WELCOME SSMO ASSOCIATES to COMMITMENT DAY 2009- March 21

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

AND CONTACT PERSONS

Dora Collins-Sr. Mary Ellen Hanson

Emelita Johnston-Sr. Juanita Villarreal

Holly Moon-Sr. Paula Fox

Mary Lou Newell-Sr. Juanita Villarreal

Evelyn Reyes-Sr. Catherine Hertel

Diane Van Alstine-Sr. Paula Fox

Kitty Wilson-Sr. Mary Ellen Hanson

SSMO Associates

Since 1980 the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon have encouraged Associate Members, a group of dedicated men and women who work in their own local areas to spread the spirit of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) and the Good News of Jesus Christ.

SSMO Associate Members may be found anywhere, from right next door to the SSMO campus, to as far away as Montana or Colorado.

The primary commission of Associate Members is to pray with the SSMO community for their mutual concerns. Each Member is offered the opportunity to enrich his/her own life with greater spiritual awareness, and may also choose to participate in a community ministry where they live. Each Associate Member communicates regularly with one of the Sisters for guidance in his/her particular ministry or task. A monthly newsletter keeps the members up-to-date on SSMO events and plans, and each year the members gather at the SSMO Convent to share experiences, learn from one another, and rededicate themselves to continued service.

If you would like to become an Associate Member of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, please call 503-644-9181 and ask for the Director of Associates or write to Associates, Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, 4440 SW 148th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97007. You may also send an e-mail to associates@ssmo.org.