Our property in Childs, Maryland is a very special place to the Oblates. Tucked between rolling farmlands and Interstate 95, this location has served many purposes. Decades ago, Oblates first arrived at Childs as young, eager postulants. Today, these same men call Childs home as they return to what is now our retirement facility.
As with any home as it ages, the buildings at Childs face similar challenges. Since 2015, the Oblates have been engaged in a multi-phase project to replace the old, and in some places, leaky roofs on the buildings that house our infirm and retired men. These Oblates have dedicated their lives to serving others and sharing the practical spirituality of our patron Saint Francis de Sales. Even while facing the challenges that come with aging and illness, they continue to minister to others through their prayers for our supporters each day.
Presently, we are at Phase III of the project, and we need your help! In the previous Phases, the generosity of our supporters ensured the safe and comprehensive replacement of the roofing systems. Thank you to those who donated!
Phase III replaces the roof on Annecy Hall II, which houses the dining room, bedrooms, community room, ambulance entrance, hallways, and the breezeway that connects the Annecy buildings. The cost of Phase III is $131,000. We ask your support in providing a safe home for our brother Oblates by donating to Phase III of the roof replacement project.
Thank you for responding to this opportunity to do good work by helping us care for our older community members. We are appreciative and humbled by your support and thank you for your assistance in this final phase!
Father Thomas Tucker, OSFS
Father John Brennan, OSFS
"Great works do not always come our way but every moment presents us with opportunities to do little ones with excellence." - Saint Francis de Sales
