May Blessings
In the beginning there were four lonely raised beds in the lovely green space at the St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center. Many have tried and many have failed to make these beds fruitful. The beds were originally an Eagle Scout Project from seven years ago directed by John Vetter. God rest his soul.
Then with much hard work from five Knights of Columbus brothers... Bob Trainor, Norm Sobota, Mike Schmedes, Ray Powell and Paul Berthiaume changes started to happen. These angels took the four raised beds at the Ozanam Center and revived them into a thriving and beautiful garden with cabbage, green beans, okra, tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries.
There is even an automated drip watering system that can be controlled via wifi that was donated. So many parts were donated and I don't know everyone's name but please know that we are so grateful.
Take a meditative moment and listen to Father Coy as he blesses the garden…. wait till the end:
We have been gathering volunteers usually on a Saturday to plant some basil or other bug repellant plants or to pull some weeds and finally to start harvesting.
Please contact Gloria at 901-552-7038 if you would like to help.
Members of FILAMEMPHIS Kabayan
And members of St. Vincent de Paul St. Anne:
We gave away 15 heads of cabbage that day to our neighbors.
Here are pictures of a couple of the volunteer groups.
Members of FILA MEMPHIS Kabayan volunteered one Saturday to work with Julie to make 150 sandwiches and day bags with all kinds of on the road food that may be needed in emergencies by our neighbors. They were such a joy to work with and they promised to come back soon.
Well that puts May to rest. Thank you Blessed Mother Mary for a wonderful month and the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people.
Thank you and have a wonderful summer!