On Sunday, October 2, 2011, during the Eucharistic celebration, 20 children, each carrying a magnificent rose, processed down the main aisle of the church preceding the priest. They slowly walked in to the music of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” played by saxophonist, Mr. Jacques Gendron, with organ accompaniment. It was an awesome moment. The children solemnly placed their roses into a vase that was in front of 3 panels depicting the life of Mother Marie-Rose. They then sat down facing everyone gathered. As children of God they silently sat there, a picture of beauty and innocence.
I gave a testimony and three children shared their experiences at “Maison des enfants Marie-Rose”. Then the pastor, Fr. Denis Cardinal, spoke about Mother Marie-Rose saying that her work not only continues in Africa and other places around the world but also right at “Maison des enfants Marie-Rose” in Beauharnois.
