Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Wishing you a blessed Nativity Feast! As we celebrate the joyous birth of our Lord and Savior, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the importance of community.
In this spirit of community and giving, we reflect on the journey of the Orthodox Monastery of the Pantanassa, dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, the Queen of All. Established in 1976 by Elder Stephanos, the monastery was created as a place of prayer and spiritual refuge. Through your generous support, we have been able to sustain and grow our sacred mission. Without your contributions, it would have been impossible for the monastery to reach where it is today.
As we continue to grow, so do our needs and expenses. We understand that the financial demands on everyone are significant, and it is with some reluctance that we reach out to you once again. We aim to do so in a manner that is less burdensome on all.
Support Our Mission with Regular Giving
We are launching a new regular giving campaign and would be honoured to have your continued support. Even as little as 75 cents a day can have a big impact on our mission. Should you be able to support us please choose from the following daily giving amounts, paid in monthly instalments:
75c a day ($21 /month)
$1.00 a day ($30 / month)
$1.50 a day ($45 / month)
$3.00 a day ($91 / month)
Any regular amount of your choice is welcome and greatly appreciated. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission. If this is acceptable to you, we kindly request using direct debit as it incurs fewer transaction fees, allowing more of your contribution to support our mission.
As a token of our gratitude, each regular donation receives a one-time free gift within 60 days.
Where your Support Goes: Our Needs & Goals
Your regular contributions will directly contribute to several crucial needs:
1. Future Vision and Legacy: Help us create a lasting spiritual haven that will serve generations to come.
2. Continuation of Construction Works: Your support will assist in rendering and furnishing the main church, completing the floor tiling and internal furnishing of the monks’ living quarters, and starting the design and construction of stage three of the Monastery’s building program, including the reception and hospitality room (arhontariki) for arriving pilgrims.
3. Pastoral Care: Beyond our building projects, your contributions enable us to continue our vital pastoral care efforts, providing spiritual guidance and support to those in need.
4. Self-Sustainability Projects: We aim to be self-sustainable by setting up a small aquaculture farm for fish, installing a solar panel system for electricity, developing vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and implementing a water filtration system to make the bore water suitable for drinking, eliminating the need to purchase water.
“Many hands make light work”
We believe that with the collective effort of our community, we can achieve these goals. If many faithful contribute even a small amount, it will make a significant difference. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work.” Your small donation, combined with those of others, will help us accomplish our mission and continue to establish a sanctuary of prayer.
Your regular giving, no matter the amount, will make a significant impact on these goals and help us continue our mission.
