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September 2014 

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE SSMO
SUPERIOR GENERAL

Dear Family and Friends,  

 

Happy New Year! It might seem a little strange to use that greeting in September but it seems that with the new school year, we are starting afresh.  

   




125th Signature File

This month's photo and video bonus features 

These articles include photo and video features:

*Community Days 2014
*Meet the Sisters: Sr. Theresa Lan Nguyen
*Celebrating 20 years of friendship with Holy Spirit
  Sisters
*Turf's Up: An exciting new era begins at Valley Catholic

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

Community Days 2014 

Presentations, reports, sharing insights, planning for the future, the Missioning service and the Mass of profession of vows and/or reception into the novitiate.  

 

Those are just some of the highlights of our annual Community Days.    


Meet the Sisters: Sr. Theresa Lan Nguyen 

Growing up in Vietnam, Theresa Lan Nguyen "had many opportunities to practice and grow up with a Christian spirit. At that time, I didn't have a deep knowledge of God's love, but He led and helped me to slowly become aware of His love."

That journey led her to the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.  

 

A Life in Photos: Sr. Theresa Lan Nguyen 

Each month, the Sisters of Sr. Mary of Oregon honor the service of one of their Sisters.  

 

This month: Sr. Theresa Lan Nguyen. 

   

Turf's Up: An exciting new era begins at Valley Catholic

On Sept. 5, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus will host a dedication ceremony marking the completion of the athletic field upgrade that started with the installation of lights in 2013. 
 

Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship

On August 20, 1994, three Sisters from Tanzania came to Oregon. From the time our Sisters met them at the airport to this day, the bond has grown stronger and stronger.

Announcing our 2014-2015 Bethany Center Speaker Series 

Through Bethany Center, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon offer lifelong learning opportunities to women and men throughout the greater Portland community.

 

The 2014-2015 Bethany Center Speaker Series offers a rich array of programs and lectures.

 

Learn about our exciting 2014-2015 events.  

Alumni Weekend 2014: Celebrating memories and milestones 

Alumni Weekend 2014 is almost here! We'll have "wHolesome" fun all weekend long, starting with our wHole in One Golf Tournament on Sept. 11. Then join us for a tailgate party and Friday night football, class reunions and Sunday Mass. Don't miss the biggest alumni event of the year!

The Year of Consecrated Life: an invitation from the Sisters 

Pope Francis has dedicated 2015 as the "Year of Consecrated Life." In response, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon invite their Associates (and all interested people) to learn more about the lives of Sisters in a series of monthly gatherings. The first will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12 with Mass at 9 a.m. followed by a presentation at 10 a.m.  

 

Saint of the Month: Blessed Fr�d�ric Ozanam  

"Charity and justice go together."

That was the message from Pope John Paul II during his homily at the 1997 beatification Mass for Fr�d�ric Ozanam at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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].

 

Learn more about the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon