NOTE: The appeal letter below has been pre-approved by the Administration of E Cafe.
This appeal letter has been sent via email to all who have joined Father Panagiotes Carras' yahoo group:
AN APPEAL FROM METROPOLITAN MOSES RE: THE MONASTERY OF ST. GREGORY OF SINAI
His Eminence, Metropolitan Moses has asked that an appeal be made to assist the Monastery of St. Gregory of Sinai. Life at this remote monastery has been made more difficult because of the major drought that California has been going through the last few years. This year the drought intensified and in early December of last year the Monastery's well finally went dry. Water is now being brought to the Monastery by truck. The old well was 500 feet deep. A new well is needed and it is expected to be between 600-800 feet deep. In addition to the drilling of the well, the monastery water system infrastructure needs a major overhaul.
If we all help, life at the Monastery will become less arduous. There are two ways we can help contribute to this project at the Monastery. First, and foremost, is prayer. The Monastery is located high in the mountains of Northern California. Drilling in this area is a challenging endeavour – the finding of water, it's quality and quantity is not guaranteed. The water system project also has some unique challenges. Please pray that His Grace, Bishop Sergius, the fathers and the contractors will have wisdom in decisions that need to be made and that God would provide good abundant water for the long-term needs of the Monastery.
Secondly, if you are in a position to make a financial donation to the project please consider doing so. The project as a whole (the drilling of the well and the water system work) is expected to cost about $170,000. Any donation amount would be appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible.
To make a donation please send a check made out to "St. Gregory of Sinai Monastery" marked "Water Project".
The Monastery mailing address is:
Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery
8252 Harrington Flat Road
Kelseyville, CA 95451If you prefer to make a donation with a credit card you may do so on the monastery website at Donate. Questions may be directed to Fr. Moses at frmoses@gsinai.com.
Your prayers for the success of this important project are essential.
In Christ,
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