Follow the links below to learn
about our ministry in Greene County.
History of the Greene County Mission
Founded in 1989, Sisters Audrey Quinn and Sue Fazzini
presently staff the Greene County Ministry site. Arriving in Greene
county as complete strangers, we felt as though we were on an adventure,
with God leading the way.
We brought few possessions, wishing to live simply (and
besides, we weren't sure how long we would be here!!!) and so we arrived
with 2 chairs, 2 dressers, a card table, an incense pot and our prayer
books. We did not know a single person, we only knew that God led us here
and would direct us in the path to follow.
We immediately began to involve ourselves in the needs
of the community through volunteer work: tutoring adults for their G.E.D.,
working with the Food bank and Greene County Habitat for Humanity, as well
as our church community of St. Ann in Waynesburg. Sister Sue was hired as
an addictions counselor at the local outpatient clinic and we went from
not knowing a single soul to feeling very much a part of the Greene County
Community.
In addition to following the Rule of St. Benedict we
developed a philosophy to guide our lives while residing at this mission
site. It states:
We commit ourselves to a life of simplicity, a life of
reverence, and a life of openness and hospitality..........sharing our
material and spiritual goods out of abundance or scarcity.
Guided by the Rule of St. Benedict, we live our lives according to the
Gospel message. As Benedictine women we begin our day with prayer, asking
God's blessing on our work, and asking for guidance in our lives.
God's hand has been quite evident during our time in
Greene County and angels have definitely been placed in our path. To learn
more about our ministry and the many miracles that have been placed in our
lives, follow the links above.
Sweet Dreams: Wrapping Greene County Kids in Love
