Wild Kingdom of Bapchule

The storm that started it all!

Rains poured through the night into the morning!

Creepy crawlies of the desert surfaced to visit...eight legs and all!

Even those without legs greeted us 

in the morning as did this adult rattler.

This little guy came just in time for Sister Elena's Feast day!

And if that wasn't enough...

Sister Elena had company, a baby rattler, in her classroom.

Disclaimer: No Animals Were Harmed in Filming

Headline News!!

Thunderstorms Roll Through Bapchule

About 10:00pm, August 14th, we were hit by a huge storm, taking out our transformer and nearly closing the second day of school.

As the sun was rising, Sisters met outside to find that the school still had power.  The convent, the office and the cafeteria were the only buildings without power.  Tribal services did come to the rescue restoring power, having to replace the transformer.

During the storm, Sister Carol and Sister Martha had walked through one foot deep of standing rain water.  Luckily, the water had receded by sunrise.

We had to walk carefully through school grounds dodging baby frogs.

Spot the Frog!  Look Closely!!

Alleluia! It's Over!

Celebrations of Summer

Sister Elena's Final Vows

"With this ring I thee wed."

Signing of Final Profession

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The Celebration Continues In Bapchule

Gift Opening!

NO WAY!  An alarm clock!

I can wake myself up in the morning thank you very much!

Monsignor Ed joins in the festivities!

Dig in!  I'm ready to eat cake!

Happy Fourth of July!

From Bapchule, AZ to Manitowoc, WI,

Sisters celebrate July 4th community style!

The day's events began with a solemn flag raising ceremony.

Our two novices and two Sisters, who are United States Veterans, 

carried the flag in the procession. 

Sister Elizabeth provided partriotic music throughout the ceremony.

Following the ceremony and a Community Mass,

Sisters enjoyed a rousing game of cards!

The afternoon also included a 4th of July Talent Show

in which several of our Sisters shared their gifts!

Sister Angela Paul performed a ballet selection.

Sister Monica displayed her wonderful talent on the guitar!

Even our international Sisters from Vietnam joined the festivities

performing a beautiful cultural dance.

The day's events concluded with an evening trip to the beach along

Lake Michigan to watch the fireworks over the water!

Of course, we could not pass up a stop to the local Dariy Queen!! 

Class of 2012

Saint Peter Indian Mission School

Class of 2012

Class Motto

"What we are is God's gift to us. 

 What we become is our gift to God."

Patron Saint

Blessed Mother Theresa

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Graduates gather in the dining room to receive ribbons and pins before Mass.

Many smiling faces!

Future Graduate!

Celebrating her sister's accomplishments!

Welcoming all to the Mass!

Mass Readings

The Presentation of Gifts carried by the Junior High Boys

Graduates about to receive Communion.

Guest Speaker

Governor Gregory Mendoza

Addressing the Graduates and their Families

Closing Song

Congratulations Class of 2012!