Maryville Care

01/13/2026

As we begin the new year, Maryville’s Chaplain, Melissa McCoy, reflects on Mary’s gentle way of pondering all things in her heart and how that quiet attentiveness can guide our own spiritual lives. In honoring Mary, the Mother of God, we are drawn more deeply into the mystery of Christ and reminded of the power held in the Holy Name of Jesus.

Through simple prayer—speaking His name with reverence, gratitude, and trust—we are invited to clear away the clutter and make space for God’s presence in our daily lives.

May Mary’s heart lead us closer to the heart of Jesus as we step into this new season.

The Holy Name of Jesus Happy New Year! This season always feels full of new possibilities. This year, I want to clear out some of the clutter in my life. Recently, I was sorting through a shoebox of odds and ends — the kind that sits, dusty, at the top of your closet. I found a card my mother gave...

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to pause and reflect on the good your generosity makes possible across the SSMO campus.

Your year-end gift:
• Opens doors for Valley Catholic students
• Ensures exceptional care for Maryville residents
• Sustains the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s community care ministries

Whether you give a traditional gift or choose a non-cash option like appreciated stock, a donor-advised fund, or an IRA distribution, every contribution strengthens our shared mission.

👉 Make your 2025 gift today: ssmo.org/strengthen-the-sisters-mission-with-a-year-end-gift/

12/29/2025

At Maryville Memory Care, families like Missy and her mother, Marilyn, find joy in shared music, simple crafts, and traditions that meet each resident where they are. Our caregivers work to help residents feel at home, especially during the holidays, so every moment can be a moment of peace.

“It’s been quite a learning curve for me,” explained Missy Martin, whose mother Marilyn is a resident at Maryville Memory Care. “There was a time period where s

12/25/2025

12/20/2025

When Valley Catholic students Morgan Tran and Zora Persun performed at Maryville this fall, the room filled with more than music.

Smiles, tapping feet, and quiet singing showed how deeply these moments matter. Their performance reflects the Sisters’ vision from nearly 140 years ago, creating a campus where students learn, practice, and then share their gifts with the wider community. The musical legacy that began in the Motherhouse continues today in classrooms, concert spaces, and at Maryville.

Music education has been interwoven into the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s ministry from its beginning. They developed programs, built a curriculum, and taugh

12/05/2025

Congratulations to Amy Phillips, Staff Development, Maryville’s Employee of the Month for December.

https://ssmo.org/maryville-employee-of-the-month-december-25/

12/05/2025

Nearly 40 years ago, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon gathered in the chapel to record “In Praise of God” as a Centennial gift of music and gratitude. The original 1986 recording has been carefully digitized and is now available on streaming platforms, inviting a new generation to pray, reflect, and listen.

Read the full story here https://ssmo.org/in-praise-of-god-goes-digital/

12/05/2025

As we enter the season of Advent, Sister Michael Francine invites us to reflect, prepare, and open our hearts to the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christ’s coming. Her View from the Dome letter sets the tone for this meaningful season and reminds us of the quiet grace found in anticipation.

The new issue of Spirit Magazine — titled “In Praise of God” — highlights the many ways people across the Sisters’ campus discover their gifts and share them with others. Through musical stories, reflections on service, and examples of generosity, this issue offers a rich look at our faith-filled community.

Read the latest issue and explore these stories on our website.
https://ssmo.org/newsletter/archive/december-view-from-the-dome-newsletter-3/

12/02/2025

Today is .

Your gift helps Maryville continue its mission of compassionate care and “Service with Love."

Gifts today support:
• Nursing, rehabilitative and memory care
•Meaningful activities and spiritual support
•A safe, loving home for our residents

Thank you for remembering Maryville on this special day of giving.

https://give.ssmo.org/pages/giving-tuesday-home-2

12/02/2025

It's and during the next 24 hours, people around the world will come together to participate in this global day of giving. Take a look at the many ways you can make a difference in the lives served by the Sisters and their sponsored ministries at Maryville and Valley Catholic School today!

A special thank you to Washington Trust Bank for their generous $4,500 gift in support of this work.

https://give.ssmo.org/pages/giving-tuesday-home-2

12/01/2025

11/24/2025

Thank you for supporting the ‘Hands on’ for the Poor gloves and mittens drive. Together, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus community collected more than 500 pairs of gloves, mittens to donate to local community organizations. The drive was organized by the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon So...