Holy Orthodox Mission, Inc. (dba Mark Isaac)

Help us stay in our monastery!

Christ is Risen!

Last July we had a terrible natural disaster here at our little monastery.  A wind and rain storm brought down electric lines, felled trees, blew a roof off, and destroyed our Guest House.   Thanks be to God, for no one was hurt.  Our self-supporting work was delayed for seven weeks, our labor force was redirected to reconstruction, and our expenses to fix the damage really added up.

Where the Roof Blew Off

Since then our finances have been stretched beyond our means.  Finally we are in a very tight place!  Not enough money now to even pay the rest of last month's electric bill, or our telephone bill.  Other most basic bills are mounting up.  We are pressed on all sides.

We give our life here to prayer, love, and mercy for others.  To live we need help now beyond what our own handwork can provide.  This is the hardest place that we have ever been in.

Everyone can give a little to help others.  We still give a little of what we have even now.  Please give from your heart, and let us stay here to pray for you and for the whole world, and continue ministering to the people in our local area.  Generosity is the backbone of life in this world, for as we give to others, we become open to receive love and generosity in return.

St. Nicholas' Church at St. Isaac's This Spring

This Spring is beautiful here now as the grass is growing, the birds are singing, and the trees are filling out their leaves.  We love where we live.  Help us as we have now great sorrow these days and worry because of our great need for the finances to meet our most basic needs.  You can help, and we greatly need your help right now to stay here.

Giving is what God is all about.  The process of giving draws God close to our hearts.  May He reward you  for your every loving thought and gift.  Please pray earnestly now for us and also help us by giving now as much as you can.

Your Brothers in Christ,

the Monks of St. Isaac's Skete


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Help!  Help!  Help!

The Problem:  Our basic utilities to keep us warm, the lights on, and being connected to other by telephone are about to be cut off!

The Goal:  We need $8,200 right now just to pay what is needed to avoid losing our basic utilities - our propane for heat, our electricity, and our telephone - and very soon - by April 30th at the latest.

How Soon:  GoFundMe allows transfers to non-profits only once a month about the 25th of each month.  That is just a week away from today.  An immediate response is needed right now!

The Back Story:  A terrible wind and rain storm ripped through our monastery valley last July where the monks of St. Isaac's Skete of Holy Orthodox Mission live.

 The Roof Section That Dropped on the Propane Tank

It was devastating, blowing part of the roof off of one building which landed on a propane tank, and five trees fell on another building completely destroying it.  It also caused a power failure for many days, and much other damage.


 The Downed Trees in the Monastery Driveway

Thanks be to God that no one was hurt!

Because of a seven week time delay to do the repairs and the removal of the damages and the downed trees with just in house help, since last July our cash flow has been greatly stretched in our self supporting small monastery.  This has compounded now, especially over the winter with increased utility bills, which were not paid on time, especially our propane which is the fuel that heats the buildings here in the front valley where the monks presently live.

Where We Are Today:  Our propane this morning is at just 22% in our main propane tank and it will be gone in less than two weeks!  We live in S.W. Wisconsin and we had a snow storm here a few days ago, and a larger one is coming down just now.  It is already over six inches deep.  It is cold outside at night and will be for some time still.  Spring is really slow coming this year.



 Snowstorms at the Monastery 

Why It Is Important:  The monks here at St. Isaac's Skete have one main job: we pray for all those in distress or need, and for the whole world each day.  The world needs constant prayer for help for everyone in our challenging times.  This is our main work - to help others through prayer.  Help us continue to help others by your immediate generous support and prayers.

Help us today!  Even small donations will add up now to help the monks keep warm and keep the lights on.  If you can, give more.  It is hard for us to ask for help, but we are in great need just now.

God bless you for your generosity.

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If you wish to donate to us directly send a check or money order to: 

St. Isaac's Skete
25266 Pilgrims Way
Boscobel, WI  53805


If you wish to contact us directly address this to:

Father Anthony
25266 Pilgrims Way
Boscobel, WI  53805