Learn about Faustina and the Message of Mercy! www.stlukeproductions.com

Did your abortion change you? Is a dividing point in your life “before the abortion” and “after the abortion”? Convinced yourself that you have dealt with the abortions? Have you been looking at the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat ad in the bulletin for years? Come where healing can truly happen. Participation is strictly confidential.  Contact E-mail: ProjectRachel@catholiccharitiesoregon.org.  The cost is $150.00 for meals, room, and all retreat materials. Generous financial assistance is available!   Upcoming retreats:  June 14-16.  Call or email for details!

This monthly liturgy includes Mass & Blessing with the Relic of Saint Peregrine.  Held on the first Saturday of each month at noon. Saint Peregrine is the patron saint of victims of cancer, AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.

Join this Global effort to pray for priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart.  Find a Marian Shrine near you to pray the rosary on June 7th. http://www.worldpriestday.com/rosaryrelay  
The Grotto will be participating in this day of prayer 
SCHEDULE:
12:00 p.m. - Eucharist Celebration
12:30 p.m. - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
1:00 p.m - Rosary
3:30 p.m. - Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

All are welcome to a praise and worship concert at the Parish. The event includes barbecue at 7 PM and concert 8 PM. The difference of this concert is that it won’t be just music but also a very prayerful evening. The event is scheduled for May 31st 7 PM at St Patrick’s Church. Parking available. For more information www.stpatrickpdx.org

JUNE 20 – 28, 2013
Come and join the Sisters for their annual eight-day silent retreat with Fr. Serge Propst, OP.
Theme “THE HEART OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY: THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD”
Included each day: Holy Mass and Conferences, Eucharistic Adoration, Evening and Night Prayer, Time for reflection, prayer and relaxation. Retreat begins Thursday evening 6/20 with dinner and concludes after breakfast Friday, 6/28/13. Full Retreat $390/ Partial Stay Retreat $70 per night including meals. Day commuters welcome also. Register online at www.olpretreat.org

Fund raiser to support families in need.  Take out meals available.  

Immaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the Rwandan genocide and New York Times best-selling author of "Left to Tell" is regarded today as one of the world's leading speakers on peace, faith, hope and forgiveness. She will be hosting a retreat and sharing her inspiring message at Resurrection Catholic Church in Tualatin, October 25-26, 2013. To register and to get more information www.immaculee.com.
Space is limited so register early.
If you would like to volunteer to help promote this event contact the Marian Prayer Center 503-786-9600.

For Fathers, Sons, uncles, nephews, godfathers & godsons.  Led by Retreat Master: Fr. Andrew Apostoli of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.  The Day includes: Holy Mass, Conference, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration and outdoor fun-in-the-sun BBQ and outdoor games.  www.olpretreat.org

For mothers, daughters, aunts, nieces, godmothers and goddaughters.  Led by Fr. Andrew Apostoli CFR.  Retreat includes: Holy Mass, Adoration, Conferences, BBQ and outdoor games.  www.olpretreat.org

The mission runs: 8:45am-12:00pm (Begins each day with Holy Mass at 9:00am)at Saint James Catholic Church
For: Boys and girls in grades 4-8 from area parishes are welcome!!
Join Sister Maria Karol & Sister Kate of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
THE GOAL: To evangelize the world we must have a deep personal relationship with Jesus, a friendship nourished by Word and Sacrament. Come explore what the Gospel reveals about Jesus and God’s plan for us, and learn how we can be a Light to the World through our love and relationship with Jesus Christ.
To enroll your child/children, register online at www.saintjames-parish.com. Last day to register is June 13.
The sisters will be hosting discernment events for young women 14 & older.

On behalf of the Salisa Bana (Light of Africa), our Children and me, please plan on attending an information night about our journey to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 – 7:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, Milwaukie, Or. 97222. You will hear about the progress of our new boarding school, water, teacher, solar paneling,
and the children in our “Hope for Children Orphanage. The board of directors of Salisa Bana, and the children at the orphanage in Kinshasa, send you the warmest Thank You
(in French - Merci)! We hope you can come to this presentation so we can explain the good works being done here! This new boarding school would not be possible without people like you who have a love for children you’ve never met. Thank you again for your kind and generous support and for being part of our Congo family.

All are welcome to join: Speaker: Colin Calmiano on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 from 9 AM to 4PM (Full day with a lunch break. Lunch is not provided by the organizers)  Colin has been a lay preacher and evangelist for many years and is based in Bangalore, India. His website is http://www.spreadyourwings.in/
Topics: Focus on discipleship and evangelisation
                           a. The call to discipleship
                           b. Faith that conquers all
                           c. Being led by the Holy Spirit
Cost of event: FREE (Free will donations are collected to help defray expenses for the event).  In addition to the above talks, we will have praise and worship music at the beginning of the morning and afternoon sessions, and time to pray over folks at the end of the day. (we will have prayer teams set up).  While lunch is not provided, we will have a lunch break and folks can either bring in their lunch or go to one of the nearby eateries to grab something to eat.  The event is open to all. No need to RSVP but if there are questions, emails can be sent to woccrs@gmail.com.