June 2015

My dog, Samwise, died this morning (June 25). About a month ago Sam's hind quarters began to give out. My brother, Louis, has been caring for him the past couple of weeks. Here is a picture from Louie:

Sam on blanket given by Sr. Barbara, June 8

(this was my last day with Sam...)

Blessing of Dads, June 20, 5 pm

9:30 am

11:15 am

Wedding, June 20

XV June 20

XV of Flor, June 13

Wedding of Matthew William Fisher & Gloria Angelica Flores, June 13

Baptisms & First Communion w/ Fr. Narciso Valencia, June 13

Shrine of Our Lady, June 8

Corpus Christi Procession, June 7

Family Retreat, June 6-7

Wedding of Fernando Saldaņa & Leticia Pacheco, June 6

(exchange of arras - coins)

Parents: Eulogio & Maria Pachecho

Padrinos: Margarito & Domitila Montiel with children

with Yamile

Baptism of Rosalina Faith, June 6

anointing with oil of catechumens

Parents: Angel Marie & Luis Alberto Medina, Padrinos: Olga & Miguel Corona

Samwise, June 3

Sam losing appetite

Even meat & cheese sandwich, tamale and milk do not entice him

Monroe Pastors Wednesday Morning Prayer (June 3)

L-R: Pastor Rob Jansons (New Hope Fellowship), Pastor Robin Dugall (Peace Lutheran), Fr. Phillip Bloom (St. Mary of the Valley), Sr. Barbara Geib, S.N.D. (St. Mary of Valley), Pastor Michael Hanford (Christ Church Monroe), Fr. Narciso Valencia (St. Mary of the Valley), Pastor David Brakke (The Church at Maltby & Monroe), Pastor Stephan Whalen (New Horizon), Pastor Ron Simmons (The Church at Maltby & Monroe - retired), Pastor Jim Tracy (Associate Pastor - New Horizon) , Pastor Mac Taylor (Monroe Covenant Church - Take the Next Step), Pastor Michael McClure (Monroe Community Chapel) - Photo by Pastor Eric Swenson (Christ Church Monroe)

Rose bush (June 2)

Rose bush after Fr. Narciso Valencia tied

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