MONIQUE WILLIAMS FAITH FILLED CATHOLIC-CHRISTIAN; DEDICATED CATECHIST; REST IN PEACE.............

A wonderful French woman who was proud to be an American and of the Catholic-Christian Church, which she cherished and challenged to be the, "best", it can be; Monique Williams, who lived her life in service to her family, friends, fellow believers, and all peoples she encountered - died on December 9th at age 87.In my first parish assignment as a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Sacramento from July 1,1987 - September 25, 1988; I had the opportunity  to work in parish catechesis, with Monique as she served as the assistant to our DRE Linda Shumate.  After an insightful homiletic dialogue by Fr. Mueller with those present at her Funeral Mass and a heartfelt remembrance of their faith formation leadership journeys together by Linda after Holy Communion, Fr. Roman offered me the opportunity to speak.  I shared my foremost lasting impression and memory of every time I interacted with Monique, was the warmth and welcome of her smile and the inner joy she radiated to others with her smile.  Awoman of great Faith and a lasting and powerful love for God's Word, in Bible Study, RCIA, and Returning Catholics Ministry, the rootedness of her service and catechetical leadership in the parishes of Orangevale and Citrus Heights, will continue to bear fruit.............God Grant Her The Crown of Eternal Life.............fr.tdp