Saturday, October 29 started off with a heavy frost on the grounds but lo and behold the sun started to shine and the Sisters were able to have workers do some work outside. Volunteers from District 5 and the Greater Hazleton Regional Lodge lent a helping hand to whatever was necessary to be done. It was great to see a bunch of new volunteers helping out this time.

Fr. Scott Boghossian had Liturgy at 8 AM and at 9 AM Mother Marija and the Sisters came out and designated volunteers to different areas to help out with the chores.

There were some minor roof repairs, the cleaning of the gutters around the buildings and getting the grounds back in shape for the upcoming year. Of course, there are always trees to be trimmed, shrubbery to be taken care of and all of the other chores that the nuns have specified for all to do. The grass was mowed once the frost lifted.

For those who could not do outside chores, volunteers made 1000 boxes for the baked goods that will be sold over the holidays while others made box inserts for the boxes, cleaned and separated walnuts, pecans and raisins for the baking needs.

There was fresh coffee and cookies for the workers during the morning and then it was time to have lunch. Mike Komischock offered a prayer and of course there were more homemade cookies for all to devour. Happy Birthday wishes were extended to two long time helpers, Marge Hoppey and Ted Sherrock.

Presentations were made by District 5, GHRL and individuals to Mother Marija.

Mark your calendar for the summer date for Helping Hands Day, Saturday, June 17, 2023. Hope to see you there—it is always great to lend a Helping Hand and help beautify the area!
Agnes Rohrbach | Activities Director

Pictured above are GHRL members making presentation to Mother Marija--Rick Hoppey, Judy Kringer, Mike Komishock, Mother Marija, Judy Betterly, Agnes Rohrbach, Ann Marie Betterly and Dorothy Foran.