2015 Fall Newsletter - Our Lady of Peace Retreat
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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 O 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 2 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 (Continued on next page) 3 Retreat House News F 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. I 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 4 Retreat House News I 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. A 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. 5 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! G 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) 6 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: Search “OLPRETREAT” 7 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. 8 OLP OLPRetreat RetreatSchedule ScheduleDecember December2015 2015——June June2016 2016 Retreat Schedule 2015 – June 2016 ToToRegister Retreats visit ususonline Registerfor forOLP-Sponsored OLP-SponsoredDecember Retreats(in (inblue) blue) visit onlineatatwww.olpretreat.org; www.olpretreat.org; Tothe register for OLP-Sponsored retreats (highlighted in blue), visit us online at www.olpretreat.org; phone retreat house at 503-649-7127 or email [email protected] phone the retreat house 503-649-7127 [email protected] email [email protected] phone the retreatat house at 503-649-7127 or email MARCH MARCH DECEMBER DECEMBER(2015) (2015) 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 pm; 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 OLP-Sponsored 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 11 Our Lady of Peace Retreat nonprofit org u.s. postage paid BEAVERTON, or permit no. 52 A Peaceful Place to Rekindle Your Spirit www.olpretreat.org 3600 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97003 If you do not wish to receive our newsletters, please contact us at 503-649-7127 or email: [email protected] 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. 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