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November 2013

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE SSMO
SUPERIOR GENERAL

 

Dear Families and Friends, 

 

As we begin this month looking forward to the celebration of Thanksgiving, I would like to share a short, favorite prayer of mine: "God, you have given so much to me; give me one thing more, a grateful heart."

 

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This month's photo and video bonus features 

In this issue, you will find bonus photo and video features.
They appear in stories including:

    *Meet the Sisters: Sister Marie Bernadette George
    *Soup's On 2013: A delicious success

 

We hope you enjoy these additions to "A View from the Dome."

Meet the Sisters: Sister Marie Bernadette George 

"I had a great love for God and Our Mother Mary, and I wanted to share that love with others."

In her own words, Sister Marie Bernadette George shares her journey from Holy Cross Parish to the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO).

 

Sister Marie Bernadette George:  A life and ministry in photos  

A teacher who wanted to instill in children "that great love for God and Mother Mary."

 

Sister Marie Bernadette George has served in Oregon and Washington and traveled as far as Rome and the home of St. Bernadette in Lourdes. 
 

The Sisters Want to Remember Your Loved Ones in Their November Intentions

In the Catholic Church, November is dedicated as a month of prayer and remembrance for those who have gone before us.
We invite you to join us in prayerful reflection of those who have gone before us.

Soup's On 2013: a delicious success 

Youngsters got hugs from the black bear and adults said, "Mmm. Mmm. Good." as they tasted 20 delicious soups at Soup's On 2013.  The annual event - now in its third year - benefits the Oregon Food Bank.  

 

An Invitation to Our Advent Retreat

To get the Advent season started in a peaceful and joyous way, consider coming to the Advent Retreat hosted by the Sisters on November 30. The day will begin with a presentation by Fr. Bob Barricks, familiar to many students and parents on campus for presiding at elementary school Masses.

Learn about "The Adolescent Brain: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"

The SSMO Foundation Speakers Series is a gift to the community that supports our campus. Our next presentation is "The Adolescent Brain: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." It will be held on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. 
 

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SSMO and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)

The Sisters in the leadership of their religious communities in the Pacific Northwest find great camaraderie and support as they meet twice a year. The regional meetings of the national organization known as the Leadership Conference of Religious Women (LCWR) are usually held in Seattle, Portland, or Spokane and provide an opportunity for prayer, discussion, and planning joint undertakings. 

       

SSMO and the Northwest Association of Bishops and Religious Superiors

In 1969, the bishops and major superiors of women's religious communities in the Northwest started to meet annually to discuss concerns and issues affecting the lives and ministries of Sisters in service to the Church. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon leadership has participated in this meeting ever since our former Superior General Sister M. Fidelis Kruetzer was part of the originating group. 

 

Saint of the Month Reflection: Father Solanus Casey 

This month the person featured has not yet been officially declared a saint by the Catholic Church, but he had a rather interesting life. Do you know anyone who worked as a logger, hospital orderly, street car operator, and prison guard before entering high school at the age of 21?  
 

Requests for Prayers

If you would like the Sisters to add a special intention to our daily prayers,

please send an email to [email protected].

 

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