St Mary of the Valley
(Monroe, WA, Fr Phil Bloom, Pastor since July 2009)
December 2011
40th Anniversary Celebration
L-R: Deacon Gene Vanderzanden, Fr. William Treacy, Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, Frs. Bloom & Valencia
(click on picture for more photos of the Anniversary Mass and reception)
Generations of Faith, December 28 (Mark Shea was guest speaker)
Presentation of three-year-old
with Pastor Michael Hanford, December 21
Lunch with Bishop Eusebio Elizondo & Fr. David Mulholland, Dec 21 (Vito's)
Bishop Elizondo & Fr. Valencia
(December 11-12)
Maņanitas - Dance in honor of Blessed Virgin Mary
with Jacob & Fr. Narciso
Re-enactment of Apparition
First Reconciliation, Dec. 13
L-R: Autumn, Alexis, Antoine, Henry, Conner & Emily; Fr. Bloom, Catechist Jan Gill & Fr. Valencia
at Holy Family School, December 12
XV of Jackeline, Parents: Jose & Alma, Dec. 3
Padrinos: Isidro & Sarai
with chambelanes
2nd Annual Crafts Fair, December 3-4, Tricia, Christian, Royce, Robin
Rami - handmade olive wood cribs, crucifixes, statues, etc. from Bethlehem
Orion - beaded headbands, etc.
Marni - handmade rosaries
Stephanie - speciality albums
Carol - unique scented "candles"
Jan & Mattie - Quilt Raffle
Marni, Robin, Rose - Mary Kay products
Diana & Crystal - specialty purses, etc.
Rami with customers
Robin & Kelsey
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Closing of entrance on west fence (after Dec. 6 Neighborhood Security Meeting)
north fence entrance
