Clear Creek Abbey Work Day March 5

March 5, 2011

Work Day is coming!

What is Abbey Work Day? The annual day when over 400 members of the community that supports Clear Creek Abbey descend onto the property to help the monks with the upkeep of their farm, property and shops.

Why are you needed? With the rigors of contemplative life the monks are not able to complete many tasks needed to maintain the property. The community builds fences, burns brush, plants trees, and fixes roads; among other projects.


How do I help?


1. Register. Sign up for the work day by registering on our website at www.abbeyworkday.com. Give us your name and email if we do not already have it. You may reply to to this email with your RSVP, but please register on the website as well. Include your skills and any specialized materials you have.

2. Become a Work Guide. Why? You can become part of the leadership that makes Work Day function. You will become an integral part of making our abbey last 1000 years. EMAIL HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A WORK GUIDE.

3. Spread the word! Forward this email to all your friends, coworkers, parishes, knights councils, etc. Help us advertise Work Day.
What materials are needed this year?


1. Chainsaws (for tree cutting and brush clearing)
2. Firestarters, fuel and back pack blowers (for wood pile burning)
3. Bulldozers or Bobcats (for piling brush and digging terraces)
4. Fence building materials (like sledgehammers and pliers)
5. Shovels and rakes (for garden building)
What skills are needed this year?

1. Hard Work
2. Carpentry
3. Experience in firestarting
4. Experience in fence building
5. Construction
6. Electrician

What if I do not have any of these? We need your help too! You can be placed on a team that has these materials and skills or work in the kitchen; or just pull up a lawn chair and pray! Trust us; we can find work for you!


More Details

• Directions: View directions at http://www.clearcreekmonks.org/
• Camping: Camping is welcome on the property both Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th.
• Food: A giant lunch will be served Saturday, March 5th. We will also have breakfast foods that morning.
• Can I come early? Yes! Your group may come early. You will need to contact Brother Joseph at 918-772-2454 for days and times.
• Where is Dan Doyle? If you have been with us for any of the previous work days, you know that Dan Doyle was always faithfully organizing this event. This year he has stepped down. Don't worry -- he still loves the abbey, he just needed a break. Erik Grayless has stepped in to help fill his large shoes. Dan - Thanks for all your hard work!

More details will be coming . . . but for now, clear your calendar, register on the website at www.abbeyworkday.com, and join us on March 5th, 2011. Questions? Contact Erik Grayless 918-606-4635.