October 2024 Letter from Father Menas: Gratitude

I am Father Menas, and I have the joy of overseeing much of what happens here at the monastery, including the shipping of our items. And so, I personally see all the orders that come in with a donation attached. Every time I do, I give thanks to God for you and your support. You have made it possible for us to lift this once-deserted place and fill it with the praises of our Lord.

Through your generosity—purchasing icons and making donations—we are about 30% of the way through Phase 1 of our renewal plans. This will provide a new, clean, and spacious kitchen and dining area for our guests (hopefully YOU one day!), as well as overnight rooms for women visitors. When this is finished—God willing, before Pascha—we will be able to remove about half of the remaining dilapidated mobile homes, replacing most of them with gardens, flowers, trees, and peaceful spots for you to sit and enjoy the beauty of our little valley.

I want you to know that, with God’s help, I am determined to make every penny go as far as possible, so that God may be glorified. May He continue to bless you!

With much love in Christ,

+Father Menas and the Brethren with me