LIBUJSKI HOME – FOR THE ELDERLY, POOR AND DESTITUTE

In 2004 the St. Joseph Home was opened<br/>for the poor and destitute elderly.<br />
In 2004 the St. Joseph Home was opened
for the poor and destitute elderly.

Around the year 2000, it became clear to us that a number of our poor destitute elderly were not healthy enough to live by themselves. Although our primary mission was to deliver food to the elderly, we decided to build an assisted living home for them.

Through the generosity of the Irish and the Americans, we were able to build a 50-bed assisted living home where the residents had the benefit of running water, bathrooms and air conditioning. The home, with its kitchen, laundry facilities, physical therapy room, recreation room and a room for prayer, was completed in August 2004. Dr. Ratko Peric, Bishop of the Mostar area, consecrated the chapel in September 2004. The home is operated by the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul.

The home is fully occupied and has a waiting list.

Early 2004:<br /> Smile and make believe we have furniture.<br /><br /> Then let's go pray about it.
Early 2004:
Smile and make believe we have furniture.

Then let's go pray about it.
The Home was built but we had a problem; no furniture!<br /> Once again, the Irish came forward and furnished the entire home!
The Home was built but we had a problem; no furniture!
Once again, the Irish came forward and furnished the entire home!
Ruza and Mary. Will Ruza be eligible?
Ruza and Mary. Will Ruza be eligible?
"You betcha! Ruza is in! No income, no one to go to, the perfect<br />candidate for St. Joseph Retirement Home.<br /> Welcome Ruza!<br /> (A few years later Ruza died but she died with dignity and with love.)
"You betcha! Ruza is in! No income, no one to go to, the perfect
candidate for St. Joseph Retirement Home.
Welcome Ruza!
(A few years later Ruza died but she died with dignity and with love.)
Sr. Muriel visits Zula a few days before Zula comes to the Home.
Sr. Muriel visits Zula a few days before Zula comes to the Home.
Zula was one of our first residents. Zula enjoys meeting <br />and greeting people and really enjoys the security in her life at the Home.
Zula was one of our first residents. Zula enjoys meeting
and greeting people and really enjoys the security in her life at the Home.
Bishop Ratko of Mostar consecrates <br />the altar and celebrates Holy Mass at the Home.
Bishop Ratko of Mostar consecrates
the altar and celebrates Holy Mass at the Home.
The Bishop blesses the Retirement Home.
The Bishop blesses the Retirement Home.
Well, we certainly can't let this food go to waste!<br /> This was a day of celebration!
Well, we certainly can't let this food go to waste!
This was a day of celebration!
Many pilgrim groups come to attend Mass with the residents.
Many pilgrim groups come to attend Mass with the residents.
After Mass, pilgrims enjoying a sing a long with the residents.
After Mass, pilgrims enjoying a sing a long with the residents.
Singing? You call that singing?<br />We will show you some singing!
Singing? You call that singing?
We will show you some singing!
We are all so blessed.
We are all so blessed.
The 'Sun Room'
The 'Sun Room'
Three (3) Irish Priests at the Home.<br />August, 2010
Three (3) Irish Priests at the Home.
August, 2010
Thank you for your visit with the spirit of love and joy in your heart.
Thank you for your visit with the spirit of love and joy in your heart.
The Gardens
The Gardens
This is kind of hard to believe. Look at all this stuff!<br /><br />Pilgrims from Ireland, England, America and Canada brought over sheets, towels, <br />dishes and everything imaginable for the Home.
This is kind of hard to believe. Look at all this stuff!

Pilgrims from Ireland, England, America and Canada brought over sheets, towels,
dishes and everything imaginable for the Home.