14th Annual Car Raffle Underway

The Benedictine Foundation's 14th Annual Car Raffle to benefit the Benedictine Sisters has begun, with tickets being offered for a 2007 Kia Spectra EX Sedan donated by Bob Lanphere's Network of Dealerships. The Spectra is an economical and fuel-efficient car that gets an average of 36 miles per gallon.

Raffle tickets are again priced at $50 each and limited to 1,000. The last four car raffles have been completely sold out. The drawing will be held following the Founders' Day Concert on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 4 pm. You do not need to be present to win.

Raffle proceeds benefit the Sisters' Retirement Fund and the Vocation Outreach program of the Sisters in memory of Sr. Dolores Bernards, OSB. Over the past 13 years, the car raffle has generated over $450,000 for the Sisters' community. The Lanphere family and dealerships have supported the raffle since its inception in 1995.

To purchase tickets, call 503-845-2556.

Henri Dill Offers Inspiration and Appreciation to Sisters at the 23rd Annual Foundation Recognition Dinner

The 23rd Annual Recognition Dinner of the Benedictine Foundation took place on June 3, 2008 at the Monastery. Featured speaker Henri (Ruef) Dill (MAA '62) kept the audience laughing while also offering inspiration with the story of her life journey. Henri, who was selected 2008 Mt. Angel First Citizen, recounted many experiences with the Sisters during her high school years which helped shape her as a person and gave her the confidence to accomplish great things in her life.

Thrasilla (Barr) Bauman of Mt. Angel and Laura Kreitzberg of Salem were honored for their outstanding support of the Benedictine Foundation and the Benedictine Sisters. "Tecie" Bauman (MAA '37) has been a long-time, generous donor to the Sisters, the Shelter, and Shalom, as well as of many other causes and community organizations. Laura Kreitzberg has provided essential support for projects including the restoration of the Sisters' pipe organ and the Century Club.

The Mother Bernardine Wachter Award was presented by Prioress Donna Marie Chartraw, OSB to Marlene and Allan Carmack for their exemplary support and volunteer service on behalf of the Sisters and their ministries. Marlene and Allan were instrumental in the creation of the new Shalom Prayer Garden, along with the Founders' Day Concert and many other projects at the Monastery and Shalom Prayer Center.

Outgoing Foundation board member Efrain Diaz-Horna (MAC '69) was honored for his many years of volunteer service and leadership on the Foundation board and the Sisters' Advisory Committee. Sr. Marietta Schindler, OSB gave a moving remembrance of the late Mary (Donnelly) Zepp (MAA '59), who was also a long-time member of the Foundation board until her recent death.