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."

Henri (Ruef) Dill, Mt. Angel's First Citizen for 2008, will be the guest speaker. Henri graduated from the Academy in 1962 and has some wonderful stories and experiences to relate. Her personal story itself is fascinating and was recently highlighted in a feature in the Oregonian which was picked up by the AP and appeared in papers across the country.

Shalom Garden Dedication and Party Set for July 27

Friends and supporters of Shalom Prayer Center are invited to a very special event - The Shalom Garden Party - on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. The new Meditation Garden behind Shalom Prayer Center will be dedicated in memory of Sr. Eileen Kraemer, OSB, at this time. This free event will also be the major celebration of Shalom's 35th Anniversary.

The Garden Party will feature refreshments - wine, cheese, fruit and chocolate desserts - along with music, historical displays, fellowship, an open house, and a program to honor past and present Shalom staff and board members.

This mid-summer afternoon should be a great time to enjoy the beauty of this newly-created outside area, and the staff and board of Shalom hope that you will be able to join them to celebrate on July 27th!





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