Just prior to Altar Society Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Father Jim Graham has approx. 20 shawls, lap robes and baby blankets waiting for his blessing. |
Shawls ready to be blessed at Mass by Fr. Jim Graham on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. |
The other half of the room with shawls ready to be blessed Wednesday, January 15, 2014. |
A few months earlier. The first time Father Jim Graham blesses our shawls. Women present are some who knit or crochet the shawls, lap robes or baby blankets. |
These were blessed in Holy Redeemer's Nursery. |
Father Paul at St. Monica's Catholic Church blessing the Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters and crocheters. |
Father Karl Schray with holy water, blessing prayer shawls held by those who make them. They're in Holy Redeemer's Rectory living room. |
Shawls at Holy Redeemer waiting to be blessed during Mass. |
Prior to Mass, the table at the end holds shawls & lap robes waiting to be blessed during Mass. |
Table in dining area of Rectory at Holy Redeemer. Shawls with cards that will accompany them. |
Couch in Rectory living room of Holy Redeemer. These are laid out in preparation for a blessing. |
Cards accompany each shawl. Jan Parten makes these for us. |
The caption inside our cards. |
Peace & Comfort.
God Bless Your Knitting and Crocheting.