Mount Saviour Monastery
July
2010
News:
On July 7th, heavy machinery began to dig to replace the 1,600
feet of the main water line. For more than 2 weeks, the place was
less quiet while truckloads of sand and materials were dumped for the
operation. During this commotion, we found a leak on the main
road coming from the water line that supplies the casas. We were
fortunate to depend on a small well with less pressure while the water
supply is being fixed. By the end of the month, the electric
wiring remains to be done. On July 10th, Br. Bruno was able make hay;
usually, we need 50 large "loaves" of hay (about 2.5 tons each) to feed
the sheep during the winter. On July 20th, we learnt that Br. William will have to remain in
the skilled nursing unit of St. Joseph's Hospital to cope with his
Parkinson's disease. This month, our guests were very helpful to
wash the dishes by hand while we were waiting for a new dish
washer. The layout of the kitchen allowed us to surround the sink
and make the best of the situation. On July 25th, Fr. Martin was the main celebrant
for his 50th anniversary of ordination. Recently, he had back
surgery that reduced the back pains.
Coming Events:
Dedication Day: Aug. 15th, Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by a
brunch and musical entertainment.
Emmaus Experience IX: From
Friday, Oct. 8th through Monday, Oct. 11th. focusing on Biblical texts
that points to radically transformative meanings of discipleship,
church and creation. The facilitators will be Tony Bartlett,
Ann and John Hisle.
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