MARIE RIVIER ASSOCIATES ANNUAL RALLY WITH THEIR SENEGALESE COUNTERPARTS FROM THE 7TH TO 8TH JULY 2012

7TH JULY

The day began with a talk followed by a thanksgiving mass which was witness by many associate members.

The talk

This talk was presented by Sister Sarian Gomez who talked about the zeal of Marie Rivier and her ardent love for the poor. Also her commitment to the life of prayer. Therefore, all associates were challenge to be committed to the work Mother Rivier had given to each one of them. Sister went on to thank those members who have been faithful all these years as an associate member. She encouraged each one of them to keep the flag of commitment high so that new members could always follow their footsteps.

It is interesting to know that the Senegalese came with male associates. Very inspiring men. Thank God for their commitment.

TEA BREAK

After listening to that powerful talk, the members went to have tea break.

Very delicious snacks

TIME TO RELAX

THE MASS

These members are renewing their loyalty to the group. They are the oldest members in Marie Associates both in Senegal and Gambia

The Eucharist

After the communion, the oldest members were presented a certificate of commitment

Sr Ivonne Tavares presenting a certificate to one of the members

Sr. Sarian issuing out a certificate to another member

Beautiful certificate of Blessed Anne Marie Rivier

WITNESSES OF MARIE RIVIER. COMMITED AND LOYAL

LUNCH TIME

8TH DAY IN KUNKUJANG MARIAMA

The day began with a thanksgiving mass which was offered for all Marie Rivier Associates Members.

Fr. Job blessing all those who went to Kunkujang for the rally.

After mass we had the recitation of the rosary while processing to the shrine of our lady of Kunkujang

The shrine of our Lady of Kunkujang Mariama

Place for lighting candles

SENEGALESE GROUP

After the rosary, we had lunch followed by recreation. At the end of recreation there was sharing base on works done in the two countries.

As Marie Associates, they are engage in:

• REATREATS • WORKSHOPS ON ECOLOGY • SOLIDARITY WITH EACH OTHER( FOR

INSTANCE FUNERALS) • CONCERTS • HELPING POOR STUDENTS • VISITING AND PRAYING WITH THE SICK • GOING ON PILGRIMAGES TO PRAYERFUL SANCTUARIES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

The day ended with vespers led by the associate members.