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As we all know, Education is one of the most priceless gifts we have the opportunity of receiving. St. Eustace Congregation is in the process of collecting monetary donations for a scholarship for Buen Pastor School in the Dominican Republic. Buen Pastor is located in San Pedro de Marcois, and the school is one of several opened by the Dominican Episcopal Church to give students an opportunity to go to school, due to the shortage of Public Schools. Last year our congregation and friends gave generously and provided 4 full scholarships and 1 half scholarship. (One Scholarship is $250). All scholarships will be given in memory of The Rev. Alan Macnab, Teacher, Principal, Deacon, and Priest. Thank you to all who have given so generously. Please send contributions to: St. Eustace Church, Buen Pastor Scholarship Fund, c/o Robin Baxter, 24 Baxter Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Please denote Buen Pastor Scholarship on your check. Student Updates June 2008: Sister Jean Gabriel reports that all the students had a successful year in school, and she remains grateful for all the support from the many generous folks that made this possible. |
In December, an active outreach committee was reformed under the Lay direction of Sibyl Quayle. While ongoing outreach had continued to the Ecumenical Food Pantry and North Elba Christmas Fund's food baskets and mitten tree, there were several other activities that took place after re-organizing. The St. Eustace Knitters sent knit caps and scarves to the Episcopal Church's Seamen's Institute, as well as calendars. The Knitters made baby blankets for our newly baptized babies. They led a collection for school supplies for our local school, and in May, they had a grand lawn sale. The event was a huge success in raising a substantial amount of money for Outreach purposes. Recently, a generous bequest has given the committee funds to appropriate to outreach needs. These are yet to be finalized, but will include the local Shipman Youth Center, among other groups. For more information, contact Sibyl Quayle. |