Sr. Hilda Kleiman Professes Perpetual Vows at Queen of Angels Monastery

Sr. Hilda Kleiman, OSB made her perpetual monastic profession during the celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Queen of Angels Monastery here. Standing before the assembly and the sisters of her community, Sr. Hilda promised obedience, stability and fidelity to the monastic life. The 31-year old woman, formerly known as Sr. Alicia, took the name of Hilda after St. Hilda of Whitby, who was a Benedictine abbess of the seventh century.

Sr. Donna Marie Chartraw, prioress, welcomed Sr. Hilda as a perpetually-professed member. "The sisters of Queen of Angels Monastery are happy to receive Sr. Hilda as a permanent member of our community. She brings many talents, especially in the literary field, and a generous spirit to our Benedictine life of prayer and service. And we, in turn, hope to support her and encourage perseverance in answering God's call." more >

4th Annual Benefit Dinner for St. Joseph Shelter is "Best Ever"

The recent 4th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Dinner was the most successful one yet according to Shelter Administrator Karolle Hughes. Hughes said the dinner "totally surpassed our ambitious goal of generating $25,000 for the Shelter." Almost final tallies put the amount raised through dinner sponsorships, tickets, silent auction proceeds, and donations at nearly $29,000. After expenses, the net proceeds for the Shelter will exceed $27,000. This amount is approximately double what the event raised in 2007, and will help St. Joseph Shelter continue providing emergency housing, food, case management and support services for homeless families and migrant farmworkers. more >

23rd Annual Recognition Dinner Slated for June 3

The Benedictine Foundation's 23rd Annual Recognition Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in Agatha Hall at Queen of Angels Monastery. The public is invited to attend and tickets may be reserved by calling the Foundation at 503-845-2556. The cost of the dinner is $20.

Foundation Director Steve Ritchie said, "The Annual Dinner is always a highlight of the year. It is an opportunity to recognize our outstanding donors and volunteers, who provide such essential support to the Sisters' monastic community and ministries. Plus, Sr. Terry Hall always outdoes herself in preparing the food for this dinner. I think those who attend are in for a very special evening." more >

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 3: BFO Annual Dinner
July 27: Shalom Garden Dedication and Party

VOCATION EVENTS at
Queen of Angels Monastery

June 28-July 5: Monastic Week
Oct 24-26: Vocation Weekend
Nov 14-16: Vocation Weekend

For more information call
503-845-6141 or 503-845-2556 or click here.

Upcoming Programs at
SHALOM PRAYER CENTER

May 10: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop
May 17: Book Talk
June 17-25: Iconographic Arts Institute Workshop - Beginner
June 21: Prayer of the Heart
June 27-July 5: Iconographic Arts Institute Workshop - Intermediate
July 19: Prayer of the Heart

For more information on these programs or to see the full event schedule click here.