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Someone was surprised to learn recently that the retreat house here is not supported financially by the Catholic Church. This guest even thought the Pauca Verba blog was the work of a diocese, underwritten by a bishop. O my goodness, no! The retreat house is kept alive by my Social Security check, the few retreats that come here and the now and again sharing of benefactors. Pauca Verba is my own creation and work. I don't receive anything from the Church.
Then the fellow kindly asked, "Can I help then?" Yes, of course, and I'd be so grateful. We're all familiar with the litany of home and property costs, and this place is no different: oil and electric, summer lawn cutting and winter plowing, insurance, building maintenance. I even pay taxes, as removing 56 acres from the tax rolls wouldn't be appreciated by the folks who live in this remote area. Even the extra costs of keeping a chapel open are not insignificant: cases of wine and candles...
So at years end if there are folks out there who'd care to help keep the place and its work going - your gift would be very much appreciated. The retreat house remains a 501C3 organization, so a gift is tax deductible.
So at years end if there are folks out there who'd care to help keep the place and its work going - your gift would be very much appreciated. The retreat house remains a 501C3 organization, so a gift is tax deductible.
Christ of the Hills Retreat House
P.O. Box 55
Lakewood, PA 18439
I send a blessing, good wishes, my prayer and my thanks.
Father Stephen Morris
