Momoret 2025
TBD…(will be in the south)
May 24 – 25, 2025
Momoret 2024
Nashville, TN
May 25 – 26, 2024
Momoret 2023
Des Moines, Iowa
May 27 – 28, 2023
Momoret 2020 (Canceled due to Covid)
Jacksonville, Florida
May 22 – 25, 2020
Momoret 2019
Omaha, Nebraska
May 25 – 27, 2019
Hotel address is:
Ramada plaza by Wyndham, Omaha
3321 south 72nd street Omaha, Nebraska 68124
Phone: (402)393-3950
Book Now and Save!
4/24/19 for “Parara Deadline Group” rate
Group Rate = $ 89+tax until 4/24/19 for FRI/ Sat/Sun
Caution: After Deadline, the price will increase to market rate of $109-129 So please book now
when you call the hotel, please state group name PARARAUSA.
For momoret registration please send your contributions to
1. Deposit at Wells Fargo Bank Parara USA, then call Estarina,Tougun Secretary of Finance at (909) 461-7412, Or Michael Gumbi at (520) 444-0789
2. Donate easy online: http://www.pararausa.org/donate-action
3. write a check payable to PararaUSA and send It to:1536 Montessori terrace, Chancellorsville, VA 22911.
woohoo ! Momoret 2018 was a success !!
Thank you very much for your help
Momoret Na Bari 2018
May 25-27, 2018
San Diego, California
2018-2020 Executive and Board Office Election
Election 2018 is here. This is a great opportunity for change and service.
- Rise and serve your Bari community
- Nominate a candidate for office by May 19, 2018. Late nominees will not be accepted.
- Download the nomination form from this link:
- Nomination Form-Executive Committee
- Nomination Form-Board of Directors
- Send the filled nomination form to: parara.election @ gmail.com
- State Leaders will nominate two members from their State
Election of Board of Directors
1-Chairman of the Board
2-Deputy Chairman of the Board
3-Secretary of the Board
4-Councilor #1
5-Councilor #2
6-Councilor #3
Election of Executive Committee
1-President
2-Vice President
3-Secretary General
4-Secretary of Finance
5-Secretary of Culture and Education
6-Secretary of Community Development
7-Secretary of Information and External Relations
8-Deputy Secretary General
9-Deputy Secretary of Finance
10-Deputy Secretary of Culture and Education
11-Deputy Secretary of Information and External Relations
BOOK YOUR AIRLINE TICKET TODAY
Click here to BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY…USE THIS LINK
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1710312109&key=2CFDFD1E
Madang ta Bari and Guests,
You are invited to attend Momoret Na Bari 2018. I want to assure all members that Parara executive, Board members, and Bari ti-California are working through the details to make our annual Momoret Na Bari 2018 in San Diego, California a very special event. We look forward to see you there.
Below are important information for organizing Momoret 2018.
here is complete PDF file : Momoret 2018- Info-internet safe
1. Theme:
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- Bari ti Likin
2. Location
Four point by Sheraton San Diego
Address: 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, California, 92123, United States
Call: (858) 277-8888
http://www.fourpointssandiegohotel.com/?SWAQ=958P
Room Rate: San Diego is a special tourist place with many events during the summer. Because of this it is an expensive area with typical hotel room prices of ~ $150 to 170$ per night before tax. However, Parara USA have negotiated a special group rate of $100 to $125 per night as shown in the table below. This price is limited to 40 room so book today and don’t wait.
Parara USA special room rate until 3/1/2018: Book today and you can change later if need to.
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| $100 per night + tax | $100 per night + tax | $125 per night + tax | $125 per night + tax |
2.1 CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 pm.
2.2 METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Call Hotel: 858-810-5619
Group name: Parara USA
2.3 CUT-OFF DATE
Make reservations by 3/1/2018.
A room deposit of $100 will charged to your credit card for confirmation for the first night room. Full refund available by 4/24/2018.
2.4 HOTEL FEATURES
Hotel offers a comfortable setting for attendees, such as:
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- Free airport shuttle
- Fridge and microwave in rooms
- Complimentary High Speed Internet
- Complimentary airport Shuttle Service
- On site restaurants
- Room Service
- 24 hour Business Center
- Workout facility
- Complimentary Parking
3. Airport
(SAN) San Diego international airport
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
**if you are flying in, please submit info to local contacts or call hotel for shuttles from airport to hotel
4. Register Now
Family = $ 150
Single = $125
Deadline for registration WITH PARARA USA: March 30, 2018
(You MUST BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW !! IT IS DIFFERENT THAN PARARA USA)
** Please register as soon as possible. Parara must pay the hotel a total $4,000 by April 1, 2017.
5. Late Registration:
After deadline, $25 more
Family = $175
Single = $150
Payment at the door, $50 more
Family = $200
Single = $175
6. Where to Send Money
** In order to be recognized, it is very important to contact the primary contact when you make deposit.
Primary contact: Tombe Wani Suliman (773-431-2041) and Lodule Kennedy (717-314-6889)
Secondary contact: Sandra Tombe (805-680-5276) or Sokiri Pitia (603-969-0707)
- Deposit online : visit www.pararausa.org
- Checks payable to “Parara USA” and send checks to: 3117 W 41 st, Erie, PA 16506
Deposit money to:
1. Account name: Parara USA
Bank: Wells Fargo
Checking acct # : xxxxxx- call
** Please contact us when you make a deposit
2. Account name: Parara USA
Bank: US Bank
Checking acct # : xxxxxx- call
** Please contact us when you make a deposit
7. Call for Presentations/paper/AND VOLUNTEERS
Do you have a great info to share with your community? let us know today. Your contribution to this conference is welcomed. however, because of limited time, we will consider only a limited number of requests that are relevant to the theme.
Please submit your request for presentation by 3/15/2018 for consideration. Thank you.
8. PARARA USA 2018 ELECTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
during Momoret 2018 we will elect a new office for Parara USA. This is an important duty for all our members to be active and volunteer to serve the community. If you this your first time, don’t worry, we will be there next to you and you can do it. If you have served before, welcome back and we need you.
9. California Momoret Committee Contacts
- Francis Limbe,Chairman BC California; Phone # 909 618 8336
- Sereno Tombe, Local Momoret Chairman Phone # 619 288 7547
- Lucy Doki ( Na Mogga), Information, Phone # 619 522 4234
- Pelemena Poni Bureng, Information, Phone # 619 384 0616
- Ruben Bureng, Finance, phone# 619 607 5295
- Sabit Kubari, Finance, Phone # 619 214 7243
- Christine Tombe, Finance, phone # 619 277 7335
10. Parara Momoret Contacts
- Suzi Lado (507-322-8060): Momoret Chair
- Louis Ladu (515-707-7440): SG
- Sandra Tombe (805-680-5276): SG
- Tombe Suliman (773-431-2041): Finance
- Sokiri Pitia (603-969-0707): Executive President
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Bari Ti Canada 2nd Annual Conference
Dear All,
I would like inform you all that Bari Canada will be holding their 2nd annual conference on September 2 to 3 , 2017, Labor day long weekend, in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the venue will;
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
(204) 775-8791
1-888-332-2623 (CANAD)
The room rate is $115 Canadian/ approximately $ 90 US dollars. Use this reference number #339945 to book your room.
The cut of for the discount is 8/10/17 otherwise you will be pay the full rate of $140 Canadian dollars per night
As of today, 7/29/17, we are left with only 5 weeks for Bari ti Canada annual conference, and we want all those who are planning to come to register, and pay the conference fee, which will help us in planning, if haven’t done so by now please do. Extra charges will apply to those who don’t register and pay to $150 instead of $100 by August 11/2017.
To register please contact one of the following;
Martino Laku 204-899-4484
Wani Lado 204-295-1643
Margrea Juan 204-899-4484
Steve Pitia 204-458-7811
For hotel booking
Guests should call our front desk (204) 775-8791 and Press “0” to speak to the hotel operator. They can then use the reference number #339945. I have the rooms held as follows;
Check in – Friday September 1, 2017
Check out – Monday September 4, 2017
Rate: $115.00+++/night
Guests will be required to provide a valid Credit Card at the time of booking in order to confirm their stay. Our cancellation policy requires guests to cancel more than 24 hours before the check in date to avoid being charged.
Release Date – Tuesday August 10, 2017
If they miss the deadline, they will receive whatever the bar rate for the day is when they call in.
All rooms held are with 2 queen beds, but if guests have more than 1 guest in a room, they must specify this at the time of calling. If they have more than 2, there is a $10.00+++ charge per additional person, per night. (4 people maximum to a room).
If you have any question or concerns feel free to ask or send an email, you call also contact your local office for any concerns.
Sincerely,
Martino Laku
Organizing committee
204-899-4484
*** Momoret Conferences ***
Thank You for Making Momoret 2017 a Success
*** Momoret 2017 Church Songs***
Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice ! doing so will save time later
Momoret 2017- Church Booklet Draft
1. Theme: Bari ti Tokujonö
2. Location
The Four Point by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore
http://www.fourpointsmilwaukeenorth.com
Address: 8900 North Killdeer Court, Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Room Rate: $109 per night + tax, Rate include Breakfast (double queen or king bed)
2.1 CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
2.2 METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Call Hotel: 414-355-8585
Group name: Parara USA
2.3 CUT-OFF DATE
Make reservations by extended 3/30/2017. It is free to make reservation.
2.4 HOTEL FEATURES
Our Hotel offers a comfortable setting for your attendees, such as:
- Fridge in rooms
- Complimentary High Speed Internet
- Complimentary airport Shuttle Service
- On site restaurants
- Room Service
- 24 hour Business Center
- Workout facility
- Complimentary Parking
3. Airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA
Tel: 414-747-5300
**if you are flying in, please submit info to local contacts or call hotel for shuttles from airport to hotel
4. Register Now
Family = $ 150
Single = $125
Deadline for registration: March 30, 2017
** Please register as soon as possible. Parara must pay the hotel a total $4,000 by April 1, 2017.
5. Late Registration:
After deadline, $25 more
Family = $175
Single = $150
Payment at the door, $50 more
Family = $200
Single = $175
6. Where to Send Money
** In order to be recognized, it is very important to contact the primary contact when you make deposit.
Primary contact: Tombe Wani Suliman (773-431-2041) and Lodule Kennedy (717-314-6889)
Secondary contact: Sandra Tombe (805-680-5276) or Sokiri Pitia (603-969-0707)
- Deposit online : visit www.pararausa.org
- Checks payable to “Parara USA” and send checks to: 3117 W 41 st, Erie, PA 16506
Deposit money to:
1. Account name: Parara USA
Bank: Wells Fargo
Checking acct # : xxxxxxxx (call for number)
** Please contact us when you make a deposit
2. Account name: Parara USA
Bank: US Bank
Checking acct # : xxxxxxxx (call for number)
** Please contact us when you make a deposit
7. Call for Presentations/paper
Do you have a great info to share with your community? let us know today. Your contribution to this conference is welcomed. however, because of limited time, we will consider only a limited number of requests that are relevant to the theme.
Please submit your request for presentation by 3/15/2016 for consideration. Thank you.
8. Local Momoret Committee Contacts
Peter Kujjo: Cell 414-8409521
James Morbe: 414-888-9741
Tom Gore: 414-736-2737
For volunteering services contact:
Estella Tombe : 414-312-7558
Eunice Amour: 920-815-5263
Flora J. Laku : 414 -264-9996
9. Parara Momoret Contacts
- Suzi Lado (507-322-8060): Momoret Chair
- Louis Ladu (515-707-7440): SG
- Sandra Tombe (805-680-5276): SG
- Sokiri Pitia (603-969-0707): Executive President
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Thank you for making Momoret 2016 a Success.
Unity ti bari and education ti Bari are the keys.
Parara USA would like to thank all members of the community for attending the conference and supporting the conference. We would also like to give special thanks to people of Virginia and the local office for hosting all of us in the best way possible. Thank you !
Parara USA would also like to thank our speakers, organizers, and participants during the Momoret 2016. You guys made the event wonderful.
Thank you very much and we hope to see you in the next Momoret.
click here: Momoret 2016 info-Virginia-online
Momoret 2016
BARI Ti WUDYA
May 28-29, 2016
Richmond, VA
********Announcements*************
- Please send in your contribution/registration ($150 or $125) to help support this Momoret na Bari 2016.
- Click here for Momoret 2016 Mass Songs-MISSA NAKE
- Click here Momoret 2016 Mass Songs (practice time!)
- Sunday, May 29th is Bari cultural day. Bari dress code is required for men, women, and children from morning until LORI time. Thanks.
- When you are flying into Richmond airport, please call the hotel you are staying in to get shuttle ride from airport to hotel. You can also call the local and national office secretary general contacts as below and let us know when you will arrive with airplane details.
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Theme: BARI Ti WUDYA
- Bari community is facing many challenges back home and abroad. Our language is dissolving away to english and arabi juba, our lands are being taken and sold, and our traditions are being lost. What are you going to do?
- It is time to unite our communities and spark action to let the world know that Bari will overcome, Bari will push back, Bari Ti Wudya.
Highlights
- Bari ti Virginia unique welcome
- Overcoming obstacles..
- Election of Parara office.
The Hilton Garden Inn & Holiday Inn Richmond Airport is conveniently located only one mile from the Richmond International.
Address: 441 International Center Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Last day for this rate is 3/30/16….Book Today!
- Fridge and microwave in rooms
- Complimentary Shuttle Service 3 mile radius of the Hotel
- Complimentary Parking
- One mile from airport
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
CALL for HOTEL RESERVATION
1) Call 804-236-1111 : Holiday INN (for adults): Dominion Ballroom is conference Venue
2) Call (804) 222-1499: Holiday Express (prefered for families with children)
3) Call 804-222-3338: Hilton Garden INN (for adults): Where Luggara will be
Say you are with PARARA when making reservations.
** all hotels share parking area and are within walking
Airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
(804) 226-3000
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250
**if you are flying in, please submit info to local contacts or call hotel for shuttles from airport to hotel
Register Now
Family = $ 150
Single = $125
Deadline for registration: March 30, 2016
Late Registration:
After deadline, $25 more
Family = $175
Single = $150
Payment at the door, $50 more
Family = $200
Single = $175
Where to Send Money
** In order to be recognized, it is very important to contact the primary contact when you make deposit.
Primary contact: Tombe Wani Suliman (773-431-2041) and Lodule Kennedy (717-314-6889)
Secondary contact: Louis Lado (515-707-7440) or sokiri Pitia (603-969-0707)
- Deposit online : visit pararausa.org
- Checks payable to “Parara USA” and send checks to: 3117 W 41 st, Erie, PA 16506
- Deposit into Wellsfargo: call us for account #
Call for Presentations/paper
Do you have a great info to share with your community? let us know today. Your contribution to this conference is welcomed. however, because of limited time, we will consider only a limited number of requests that are relevant to the theme.
Please submit your request for presentation by 3/30/2016 for consideration. Thank you.
Election Committee: Call for Volunteers
This year we will have the biggest election ever with large turn out. We are in need of dedicated, detail oriented, and active individuals to help to organize:
- Election committee
- Children Bari care
- Volunteer to serve in Parara office
Local Momoret 2016 Committee Contacts
- Mr Loro Makara (Bari chairman-Virginia): Tell # 540-467-6793
- Mr Jummy KOSE (Secretary General): Tell # 804-803-4356
- Mr James Samson(Bambu) (Secretary of information): Tell# 540-353-3377
- Francis Olimpio (Wantu) (Secretary of Finance): Tell# 434-984-3149 ( Home), cell: 434-872-1248
Parara Momoret Contacts
- Marko Wani (Momoret Committee President): 412-818-8779
- Louis Ladu (Momoret Committee SG): 515-707-7440
- Sokiri Pitia (Parara USA President) : 603-969-0707
For questions or comments, please contact us. Info.pararausa@ gmail.com
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Momoret 2015 Highlights, Kansas City: Order the DVD for 20$
Thank you for Making Momoret 2015 (Kansas City) a Success
You can find pictures on our Facebook page (click here)
You can find videos on our Youtube page (click here)
Special Thanks goes to all the organizers and contributors
1- Father Pitya-Speaker
2- Cosmas Kujjo-Speaker
3- Francis Limbe-Speaker
4- Father Ambrose-Sunday Mass
5- Alfonse Pitya-organizer
6- Zahara Yekisuk-host
7- Musa Jumma-host
8- Jada Lako Sayed-host
9- Anna Modi-host
10- Noel Lako and Doki Na Mogga-moderators
11- The music team (Malesh, Degol, Butrus, Suzie)
12- Nene Lako-Drama
13- The Camera team (Robert Swaka Lino, Loro Mogga)
14- The Momoret organizing committee
15- Everyone that participated and contributed (Thank you)
Momoret 2015: May 23-24, Kansas City
Songs from Momoret 2015: 2015 Bari MASS Booklet
Play and Practice Bari Mass Songs for Sunday:
1- Song# 1 Entrance
2- LONGON KO MONYE
3- Loke Loke
4- Halleluya
5-Creed
6-#7 konut monje
7- recessional
8-Holy Virgin
9-song #14
10- Lord have mercy
11- #12 Ti Yukan ko Monje
12- Faithful prayer
