Benefit Concert “Goodness is Never Too Much”

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Francis – St. Francis of Assisi Day. As we know, St. Francis was distinguished by humility, prayer, obedience and good works. This year is special. We commemorate 800 years since St. Francis served God – a man who devoted himself to God and people. This evening is special also because everything takes place here, in Kretinga. Kretinga is home to caring people who came up with an initiative – to help restore the Men’s House of the Reconciliation Homestead of Pakutuvėnai Parish, consumed by fire half a year ago. Believe me, dozens of Lithuanian men found shelter and a second life in that house. It may sound painful, but they were dead in soul and spirit… However, with the help of a priest, Franciscan brother Gediminas Numgaudis, and the community residing in “Pakūta”, they rose to a second life – a life without alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictions. “Pakūta” is a place in Žemaitija, near Plungė. For more than 30 years, Franciscan brothers have served here together with lay people. Active parish life takes place, people seeking help are received, various events and evangelization are organized. The community under Franciscan care creates homes where everyone who comes can meet the living God – our Lord Jesus Christ. In this place, serving God and people, four communities unite: Franciscan brothers, Pakutuvėnai Parish, Reconciliation Homestead and the “Shalom” community. The fact that you are purchasing a ticket/making a donation is proof that you are not indifferent to good works. Dear friends, your purchased tickets are not tickets to an ordinary concert. This is a real donation. Real, though small, but very meaningful help for the restoration of the Men’s House of the “Pakūta” Reconciliation Homestead. Your donation for the house restoration: https://www.ticketmarket.lt/lt/e/renginys/paramos-koncertas-kretingos-kulturos-centras-bilietai-1004