Dear Friend and Supporter of Trappistine Quality Candy, I am writing to ask you for your help. Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey is in great need of a new candy production facility. The one the Sisters are presently using has served us well but cannot be renovated any further and does not allow for future growth. We also plan a modest gift shop to sell our candy and other monastic products and religious books. Since our monastic community follows the Rule of St. Benedict, our life finds its balance in prayer and work, and as we are obligated to be self-supporting, our candy industry, thanks to you, is the way in which we meet this fundamental need. It is also our primary means of generating sufficient income to meet our living expenses. We are in the midst of a major development project that is being undertaken to support and secure Trappistine Quality Candy’s future. We have determined the new building’s location, approved the architect’s plans, and have been raising funds to support this project. We have been blessed by the professional and financial help of many good-hearted persons and are assured that we are fifty percent of the way towards reaching our fundraising goal. Your support has already been a great gift to us, a gift that has us thanking God for you. If there were a chance you could find it in your heart and within your means to help us once more, we would be most grateful. Any contribution would be welcomed and deeply appreciated. At the same time we do not want this request to pose any hardship. If you are unable to give monetarily, or are already committed, please be at peace. We would ask you to pray for us as we continue. In gratitude we will continue to keep you and all our benefactors in our prayers and Mass intentions asking God to bless you and your loved ones. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Mother Agnes and Sisters
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