Members of the Vincentian Family are cordially invited to participate in
the national meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Atlanta, Sept. 3
to 6, 2003. The event will begin Wednesday, Sept. 3, with an afternoon retreat focused
on living the Vincentian charism. The retreat, which starts at 1 p.m. at the
hotel, will be given by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M, Fr. James Kiernan, C.M.,
and Sr. Joan Keating, D.C., and will end with Mass. The cost for the retreat
only is $20.
A “spiritual track” will be featured in workshops throughout the
remaining three days of the meeting. Other workshop groupings include Unity,
Solidarity with People in Need and Collaboration. For detailed information
please see the April issue of the Ozanam News or visit the meeting website
at http://www.svdp2003atlanta.org.
Guest registration fees for meals and attendance at the entire
multiple-day event are approximately $175. Overnight accommodations are not
included and should be arranged directly through the Renaissance Waverly
(800-468-3571, located near I-75 and I-285 north of the city) at the special
meeting rate. To register for the retreat or the entire meeting, please call
Susan Sullivan at 770-458-7930.
