September 18, 2003

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
bbunce@archdpdx.org

Day of Retreat for Young Women

        A "Day of Retreat for Young Women" is scheduled for Saturday, October 18.
The retreat is planned for single Catholic women between the ages of 16 and 45 years
of age. The day is a cooperative effort of the Archdiocese of Portland and the women in
religious orders in the Archdiocese. The retreat will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue
until 3:00 p.m., and will be held at the Griffin Center (7414 SE Michael Dr.) in Milwaukie,
next to La Salle High School. The theme of the day will be "Come and follow Me."

        The day will give participants the opportunity to visit with women in religious
orders who find great joy in serving the Lord. Speaks include Mary Jo Tully, Chancellor
and Coordinator for Religious for the Archdiocese of Portland, Father Kelly Vandehey,
Archdiocesan Vocations Director, and the Vocations Directors for various communities
of women religious. The day includes time for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.

        There is no charge for the retreat, and lunch is provided. Registration must be
received by October 11, 2003. To register, or learn more about the "Day of Retreat for
Young Women," contact Mother Mary of the Angels, SR, 503-236-4207 in Portland, or
Sister Marietta Schindler, OSB, 503-845-6141 in Mt. Angel.
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