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March 1, 2012

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE SSMO SUPERIOR GENERAL

 

In March our Retreat Day will focus on the life and words of St. Katharine Drexel, a truly amazing woman. I want to share some trivia about St. Katharine not included in the article in this month's newsletter.

 





125th Signature File
All Invited to Closing Liturgy for 125th Jubilee March 25
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Archbishop John Vlazny will preside at Mass in the Valley Catholic Athletic Center as a final celebration of the Sisters' 125th Jubilee Year.
Join us March 25, 2012 at
2 p.m. All are welcome. 
 

What is Calling the Sisters Out on the Open Road?

A national traveling exhibit called "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America" will be in Sacramento this summer.
SSMO "Cousins" Will Travel from Midwest for Jubilee Mass

Valentine TeaAll in the family: What groups in the midwest do the SSMOs consider their cousins?

 

March Saint Reflection:
St. Katharine Drexel

American Katharine Drexel inherited a fortune from her father, yet chose to leave the lifestlyle of the rich to serve the needs of others.  Why?

 

SSMOs Host Annual
Valentine Tea 

The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, via Bethany Center, hosted a grand event on February 12 - the annual Valentine's Tea. 
 
Save the Date to Taste Soups from All Over the Area!
Sr. Charlene
The second annual Soup's On event will be on Saturday, Oct. 20. Mark your calendar now!
 

Are You Called to Religious Life?

The Sisters invite all single women over the age of 18 to a "Come and See" retreat on March 18.  

SSMO Campus Volunteers at OFB Make Impact

Valentine TeaAs our 125th Jubilee year comes to an end, we wish to thank all of you who so willingly gave of your time on the second Saturday of each month to volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank West.

 

Requests for Prayers

If you would like the Sisters to add a special intention to our daily prayers,
please send an email to prayers@ssmo.org.

 

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