“Candidate” Anna Nguyen became “Sister” Anna Nguyen this morning at the Convent Mass of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in Beaverton. Her friends and family joined the Sisters for Mass and Breakfast to celebrate the joyful occasion with the Sisters.
Anna Nguyen, from Seattle, WA, spent 6 months discerning her religious call prior to being received as a Novice this morning.
Sister Charlene Herinckx addresses the community of Sisters, family and friends of Sr. Anna Nguyen and friends of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.
Family of Sister Anna Nguyen gather for her reception as a Novice with the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon August 11, 2013 at the Sisters Chapel in Beaverton, OR
Sister Anna Nguyen thanks the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon for helping her discern her vocation and teach her about Religious LIfe in the process.
Family of Sister Anna Nguyen
Sister Anna Nguyen receives her white veil, the symbol of a novice in religious life.
Sister Anna Nguyen receives her veil
Sister Anna Nguyen adjusts her veil.
Sister Anna Nguyen receives the constitution of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon from Sister Charlene Herinckx, the religious leader of the Sisters.
Sister Joyce Barsotti, Sister Anna Nguyen and Sister Charlene.
Sister Anna Nguyen – a brand new Novice with the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
Family of Sister Anna Nguyen
Sister Anna Nguyen and relatives bring gifts to the altar
Taking the gifts of bread and wine to the altar
Sister Anna Nguyen thanks the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and addresses her family and friends in her native tongue
Family and Friends of Sr. Anna Nguyen
Family Photo of the Nguyen family
CYO/Camp Howard 
Congratualtions to her family and to all at St. Marys Of The Valley!!!!!!!!
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Thank you, Nancy, your sister, Sr. Ruth is talking to me as I am responding to you and she says HELLO!!!
It has been a great Community Days capped with the reception of a new member! How great is that? She has a lot
of wit and spunk. She will do great things
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Hi Sr. Krista! I enjoy the pictures you post, while at the same time I’m learning of the rituals of the Catholic Church. Please tell Sister Anna congratulations on becoming a novice!
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Thank you, Susan for checking in and learning about what is going on with the Sisters and with CYO and Camp Howard. I will be sure to give Anna your regards!
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