May 2013

First Communions, May 26, Noon Mass

Primeras Comuniones

Baptisms, 9:30 am

Rite of Reception

in side chapel, after 9:30 Mass

Isaac

Nataly

Angel

Gabriel

Fatima Jennifer

Christian

Adal Filie

Blessing of Moms

Blessing of Dads

Banner for Centennial Project

Bill Marinoli handing tool to Matt, May 22

(for grid work on suspended ceiling for hall entry)

Matt beginning measurements at hall entrance

hanging gridwork

cutting brace

securing connections

surveying progress of gridwork

First Communions, May 19

Tanya, Mrs. Jan Gill, Izaak, Victor, Marya, Victor, Fr. Bloom, Megan, Cameron James ("C.J."), Kai, Erik, Roisin

Eulogio Trimming Shrubs, 7 am, May 18

Pouring Concrete for Emergency Door Walkway, May 18

Tricia (Supervisor of St. Mary Daycare & Preschool), Harry, Bill, John

Bill, Harry, John, Juan

John doing finishing work; Harry pointing out area

XV - Blessing Samantha & Diana, May 18

Diana with parents Marco & Maricela Granados

Padrinos Jesse & Claudia Barajas

with chambelanes & damitas; brothers - Mark & Jesse

Samantha with parents Martin & Marta Pedroza

Godparents Juan Manuel Cruz & Teresa Pedroza

with chambelanes; brothers - Adrian & Flavio

Roses at Shrine of Our Lady, May 17

Retreat at Westminister Abbey, Mission B.C., May 13-17

L-R: Mathieu, Paul, Tomas, Brother Joseph, Fr B

Mathieu, Paul, Tomas, Brother Joseph Bruneau

May Crowning of Mary, May 12

Prayer at Our Lady's Garden

Crowning of Mary

Markie & Amy

Crowning Our Lady of the Valley

Michael & Milo serving

Blessing of Moms

Tricia, Cathy, Jan, Renate, Anna

Pat

Blessing

Michael, Milo, Jeanette, Betty, Rosaleen

Ruby, Moira, Anita, Dawn

Conchita, Teresa, Katarzyna, Patty, Susan, Bogda

Georgene, Susan, Bogda

Blessing at Noon Mass

Trini

Monica, Trini, Selmia, Arcelia

Marta

Mary Bloom Center Auction

(scenes from May 11 Dinner/Auction)

Mary Bloom Center Auction

(picture gallery of guests)

XV of Leslie, May 11

Ludwing & Anlly

with dad Juan Villanueva

Padrinos Erika & Fidel Garnica

Chambelanes

Last Use of Old Kitchen
(for funeral reception of Dolly Davis – May 3, 2013)

L-R: Virginia, Mary S, Mary N, Georgene, Kay & Pat

From kitchen looking out to hall

Ultimo Uso de la Cocina
(final use of old kitchen – making tamales to enable youth to attend Archdiocesan retreat at Camp Hamilton)

L-R: Adrian, Maria, Veronica, Silvina, Juli, Francisco, Cristobal, Iris, Jonatan, Jorge, Fatima; front: Erika, Samatha & Evelia

Renovation work begins, May 6

Kitchen appliances removed

Storage room

Old cabinets & plates

Former refrigerator & freezer units

Old sink & stove

John removing old cabinets

Sister Barbara helping

even Samwise gets into the act

Storage container for appliances, tables, chairs, etc. during renovation

Kitchen before removal of appliances & cabinets

old refrigerator & electric range

Grill & oven

Sink & dishwasher

Cabinet & serving counter

Burial of Dolly Davis, Monroe Cemetery, May 3

Cal with daughter, Annetta, Steve Groger in background

Presenting baptismal certificate to Cal

He is oldest St. Mary of the Valley parishioner who was baptized in parish

Baptismal record of Cal

Baptized April 29, 1928. Also gives names of parents and godparents, priest who did baptism and notation on Cal's confirmation (April 16, 1939 at St. Mary's Church, Monroe)

Second place goes to Virginia Salvadalena Dickmeyer

First page of baptismal register

(first baptism was May 4, 1913)

Rosary and flower offering to our Virgin Mary from the Hispanic Religious Education Program - May 2

St. Mary Pre-School and Day Care on playground, May 2

Hayden, Tricia Potteiger (Program Supervisor), Kendra, Rigo, Lisa Shultz (Program Director), Teo, Mason, Avery and Bowen.

John & Bill installing emergency door for pre-school

refinishing, making minor repairs and painting classroom doors

Sacred Heart Shrine, May 2

Our Lady of Guadalupe with first spring rose, May 4