Celebrating Jubilee 2005

Front row (left to right): Sister Marie Bernadette George, Sister Marcella Parrish, Sister Anna Hertel, Sister Elma Heesacker and Sister Marilyn LeDoux. Sister Ermelinda VanDomelen was not able to attend due to illness.

This summer, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) are honoring six Sisters who, through their ministries and service, have given over 300 years of community care through faith and action.

Sisters Marie Bernadette George, Anna Hertel, Marilyn LeDoux, Elma Heesacker and Marcella Parrish celebrated their 50th Jubilee.

Sister Ermelinda VanDomelen celebrated her 70th Jubilee.

Jubilee 2005 was held on Sunday, July 31 at the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon convent. Reverend Dan Parrish presided over the services.

Following the Mass, receptions were held in the Sisters' dining room, the third floor of the convent and the hot lunch room at St. Mary of the Valley School.

Sister Marcella and her nephew, Rev. Dan Parrish.	Sister Elma Heesacker celebrates with her sister.
Sister Marilyn LeDoux's reception	Sister Anna's reception
Sister Rita Watkins pours tea for guests.	Sister Theresa Lan serves punch for guests.
Sister Marie Bernadette George's reception.