We are deeply honored and humbled by your interest in incorporating ACTS into your parish life. The laity have an opportunity to participate in the Church’s New Evangelization, and become joyful missionary disciples. With the support of Archbishop Sample, the Archdiocese of Portland ACTS Mission Team believes that ACTS is participating in the Church’s apostolic mission, and that it may be a viable tool that could help realize the pastoral vision of your parish, with respect to evangelization. We see our role in this process as simply giving others an opportunity to share in this experience by bringing ACTS to parishes of all sizes. Join the ACTS lay-driven retreat ministry today. There are significant resources available to assist in getting started and ongoing support.
What's it all about?
Parishioners that attend an ACTS retreat share in an experience that has impacted several Archdiocese of Portland parishes . There are numerous testimonies where retreatants were were evangelized through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. They witness to becoming better spouses, parents, children... and yes, active parishioners. Archdiocese Parishes hosting Retreats St. Pius X, Portland Our Lady of the Mountain, Ashland Our Lady of the Lake Shepherd of the Valley, Central Point St Clare, Portland St. Mary, Mount Angel
St. Anthony, Tigard
"The weekend retreat was not just for my parish, but my own conversion to walking with parishioners on their faith journey". Fr John Henderson
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Your Archdiocese of Portland Missions ACTS Team
Mike McCallum, Julie Arndorfer, Lynette Pierson, Rip Howell, Donald Senestraro, Terry Marks, William Miller, Beth Westley, Eileen Micke-Johnson, Anthony Ordway, and Deacon Kevin Welch
The retreat held at Our Lady of Peace Retreat house, begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community.