like the Father
9 am - 2:30 pm
Doors open at 8:30 am
9 am - 2:30 pm
Doors open at 8:30 am
$40 per person
$40 per person
Our Lady’s Luncheon Tea
Silent Auction with Entertainment
in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Auction Procurement for
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Our Lady’s Tea
Tickets by advance purchase only
Do you have an item that you would be
willing to donate for the Tea and Auction
from your storehouse of treasures?
Come and join us for
Sweets and Savories,
Entertainment
and Convivium
If “yes”, please call the retreat house at
503-649-7127
Silent Auction bidding
begins at 11 am
May God Bless you
~ the Procurement Committee ~
Luncheon Tea is from
Noon until 2 pm
$35.00 per person
For more information
and to purchase
tickets or a table,
phone the retreat house
at 503-649-7127
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Mark Your Calendars!
43rd INSTITUTE IN CATHOLIC TEACHING
July 11-15, 2016
More information
regarding the speakers,
their topics and
registration will be
included in our Spring
Newsletter 2016, or phone
the retreat house at 503649-7127. Brochures will
be available in January.
Fr. John Horgan
Sr. Ann Shields, SGL
Fr. George McInnis, CPM
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