NEHALEM NEWSPAGE, June 2004

NEHALEM NEWSPAGE

L'Arche Nehalem 8501 SE Stephens Portland, OR 97216
(503) 251-6901 Fax: 251-6952 e-mail: mail@larche-portland.org web site: www.larche-portland.org

JUNE 2004

Our mission is to create a place to call home
for people with developmental disabilities and those who share life with them.

NEWS

Thanks to the LaSalle High School Community 101 program, which provided a grant from money made available by PGE and the Maybelle Clark-McDonald Fund to L’Arche Nehalem to send two core members and two assistants to the annual Faith and Sharing Retreat in Mt. Angel from August 3 to 9. Mary Ann Ramey and Marilyn Petruzzelli attended the awards ceremony at LaSalle on May 25.
Susan Mitchell attended the Regional Board Formation at Dumas Bay (Federal Way, Wash.) on May 14-16 with board members Maureen Cleary, Jerry Deas, RoseMary Lyons, Kate Marshall, and Matt Weisensee. Pat Lenon from L’Arche Lethbridge (Alberta) was the leader of the weekend.
Thanks to our board and to their guests for making the annual Board Spring Social on May 6 such a lovely, relaxed party. Thanks especially to Theresa and Ken Willett, whose home provided a lovely setting for the party. And thanks to Lisa Gandara of Black Dog Catering for the elegant food and to Doug Westberg for the beautiful music.
Mary Ann was one of the representatives of Western Region communities at the National Reflection Group meeting in Cleveland from May 20 to 23. As part of the international Identity and Mission process, the group shared about L’Arche’s shadow side&endash;those areas where we have missed the mark in living our mission well and where healing and reconciliation are called for. Joanne McClarty, the facilitator of Nehalem’s reflection group, served as facilitator for the national group. Mary Ann will also represent the U.S. communities at the International Reflection Group in Belgium from June 25 to 28.

Prayer Night

Wed., June 16, 7 p.m.

Nehalem House

WANTED: A few good men and women to help with the Starlight Run on Saturday, June 5
from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Volunteers gather at the Lincoln High School track at SW 18th & Salmon.
L'Arche Nehalem receives $15 for each volunteer who works on our behalf. Please sign up with
Dan Barcia at 503 254-6940. (This one's a gas! Don't miss it!)

Volunteers Needed!
A Request from Clarissa Schoenberg and Dorothy Coughlin

The Archdiocese of Portland Office for People with Disabilities will be hosting a retreat for families with children with disabilities. This biannual event (our third!) is a wonderful opportunity for these families to share their stories as well as pray, play and relax together. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, August 28^th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help with respite care for the children (infant through adult). Respite is provided to enable parents to attend a group session that has proven to be a wonderful source of support and shared wisdom. The retreat is at Aldersgate Retreat Center, about an hour south of Portland. If you are interested in volunteering as a respite care provider, contact Clarissa at 503 282-6231 or Dorothy at 503 233-8399.

JOURNEYS

Amy Barcia traveled to Calgary, Canada for a meeting of Community Coordinators May 9-11 to plan for the annual Team Leader’s Circle training next fall. The meeting involved coordinators from all of L’Arche Western U.S. regions and Western Canada region in the hopes to continue our inter-regional solidarity by planning and facilitating this training week together.
Susan will serve as one of the facilitation team for L’Arche Canada/L’Arche USA Leadership Training in Montreal from June 9 to 18.

NOW APPEARING!

Jeff Deeks will perform in Barnum, a production of Portland’s PHAME Academy, at the World Trade Center on SW Salmon and Naito Parkway on June 5 at 7 p.m. and June 6 at 2 p.m. This production marks the twentieth anniversary of PHAME (Pacific Handicapped Artists, Musicians & Entertainers). Tickets are $12 ($8 for seniors and students).
Former assistant and violinist Nick Schicker will play with the Oregon Cascade Symphony at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, at Reedwood Friends Church (2901 SE Steele), and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 6, at the Hollywood Theatre (41st and NE Sandy). The program includes music by Ridout, Bizet, Barber, and Dvorak, and tickets are $6 at the door.

ANNIVERSARIES	BIRTHDAYS
Cindy Leonard (June 1, 1987) Dan Barcia (June 1, 1998, 4 yrs.) Jeff Deeks (June 29, 1998) Marilyn Petruzzelli (July 1, 2002)	Mary Ann Ramey (June 7)

CELEBRATIONS

Wed., June 2, 7 p.m., Neahkahnie House: Dan Barcia’s 4th Anniversary
Wed., June 16, 7 p.m., Nehalem House: Prayer Night
Wed., June 23, 7 p.m., Neahkahnie House: L'Arche Nehalem’s 17th Anniversary Party
Wed., June 30, 7 p.m., Nehalem House: Jeff Deeks’ 6th Anniversary

WISH LIST

Large wok

Weed Eater-type power yard trimmer

We are following Jesus on his downward journey into weakness and poverty. Jesus was rejected because he called for change: he invited people to change their hearts, to change their way of living and of welcoming others -- especially those who are different.

Jean Vanier, Letter from Trosly, April, 2004
Read the entire text of Jean's letter.

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