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July 4, 2005 
VOL.
43, NO. 13Oakland,
CA
Post-abortion retreatoffers healing and
support, July 29-31
A “Rachel’s Vineyard” summer weekend
retreat for individuals and couples who are suffering from the emotional
or spiritual pain of abortion will be held July 29-31 in the Sonoma wine
country.
Sponsored by After the Choice, the Diocese of Oakland’s post-abortion
outreach, the retreat will include the sharing of stories and participation
in various rituals and exercises to help individuals and couples grieve
the loss of their unborn child. This process allows repressed feelings
of anger, shame, guilt and grief to surface and to be released in a safe
environment of mutual support, said Monika Rodman, Respect Life specialist.
The retreat will conclude with a memorial service and Mass of Resurrection.
Although the retreat has been designed for persons with a Catholic or
other Christian spiritual background, any person who is open to a spiritually
oriented healing process is welcome, said Rodman.
Tuition for the weekend is $150 per person, or $200 a couple, but financial
assistance is available. For a complete information packet, phone 510-267-8335
or email Mrodman@oakdiocese.org.
