Construction/Fundraising Update
We
have good news…. And not so
good news….
We have a contract and the price is
not as high as we feared it would be!
But
it is high enough.
We have raised enough funds to pay for
the architectural plans!
But
we still need money for things like bricks, windows, doors….
Novitiate
Dorm Fundraising Goal: $100,000
As
the insurance company and our contractor debated the merits of the contract,
the Poor Clare crew set to work.
Mother Vicaress emptied her storage closets destined for demolition
and the novitiate Sisters removed the doors.(No one is quite sure where the
contents of the closets went. It is
Mother Vicaress’ secret)
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Our
good lawn maintenance man cut down the courtyard trees that were in the way
of construction, while the Poor Clare gardeners transplanted shrubs and
flowers.
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This
little engineer’s flag marking the site of soil testing in our courtyard is
our sign of hope that construction will soon begin! When?
God knows even if we don’t! We
thank you for all your help and ask you to continue your support of our
project both by your donations and your good prayers!
You can use our Paypal button at the right hand corner or send us a check through the mail: Bethlehem Monastery of Poor Clares, 5500 Holly Fork Rd., Barhamsville, VA 23011.
Those who use Facebook may want to consider doing a fundraising campaign for us there. We have heard these can be quite successful! |
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