Serving Throughout our Lifetime

Recently, it has been great having some new faces at sandwiches. It is always nice to get some new members of the Le Moyne community involved in service. Over the past few weeks we have been blessed with the presence of a number of different volunteers. This evening it was a privilege to be able to work with Andrew's Grandpa, Bob. Making the PB&J sandwiches with Grandpa Bob was a real treat and having him around our group was great! Bob, who is in his later 70s provided some good humor and stories to the group which made many of us laugh. Making sandwiches with Bob reminded me of the importance of serving others throughout the course of our lives. As I observed this older man spread the Jelly on the wheat bread I could tell that he really cared about what he was doing. Knowing Andrew and the family that he comes from, I realize that Bob has done a good amount of volunteering of his own throughout his lifetime. Even though he is older now, Bob continues to plug along and to give back. Reflecting upon what I witnessed with Grandpa Bob at sandwiches spoke loudly to me that service is an ongoing and life long human responsibility. As members of the human community, I believe that it is our responsibility to help others, serve, and provide our gifts and talents to better the lives of others in our world. Just as Jesus did not stop serving and giving of himself even to the point of death and the cross, so we must be devoted on a daily basis, week by week, and year by year toward giving what we can back. Service is something that is continuous and the job will never be finished. As a result of the injustices such as poverty, war, oppression, and other negative factors that plague our world, we must continue to work day by day together to make a difference. Bob showed me this example in his efforts tonight, as I hope that when I am in my later years in life that I can look back and know that I have made a conscious and consistent effort to reach out to those in need and provide a helping hand. It is never too late to start volunteering and service. Therefore, I urge our sandwich makers and fellow volunteers to continue to keep up the good work, be grateful for all that we do have, and know that to those which more has been given, more is expected in return. May God bless you and may you continue to show your compassion toward your fellow man. Thank you for serving!

Eclipsing the 10,000 Sanwiches Made Mark

It is important to recognize and congratulate our group on eclipsing the 10,000 sandwiches made mark over the past two and a half years. As a result of the hard work and determination of the Le Moyne College sandwich makers, we have proudly been able to make 10,095 Sandwiches between the fall of 2009 and the present date. All of these sandwiches have been enjoyed by the guests at the Samaritan Center over the past years. It is truly amazing to see how an idea thought of by our very own Andrew Lunetta, has been able to transform the lives of those we serve and those who are taking part in the serving. LMC Sandwich makers has feed hundreds of mouths and has allowed many students to take part in the Jesuit Mission of Serving our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. It is evident that we have made a difference thus far and will continue to do so in the future. On behalf of our group I would like to extend our appreciation of all of the hours of service at the table together making the sandwiches, as well as the diligence of Anil and Andrew who have worked together to coordinate this great service project over the past years. It is my hope and the hope of our group that LMC Sandwich makers is only scratching the surface and that someday after generations of service, the sandwich making which began in the confines of Nelligan Hall will have been continued here in Syracuse and hopefully will have spread as an initiative to new avenues. Ghandi once said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Through this ministry of providing a meal, LMC Sandwich makers has helped to be a change in the local Syracuse community in order to provide a bag lunch service to the needy on a regular basis. Therefore, let us continue the good work together and know that through helping hands we all can make an impact in our communities by giving of our talents and time. God bless you and may you have a wonderful spring break to come back to the mustard, mayo, bread, lettuce, cheese, ham, turkey, and PBJ which we call LMC Sandwich makers!