Little Sisters Of The Poor

After several months of work on Shire Oak Rd the paths and the road that were in a very dangerous condition have now been completely renewed. This work took several months and we now have a lovely new road and footpaths. Father Levy, a resident priest has followed this work, as he was one of the people who wrote to the Local Council about getting work done to make it safe He was known to all the workers as he went frequently on his electric scooter to survey the progress. Seeing the hard work done to renew road and paths and being the man of projects and ideas, he thought out what could be done to recognise this great accomplishment. The idea became a reality and a Blessing of the road and the workers was organised. He saw the foreman who was taken up with the idea saying in the 40 years he has worked for Leeds city council he has never seen any of their work blessed. He liked the idea and arranged for a photographer to be there. The day arrived, a rainy, wet morning that seemed like a blessing in advance! But at 11.30 the rain stopped and the workmen arrived along with the photographer and a few of Fathers friends and our own residents. One of the friends coming from Harrogate a distance away with her guitar. Father has composed a prayer and blessing and we sang “May the road rise to meet you ….” and another hymn. He said a very nice word of thanks to the workers. As in all official occasions, he cut the red ribbon to declare the road open. After posing for photos all were invited in for a hot drink and refreshments. What pleasure this has given Father, he is not short of ideas! He is now going to have a plaque made to commemorate the occasion. It is now time for him to move on to his next idea or inspiration. He always has surprises in store for us. This is all in spite of his poor health; we can only admire his courage and enthusiasm. May God bless the road that leads to Mount St Joseph’s and Father Jim Leavy … See MoreSee Less