A week ago, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the founding of Transfiguration Monastery with a Mass, followed by lunch, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Windsor, NY. There were about 150 people at the Mass, of whom over 100 stayed for lunch, catered by our good friend, Marian Szarejko. Carol and Len Almy, with the aid of other friends from the parish, took care of the table settings, flowers and cleanup. Lael Bagg. organist at the United Methodist Church of Windsor, accompanied the hymns, and several members of her choir helped with the singing.

We are very grateful for God’s 40 years of faithfulness, and for all the friends who have supported and continue to support our community.