Hello Knights,
Tom Owens, one of our Brother Knights in our Council, introducing during New Business two meetings ago a request to support the Mt. Angel Abbey appeal for a new floor in the Monk's Refectory. It was reported at our last meeting that between our Council and Knights donations we have raised $650 so far. This is really good for our small Council, unfortunately the cost to replace all 2800 square feet of the flooring will be about $50,000.
Please consider donating if you have not already. You can donate either by a cash/check/PayPal donation (Phil Jarvis at pdjarvis1@comcast.net) or directly to the Abbey.
We have also sent this request to our other District Councils and up to State for wider distribution so all Oregon Councils could participate if they choose. The Abbey is a cherished Oregon Catholic Institution.
Below are the details from the Abbey
The Refectory floor is a neat project because, in addition to being a safety issue, the monastery must be cared for future generations of monks. Your idea of reaching out to your Knights of Columbus council is really smart and helpful--I hope the other members are as enthusiastic as you.
I have attached a PDF that can be forwarded. It should be coupled with the donation page on the WEBSITE. Of course, we accept good old fashion checks too. Also, people can call us (503-845-3030) and make a credit card gift over the phone.
If folks want to learn more about the monks, the video from the July 2020 St. Benedict Festival is beautiful, informative and has more video of the Refectory. This can be seen HERE at minute 29.40, although they carefully filmed so the crumbling floor would not be visible.
God be with you,
Susan
Susan Gallagher, MBA
Planned Giving Manager
Abbey Foundation of Oregon
Box 497, Saint Benedict, OR 97373-0497
cell 503.312.5425
main 503.845.3030
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