Pro Sanctity Retreat Center - Elkhorn, Nebraska

First Saturday Green Team Meet and Service Hours

2012-02-01T22:03:00.000-08:00

My Mother, My Confidence!

February 2, 2012

Dear Green Team!

This Saturday, February 4, 2012 is the First Saturday – maybe snow! We don’t know but we have a variety of things going on and we could use some help!

1. We have a confirmation retreat from 9-3 pm – February 4, 2012 from St. John’s of Fort Calhoun!

2. Greg Lenz and his family are putting in the Cabinets to the new building and could use some help (after lunch I believe)

3. I have some parents and confirmation students (around 6 to 10) who want to do service for us both Saturday and Sunday. They will work from 10-12 Noon.

We need a to-do list and a supervisor! We hope to have a mailing ready to work on and we need to clean some more around property, gutters still need fixing and hanging on the house, and clean stickers off windows in new building, etc.

***Bob can you remake our To-do list?

4. Leela is back, but not feeling well. Don’t know exactly how she will feel by Saturday. We need to cook for all these people! J She will need help if she is better!

Let me know what you think we can to-do!

Thank you for your generous help!! God bless you all!

Teresa

A miracle in the making! What God can do with our "little bit!"

2012-01-20T19:42:00.000-08:00

Eagle Scout 2012!

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POTENTIAL EAGLE SCOUT OR VOLUNTEER PROJECTS FOR SPRING 2012

1 – Erosion control structure in small ditch south of creek.

2 – Design and build shelves for storage room inside New Barn.

3 – Plant grass seed along north property line to control erosion.

4 – Plant grass seed in detention pond near creek

5 – Seed or sod area along new concrete driveway to prevent erosion. Including erosion control mats to protect area before grass gets started.

6 – Design and build new sign for entrance to the Retreat Center.

7 – Build ladder/steps for access to storage area in New Barn.

8- Build bookshelves for New Barn library.

More projects to come and there is always need for service time!

To Do List for Saturday, January 21

2012-01-20T16:38:00.000-08:00

To Do List – January 21, 2012

Come out to the Pro Sanctity Center and help!! See the new building in the last stages and have a cup of hot chocolate!

1- Pick up the retaining wall blocks from front lawn and place on pallet by New Shop.

2- Move iron gate from lawn to area behind school bus.

3- Move lumber from rafters inside small red shed to lumber rack inside New Shop.

4- Pick up non rock trash from crushed rock driveway and put in dumpster.

5- Pick up screws, nails and other metal with large magnet all around New Barn and New Shop and put in dumpster.

6- Cut up firewood and pile neatly behind bus. Place small brush in burn pile area. Persons doing this must have the approval of Bob Zaruba before using chain saw.

7- Organize excess wood and metal materials behind bus.

8- Clean up meeting room in cabin.

9 – Remove remnants of black silt fence north of Angel Woods and put in dumpster.

10- Rehang gutter on north side of house.

11- Excavate area of new retaining wall to four (4) feet back of the parking lot curb.

12 – Sweep floor of New Shop.

13 – Repair silt fence along north property line.

14- Pick up dead limbs from Angel Woods and place in burn pile.

15 – Pick up debris from entire property north of creek and place in dumpster.

16 – Water new trees around cabin if air is above freezing and ground is not frozen.

SATURDAY I could use some help!

2012-01-19T14:38:00.000-08:00

My Mother, My Confidence!

January 19, 2012

Regards: Helping to coordinate a service project Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon.

Hi everyone!

I have been looking around the property and I see there are piles of pavers and bricks that were used for the rose gardens and such, all mixed into the gardens and lawns. When they tore up the property for the roads they tore everything up! There are also sticks and trash all over the property. I would like to get it cleaned up and ready for the early spring planting and gardening and that we would not have to deal with trash and bricks in the gardens. We also will need to do a little clean up in the new building too.

So I put out a note to St. Pat’s and I have about 12 people coming 6 adults and 6 eighth graders (maybe more)! They will come from 10-12 and end at noon with Hot Chocolate!! Is anyone free to help me supervise and assist our volunteers? I need some help coordinating them and making sure we use those two hours and all that man/child power to our best advantage.

We also need help to plan to put in a small retaining wall on the east side of the parking lot in front of the new building! If you have any ideas or think you know how we might do it ourselves before the winter snows melt and the spring rains come down, please tell us!! HELP!! It is steeper then we thought and for sure it will be a muddy mess if we don’t do something soon! Thanks!

May the good Lord and all the garden and lawn Angels be with us! Teresa

December Notes

2011-12-05T20:43:00.001-08:00

A lot of progess is being made at Pro Sanctity Retreat Center: New barn is closed in with all doors and windows inplace; Some interior painting in progress; New concrete driveway from highway to new barn; temporary heat in place; The Shop has all doors and windows in place.
Should have final electrical power in place soon; new septic system soon weather permitting;
Expect 100% complete Jan-Feb.

Green Team: Need attic insulated in The Shop; Toro Snowblower works fine; Need to install pegboard and hooks in The Shop; Need exterior lighting installed at The Shop; Need to build/install shelving in large storage room in the new barn; a little siding work remains for the house. Bob Zaruba

Wish List:

Green Team Progress

2011-10-30T19:02:00.001-07:00

Leonard Gabriel led the team in getting new siding installed on west side of the house. Looks really nice.

Bob Zaruba will have a team on site Wednesday Nov. 2nd to complete some work on The Shop. Additional help is always welcome. New tools are accumulating in The Shop. A 3 Ring binder will be placed in The Shop to hold all of the new owners manuals.

Wish List: 1-Peg board (2' x 8' or 4' x 8') to hold tools and supplies; 2-Plain hand saw (20 teeth to the inch); 3-Lots of peg board brackets; 4-tool brackets to hold shovels, rakes, weed trimmers on the wall.; 5-shelving for tools and supplies.

Regards
Bob Zaruba

Join us!

2011-10-14T07:45:00.001-07:00

The Blue Team meeting will be on Friday, October 21^st for a Pot Luck Lunch meeting – 12:00 noon at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center!

We are gathering cost quotes and planning notes for the North Hill outside the New Barn preparation and we need info of who wants to donate time, labor, plants, ect. for the hill, also a time line needs to be put together.

In addition, we also will plan a Camp Alumni Mother/ Daughter Spring Day of Prayer and Little Flowers for Our Lady…or something like that!

Our Lady’ Garden Hill and Camp Alumni Retreat will grow very well together!

Teresa and Team

PS – Come out to paint New Barn Rooms! Yes, we are at the painting stage today! Join us today, October 14, 2011 or tomorrow! Come anytime!

Green Team meets again! October lst

2011-10-05T15:26:00.001-07:00

Results of October 1, 2011 Green Team Meeting

1-Teresa has been advised of a web site used as clearing house to find homes for church items such as pews, altars etc. She will look into it to see if any of our needs for Barn and Chapel can be met here.

2-Leonard Gabriel can provide free interior paint for use by our volunteers to paint offices and multiuse rooms.

3-The Wells family has offered to provide concrete floor sealant at no cost. Bob/Teresa will ask Chuck Lacey if it is acceptable product and if he willing to use it in the Barn.

4-Bob/Teresa will ask Chuck Lacey if he plans to install a dryer vent in Barn laundry room.

5-The sloped area north of Barn between Barn and Angel Woods will be sown with native grasses, flowers and/or wildflowers. Teresa will get estimate from vendor to kill off existing grass on the slope.

6-Consider installing small stained glass artwork in some interior walls in the future. For example, if we name a conference room after St. Joseph, we may want to build a niche in conference room wall, install stained glass and have back lighting.

7-Consider having simple Stations of the Cross placed on walls of east part of Main Room for use when inclement weather prevents use of outdoor stations. (Eagle Scout?)

8-Storage room next to conference rooms is called The Stall. This room has high ceiling which would allow for installing overhead shelving on East and West walls. Consider a future project of single shelf about 4 foot wide and 7 feet above floor for storing light weight materials. (Eagle Scout?)

9-Altar and Ambo for Chapel will most likely come from St. Ann’s (24^th and Poppleton, Omaha). It will be delivered before floor is in place in Chapel. Bob/Teresa will find out if we should place altar on concrete floor and place tile around it or install floor tile and set altar on tile. i.e. will tile support weight of altar? Consider storing altar in The Stall until needed. Also keep altar on wheels while stored here.

10-Kitchen will have electrical outlets dropped down from ceiling onto each of the two work tables. Tables will be fixed to the floor, so outlets should be attached to the tables.

11-If any of the Barn utilities include propane we need to decide where to bury the propane tank. Also should we buy systems that are easily adapted to natural gas in the future?

12-Existing septic system may be due for pumping. Teresa will schedule pumping and also measure tank volume.

13-Large cross made from utiity poles needs to be set up. Need to determine appropriate location. (Eagle Scout?)

14-Green Team should plan on finishing siding on house on October 22, 2011.

15-Green Team needs to develop plans for benches, shelving, tools for The Shop. (Eagle Scout?)

16-Teresa/Jessi will order overhead garage door for The Shop.

17-Ask Chuck Lacey to install two more electrical outlets in women’s restroom in Barn.

Eagle Scouts and Pro Sanctity Friends bring beauty to the Center! 2011

2011-07-22T22:37:00.000-07:00

Eagle Scout Project of Richard Woods! - July 2011

Kim and Mike Nelson offer their time and talent to keep some of the gardens at the Pro Sanctity Center weeded and watered! Thankyou!! If anyone one wants to adopt a piece of garden let us know!!

Billy Levine, carries on the the tradition of Fr. Adrian from Mt. Michael to care for the Blue Birds and so he built and restored many on our property!

Calling all friends and family!

2011-07-12T16:49:00.001-07:00

TO PRO SANCTITY, IPF, GREEN TEAM, FRIENDS OF ALL SIZES, SHAPES, and WOMEN
AND MEN WITH TOOLS...

July 12, 2011

Hi everyone!!

On July 16, Feast of Our Lady of Carmel, we will be building our much needed
Machine Shed. We will also be cleaning up after CAMP and getting ready for
the Convention and the Mass for July 31st at 3:30 pm.

We will start early, maybe even with a Mass around 7 am (check back for an
update on this or call) and start work before the heat comes in, and then
in the evening, hopefully after the heat goes out, we will Celebrate Summer
and Friends in the evening around 7:00 pm - So...

We need volunteers to help building, cleaning and set up, in the morning and
afternoon and we invite everyone to come for a little BBQ in the Evening
around 7:00 pm. Bring side dishes and drinks to share.

Blessings and pray for moderate temperatures and happy hearts!

Teresa, Jessi, Leela, Anne, Margaret, Monica, Joan, Green Team,

PS: Please make sure you sign up for the week retreat and the Convention if
you have not already done so!! It will be ON FIRE! July 25-29 for the
retreat with Fr. Paul Hoesing and July 29-31 for the Convention. Go to the
web site: www.prosanctity.org Register on line or call!

Call Jessi: 402-661-0223

Or Teresa: 402-289-2670

Everyone is welcome!

2011-06-30T11:13:00.001-07:00

“We want to be a flame and bring the fire to others so that they, too, may burn with love.” +Bishop William Giaquinta

Come to the Pro Sanctity National Convention for the Day – July 29-30, or 31!

If you want to come just for a day or all three, and we encourage you to do so, the cost is:

Friday night: Give a donation.
Saturday: $40.00 for the program without meals, or $55.00 with lunch and dinner.
Sunday: $25.00 for the program with Sunday dinner and ice crème social, or $15.00 program alone.

REGISTER: Call us or email if you want to come for the day and for the full weekend (see prices for food and lodging) go to our on-line registration: WWW.PROSANCTITY.ORG or contact Teresa at psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670

We wish, we pray, we trust!

2011-06-23T18:00:00.001-07:00

WISH LIST – JUNE, 2011

WHAT WE REALLY NEED NOW!

Large deck wagon Ratchet set

18V cordless drill Wrench set

Miter saw Drill bits

Tree trimmer Band saw

Outdoor extension cords Hatchet axe

Flashlights & lanterns Chain saw

Electric (round) sander Large trash cans with lids & wheels

Living Stones

2011-05-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you Leonard &Therese, Larry, Marcus, Jacob, Rob & Kay, Dillion, Julie, Kim, Barb, Margie & Howard, Mary, Jeanne, Jackie, Rose, Bob, St. Pat's Kairos Group, and all the many other volunteers for the generous gift of your time and talent! We are blessed with many friends.

The Cabin siding is done! (Pictures soon!) Now it's on to the house!

2011-04-28T07:33:00.001-07:00

Teresa, can you make me an administrator for this blog?
Thanks!

Easter light!

2011-04-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!

My dad changed the light bulbs on the outside of the house.

The tire swing is very low. Is there a way we can raise it up a little?

Eagle Scout Projects as of April 15, 2011

2011-04-15T14:43:00.000-07:00

Eagle Scout and/or Service Projects at Pro Sanctity Retreat Center and Camp
2011
11002 N. 204th Street - Elkhorn, NE 68022
402-289-2670 or psm@prosanctity.org

Go to Blog for regular Eagle Scout Updates:
http://prosanctityretreatcenter.blogspot.com/
(NOTE: Due to the devastating fire of this past October, many projects are
opening up, check often, for new items!)

1. Three Season Play Barn - place for children to play and keep play
equipment to be located in back of the new Facility

2. We would like to have a nice, clear, visible sign for the entrance way.
We have all that marble behind the angel woods that could be used to hold a
slab of wood or slate upon which we could put the words: Pro Sanctity
Retreat Center...it would be an easy sign.

3. Paint and restore the Yellow School Bus that was damaged in the fire. We
will have it serviced, but it needs a complete clean up from inside to
outside, painted, safety checks, etc. This all needs to be done soon. So if
someone needs a project fast this would be a good one.

4. Fix up Old House: Paint the retreat house and replace some boards with
siding. It is a job that could be done this summer and would be a great team
effort.

5. Retreat Center signs: one out of wood and one out of marble - great
challenge project! We have two designs in mind, but are open to the Scouts
creative planning.

6. Landscaping this next fall when the new Center is up...many projects will
be available.

7. We lost all our sports equipment and play areas in the barn due to the
Fire. We need some creative scout to collect equipment, find ways to store
it in the new facility, indoor and outdoor play storage areas, etc.

8. Compost Barrel turner - design and create.

9. Computer savvy scout who would design a blog just for Eagle Scout
Projects: pictures, names, details, updates, ...would be a great way to say
thanks to the past scouts and a super way to invite future scouts to
consider projects!

Green Teem to DOOOO - April 2, 2011

2011-03-29T22:04:00.001-07:00

TIRE SWING ROPE wore out and we need to replace it, but we need an extended long ladder…anyone have one??

MULCH: I will order a truck load of mulch; we will need it for the play areas and trees to come.

TREES: We sent in the OPPD Tree Foundation, and Len G. has many small trees to bring out, so we will need to plant and mulch. We need to check on and straighten up the small trees by the cabin – especially before mowing season starts.

LIGHTS: The entrance lights to the property are out, and we need to change them or see if there is a problem with the electricity.

GRASS SEEDING?? It is time now I think!

ENTRANCE BELL: The warning bell that Len and Larry attached to the entrance way of the property has been disconnected because it keeps ringing, so I think we need a new one. It is a feature I appreciate very much, because we are aware when someone comes on the property and with the building going up, this will be even more important. Any ideas on what kind to buy that can withstand the harsh weather?

WATER FOUNTAIN: Could someone help me get the water fountain in the cabin working for the Saturday afternoon group?

SERVICE: I have several kids coming to do service this Saturday, we need to give them some projects…#1We have to get the cabin ready on Saturday morning for the 8^th grade retreats starting that afternoon!

3/20/11 Wal Mart Wish List for Camp/Retreat Center

2011-03-20T11:27:00.001-07:00

3/20/11 Wal Mart Wish List for Camp/Retreat Center

Poly Cutting Boards: 12 x 18 $9.97 2

15 x 20 $11.00 1

8.5 x 11 $2.97 1

Knives: Chicago Cutlery Stainless Steel handles “Forum”

16 piece set $99.97 1

Extra bread knife $16.97 1

Extra vegetable knife $10.97 1

Extra paring knives $10.97 5

Bowls: 3 piece stainless steel red bowls with lids $17.97

Glass Measuring Cups: Anchor 32 oz. measuring cup $4/97

Colander: Oneida Over the Sink Colander $14.97

Plastic glasses: Tritan 14 oz. tumblers $2.77 each 100

Paper towel holder (screws in under counter): Bamboo Paper Towel Holder $7.97 2

Dishes: Corelle “Winter Frost White” 16 piece set (serves 4) $29.97 25 sets

Silverware (eating utensils): Onieda 45 piece set (serves 8 plus serving pieces) “Simmer” B280045B $44.97 12 sets

Dish Towels: Clorox Fresh Care Dish Towels white with blue OR tan trim 2-pack for $6.00 6 packs

Dish Cloths: Clorox Fresh Care Dish Cloths white with blur OR tan trim 5-pack for $6.00 4 packs

Oven Mitt: Canopy Silicone grip “Rich Brown” $4.00 4

Pot Mitt: Canopy Silicone grip “Rich Brown” $4.00 4

Cupcake pan: Wilton 12 cup muffin/cupcake pan $7.97 4

Cooling Racks: Mainstays 3 pack stackable 16x 10 $9.00 3

Standard Mixer: KitchenAide $199.88

Blender: Oster 600 Watt All metal drive $59.88

Coffee Maker: Bunn 10 cup coffee brewer $99.88

Crock Pot: “Crockpot” brand 7 qt. programmable, removable pot $29.00 2

Trash Cans: Black metal “step cans” $50

Scissors: Fiskar 4 years and up $1.88

5 years and up $1.88

Graduate (adult) $3.97

Pens: Bic Round Stic 36 pens in a package for $3.84

Glitter glue: $4.88 a package

Construction Paper: Mead 88 sheets of different colors $2.00

Pony Beads: Translucent Item # 16975 1500 pieces $4.97

Opaque Item # 16976 1500 pieces $4.97

Wiggley eyes: 300 pieces $2.97

80 pieces $ .97

Beverage cooler: Coleman 5 gallon in blue or orange $9.50

Gas Can: 5 gallon plastic $9.50

Great quote for the day!

2011-03-12T21:51:00.001-08:00

"We become saints not by thinking about it, and not (certainly) by writing about it, but simply by doing it. There comes a time when the "how?" question stops and we just do it.

If the one we love were at our door knocking to come in, would we wonder how the door lock works, and how we could move our muscles to open it?"

Peter Kreeft

FYI Camp Dates

2011-03-07T09:56:00.001-08:00

2011 Camp Dates
April 9: Family Fundraiser Dinner, St. Pius X
June 1-4: Camp Clean Up
June 6-10: Counselor Training
June 11: Volunteer Training
June 12: Open House – New facility Shower
June 13-17: Day Camp
June 17-18: Lynch Camp
June 20-24: Jr. High Week
June 25: Golf Tournament? (Need Team!!)
June 27-July 1: Grade School Age Overnight
July 11-15: Grade School Age Overnight
August 4-7: High School Camp in South Dakota

Services Needed soon!

2011-03-07T09:33:00.001-08:00

Builders for Hope

New Pro Sanctity Center is scheduled to open June 12^th with an open house/shower and on November lst it should have everything finished. Jump on board and help us out with time, talent and donations…spread the word! Pray, pray, pray!

Volunteers for the new building would include someone for the following:

Call or write if you have services, ideas or donations!

Teresa at 402-289-2670 or psm@prosanctity.org

Cabinets, shelves, carpentry, hang doors, lay tile, paint, landscaping, and misc.

We would like to put up on our own a three season play (pole) barn, on the west side of the cabins, that the children could use for toys, ping pong, a pool table, storage of outdoor play equipment and a place for the children to do crafts and messy sorts of things! It would have lights and maybe a ceiling fan, but not heating and air-conditioning.

We also need a machine/tool shed, for mowers, equipment, tools, workbench. It would be good to have it on the west side of the new building.

Electrical, mechanical and plumbing will be contractors and some have volunteered already. If you know someone let us know!

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We need mowers and weed eaters very soon. We have dreams of a “grasshopper” mower that would also have attachments for snow blowing and grading, but we would be happy with a second hand working riding mower for now, that would get us by until we can get the real thing.

A full wish list is available just ask: psm@prosanctity.org

Teresa!

TREE PROCJECT Eagle Scout Project

2011-03-07T09:20:00.001-08:00

FROM ALEX: Hi, my name is Alex Schmitz. I am currently searching for eagle scout projects and was wondering if you could give me some more information about the OPPD tree donation project. I was specifically wondering about how many trees are usually donated and when.

Thank you!

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To Alex:

Alex,

We send in an application for Trees this month. We ask for a certain amount of money and they confirm it and then we buy five foot trees (they don’t want us buying little one gallon size trees). It gets approved in June and then we send them the bill according to the amount we were allotted. I am going to ask for $1500.00 and hopefully receive enough for 6 to 10 trees. You then have to show where you will put them (we will give you the basic place) landscape, dig large holes, place and plant properly the trees, stake them and create a plan to be given to us for their maintenance. You can put a plaque by them with the official species, your name and troop. You can also put a bench or make a picnic table to sit under then….some ideas. The whole project has to be done and approved by December lst, 2011.

Teresa and the Green Team

Three more Eagle/Service project ideas

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1. We would like to have a nice, clear, visible sign for the entrance way. We have all that marble behind the angel woods that could be used to hold a slab of wood or slate upon which we could put the words: Pro Sanctity Retreat Center…it would be an easy sign.

2. We need the Yellow Bus that was slightly damaged in the fire, to be cleaned up, painted, new reflectors, replace cracked drivers window, and then take it to Jensen in Fremont for a complete check. This all needs to be done soon.

3. An eagle scout could easily take the hay rack and rebuild it, paint it and put new tires…

Special Note

2011-02-23T09:27:00.001-08:00

Dear Green Team,

Help! Will anyone, or could anyone, be out this Saturday? I have a young man who will come to do service hours (he can come around 11:45 am), and I would like if someone could help him prepare the cabin for upcoming retreats. We need to move the table out of the hallway to the east side and set it up as a place to work if possible. Clean and ready both sides for groups. I have to go to Wichita and will be back Sunday morning.

Upstairs sitting room: Ken or Bob, could either of you help me Thursday morning to rearrange the freshly painted upper room? Thanks to Bob it is ready and I have a small cabinet that will replace the old dresser drawers. I am still looking for a light hide-a-bed or comfortable couch bed of sorts to replace the bed. We want the room to function as a sitting room during the year , extra sleeping room when needed and counselor room during the summer. That’s all!

Please note the projects in the previous post and add what else you think would be a good Eagle Scout or service project.

Thanks so much!! Teresa

Next Green Team Meeting that will be combined with date planning meeting on March 5, 2011 – 9:30 am here at the Pro Sanctity Center.

Eagle Scout/Service Projects at Pro Sanctity

2011-02-23T08:53:00.001-08:00

Eagle Scout and/or Service Projects at Pro Sanctity 2011

1. Footbridge – Scout Haller – almost completed

2. Bluebird project and plaque to honor Fr. Adrian who restored the Bluebird population to the area. Scout Billy Levine in process

3. Marked Nature trail - Taken by Scout Morris

3. Restore the picnic tables that burned in the barn – in process by Scout Dillon

4. 14 Stations of the Cross (burned up in barn)– Scout Zach Schlegel – troop 448– accepted the project February 24, 2011

5. OPPD – Annual Tree Donation Project – Still open

6. Create an outdoor Volley Ball arena – Still open

7. Machine Shed – Still open

8. Three Season Play Barn – place for children to play and keep play equipment back of the new Facility – still open

9. Clean up and restore the existing play area in front of cabin – take out the wood and rope piece that is always breaking and fix the other play equipment – still open

10. Grass seeding project by the cabin where we laid the line for the pressure tank – still open (muddy mess right now)

11. other??

Next Green Team Meeting that will be combined with date planning meeting on March 5, 2011

First Saturday: Green Team in the Snow!

2011-01-31T14:18:00.001-08:00

Green Team!

Please join us the first Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 9:30 am for our monthly meeting. Teresa can finally make a meeting! She leaves that afternoon for Rome, but she has time!

Agenda

1, OPPD Tree program – once again we need to request money for trees and find a boy scout to help us plant them.

2. Review the work of the new center, thoughts plans, concerns, ideas…

3. House is leaking – snow most likely.

4. Painting the upper bedroom of the main house

5. Wish list for publication – what do we need for spring?

6. Anyone know a retired or semi-retired bookkeeper who wants to give of his/her time for a small stipend?

7. Snow removal update!

Let us know if you can come!

psm@prosanctity.org

Pro Sanctity Barn Raising of another kind! from Lesa Lindsay

2011-01-16T11:19:00.000-08:00

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT!

The new, not a barn anymore, Pro Sanctity Retreat and Camp Center

(Work has begun already and the date for completion is slated for August 2011)

Dear Friends:

I was simply discussing the needs of Pro-Sanctity with my dear friend Kristi Coughlin when, true to her action oriented nature, she graciously offered to host a Pampered Chef Barn Fire Kitchen Shower for Pro-Sanctity! As you may or may not know - Pro-Sanctity's Barn housed the kitchen which fed numerous guests (including Camp Fun & Faith for Girls) for nearly 20 years. The barn along with the kitchen and all the contents burned to the ground this past October.

This Kitchen Shower is in cooperation with Pro-Sanctity and a list is included below for their kitchen needs. We'd love for you to join us however, if you can't, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ATTEND to make a gift. Simply go to the consultant's Website: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lisagarrett?showId=2913731 and enter Kristi's name to make the purchase.

Please note that Kristi has mandated that what would traditionally be a gift to the hostess is ALSO being donated to Pro-Sanctity according to their needs. SO your gift gives TWICE. Once for your purchase and again as a contribution to the hostess gift Pro-Sanctity will receive. Please read the evite below, consider a gift for the Pro-Sanctity effort AND pass this email on to your contacts.

Thank you in advance and may God bless you.

Sincerely in Christ,

Lesa Lindsay – Pro Sanctity Member and Coordinator of the KVSS Pro Sanctity Holiness Helpers Radio Show

We'll taste a delicious recipe, try tools that make kitchen tasks easier, and learn entertaining and cooking tips. And you won't believe how simple the recipes are! We can also catch up with each other while we shop.

Please let me know if you can make it. Mark the date on your calendar and ask a friend or two to come along!

Kristi Coughlin and I are joining forces to help Pro Sanctity rebuild their kitchen. You may or may not know, Pro Sanctity is a retreat center in Elkhorn, Nebraska that provides Camp Fun and Faith for girls. Since the devastating fire, the center is slowly rebuilding. With your help, we can re-stock their kitchen. Please join me and Kristi for a unique experience helping a unique organization. If you cannot attend, you can still help. Just visit my website, enter Kristi's name and then make your purchase for Pro Sanctity. If you have questions feel free to contact me (659-0990) or Kristi. Below is the link to Pro Sanctity and the registry to help you make your purchase. Thank you in advance for helping Pro Sanctity get back on their feet!

http://prosanctityretreatcenter.blogspot.com/

Show Date:
Sat, Jan 22, 2011

Show Time:
1:00 PM

Host:
Kristi Coughlin

Co-Host:

Phone:
(402) 213-6798

E-mail: Let us know if you are coming…
kristicoughlin@cox.net

Location:
6614 N. 105th Ave
OMAHA, NE 68122

Your Pampered Chef® Consultant
Lisa Garrett
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lisagarrett?showId=2913731
Registry for Pro Sanctity

Qt. needed item # Item Cost
2 1695 Flour/Sugar Shaker $6.00/ea
4 1650 Classic Scraper $11.50/ea
2 1655 Skinny Scraper $8.50/ea
2 1657 Mix 'N Scraper® $14.50/ea
1 1900 Clock/Timer $16.00/ea
2 2225 Measure-All® Cup $10.00/ea
2 2530 Small Scoop $12.50/ea
2 2540 Medium Scoop $13.00/ea
1 2585 Food Chopper $31.00/ea
4 2730 Ice Cream Dipper $15.00/ea
2 1790 Large Scoop $14.50/ea
5 1587 Stackable Cooling Rack $14.00/ea
4 2475 Stainless Whisk $12.50/ea
4 1606 Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan $16.00/ea
2 1735 Stainless Mixing Bowl Set $84.50/ea
1 2595 Citrus Press $17.00/ea
1 2867 Double Burner Griddle $145.00/ea
1 1755 Chef's Silicone Basting Brush $8.50/ea
4 2291 Carafe $64.00/ea
3 1051 3 1/2" Paring $29.00/ea
1 1052 5" Utility $38.00/ea
2 1054 8" Chef's $75.00/ea
1 1055 9" Bread $65.00/ea
1 1087 Ultimate Mandoline $61.00/ea
3 2342 Spoon $12.50/ea
3 2343 Slotted Spoon $12.50/ea
2 2345 Jumbo Slotted Turner $12.50/ea
3 2346 Ladle $12.50/ea
1 2325 Basic Nylon Tool Set $19.00/ea
1 2326 Specialty Nylon Tool Set $24.00/ea
4 1071 Vegetable Peeler $7.00/ea
1 2606 7" Strainer $29.00/ea
1 2873 12-qt. Stockpot $220.00/ea
3 2583 Mix ?N Chop $10.50/ea
1 1068 5" Boning $49.00/ea
4 1302 Pizza Cutter $10.00/ea
2 1646 Large Spreader $9.00/ea
2 2071 Small Spreader $5.00/ea
4 2626 Large Serving Spatula $9.00/ea
4 1701 Mega Scraper $19.50/ea
2 1702 Micro Scraper $12.50/ea
2 1684 Pastry Cutter $12.00/ea
1 2576 Garlic Press $16.50/ea
1 1089 Crinkle Cutter $10.50/ea
4 1521 Cookie Sheet $18.00/ea
1 1088 Professional Shears $22.50/ea
1 2797 Stainless Mesh Colanders $35.50/ea
1 2256 Easy Conversions Magnet $8.00/ea
2 2257 Measuring Cup Set $15.00/ea
2 2242 Digital Pocket Thermometer $16.50/ea
2 2258 Adjustable Measuring Spoons $8.00/ea
1 2894 8-qt. Covered Stockpot $215.00/ea
2 1169 Nylon Knife $5.00/ea
3 1259 Quikut Paring Knives $4.75/ea
1 1103 Biscuit Cutters $9.50/ea
5 2944 Round-Up from the Heart® 2010 Trivet $13.00/ea
1 1746 Flexible Funnels $11.00/ea

Pampered Chef Party for Pro Sanctity

2011-01-13T11:37:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends:

This Kitchen Shower is in cooperation with Pro-Sanctity and a list is included below for their kitchen needs. We'd love for you to join us however, if you can't, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ATTEND to make a gift. Simply go to the consultant's Website: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lisagarrett?showId=2913731 and enter Kristi's name to make the purchase.

Thank you in advance and may God bless you.

Sincerely in Christ,

Lesa Lindsay

Please let me know if you can make it. Mark the date on your calendar and ask a friend or two to come along!

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lisagarrett?showId=2913731

Show Date: Sat, Jan 22, 2011

Show Time: 1:00 PM

Host: Kristi Coughlin

Phone: (402) 213-6798

E-mail: kristicoughlin@cox.net

Location: 6614 N. 105th Ave OMAHA, NE 68122

Registry for Pro Sanctity

Qt. needed item # Item Cost

2 1695 Flour/Sugar Shaker $6.00/ea

4 1650 Classic Scraper $11.50/ea

2 1655 Skinny Scraper $8.50/ea

2 1657 Mix 'N Scraper® $14.50/ea

1 1900 Clock/Timer $16.00/ea

2 2225 Measure-All® Cup $10.00/ea

2 2530 Small Scoop $12.50/ea

2 2540 Medium Scoop $13.00/ea

1 2585 Food Chopper $31.00/ea

4 2730 Ice Cream Dipper $15.00/ea

2 1790 Large Scoop $14.50/ea

5 1587 Stackable Cooling Rack $14.00/ea

4 2475 Stainless Whisk $12.50/ea

4 1606 Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan $16.00/ea

2 1735 Stainless Mixing Bowl Set $84.50/ea

1 2595 Citrus Press $17.00/ea

1 2867 Double Burner Griddle $145.00/ea

1 1755 Chef's Silicone Basting Brush $8.50/ea

4 2291 Carafe $64.00/ea

3 1051 3 1/2" Paring $29.00/ea

1 1052 5" Utility $38.00/ea

2 1054 8" Chef's $75.00/ea

1 1055 9" Bread $65.00/ea

1 1087 Ultimate Mandoline $61.00/ea

3 2342 Spoon $12.50/ea

3 2343 Slotted Spoon $12.50/ea

2 2345 Jumbo Slotted Turner $12.50/ea

3 2346 Ladle $12.50/ea

1 2325 Basic Nylon Tool Set $19.00/ea

1 2326 Specialty Nylon Tool Set $24.00/ea

4 1071 Vegetable Peeler $7.00/ea

1 2606 7" Strainer $29.00/ea

1 2873 12-qt. Stockpot $220.00/ea

3 2583 Mix ?N Chop $10.50/ea

1 1068 5" Boning $49.00/ea

4 1302 Pizza Cutter $10.00/ea

2 1646 Large Spreader $9.00/ea

2 2071 Small Spreader $5.00/ea

4 2626 Large Serving Spatula $9.00/ea

4 1701 Mega Scraper $19.50/ea

2 1702 Micro Scraper $12.50/ea

2 1684 Pastry Cutter $12.00/ea

1 2576 Garlic Press $16.50/ea

1 1089 Crinkle Cutter $10.50/ea

4 1521 Cookie Sheet $18.00/ea

1 1088 Professional Shears $22.50/ea

1 2797 Stainless Mesh Colanders $35.50/ea

1 2256 Easy Conversions Magnet $8.00/ea

2 2257 Measuring Cup Set $15.00/ea

2 2242 Digital Pocket Thermometer $16.50/ea

2 2258 Adjustable Measuring Spoons $8.00/ea

1 2894 8-qt. Covered Stockpot $215.00/ea

2 1169 Nylon Knife $5.00/ea

3 1259 Quikut Paring Knives $4.75/ea

1 1103 Biscuit Cutters $9.50/ea

5 2944 Round-Up from the Heart® 2010 Trivet $13.00/ea

1 1746 Flexible Funnels $11.00/ea

We've only just begun!

2010-12-26T17:16:00.000-08:00

Design for the new building. We will have a meeting on January 15th here in Elkhorn for all who are interested in praying and planning with us! The morning will be for Pro Sanctity members and board members, a time of prayer and planning, and the afternoon 1:00 -2:30 pm will presentation and prayer on the building plans. Let us know if you can make all or part of the day, or are interested but cannot come!

402-289-2670 or psm@prosanctity.org

2010-12-26T15:57:00.000-08:00

May God bless our Eagle Scouts!
Thanks to the Edward's Family: Ron, Andrew, John, Terri...and many other boy scout helpers!
The bridge is in! Still some work to do!
We have need of 14 wooden stations of the cross if anyone is interested in a future project. The places to post them are already set, but the crosses were burned in the fire!

On the Wish List:

Snow Blower - Grasshopper brand has a snow blower/mower that would be perfect for us! Call or write Teresa

psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670

2010-12-26T15:02:00.000-08:00

November/December 2010

The work has begun! Chuck Lacey and Ken Sorenson, builder and designer respectively, have been meeting every week this past month checking soils, making designs, and planning for the foundation of the new and improved "Beloved Barn" to be laid. Believe it or not, just before the snow fell the ground was dug, cleared of old dirt, and new healthy dirt placed into it...tons of it! Extra was needed to raise the future building a little higher than the previous one, so there would be no danger of water seeping into it!

We often told the camp children and confirmation students that Jesus was born in a barn and that He must also be born in us too! We pray that our new facility will be a healthy and holy place for everyone to come to know the Christ who was born in a barn for us, and make room for Him in our own hearts!

2010-12-26T14:24:00.000-08:00

GLORY TO GOD ON THE HIGHEST!
It is amazing that this past year we started the "Green Team", men and women who wanted to share their talents with the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center. Members meet every first Saturday, pray, plan, and then keep up with the monthly "to do" list throughout the month. The list usually consisted of mowing, fixing small breaks or machines, and maybe hammering a nail here or there. Who knew they would be building a small storage unit that was akin to building a house!! Praise God! They did it!!

Greg Swinarski recently contributed a sparkling angel on the grounds, and it expresses our feelings perfectly: Glory to God for all the good that has happened to us even with the burning down of the barn! Praise God!

Blessings on our Green Team during this Holy Christmas time!

Teresa, Leela, Anne and all the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members

Check Kia

2010-12-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

Dear Green Team,

Can someone please check the tire pressure and change the oil on the Kia? Thanks!

Green Team strikes again!

2010-12-01T12:22:00.001-08:00

Green Team Meeting December 4, 2010 - 9:30 am - Retreat Center!

Join us!

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USA NATIONAL PRO SANCTITY CENTER

11002 N. 204th St. Elkhorn, NE 68022

psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670

www.prosanctity.org

BLOG: http://prosanctity.blogspot.com/

Green Team and Angel Helpers: December Help?

2010-12-01T12:17:00.001-08:00

December 1, 2010

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to all for all the small, hidden, large, noticeable, and everything in between, acts of service and kindness of this past month!! God bless you all!!! Special thanks to Jeff for the new GREAT ROOM – painted walls, exquisite newly refinished floor and even the cat is happy with her new “cat barn” – well most of the time she is happy! Thank you from all of us!!

Teresa

1. Green Team Meeting December 4, 2010 - 9:30 am - Retreat Center! Everyone is welcome and if you cannot come, send your ideas for to do list and responses.

2. Boy Scouts with our good friend, Deacon Paul T. will be gathering for their training December 10-12, 2010 and will do service on Saturday, December 11 or when weather will allow, see below. They would like "our list" of to do's... They will be in the cabin.

3. Tonight we will send a revised plan of the new building!! We have the winter to work on details, but if we can settle on basic size and where windows and such will be we can put in the footings and then be ready for building in the spring!

4. We have had several offers for washer and dryer, the last one was from the Dyer family who want us to go and get the set we want – new, and then when we have the new building to buy another set! We do not have a place to put a new set in the old house as of yet! What shall we do? Use the kitchen bathroom???

5. Any ideas for storage of an industrial kitchen set?? We need a garage or a walk in basement probably.

6. Continue on purging the library. We are keeping only “our specialty saint, theology and bible books, emphasis on saints and Mary” and in need of items for children, DVD’s etc.

7. Clean and paint the upper room of the house.

8. Electricity in the new shed.

Other??

-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:pandejt@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:28 AM
To: psm@efanz.com
Subject: Re: December Help?

Teresa

Is December 10 through December 12 morning available?

Hopefully the wind will be down to burn that pile outside.

As far as cooking, we can bring our propane camp stove. We just have to be extra clean where we are eating. I offered the older scouts a change to camp in their tents outside of the building. In the past I've had some adventurous scouts!

I have one scout, Matt Beresh that would like to do his Eagle project at Pro Sanctity. I told him to ask when we're out there next.

Let me know what's on your list that we can help with?

Shalom,

Paul

Re: Getting ready for winter!

2010-11-28T21:17:00.000-08:00

Ken,
Please wait on the bathrooms. Teresa said a boy scout group is coming in Dec. and we shut down the east bathroom, not the west.

The moles are taking over the area behind the house. Any ideas?

Getting ready for winter!

2010-11-26T20:45:00.000-08:00

Ken or Bob,

Will one of you take down the flags in Elkhorn?

Shut down the west bathroom in cabins?

Has anyone called to have the Porta-Pottys picked up?

Thanks!
Joan

Thought for the day ... G. Giaquinta

2010-11-15T08:26:00.001-08:00

The first condition to receive God’s word is to become humble and lowly, and to free our grounds of pebbles, stones and the thorns that are our only vegetation.

November 2010: Volunteer and Green Team To Do List!

2010-11-12T16:25:00.000-08:00

Here is a working list of volunteer opportunities and TO DO LIST!

For now the raking leaves is good, but we have some garden work too when it is not too wet, and building small box stands to set plants on in the loft (the ones we had burned up).

We are getting a large magnet (Bob Zaruba) to get the metal out of the barn area dirt and then we need to rake it up good,

Dividing bulbs, cleaning up the butterfly garden, etc. …Grass seeding too.

Library needs purging, we started with students and it is a good project for them. We need boxes for this one. We would like to have the Win Redding Mary and Saints Memorial Library back to the Pro Sanctity Center! So we are preparing for the return! We could possibly have a room in the building dedicated to children books for holiness, and in the house Mary and the Saints books for adults!

Washing the walls in the house, so that the adults can paint the big room and the upstairs room…. Actually as soon as tomorrow, we can wash walls tomorrow if it rains. Jeff Norris plans to paint the walls and re-do the floor in the big room starting Monday.

Newsletter folding and preparing to mail will be after school next Thursday and if it is delayed, Saturday morning…we hope!

Thanks to Bob, the last details of the new shed are finished and Jeff Norris painted it. We will need some final touches, shelves put in and electricity. The rain today proved that it needs a set of stairs up into the shed. “Mud-city!”

Lighting!! Lights around the house are out and we probably need to get some of those sun energy lights for around the big space where the barn was. It is wet and muddy now and if someone should walk out there by mistake, it is dark and dangerous without flashlights or a lighted way. Also out in front of the house where we dug a line for electricity to the shed…well the cat got stuck in the window well and I went to save her and fell in the mud!! No light, no see holes!

Other??

Thanks!!

Love, Teresa

"Everything is grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love. Everything is grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events -- to the heart that loves, all is well." -St. Therese of Lisieux

fire update October 29, 2010

2010-10-29T10:19:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, wanted you to know the update on the property and water situation. It is all still a little precarious. We are still in “emergency mode”. We never leave the property alone; there is always one of us here because it is still too dangerous. The men have not finished clearing off the rubble from the burn site, it will be a few more work days next week. This is not work that volunteers can do.

In regards to Saturday Clean up Day and our water situation: We have leaking joints which may mean that when the plumber comes on Saturday; the joints may have to be fixed before we can get the whole system going and they have dry and harden first. Anyway, for your consolation and personal comfort two porta-potties have been ordered for today and tomorrow.

We have bottled water too.

Cleaning will be difficult if it requires water! We can do a little arranging and sweeping in the cabin for the upcoming groups, but…that is about it unless things change and since they change every 24 hours, who knows it may be all back in working order by the time you come. I will write again tonight to update you.

St. Florien is the patron of fire fighters, and used one single bucket to put out a fire in a whole town. Now I know why only one bucket… he had water problems too. The Lord gives exactly what you need when you need it!

Blessings! Teresa

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY....G. Giaquinta

"Mary is the motive of trust; whatever moment we are living, in whatever difficulty we find ourselves, we turn to her: My Mother, My Confidence!" (Giaquinta)

Fire Fighters left but Larry and the Green Team are on the job!! Thank you!!

2010-10-27T21:34:00.000-07:00

To do - tell friends

2010-10-27T15:54:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone!

It was a sad day when our beloved barn burned down! We are not however defeated but filled with hope and plans for a new beginning. We cannot waste time either for soon the snow will fly!! What we need to do is this Saturday:

Tell friends, join the green team…

1. Cleanup after the big crew cleans up. There may some things like glass and wire left, so raking will be in order.

2. Finish the storage shed behind the house.

3. Find a place for a washer and dryer in the house!

4. Clean up cabin for retreats in November - Sacred heart on Nov 7th.

5. Prepare "to do" list for house for example: sand and refinish big room floor, paint walls, upstairs and down, fix screens, fix blinds on deck loft window, find a way to keep dog and cat happy and WARM during winter, fix kitchen leak I ceiling, AGAIN!...cracks in cement at kitchen door, check for drafts up and down.....

6. Please fill in what I forgot or what you think most important…

Ok that is enough for now. Let us pray and dream for our future! What Jesus, so do we!

Love and prayers, Teresa

Volunteers need Saturday, October 30, 2010

2010-10-26T12:17:00.001-07:00

Join us Saturday, October 30, 2010

Clean up and fix up day for

Pro Sanctity Center/ Fire Clean UP!

Inside and outside jobs!

Depending on what you like to do bring your own tools and cleaning material for cleaning walls and windows, for fixing, for building, garden, lawn..…

We will close with Rosary and Evening Prayer around 5:00 pm (before dark) and have a moment of sharing memories and dreams.

psm@prosanctity.org

402-289-2670

Fall Activity Update!

2010-10-26T10:51:00.001-07:00

Pro Sanctity Annual Fall Family Festival in Elkhorn

has been cancelled due to the fire!

Spread the new!

Please join us on November l, 2010 and “Celebrate Holiness” with Archbishop George Lucas at 7:00 pm. There will be a Holy Hour for Adults, Festival of Faith with the Saints for children and a blessing of all at the end. We will give an update on the Pro Sanctity “Rebuild for Holiness!” and a PowerPoint on the Fire!

Where: St. Margaret Mary Parish, 61^st and Dodge Street

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

What: Holy Hour for Adults, Homily by Archbishop George Lucas and Festival of Faith with the Saints for children (come in costume if you wish)

Fire Update: PowerPoint after the Holy Hour in the Suneg Center during refreshments – prayer and sharing of dreams for future

Cost: Love Donation

No need to register! For more information: psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670

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PRO SANCTITY RETREAT

Schuyler Nebraska

Still open, fourteen overnight spaces available!

In the Shadow of Mary, In the Spirit of Mother Teresa

November 5-7, 2010

“In the Shadow of Our Lady”

In the spirit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and other saints, we will explore how to stay very close to our Lady. As Mother Teresa said, “If you do this, you can do great things for God and the good of people.” A reference book that will be used on the retreat will be, Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady by Joseph Langford, MC (Our Sunday Visitor).

Monsignor Andrew J. Vaccari is the pastor of Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish in Brooklyn, New York. He preaches retreats, days of prayer, and conferences, is active in the Pro Life Movement and is the National Spiritual Director of the Pro Sanctity Movement.

Teresa Monaghen, AO, the moderator of the Secular Institute of the Apostolic Oblates and the national director of the Pro Sanctity Movement, holds an STB in Theology from Rome and a MA in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha. Teresa has 32 years of experience giving retreats and spiritual direction to people of all ages and backgrounds.

REGISTRATION: www.stbenedictcenter.com

Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday after Lunch TIME: Friday 7:30 pm to Sunday after Lunch

COST: $50.00 program free—add on room and board.

Monsignor Andrew J. Vaccari is the recently retired Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, NY and now pastor of Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish in Brooklyn. He preaches retreats, days of prayer, and conferences, is active in the Pro Life Movement and is the National Spiritual Advisor of the Pro Sanctity Movement.

Teresa Monaghen, AO, the Moderator of the Secular Institute of the Apostolic Oblates and the National Director of the Pro Sanctity Movement, holds an STB in Theology from Rome and a MA in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha.

WRITE: psm@prosanctity.org and/ OR call 402-289-2670 for info on the retreat

Done!

2010-10-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

We had an amazing weekend at the Retreat Center! 60 kids, 2 confirmation retreats, and a troop of boy scouts and dads!

Together they:

Moved the round picnic tables into the barn
Brought in the crosses from the stations
Painted the observation deck by the butterfly garden
Moved, cleaned and painted 4 filing cabinets (thank you Mary for the paint)
Unwrapped 3,000 bracelets for the vocation rally
Picked up sticks and branches in the angel woods and the hill
Swept the barn hallway
Picked one tomato!

We are grateful for all of our volunteers!

Green Team strikes again and again!

2010-10-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Bob, fixed and painted our ten foot picnic table that was recently dontated

Jeff, Leonard, Ken and Bob have been have been triming trees and finally Jeff took down part of the huge oak tree that was in front of the cabin.

Green Team met and Larry called and arranged to have our propane tank looked at and what a blessing!! It was faulty and they changed it out for no cost on our part!

Praise and thank the Lord!

poison ivy

2010-10-05T20:57:00.000-07:00

The bottom picture is an official picture of poison ivy, the top two are from our back yard. Do we have Poison Ivy? It looks similar but not exact. Tell me what you all think!

Saturday, Green Team - Tree on north side of house, dead, must go!

2010-09-30T23:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you Bob for the new sewer cap! It is acually beautiful!

Green Team Meets again! Guardian Angel Day, October 2, 2010

2010-09-27T20:15:00.001-07:00

Green Team Meets….

Pro Sanctity Center 11002 N. 204^th St. Elkhorn, NE 68022

…a bit of heaven on earth, when we take care of it!

Start sending in your agenda items for October 2, 2010 around 9:30 for coffee, prayer and planning!

Jeff, Ken and Bob have been buzzing the trees, and I mean buzzing (will send picture tomorrow) and Bob with the help of friends finished the sewer cap! Whew what a job!

Pictures tomorrow.

Don’t forget Saturday, bring a friend, and tell people who want to help !

Blessings to you all! Teresa

Green Team Meets again! Guardian Angel Day, October 2

2010-09-27T19:59:00.001-07:00

Green Team Meets….

Pro Sanctity Center 11002 N. 204^th St. Elkhorn, NE 68022

…a bit of heaven on earth, when we take care of it!

Start sending in your agenda items for October 2, 2010 around 9:30 for coffee, prayer and planning!

Jeff, Ken and Bob have been buzzing the trees, and I mean buzzing (will send picture tomorrow) and Bob with the help of friends finished the sewer cap! Whew what a job!

Pictures tomorrow.

Don’t forget Saturday, bring a friend, and tell people who want to help !

Blessings to you all! Teresa

Fishing Men!

2010-09-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

Social Animator, Dr. Tom Hejkal, Pro Sanctity Member, Larry Weigum, and Sodales, Fr. Mark Bridgman with a catch of fish as they plot together how to be catchers of men and women for holiness! "You go guys!!"

Summary of Green Team Meeting – September 4, 2010

2010-09-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

1-Cut/Trim the cottonwood tree near the cabin – The team undecided about what to do. Either leave as is and benefit from shade or cut back both remaining main limbs and hope that tree will “bush” out.

2-Asphalt road repair – Inspection shows that an armor coat of adhesive and crushed rock may be all that is needed to get several more years of service before implementing the estimated $35,000 overlay work.

Action – Get cost estimate for armor coating.

Teresa is concerned about the cement that is coming up by the house being a safety issue. Will someone take a look at that?

3-House window repairs – Leonard will check to see if Oblates qualify for federal grant for weatherproofing the house.

4-House kitchen roof leak – Remains a problem since the former porch area may be settling away from the house.

Action – Leonard/Ken locate wet spot in attic and place bucket below drip for interim solution.

5-Plastic Dam in Angel Woods – some remnants (boards and mud) need to be removed.

Action – Bob Z will clean this up.

6-Paint interior rooms of house - .

Action – Joan will get paint, notify team of which room(s) to do first and set date.

Joan will work with Teresa on date.

7-Refinish Big Room Floor –

Action – Ken will contact person who did previously (Mr. Soutter?) and determine if he will oversee the work, maybe provide tools, but not actually do the project.

We should also ask Jeff

8-Install new pads on chairs in big room –

Action – Joan/Ann/Ken/Mike will locate the supply of new pads stored in barn so we can install at next Green Team meeting.

Did not look for supplies yet!

9-Sort Barn Decorations –

Action – Oblates move art stored in barn to better environment in the house. Ken and Oblates will make winter project out of labeling tubs and sorting decorations to barn loft.

10-Excess tank and light poles –

Action-Bob will move tank to east end of property and put For Sale sign on it visible from highway. ($150?). Also move excess light poles to entrance to property and put For Sale sign on them. ($50 ea?)

11-Hayrack Wagon – Repairs/Paint completed

Action – Ann contact John Deere dealer to donate/mount 4 – 14 inch tires. Walker Tire or Marion Tires may also be a possibility. Ann contact Brother Mel for straw hay bales.

Thank you Bob!

12-Repaint cabin deck – Paint and texture additive are on site.

Action – Joan will coordinate a Paint Day for 17 September.

This has not been confirmed. It depends when a few people can come help, but the goal is to do it this month!

13-Septic tank – New manhole cover installed. Old one discarded.

Action – Paint new cover and install flag or pole in hole in center.

14-Barn Gutters – Ongoing maintenance. Leonard has done some.

Action – Clean out gutters, caulk joints as time allows.

15-Weed Patrol – Thistles, poison ivy, wild cucumber vines are present.

Action – weed and grass killer has been purchased. Ken will administer. Anyone can pull up the vines and thistles.

I put the weed killer and poision ivy spray in the saw stall in the cabinet. Leonard found a lot of poision ivy by the creek that needs to be sprayed.

16-Large equipment – Bob Z will make his Pickup truck available as much as possible. Call him at 238-2658 and he can drop it off for a week at a time for property maintenance.

Action – put out the word that we can use a donated truck, four wheeler, a trailer that mower can pull around.

17-Burn Pile – Burn date is Wednesday September 8.

Action – Bob, Ken, Joan et. al.

18-New picnic table – needs new table top

Action – Bob Z will locate wood and install the new top.

19-Barn kitchen lock – need to replace the combination lock on barn kitchen.

20-Barn kitchen oven – bottom of stove has rusted through. Add new stove to wish list.

Do we have a current wish list for the center?

21-Barn bathroom –

Action – Leonard will install storm door on bathroom. Need to keep doors ajar so are moves through the room and avoids musty mold.

22-Barn kitchen water leaks – Larry is fixing one. There may be another at water heater?

23-Compost pile – Coordinate a compost pile with Leela. Perhaps start one near garden or creek. A simple porous fence or container may suffice.

24-Nature preserve Designation – Last month we discussed the possibility of having property designated as nature preserve. Suggest that we become aware of any costly requirements or other items that we lose control over.

25-Diseased trees – some of the long needle pine trees have dead limbs.

Action-remove dead limbs in the hope of saving the trees.

26-Trim up trees south of barn.

Thank you Green Team! You are St. Joseph's gift to us Oblates!

Green Team Meeting - First Saturdays

2010-08-30T21:30:00.000-07:00

Green Team Meeting, September 4, 2010 at 9:00 am!

Leonard presiding! Bob can you take notes again?

Mike will you be back? Larry, what needs to done that you started?

1. Pray!
2. Review the graces of what has been done.
3. Update to do list!
4. Discuss the 35,000 dollar estimate to have the driveway fixed and resurfaced!
5. Plumbing issues in the Barn Kitchen, leaks in the water heater.
6. Cut out dead branches from the long needle pine trees - maybe we can save them! Trim trees on South side of barn...
7. Burn pile - burn small amounts at a time!!
8. Picnic table - new large one needs resurfaced and painted.
9. Hay rack - Bob is working on it. How are the tires?? We need hay bales.
10. Thanks to everyone for your quiet and dedicated service for the beauty and saftey of this holy place!
11. Service days? Time line in the Green Team Books
12. Eagle Scout projects?
13. Other?? Keep adding!

strange leak and notes

2010-08-14T20:08:00.001-07:00

Larry found that the strange leak on the east side shower was a pinhole in a pipe…been there for some time, we just did not notice it. He also said that there was humidity in the cabin and we found a few chairs filled with it. Could it be that the mattresses are too?? We also have to keep the extra beds in some place other than the mechanical room. It is a safety hazard and it also impedes the use of the room as a shelter.

The fan on the east side bathroom of cabin went out and the fan on the west side of the bathroom in the cabin is also wearing out. We need to change them this fall.

Thanks Larry!

I heard and I saw the results that Bob and Renee came out to take down the duck tape mud fence! Thank you! Thanks too for the work on the sewer cover! God bless you!

Next Saturday would be a good work day if anyone wants to come out! The following Saturday there are two groups.

Teresa

Leonard on the notes: Green Team meeting notes

2010-08-14T19:55:00.001-07:00

FROM LEONARD:

In addition:

#6 watered the roof of the house and "think' I found and corrected the problem. thinking of getting into the attic and placing a bucket to catch the leak since it ALWAYS comes thru the same place.

#12 hayrack The plywood looks pretty bad but I crawled underneath. The planks look fairly good, maybe a weak spot here or there. removing the plywood will help save the planks.

#14 Septic tank lid we can cast a new one, fixing would be hard. DONE

New item The gas pipe attached to the propane tank has been jerked and there is a kink near the tank connection. Bending or straightening the pipe will likely cause a crack. There is no leak now. I shut the gas off at the tank and will bring a flaring tool and connector next trip.

Lets consider taking down the rain gutters on the west of the house and south of the garage. because of the pavement they are not really needed except to be cleaned.

Going flying, bye.

Leak in shower plus party

2010-08-13T14:56:00.001-07:00

Please note!

I just found a strange leak in the east side handicap shower. It has been spraying out for awhile. There is mold starting too. I turned the water of to that area, if someone could look at it that would be great!

Don’t forget our going away picnic for Jessi on Sunday! August 15 (Joan Patten’s b-day too) and 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm drop in. Evening prayer and rosary at 5:00 pm followed by BBQ and Potluck Supper – bring a side dish, drinks or desert.

Thanks, Teresa

Saturday!

2010-07-29T13:17:00.001-07:00

Don’t forget: GreenTeam meeting and work, Saturday – meeting is at 11:00 am! Teresa

Green Team Meeting July 31st!

2010-07-25T14:06:00.001-07:00

Please join us for a meeting at 11:00 am on July 31^st. Leonard from Columbus is able to come. Larry is not. Teresa will be there. Come early if need be to work, but the meeting will be at 11:00 am!

Blessings! Teresa

Green Team Monthly Meeting!

2010-07-20T16:28:00.001-07:00

Will July 31^st work for everyone to have a green team meeting around 11:00 am? I thought it was the first Saturday, instead it is the last Saturday! So if does not work, let me know. Thank you.

Teresa

Update July 9, 2010

2010-07-09T19:16:00.000-07:00

1. Bugs!

2. July 10, 2010 Jessi and Joan will attempt to stain the deck - all hands on deck. They can use help! Feel free to come out.

3. July 17th - Camp Clean Up Day! It will be a fun day and the list to do is long! Jessi's family is coming. Bring yours! To do list

4. By the grace of God, we have a new Bus Driver!! We have been told that the bus has to be decorated. It cannot look like a school bus! We are designing it with bumper sticker paper. Come out July 10th and help!

5. We are looking for a silt fence! Please any leads out there. Our mud slide problem can be fixed with a good silt fence! We have a make shift bumper sticker fence at the moment and it works, believe it or not, but a silt fence will be perfect.

2010-07-01T09:47:00.000-07:00

Camp Fun and Faith in the evening is heaven on earth!!

We had flowing mud and water drenched fields, but this has calmed down. The Green Team has been wonderful and may they each be blessed and know the thanksgiving we hold in our heart for them. Our hearts in fact are drawn into gratitude for the wonders of this spring. Our God is an AWESOME GOD! Blessings, Teresa

Summer comes to camp!

2010-05-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

Oh my, is it an alien from outer space or is it PRINCESS, the lovely, sweet, stick chasing camp dog? You guess! But remember we are on the threshold of summer and heat is in the air...

Gardening - a passage to ponder

2010-05-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II wrote:
“As one called to till and look after the garden of the world (cf. Gen 2:15), man has a specific responsibility towards the environment in which he lives, towards the creation which God has put at the service of his personal dignity. It is the ecological question – ranging from the preservation of the natural habitats of the different species of animals and other forms to “human ecology” properly speaking – which one finds in the Bible a clear and strong ethical direction leading to a solution which respects the great good of life, of every life….When it comes to the natural world, we are subject not only to biological laws but also to moral ones, which cannot be violated with impunity” (42).

Green Team Meeting Canceled, but not the work for May 29-30

2010-05-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

Jessi Kary announces: I am officially canceling the meeting! Too many people cannot attend, so please come for camp clean up day and we can touch base via the blog. I'll mostly be at camp now, so let me know when you can come to help and I'll have something ready for you!

Teresa Monaghen wrote:
I will be with you all in Spirit!! See if anyone would like to adopt the angel woods west garden and trim the trees above it too. Also there is that one tree that is hanging over the large pine by the tire swing. The Elm needs to be cut away from the pine. thanks!

FROM LEONARD: I wont make it, still in Canada. You know, they all talk like Red Green.
We passed through Edmonton today so we are finally out of the mountain and into some flatland farming, tractors on the road and everything!!!! I am planning on being at the center next Saturday, 1st Saturday on the month with tool box. Save me something to do. Joan, were you successful getting overhead images of the center?? Mulch the trees on the south side of the creek, please. In my prayers....

From Ken Ramold: I won't be able to make it to the meeting. Lisa is taking me out for my birthday. Here's a list of a few things I know of that still need to be worked on (Oh, Leonard!):

-water fountain in cabin
-new showerheads on east side of cabin (excluding wheelchair shower)- stems are cracked. The new ones are located in
storage room.
-sink holes need to be filled
-drain pipe under entrance way has some erosion on north side
-clean out gutters of house and barn

Sorry I can't be there. Let me know when the next meeting is. Hey, Leonard, what slang are Canadians using these days? Are they still saying, "Beauty, eh"? God bless.

Ken

Where to put the mulch??

2010-05-24T05:06:00.001-07:00

The mulch issue is partly the issue of the people who bring it, who will not put it where there truck will not take it! So the corner of the parking lot is the best we can do. It should be pretty down if you get people coming these next two weeks for service: flower beds, paths, trees, tree swing, tether ball area and play areas, plus the flag pole area can all use fresh mulch. That would just about do it!

Parking lot….I reminded Greg that we need it by June 7, he is in China at the moment!

Dear Teresa...

How can I turn you down?

The answer of course is yes to the gravel, but probably the answer is no to the timing. I think I will need an extra week to arrange for the gravel, which will actually crushed limestone stone. You are still talking about doing the parking area, correct? I have to go to a different source for that and have to turn on my charm to make the deal. Greg

Kitchen transformation!

2010-05-18T23:53:00.000-07:00

The Green Team and Friends strike again!! In a matter of a few days, the Retreat Center Kitchen has a new floor and the cabinets have been sanded and finished! What a transformation. We will get a full report soon but thanks goes to everyone who made it possible, including our the Green Team Prayers! God bless you all!! Teresa

Thank God it is done!! in RED

2010-05-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

Please check the updated To DO and Thank God is it Done list!!

Pray for the Holy Spirit upon all our work that it be God's work and give Him Glory!

Eagle Scout request, my response

2010-05-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

http://www.nabluebirdsociety.org/bluebirdfacts.htm

May 14, 2010

Dear Gabe,
thanks for the note. Yes, we do have many eagle scout projects on the property. On one of our blogs, I keep a list of eagle scout projects and I am going to post a new one today. We had a person who was taking care of bird houses on our property. He went all over the area bringing the almost extinct bluebird back into the area. We have bluebirds nesting right now! They are beautiful, however that man taking care is now sick and cannot do it anymore. We need someone who could fix up the bird houses, Put a outdoor display on the property of the variety of birds that are nesting here and passing through (educational) and to review what we might need to do to maintain the health of our bluebirds and to make sure they keep coming back, even though the man helping them can no longer do it.

Go to our blog site and you will find our other items and who is dong what.

Thanks! Teresa Monaghen
402-289-2670

Leaking!!

2010-05-12T11:21:00.001-07:00

Yes, it is true…the Kitchen ceiling is leaking; trickling would be better said, again!! Sorry!!

Same place as before. Granted the winds were tremendous the other day, and so it could be just when they come in that direction. It just makes it hard to keep that space painted and who knows what is happening underneath! What to do??? Teresa

Bunk Beds Monday May 17

2010-05-12T11:10:00.001-07:00

Deacon Paul, you are wonderful!! Leela will be there and perhaps some of our
Green Team!! God bless you! Teresa

-----Original Message-----
From: pandejt@cox.net [mailto:pandejt@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:25 PM
To: psm@prosanctity.org
Subject: Bunk Beds

Teresa

How about next Monday evening, 17 May? We will bring the guys up Monday
evening about 7 PM. Should take only an hour.

Paul

Floor

2010-05-11T20:12:00.001-07:00

Is anybody free on Saturday to help Leela and a friend from St. Patrick’s put in a new floor in the kitchen? Please let us know! Thank you!!

402-289-1938

TO DO -Week of May 9, 2010

2010-05-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

We will need help this week:

Deck IS painted! Thanks Bob!
Thanks to Susie Melkus who worked on the Shrine of our Lady of Sorrows.

-House still has areas that need painted and some fixing.
-Dig thistles on property
-Mowing!!! Any time, any day, it is growing!
-Flower gardens are mess by the Angel woods and around cabins (weeds in rocks).
-NOTE: If someone would want to adopt a section and take care of it for the summer, that would be a great donation. spread The word!
-We think that we will have someone work on the kitchen and floors this week. We will need helpers!
-Screens on windows here an there need fixing.
Other???

Green Team Dream Come True!!

2010-05-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Bob Zaruba, we now have two display units, that he built with scrap wood from the barn and plexi glass donated by Mary Goodwin. They lovely, light, portable, and fit on a shelf in the office. They make it easy for someone to come and find the prayer card or brochure that they are looking for immediately! We asked him to make a third that can be use for traveling to conferences, and with a higher back from forms and flyers.

Thank you Bob and Mary!

Saturday Success!

2010-05-03T13:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, the Green Team worked, cleaned, mowed, burned, fixed, prayed and ate all day Saturday!! Thank you to everyone who participated!! How blessed we are and what HOPE you bring to our place!! Many prayers of thanksgiving are being offered!! God bless you!!

We will need Green Team to continue and all volunteers to asssit in the mowing, trimming and planting of this spring season. Weekdays or Saturdays may 8, 15 or 29 are work days. Ask if you can come out on another day! Thanks!

Open House is Sunday, May 30th!! Please correct your calendars!

Teresa

RE: new blog Scouts we need you!

2010-04-29T08:04:00.001-07:00

Teresa

We will not be available this weekend, but I will talk to the troop
committee this Monday for the following weekends.

Interesting blog!

Paul

Thanks Paul!! Teresa

$750.00 for Trees!!

2010-04-28T18:54:00.001-07:00

We are invited..

to pick up our $750.00 tree planting grant on Friday, April 30th at 9:30 a.m. at Lauritzen Gardens located at 100 Bancroft Street.

Ken and Bob are planning on attending; let me know if you would like to attend! Bob plans to leave the Pro Sanctity Center at 8:30 am. Ken what are your plans??

Blessings, Teresa

Water leaks in cabin

2010-04-28T09:09:00.001-07:00

The bathroom on the east side of cabin has a leak underneath the first sink (I believe the hot water line). I think there is a kink in the coupling on the pipe. Also, the push button on water fountain sticks and the replacement fountain head doesn't fit ( the wrong one). I've tried myself to fix them, but with no success. Extra assistance is needed for whoever has the time.

Ken

Some notes:

2010-04-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

April 26, 2010

Who is free to go with Ken for the 9:30 am Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha Botanical Center, this Friday, April 30, 2010, to receive the tree award of $750.00? It is free entrance that day, and takes about an hour.

Satruday, May 1, 2010 - 9:00 am -If it rains and we cannot burn on Saturday we could do some indoor fixing:
door on basement shower is bent and there is a need to fix some decaying that is happening around the base of the shower too - due to moisture.

If it is dry, we can also work on some of the tree trimming issues:
- around the campfire area up by the house
- large tree along the driveway on the south side before the barn.
- in the back, the trees by the barn and down by the play area.
-across the creek we have a lot of trees that are down that need to be cut and taken out of the grass so it will grow...
- Some of the trees behind the cabin need a little assistance, trimming cleaning up, etc!

Grass seeding too if not before!

BoyScout Projects:
1. Pat Haller is working on the Tree Project - $750.00 foundation money from OPPD for trees.
2. Teri Edmonds boy is working on the foot bridge.
3. Another scout is working on the shrine to Our Lady of Sorrows next to the farm house.
4. J.P. is working on a shelter type platform west of the cabin where the trees do not seem to want to grow.
5. A mystery scout ordered two large telephone polls for the south side of the creek, not sure or don't remember what that one is about!

Thistles!! Attack them!

Burn Pile and More

2010-04-26T12:02:00.001-07:00

May 1, Feast of St. Joseph, the Worker!!

9:00 AM until we “burn out”!

Work day here and burn pile day! We hope the Boy Scouts will come!! I just Informed them and we hope it does not rain! But you can see the list; there are indoor and outdoor things to do! Thank you everyone! I will be in Michigan, but Leela and Anne will be here to host! Teresa

Prayer of Discernment!

2010-04-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

From Kay Parlor, Local Board Director

The local board of Pro Sanctity is asking all of our praying members to join us in an ongoing novena to Our Founder to discern if it is the proper time to begin the fundraising and building project of Our Lady of Trust Chapel and the Msgr. Dunne Fellowship Hall on the Elkhorn Retreat Center grounds. We seem to be outgrowing the space we have and are being called upon to do more adult retreat work but the current buildings on the grounds, though fine for Camp Fun-n-Faith, are not comfortable or conducive to large adult gatherings. Please pray the following prayer for this intention:

Prayer for our Founder’s Intercession
O loving God, Father of all goodness, Christ our Redeemer, Spirit of Holiness. In Your infinite and untiring love for us You never fail to invite us to holiness. We thank You because in Your servant, William Giaquinta, You have made your gifts shine forth. He contemplated the infinite love of Your Son, and he was a tireless apostle of the Universal Call to Holiness. We pray to You, if it is Your will, to manifest in him Your glory and by his intercession to grant us the grace that we ask of You.

Discernment to know if it the time to build Our Lady of Trust Chapel and the Msgr. Dunne Fellowship Hall and generous benefactors to make this dream a reality. Amen

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, true model of every holiness, give trust to become saints.

Please addd to list...*

2010-04-25T07:15:00.000-07:00

Mr. Ken Ramold * Mr. Mike Montag *Mr. Robert Zaruba *Mr. Greg Swinarski *Mr. Larry Weigum *Mr. Dan Zak *Mr. Jeff Norris *Mr. Leonard Gabriel **Director of Center: Teresa Monaghen * Leela Sebastian * Anne Zugelder

April - May 2010

TO DO * WHEN

1. Burn Pile - Join us on May 1, 2010 9:00 am - all day

2. Several doors in the house need attention: Don't close, bent, etc.

3. Dig thistles on property

4. Mowing!!! Any time, any day, it is growing!

5. Refinish floor in big room and paint before camp

6. Plumbing issues in cabin - Ken will make list

7. Roof of barn still has leaks

8. Gutters still leaking

9. Oven in barn needs looking at

10. Painting railings, deck, and around windows of house - much weathering has happened and the bare wood is showing.

11. Trees mulched and Angel woods cleaned up and mulched.

12. Other?

Camp/Center Clean up day is May 29th - coordinated by Camp Fun and Faith Staff - All are welcome!

June 6 is Open House for Camp - touch up and clean up on June 5th (this is Camp training day, but if you are not involved in camp, come out and spiff up the camp for the 6th).

Confirmation Personal Retreat

2010-04-24T15:22:00.001-07:00

Today we hosted a group of seniors from Creighton University for their end of the year retreat. Leela made an exquisite lunch for them, and the Lord provided sunshine for their prayer and play!

Bob Zaruba, from the Green Team worked on the new staircase he designed and finished a few projects, in addition he shared his faith with a confirmation student who came to do a personal retreat and some time of service. This is the second time this year that we offered the opportunity for a student to make a personal retreat by meeting members, hearing their faith stories (like Bob's) and offer service while doing it! Leela worked with this student in the kitchen, so while he buttered garlic bread, she told her faith story. Anne shared her story in the Pro Sanctity Office and I pulled weeds with him and visited about the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the garden! In the end, he went to the chapel to speak with Jesus and write a little reflection on his confirmation retreat day. It is a great little format for students and we see the results of faith built up in the student and joy received by all!

Princess our camp dog waited for him to visit with her, throw a stick and share faith, but time ran out... poor Princess, she has so many sticks to share!

2010-04-24T14:53:00.001-07:00

Greetings:

The garbage disposal is now working in the Barn Kitchen. After the wayward spoon was removed, the disposal spun like a top.

The Barn Diswasher has 2 problems that I know of; 1) the door seal leaks and water runs out while the washer is operating; 2) the washer continues to fill even when the door is opened; although this may not be prevent it from being used. New door seals cost between $30 - $40. I think any one of us "handymen" should be able to install. If you think the dishwasher has some years left in it, let me know and I can get new seals. Dishwasher model number is - PDW7800G00BB

regards
Bob Zaruba