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The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are the only religious community founded in Oregon. Visit our website to learn about becoming a Sister.

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SSMO is celebrating the birth of our King. Blessed Holy Innocent children.

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The next Vocation Information Night for Single, Catholic men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 is January 19 at 6:30 p.m.

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We had so much fun decorating Christmas cookies this year!

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Christmas is drawing near, and it seems like each day new decorations are appearing in a different corner of the Motherhouse.

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SSMO arrangements of Nativity far and wide.

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The Lord is truly holy, and God wants us to live and act in holiness. The love God offers has no limits or conditions; God’s love has set us free.

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During Advent, we wait in joyful hope with Mary for the coming of our Savior.

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“I value my religious vocations as one of God’s greatest gifts. God and I are a great team, and He is always with me, doing His work through me and letting me see Him in each person I meet. I have never once had a doubt about my decision to be a Sister.” -Sr. Rita Rose

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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
-1 Thessalonians 5:18

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•Strength and gentleness – The rose is a fragile flower with delicate petals attached to a strong stem with thorns, which is similar to Mary’s gentle heart being pierced with sorrows. 

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There are many attributes of the Mystical Rose: 

•Beauty – Mary is considered to be perfect in her beauty and sweetness. 

•Hiddenness – Mary is called the Hidden Rose because her tomb is in heaven, not on earth. 

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Are you interested in learning more about vocations to the priesthood, single, married, or consecrated life?

Do you want to meet others who are also considering their vocational call?

Join us for Vocations Information Night on Sunday, Nov. 24

https://t.co/EcS47WcWsw

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We were honored to be recognized by Bishop Austin Vetter from the Diocese of Helena following our recent visit to Carroll College in Helena, MT! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and strengthen our shared mission. Thank you, Bishop Vetter, for the warm welcome!

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Are you a single, Catholic woman between 18 and 35? You are are encouraged to join the Sisters at the SSMO Motherhouse for a very special Advent Retreat.

See our Vocation Newsletter to read about upcoming events.
https://t.co/L5UxYZbIfO

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Our new statue is named “Mary, Mystical Rose.”

The title of the Mystical Rose can be traced to ancient times and particularly to the Litany of Loreto from 1587. This invokes Our Lady as “Rosa Mystica,” our Mystical Rose.

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This month’s Vocation Newsletter highlights the vocation of Sister Rita Watkins.

Sister Rita’s ministries have covered a variety of areas for more than five decades – from education as a teacher, principal, and president to service in our Community.

https://t.co/L5UxYZbIfO

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It’s a wonderful time of year to see the fruits of this year’s harvest!

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Did you know that 66% of people entering religious life were invited to consider this vocation?

Invite someone today!

#discernment

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We are excited for the upcoming discernment retreat for Catholic women.

You can use the QR code to register.

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Exciting things are happening! Our sisters are hard at work clearing the front circle in preparation for the beautiful Mystical Rose statue.