As part of our 'stewardship plan' for St Mary's and Missions we have planned work days. Our theme is: taking care of those you have given us. Today was our first attempt at our cemetery in Cassava River. Church brothers and sisters from the mission churches were asked to give of their time and talent: a Saturday morning and the wielding of a machete.
Our attempt to make real that stewardship is more than just what you can put in the Sunday collection; some can give of their time to work on a Saturday or visit the Remand Centre on a Thursday. Some can wield a machete or cutlass - but keep me away and I'll do the raking... Some can bag rice and peas for our home bound... every member, young or old, owns a care or walks, has a gift - a talent the Church needs.
No gathering or workday at a cemetery would be allowed
without a visit from the "white lady." The fear of "duppy" (aka, cemetery ghosts) are best held in check by a little "white" rum and Pepsi. The "white lady" visited mid-morning and had her effect... spirits were lifted and the "duppy" were kept at bay.
Just as important: the Ladies of Cassava would never allow us to leave without a meal... made on an open charcoal grill! The menu included: roasted bread fruit and run-down mackerel; white rice and rice & peas, curried chicken and brown stew chicken; boiled green bananas and yams; and cold juice enough for all to have their fill.
A good day was had by all and the "dew rain" (a light shower) held off until we were just ready to eat. The overhang of the school building provided sufficient coverage form the elements.
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A great example of "Stewardship" for our USA Catholics.
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