St Mary of the Valley
(Monroe, WA, Fr Phil Bloom, Pastor since July 2009)October 2013
Children's Festival (Festival de Niņos)
October 31
Rebuilt Implementation Team (Chartering Meeting, October 29)
L-R: Monica, Carlos, Enrique, Martha, Fr B, Ken, Andrea, Schana, Matt, Karen, Georgene, Justin, Elaine (not shown: Karen & Sandro), Picture by Sr. Barbara
Wedding of Santiago Mata & Rosario Jimenez, Oct 19
(exchange of rings)
Lazo (chord) that represents yoke that unites them to Jesus and to each other
with parents Juvenal & Rosa Jimenez
Baptism of Damien, Oct 19
L-R: Alejandra (mom), Julio Garcia (dad), Damien, Cosme & Evelia Cardoza (padrinos)
blessing of father
St. Mary of the Valley Young Adults
(Oct 19 dinner and movie in parish hall) - photo by Sr. Barbara
(with Sr. Barbara)
Presentation on "Science, God and Creation" by Karlo Broussard, Oct 15
Series from Magis Center for Faith and Reason will continue on 3rd Tuesdays of each month (sponsored by SMV Men's Group)
Papal Blessing for SMV Centennial
Placing Papal Blessing in Hall, Oct 13
MiaGrace with uncle, Tony, and parents, Luis Miguel & Abby
Papal Blessing in background
Carne Asada Lunch prepared by Knights of Columbus, Oct 13
Worthy Knight Oscar bring tacos & soft drinks
Worthy Knight Leo serving
in background: Knights Ralph, Gerardo, Harry & Jose
Sandro, Enrique, Martha, Carlos, Trini, Arturo with children
Jo Ann, Rosario, Manuel
Jesus, Yolanda & children
Carlos, Monica & children
Selmia, Giselle, Maria, Monica, Erika with niece, dad, abuelita Martha
Enrique & Eli
Memorial Plaques of Donors to Kitchen/Hall Renovation
List of Donors
Donors of Kitchen Appliances
Baptism of Juliana & MiaGrace, Oct 12
L-R: Juliana, Martha & Tomas (padrinos), Xenia (mom), Matthew
with grandparents
Rosa, Abby, L. Miguel, Oscar, Maria, Fr B w/ Mia Grace, Martha, Julind, Matthew, Xenia
Mia Grace & Julind with sister, Carla, and primos (cousins)
Baptism of Katherine
L-R: Jose Alfredo & Lucia Resendiz (padrinos); Maribel (mom), Jesus Garcia (dad)
Anointing of Katherine with Oil of Catechumens with Jesus Garcia (dad), Roxana (mom)
Baptism of Christian & Dylan
L-R: Dylan with Marlene (madrina), Antonio (padrino), Nayeli (madrina of Christian), Christian, Jorge & Roxana Navarette (parents)
Dylan, Jorge Navarette, Fr B, Christian
Archery Club, first session, Oct 12
Shrine of Our Lady, Oct 11
Golden Anniversary Blessing for Sonny & Susan Derifield, 9:30 am Mass, Oct 6
Sonny & Susan were married 50 years ago in St. Mary of the Valley Church - theirs is the earliest marriage in SMV who are still parishioners of our parish
Surprise Birthday Party for Leo Moore, after 5 pm Mass, Oct 5
with son, Michael, & Yolanda
Leo thanking guests
prayer for Leo
Susan, Diana, Michael & Hannah
John & Nattie
Alane with Addison & Aedan
Sister Barbara also honored
She shares her birthday with Leo, but 9 years later
Archery Class, October 5, Rick & Oscar
(sponsored by SMV Knights of Columbus)
Lisa leading exercises
(this the second group on Saturday morning)
old man trying exercises
Rick showing boys how to hold bow
Giselle
Rick giving presentation to parents
New Playground Equipment
Donated by ___ and installed by Gary (grandfather) and Jason (dad) - with children Cassidy, Charlotte & Tate
Feast of St. Francis, Oct 4: Blessing of Pets
with Elaine Somers - blessing of her puppy
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Oct 3
Marriage, Oct 3
L-R: Cheryl, Cecile, Fr B, Stephen, Dennis
Blessing of Marker for Maria Esther
Rodrigo, Jose Luis, Ana & Jazmin
Orientation for Parents by Tania, Oct 3
Religious Ed, 2nd grade
2nd grade
1st
K
4th-5th
Middle
RCIA Candidates, Oct 2, Virginia
Candice
Joey
James
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