Mount Saviour Monanstery

June 2011

News:
Many feasts are celebrated this month according to the monastic calendar.  Many monks from other monasteries joined us in the celebrations.  Fr. Nathan Munsch from St. Vincent's Archabbey was here from June 6-9.  Fr. John Chrysostom, a Cistercian Vietnamese monk, spent the month here, before returning to his studies in Connecticut.  Abbot Hugh Anderson, president of the American Cassinese congregation, was here to appoint Fr. James for an other 3 years as Prior/Administrator.  Br. Bernardo Lee, a Korean monk from St. Paul's Abbey, New Jersey, was here for his retreat in preparation for his solemn profession.  The garden looks promising under the supervision of Br. John.  Br. Bruno was able to start the hay harvest on June 18th.

Coming Events:
Dedication Day:  Aug. 14th, mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by a brunch and music.