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Such a spirit of hospitality and gracious welcome. Who dat? Sr. Gayle Williams a previous pastoral minister in Golden Meadow.
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Mariannite Associates in Golden Meadow, LA gather for an Advent afternoon of reflection, Great Expectations/Graced Expectations.
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Guests in a family home, the coffee table became a prayer table. Symbols her represent Scripture characters who waited for the coming of a savior. Also pictured are the MSC Associate prayer cards and pins.
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Chris Laughlin, Co-director of the MSC Associates and teacher at St. Rita School, New Orleans explains symbols used in the opening prayer.
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Faith is strengthened when it is shared in trust. That's Sr. Janet on the left with a faith-filled Associate.
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One of the side ministries of the MSC Associate Steering Committee each Advent is the sale of 3rd World Artifacts. The event takes place at the Advent retreats and is called Alternative Giving. All monies go to support global artisans while your loved one enjoys the unique gift. This hand-pinted crib is from Peru.
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A coffe break during the Advent Reflection brought refreshment and an opportunity to visit - where else? - but a comfy kitchen.
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On September 15, the Holy Angels and St. Jospeh communities came together to commission our MSC Associates during a prayer service in the Holy Angels Community Room. At the front of the line is Virginia Randazzo who received her pin from Sr. Getchen Dysart. Behind her Lisa Everage receives her pin from Sr. Joyce Hanks.
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Sr. Jules Landy and Chris Laughlin pin new associates Kelly and Brittany Everage. Francis Doucette and Sr. Cynthia are in the background.
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Sr. Clarita Bourques, Coordinator of the Holy Angels Community, prepares then decor for the celebration of the Feast if Our Lady of Sorrows.
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Sr. Immaculata Paisant pins the MSC Associate ensigna on Associate, Kathleen Devitt, Librarian OLHCC.
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Sr. Gayle Williams, Sr. Marie Noel and Associate, Chris Laughlin, teacher at St. Rita, New Orleans use their creative talents on an
advertisement board for the Marianite Associate Program to partner with lay women and men.
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"When the saints go marchin in..." poster, dipicts members of the family of Holy Cross on the road to canonization. Sr. Janet Bodin, Sr. Immaculata Paisant and Chris Laughlin put on the finishing touches to the display.
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Kathleen Devitt and Sr. Marie Noel select 3rd world artifacts to sell at the up-coming retreats. They use the catalogue "The Work of Human Hands."
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In keeping with the recommendations of the Holy Cross International Justice Committee, Associate Rosie Pizzolato from Plaquemine, LA purchases Fairtrade chocolate bars from Sr. Joel Miller.
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Co-Directors of our Marianite Associate Program, Chris Laughlin and Sr. Judith Gomila, admire the close-up photo of Blessed Basil Moreau's statue taken by Sr. Gayle Williams.
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Associate, Aquanetta Spears, takes a break in the St. Rita Faculty lounge, to review her religion class handouts on world mission and Holy Childhood Association.
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Long time Associate, Rose Marie Pizzolato pins Janet Middleton a new Associate. Both Rosie and Janet are from Plaquemine, LA.
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Associates Janet Middleton and Chris Laughlin assist Sr. Judith Coriel as she prepares to distribute the MSC Associate emblems.
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Jennifer Lejeune brings the reflective skit to a close leading to Resurrection Joy. Associate, Dora Alford, is moved to prayer.
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MSC Associates preform "The Ragman" as part of the Lenten Retreat at Holy Family, Port Allen, LA.
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Deep in thought during an Associate Steering Committee meeting in Opelousas, are Maurice Brown, Sr. Judy Gomila, Chris Laughlin and Sr. Marie Noel.
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