Youth
Lending a Helping Hand
For many
summers now, St. Benedict’s Subiaco Retreat House has been
hosting groups of young people who are trying to make a
difference in the lives of the poor and elderly. We
commend the youth who took the time this year to minister
to others during the season when most of their peers were
enjoying the usual summer vacation activities. These
programs, sponsored by local parishes of St. Joseph (Lake
Orion), St. Iranaeus (Rochester Hills) and St. Mary’s of
the Hills (Rochesters Hill) included a balance between
work, spiritual renewal and recreation. During the
day, the teenagers assisted several families in the area
with needed projects like yard work, house cleaning and
maintenance. At night the groups returned to the
Retreat House for prayer, meals and relaxation. The
generosity of these young people and their adult leaders
had a positive impact on the lives of those who are less
fortunate. And it will remind all those involved
that the power of Christ’s love is still transforming this
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