Summer 2010

Dear Friends of St. Anne’s Shrine,

In the news this spring there has been widespread coverage of the oil spill from a well in the Gulf of Mexico. As of this writing, the oil continues to leak and has reached the beaches along the coast. Wildlife, commercial and sports fishermen, tourists, vacationers and many others are all affected by this tragic accident. The beauty of God’s creation has been dealt a damaging blow. It is easy to take the environment for granted. We surely hope that region will recover in the not so distant future.

I often think of the beauty of our grounds at St. Anne’s Shrine. It is easy to take for granted the well manicured lawns, the well trimmed trees, the healthy looking plants and the clean beaches. Our staff works very hard to maintain these Holy Grounds and have made many improvements in recent years. The Mother’s Garden with a water fountain is an addition as is a new wall and staircase leading into it. A walkway in the shape of a Celtic cross towards the statue of St. Anne draws pilgrims towards the statue’s new marble benches. The Stations of the Cross area also has new marble benches which provide additional seating for contemplative prayer. All of these improvements in the midst of God’s creation looking out on to Lake Champlain are made possible only through the generosity of benefactors. As the sun sets each day, the beauty of our grounds is just spectacular!

 

Rev. Brian Cummings, SSE


We need your help to enhance and maintain this beautiful location devoted to Mary’s mother. Your financial assistance is a major factor in keeping St. Anne’s Shrine a place of spiritual renewal and replenishment. The pilgrimage season is about to open once again and many preparations are under way. Our Sunday collections do not cover our expenses and we rely on friends like you to help us break even, which we have not done in a few years. No gift is too small. I hope you can make a gift today.

Thank you for your support and please be assured of my prayers for you.

Sincerely,



Rev. Brian J. Cummings, S.S.E.
Spiritual Director

P.S. I hope to see you this Season!
 

 

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