Upcoming Events
Adoption Orientation Feb. 10-11, 2012
Three times a year, Catholic Charities Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services offers an orientation for families interested in moving forward with an open adoption. The next opportunity will begin on Friday, Feb. 10, with an evening class from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues on Saturday, Feb. 11, with a session from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All classes take place at the Clark Family Center, located at 2740 SE Powell Blvd. in Portland. The orientation cost is $500 and includes lunch on Saturday. Topics include Mission, Oregon Law, open adoption families, fees, home study process, raising adopted children, and more. To register, complete this form and return it to the address enclosed. For more information, please contact the Pregnancy Support & Adoption Services office at 503-238-5196.
Rachel's Vineyard retreat March 9-11, 2012
If you struggle with a past abortion and seek spiritual healing, you are invited to start your journey at an upcoming Rachel's Vineyard retreat in Medford March 9-11, 2012. Participation is strictly confidential. Contact Project Rachel at 1-800-249-8074 or projectrachel@catholiccharitiesoregon.org. The cost is $150 for meals, room, and all retreat materials. Don't let financial constraints stop you, there is generous financial assistance available.
Catholic Charities prepares for the 2012 Operation Rice Bowl Campaign
Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, calls participants to pray with their families and faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who hunger, learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Proceeds from Operation Rice Bowl fund development projects that benefit the most vulnerable of the poor, and enable families to escape abject poverty and become self-sufficient.
In the Archdiocese of Portland, Operation Rice Bowl is overseen by Catholic Charities. Through Operation Rice Bowl, you can bring critical aid to the poor both overseas and here at home. Donations made to Operation Rice Bowl through our local Catholic Charities office are distributed both internationally and locally:
• 75% percent of Rice Bowl proceeds go to Catholic Relief Services to increase food security in communities in over 40 countries.
• 25% percent of Rice Bowl donations remain in our Archdiocese and are distributed by Catholic Charities to provide food assistance throughout Western Oregon.
Operation Rice Bowl 2012 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, but donations can be received through your parish or Catholic Charities any time during the year. Please note - donations must be mailed directly to Catholic Charities to be distributed locally. We encourage you to please turn in your donations directly to your parish or Catholic Charities (2740 SE Powell Blvd., Suite 1, Portland, OR 97202) to ensure our local community benefits from your gift.
