We are back on American soil. We are on the bus heading back to Milwaukee.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Heading Home
Friday, 2:30 pm, Chicago
We are back on American soil. We are on the bus heading back to Milwaukee.
We are back on American soil. We are on the bus heading back to Milwaukee.
Back in the USA
Friday, 1:30 pm, Chicago
After 3 hour flight, landed in Chicago. Need to catch bus back to Milwaukee.
Had a great time with sister parish families, some challenges along the way. Happy to be heading home.
After 3 hour flight, landed in Chicago. Need to catch bus back to Milwaukee.
Had a great time with sister parish families, some challenges along the way. Happy to be heading home.
Goodbye
Friday, 7:30 am, Monterrey
We have said goodbye to Padre Medina and are awaiting our flight back to Chicago.
We have said goodbye to Padre Medina and are awaiting our flight back to Chicago.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Aramberri from above
Thursday, 11:30 am, overlooking Aramberri
This is a view Aramberri from the top of a hill. This morning we are saying goodbye to our new friends and heading back to Monterrey.
This is a view Aramberri from the top of a hill. This morning we are saying goodbye to our new friends and heading back to Monterrey.
View of the mountains
Wednesday, mountains
These are the mountains that we drove thru today. The people all walked to meet us.
These are the mountains that we drove thru today. The people all walked to meet us.
Lunch with three churches
Wednesday, Lunch, in the mountains.
Today we drove 2 hours into the mountains to eat lunch with three churches all together.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Traditional Dancing
Tuesday evening
Before our last Mass of the day, we were treated to some traditional Mexican dancing.
Before our last Mass of the day, we were treated to some traditional Mexican dancing.
Church of San Rafael
Tuesday, 5:00 pm
Yesterday some of the group were able to travel to padre's most remote churches. Today we visited San Rafael's new church built with Saint Matthias' help.
Yesterday some of the group were able to travel to padre's most remote churches. Today we visited San Rafael's new church built with Saint Matthias' help.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Parishioners' Crafts
Sunday, 8:30 am, Aramberri
Parishoners in Aramberri share handmade crafts and foods they sell.
Parishoners in Aramberri share handmade crafts and foods they sell.
Mass at Our Lady of the Angels
Sunday, 7:00 a.m., Aramberri
Today we will celebrate Mass 6 times . This is at the main church of Our Lady of the Angels.
Today we will celebrate Mass 6 times . This is at the main church of Our Lady of the Angels.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Catechetical Center
Saturday, 12:30 pm, Aramberri
Today we have visited several catechism classes at Our Lady of the Angels and another church outpost . This pic is in one of the buildings recently built with our help.
Today we have visited several catechism classes at Our Lady of the Angels and another church outpost . This pic is in one of the buildings recently built with our help.
Visiting Iglesias
Friday, Aramberri
After meeting our host families we went to visit our first iglesias. We met the people and shared a meal.
After meeting our host families we went to visit our first iglesias. We met the people and shared a meal.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Arrival in Aramberri
Friday, 5:30 pm, Aramberri
We have arrived in Aramberri! We have had a wonderful meal and are now going to meet the families we are staying with!
We have arrived in Aramberri! We have had a wonderful meal and are now going to meet the families we are staying with!
Buildings on the hills
Friday, 10:30 am, Monterrey
Stopped in Monterrey to exchange money and go to the grocery store. Here is a view of buildings on the hills of Monterrey.
Stopped in Monterrey to exchange money and go to the grocery store. Here is a view of buildings on the hills of Monterrey.
Ready to go
Friday, 7:45 am, Monterrey
We are all packed up and ready to go. We ate breakfast at the hotel. The hotel is super nice! We are now going to stop at a grocery store and start on our ride. It should take about 4 and half hours.
We are all packed up and ready to go. We ate breakfast at the hotel. The hotel is super nice! We are now going to stop at a grocery store and start on our ride. It should take about 4 and half hours.
Arrived
Thursday, 8:15 pm, Monterrey
We have arrived safe and sound! The flight was very smooth and customs was very easy. We are waiting for the rental car. We will then check into the hotel and go eat dinner.
We have arrived safe and sound! The flight was very smooth and customs was very easy. We are waiting for the rental car. We will then check into the hotel and go eat dinner.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Preparing to visit our sister parish
A group of ten St. Matthias parishioners is traveling to Mexico to visit our sister parish, Our Lady of the Angels, in Aramberri. Here are a few videos to get a feel for the region:
Traveling from Monterrey to Aramberri
Our Lady of the Angels in Aramberri
The Waterfall, El Salto
The Mountains of Aramberri
Traveling from Monterrey to Aramberri
Our Lady of the Angels in Aramberri
The Waterfall, El Salto
The Mountains of Aramberri
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