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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!
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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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